Leh Ladakh Bike and Car Expedition (10D/9N) – #1Down5Up

• Altitude: 4275 meters
• Start time around 9 to 10 AM after having Breakfast.
• Today we will explore Leh and the surrounding attractions starting with Hall of Fame by Indian Army – every Indian’s pride. Note that Hall of Fame is closed on Mondays. If our Day 2 falls on Monday, we can visit an alternate place like Leh Palace (needs climbing up).
• Head towards Sangam, the beautiful confluence of two mighty rivers: Indus and Zanskar. The Indus river originates from the Holi Mansarovar in Tibet, flows into Ladakh.
• Visit legendary Pathar Sahib where Guru Nanak Dev, founder of the Sikh religion, is believed to have conquered a demon. Spend some time in the warmth of Gurudwara built in the 15th century and sit down for a quiet meditation for few minutes.
• Stop by at Magnetic Hill – an optical illusion created by wondrous nature, where a slight downhill slope appears to be an uphill slope because of the surrounding terrain.
• Give an evening visit to Shanti Stupa – Buddhist White Domed Statue located on a hilltop.
• Head to the guesthouse  by late evening, finish Dinner and rest for the night.

• Max altitude: 5350 meters (17,800 feet)
• Start time around 9 AM
• Roadtrip to amazingly pretty Nubra Valley, known for its Ldumra (flower garden) via one of the world’s highest motorable passes called Khardung La.
• Enjoy hot Kawa tea and Maggy noodles at the top of the pass.
• Descend towards Diskit Monastery with 100 feet Future Buddha statue to get a stunning view of the valley.
• The road to Nubra valley will continue towards international LOC, till the base camp of great Siachen Glacier (which we cannot go) which is well protected by Indian Army.
• Stop by at Hunder which is also called ‘Desert in the sky’ to witness double-humped giant Camels. Want more? Take a Camel joy ride and make those cool reels for your Instagram. Hunder is also famous for its adventurous ATV rides.
• Explore sand dunes and reach our campsite of Swiss deluxe tents by evening.

• Altitude: ~4,800 meters
• Start early after breakfast towards one of the most strategically important regions of the country – Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, guarded by the brave soldiers of the Indian Army.
• A visit to the Siachen War Memorial & Base Camp is a deeply humbling experience. The road runs through stark landscapes, glacier-fed streams, and wide open valleys that echo stories of courage and sacrifice. Take a few quiet moments here to pay respect and absorb the emotions of this magnificent place.
• On the return, we can stop by Panamik village, the northernmost accessible village of Nubra Valley, known for its natural hot water springs and spend some relaxed time here, letting the warmth soothe tired muscles amid the cold mountain air.
• Drive back to Nubra stay by evening.
• Dinner and overnight stay.

• Altitude: 4250 meters
• Important note: Gear up for long and tough journeys next 3 days. Try to squeeze in as much rest you can in the form of short naps.
• Early morning start!
  Head out on a road trip to one of the prettiest places on Earth: “Pangong Lake”, driven by the free-flowing river Shayok at one end and giant mountains with amazing landscapes at the other end. You cannot help but keep your eyes out of the windows as we cross many streams and barren mountains special to Ladakh.
• Enjoy the stunning view of Pangong Tso with the purest & bluest sky in the background, pose for those photographs you have been longing for.
• Pangong is the only lake we share a border with China, with more than half in its control. You would have had a glimpse of it in the Bollywood 3 Idiots movie.
• We will spend quality time at Pangong through the evening.
• Note 1: There are power restrictions at Tsomoriri/Pangong/Hanle. Electricity is only available till 9 PM usually. Power is generated by Solar panels & Diesel generators.
• Note 2: Nights are usually very cold at Tsomoriri/Pangong/Hanle because of very high altitude.
• Dinner and rest.

• Go on a long journey to Hanle from Pangong Lake travelling through remotest parts of the country: Pangong – Tangste – Man – Merak – Chushul – Mood – Hanle.
• Hanle boasts one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories with a giant Telescope located at 14,764 ft. It is a heaven for star gazers and people interested to witness Milky Way galaxy.
• Travellers will be treated with magical night if the skies are clear. As the evening sets, be prepared with thick winter clothes to witstand extremely chill night.
• The tiny village of Hanle is home to warm welcoming 1000 odd people only. As one can understand, the facilities are extremely basic.
• Dinner and rest at a cozy homestay in Hanle.

