Leh Ladakh Trip With Turtuk, Tsomoriri (8D/7N)

8 Days 7 Night
Minimum Group Size: 2
Difficulty : Easy
Starting/End Location : Leh

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Overview

Few places on Earth don’t need a lot of introduction.

Situated at a height of 11000 feet above sea level in the rugged mountains of the Himalayas, Ladakh offers stunning landscapes and enthralling views for travelers.

It’s tough to explain the beauty of Ladakh. The extreme chill of the place is well complemented by the warmth of the Buddhist community here. A road trip to this dreamland will thrill and captivate you to its Monasteries, naked snow-clad Mountains, cold Desert, gravity-defying Hill, pristine Valleys, fast-flowing Rivers, and the best of all: a combination of the highest motorable Pass with insanely stunning Lake.

This backpacking road trip takes you to all the famous, important attractions of Leh Ladakh as well as offbeat places. At the same time, will give you time to get acquainted with the high altitude and lack of oxygen. With Leh as a base, we will explore places like Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame, and Sham valley – Magnetic hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and Sangam to start with. We will then head towards northern attractions like Nubra Valley, Hunder, and Diskit. We will then move towards the most famous crowd-pullers overlooking eastern borders like Khardung La, Pangong lake. After a night’s stay and experiencing magical sunrise in the changing colors of Pangong, we will move to offbeat and the road less taken places like Tsomoriri, Tso Kar and Puga hot springs.

Land of an ancient civilization and captivating people, Ladakh is both alluring and awe-inspiring. Nicknamed ‘Little Tibet’, this sparsely populated, absolute gem of a destination with it’s incredibly sweet and friendly locals is a treat to backpackers.

It’s time to witness the clear blue skies. It’s time to marvel at countless stars. It’s time to dream. It’s time to live it. All at the same time.

Come join Muddie Trails in this incredible journey to the Roof of the World.

Highlights of the trip:

The Out of The World: Pangong Lake
The dreamy Nubra Valley
The most beautiful Tso Moriri Lake
Hunder: Desert in the sky, Double humped Camels
Diskit with giant Buddha statue
The fluctuating Tso Kar Lake
The gravity-defying Magnetic Hill illusion
Leh Shanti Stupa
Hall Of Fame: Every Indians pride
The serene Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
High motorable passes: Khardung La, Tanglang La
Sangam Valley with highest river rafting
Warm stay with Standard Guest Houses and Swiss Tents

Inclusions

Travel for 7 days (Tempo Traveler, Innova/Xylo or similar)
Stay for 7 nights on triple/double sharing basis (Standard guesthouses, homestays, and Swiss tents)
7 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners (Veg)
Inner Line Permits
Double humped Camel ride at Hunder cold desert
1 or more Bonfires (weather permits)
Oxygen cylinder
First aid kit
Expert Driver, Operations Manager support 24x7
Once in a lifetime experience of visiting all places in Highlights section.

Exclusions

Lunches
Any entry tickets applicable for local places
Any kind of adventure activities
Any misc. expenses that are not in inclusions above
Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic-congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond our control.

Price Chart:

Guests	Vehicle	Cost (per head)
2	SUV	₹35450
3	SUV	₹28450
4 to 6	SUV	₹25450
7 to 12	Tempo	₹22450

*Cost is excluding GST. 5% GST is applicable for all pricing.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at Leh and acclimatize to high altitude

Altitude: 3600 meters (11600 ft)
Once you deboard your flight at Leh airport, we will arrange a taxi to reach our guesthouse.
Spend a relaxing day to get acclimatized to the high altitude of Ladakh.
It is highly advisable not to move around today as travelers may suffer from dizziness, headache, or acute mountain sickness (AMS). Note that acclimatization is an important part of every Ladakh trip.
You can still explore Leh market on foot in the evening if you wish (though its not recommended).
By evening, our operations manager will brief you about the incredible road trip of the next few days.
Overnight stay on cozy beds of the Leh guest house.

Day 2 - Around Leh - Shanti Stupa, Sham Valley: Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib

Altitude: 4275 meters
Start time around 9 to 10 AM after having Breakfast.
Today we will explore Leh and the surrounding attractions starting with Shanti Stupa – Buddhist White Domed Statue located on a hilltop.
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.
Give a visit to Hall of Fame – every Indian’s pride.
Head to 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.
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.
Head to the guesthouse by late evening, finish Dinner and rest for the night.

Day 3 - Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass, Diskit Buddha Statue, Hunder Cold Desert

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.

