Some roads don't just take you to your destination. They change you. The Leh Ladakh trip package by The Travel Story is built around one of those roads. You get to experience the legendary Manali-Leh-Manali highway, cutting through some of the most raw and spectacular terrain on the planet.
In your expedition you will cross through Atal Tunnel, climb the thundering Baralacha La, and Khardung La — one of the world's highest motorable roads. From there, the landscape shifts entirely. Nubra Valley's cold desert surprises you with sand dunes framed by snow-capped peaks. Pangong Tso Lake will take your breath away, its unimaginably blue waters stretching silently into Tibet, shifting colour with every passing hour.
This Ladakh expedition goes beyond landmarks. You travel with a group of like-minded adventurers, led by an experienced trip leader who knows these altitudes, these roads, and these conditions inside out. Inner Line Permits, stay bookings, transport, acclimatisation days, and daily logistics — everything is planned and handled before you even pack your bag.
Enjoy a peaceful walk in the last village of Thang in Turtuk. Wake up to a sunrise over Pangong. Stand on Khardung La and feel the altitude in your chest. Every moment of this Leh Ladakh journey is earned, not just ticked off a checklist.
This is not a holiday. This is an expedition and The Travel Story is your guide through every kilometre of it.
Itinerary
Gather with your fellow travelers at the meeting point in Delhi. Where excitement fills the air, embark on a semi sleeper bus from the heart of Delhi to Manali. Arrive Manali in the morning.
Upon arrival in Manali, check- in to your hotel and prepare for self exploration. You can explore Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Temple, Mall Road and culminate the day with an unforgettable Old Manali Café crawl. Return to Manali hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Early check-out, embark on the Leh- Manali Highway, traverse the Atal Tunnel to Lahaul Valley and journey through picturesque landscapes like Darcha, Zingzing Bar, and Baralacha La Pass. Enjoy breathtaking views of Suraj Tal before descending to Sarchu for an overnight stay.
(8 hours drive approx).
Post breakfast, head to Leh through Gata Loops, Nakee-La, Lachung-La, and Pang. Experience the vast Moore Plains, possibly spotting Marmots and Kyung-Yak herds. Traverse Tanglang La and proceed through Upshi and Karu before reaching Leh. Hotel Check-in and overnight stay.
(9 hours drive approx).
After breakfast, we will drive on the beautiful Leh to Nubra Valley route via Khardung La pass. It's the 2nd highest motorable pass in the world. Afterwards, we will head to Diskit Monastery and reach the sand dunes by evening for a camel ride (own cost). Double-humped camels of the Silk route are still seen here. Overnight stay in Diskit.
(5 hours drive approx).
After breakfast, we will drive to Turtuk Village. It’s a scenic drive along the Shyok River. Visit the Border View Point, explore the Thang village and have your lunch before returning to Diskit. Thang is the last village on the Indian side of the Pakistan border (3 hours drive one way approx).
After breakfast, we will drive to Pangong Lake via the Shyok valley route. You will drive through Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh. In Pangong, we will visit the shooting point. Overnight stay at Pangong
(6 hours drive approx).
After breakfast, we will drive back to Leh via Chang La Pass (one of the highest motorable pass in the world). En-route we will explore the Rancho School. We can also explore the Leh market in the evening to buy some souvenirs. Dinner and overnight stay at Leh Hotel.
(6-7 hours drive approx).
Wake up early morning & post breakfast depart for Sarchu. Today we will start our return journey. Reach Sarchu & check in at Camps and then unwind with the group. Dinner & sleep overnight under million stars.
Wake up early morning & post breakfast we will depart for Manali as we witness landscape changing once again. After Reaching Manali, we can spend some time at Mall Road, explore cafes and relax. Later, we will board our overnight bus to Delhi in the evening and reach Delhi next day by early morning.
Other Info
On Day 1, Reach Delhi by 4 PM
We will drop you in Delhi by 8 AM, so book your flights post 11 AM
No Refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations. However,
If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 75% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