• Max Altitude: ~5,798 meters (19300 feet)
• Today’s journey is a special one! After an early breakfast, we will ride out from Hanle towards Umling La Pass, officially the 2nd highest motorable road in the world. The route is remote, rugged, and incredibly raw, with almost no settlements.
• As we climb higher, oxygen levels drop and the terrain becomes more dramatic — vast plains, sharp inclines, icy winds, and endless mountain views.
• Capture those iconic photos, soak in the views, and enjoy the feeling of standing at the top of the world.
• We will then begin our descent back to Hanle, watching the light slowly change across the mountains.
• Return to Hanle stay by evening, tired, thrilled, and filled with stories to last a lifetime.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Hanle under star-filled skies.

• Altitude: 4522 meters
• Check out of Hanle stay after Breakfast, start journey towards next offbeat destination – Tsomoriri.
• Spend quality time at Puga hot springs and marvel at the wonderful nature. This is a great place for the Social Media Reels too!
• Reach Korzok village by late afternoon, check into our very basic stay.
• Visit the most beautiful fresh water lake – Tsomoriri – wait for the sunset.
• Get back to the guest house, finish Dinner and take good rest in the cozy rooms.
• Note 1: There are power restrictions at Tsomoriri/Pangong/Hanle. Electricity is only available till 9 PM usually. Power is generated by Solar panels & Diesel generators.
• Note 2: Nights are usually very cold at Tsomoriri/Pangong/Hanle because of very high altitude.

• Altitude: 17800 feet above sea level.
• Go on a road trip back to Leh.
• Visit hilltop Thiksey Monastery with panaromic views of Ladakh landscapes. The artwork and the Buddhist prayer flags fluttering is mesmerizing.
• Take a pit stop at Rancho School that got popular by 3 Idiots movie and pose for some pictures.
• Get back to Leh guest house by late evening and say goodbye to our driver who has been with us past few days taking us through most rugged routes.
• Interested people can walk down to Leh market for a round of shopping.
• Finish Dinner, and gather around for social gathering one last time on your Leh Ladakh Trip.
• Good night!

• Check out of the guest house as per your flight timing. We will arrange one time cab service to Airport.
• Take back memories of a lifetime. You will surely want to return to this magical place once again. But this first trip of yours will be etched in your memories forever.
• Till the next time, say JULAY to Ladakh.

• Organizers will get in touch with you, or vice versa.
• Once minimum number of people book this trip (at least 4 members), Organizing team will give a green signal to book your flights.
• A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks 5 days before the event.

• The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Travellers are not allowed to advice/instruct the Organizers (Driver or Trip Leader or Operations Manager) to change the itinerary.
• Cooperate with the Organizers in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travellers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling and visiting all places in itinerary.
• Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Do not indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to self or fellow travelers.
• Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
• Unexpected situations: In rare scenarios, we might not be able to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest/local authorities, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the Organizers will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip places altogether.
• Note: In case of flight delays, cancellations, or reschedules, Muddie Trails will not be responsible for missed connections to the trip starting point. Travelers are requested to make their own arrangements to reach the destination, as per the itinerary. We recommend booking flights with sufficient buffer time to avoid any last-minute issues.
• No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the stays for interested people.
• This is a budget, backpacking group trip. The facilities are shared between all group members. By default, all the stays and vehicles are Non-AC. No special preference shall be given to anyone.
• Travelers are expected to respect each other and help one another. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
• Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/Organizers, and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
• Every traveler is expected to digitally fill & submit a liability/waiver form given by the Organizers before the trip. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

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Cancellation by Traveler

• 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date.
• 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date.
• An email has to be sent to muddietrails@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request.
• No refund within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
• No refund during/after the event.
• No refund on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip.

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Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 3 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other long trip of the same dates or future dates. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Note: We do not recommend to book flight tickets until the trip is confirmed with atleast 3 travelers signed up.

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Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

• No Refund is allowed.
• 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
• Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

Yes, the itinerary includes a day at Leh on arrival dedicated to acclimatization to help prevent altitude sickness before heading to higher altitude destinations like Nubra Valley and Hanle.

Accommodations include comfortable guesthouses, homestays, and Swiss tents in Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Hanle, and Tsomoriri. Note that stays in Hanle and Tsomoriri are basic due to the remote locations.

Breakfast and dinner (all vegetarian) are included in the Leh Ladakh Tour Packages. Lunches are self-sponsored, allowing travelers flexibility to explore local food during daytime excursions.