Day 4 - Day trip to Turtuk

Altitude: 3001 meters
Today we will go on a road trip to Turtuk which is one of the gateways to Siachen Glacier, making it a strategically important location. It lies on the bank of Shyok River.
The little settlement of Chuthang with a population of just around 4000 villagers is the last northernmost village before Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK).
We can interact with very friendly locals and listen to their stories.
Get back to Nubra and stay at a local homestay.

Day 5 - Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake

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.
Experiencing a change in colors of the lake during the course of the day by spending time here is so relaxing to the senses.
Have long conversations for evening get together.
Rest in the Swiss tents of Pangong or Homestay at Tangtse, which we would have pre-booked based on availability.
Dinner and rest.

Day 6 - Pangong to Tsomoriri

Altitude: 4522 meters
Go on a very long journey to Tsomiriri Lake from Pangong Lake taking following route: Pangong – Man – Merak – Chushul – Nyoma – Mahe – Sumdo – Karzok.
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.
Nights are usually very cold at Tsomoriri/Pangong/Tangtse because of very high altitude.

Day 7 - Tsomoriri to Leh via Tanglangla pass, Tso Kar, Puga Hot Springs

Altitude: 17800 feet above sea level.
Visit the Nomadic settlements early
morning at ‘Dock’ but before do confirm
if they are there via villagers.
Go on a road trip back to Leh via Tanglangla pass.
Take a pit stop at Puga hot springs and sip a hot tea.
Visit a very interesting salt water Tso Kar Lake.
Get back to Leh guest house and say goodbye to our driver who has been with us past few days taking us through most rugged routes.
Finish Dinner, and gather around for social gathering one last time on your Leh Ladakh Trip.
Good night!

Day 8 - Return Home

Check out of the guest house, drop at Airport as per your flight timing.
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.

Seasonal Variations -

Jan to Mar (Winter): The extreme climatic conditions of Ladakh will make it inhospitable for visitors. Almost every corner of Ladakh gets covered with thick snow layers, which means all the routes to Ladakh are shut down.
April to July (Summer): As the snow starts melting, Ladakh gets prepared for the onset of summer, and along with it the tourists. By mid-May, Srinagar-Leh Highway reopens and acts as the best route to reach Ladakh.
Aug to mid-Oct (Monsoons): Even though it’s the monsoon season, Ladakh receives very less rainfall, with whatever little rainfall it receives being in shorts bursts of heavy downpour.
Mid-Oct to Dec (Winter again): As you can expect, most of the time it’s Winter in Ladakh because of the high altitude and geographic location in the heart of the Himalayas. There will be a sudden drop in temperature this time, as the land starts receiving snowfall.

What to Expect

About Trip:

This is a No-luxury, shared-model trip.
It involves standard/comfort local stays & travel.
It best suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
If you wish to have privacy & luxury, then check out our Private Trips.
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Travel:

Trip starting/ending point: Leh.
Tempo Traveler, Innova, Xylo or similar tourist vehicle
(6 days journey)
Trip duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
You may book Flights up/down to/from Leh.

Airport Pick-up/Drop:

Pick up (Day 1):
> 8 AM
> 11 AM
Drop (Day 8)
> 6 AM
> 8 AM

Booking Flight tickets:

Our team can assist you in booking your flight tickets through an agent without any fees.
Sometimes, there is a chance to get discounted price compared to online price.

Stay:

Comfortable Standard Guest Houses / Hotels / Swiss Tents.
2 or 3 sharing rooms based on final combination.
Leh 3 nights
Nubra 2 nights
Karzok (near Tsomoriri) 1 night
Pangong (based on availability) or Tangste: 1 night
Note: You may get in touch with booking team if you wish to see stay pictures.

Food:

Breakfasts & Dinners included (All Veg).
Lunches are self-sponsored as we will be outside at that time.
How much you have to spend for good food?
200 – 250 per meal

Important notes about Ladakh:

Ladakh is a high-altitude destination that may not suit everybody.
Do your research on Acute Mountain Sickness.
Travelers are expected to come with an open heart, respect local culture, care towards the environment & climate change, and help each other.

Special disclaimer about Tsomoriri:

The homestays at Tsomoriri are very basic.
The journey from Pangong to Tsomoriri is long and tiresome.
Not everyone can feel comfortable with this journey. But since we are covering all best places of Ladakh in 8 Days (Turtuk, Pangong, Tsomoriri), we don’t have another choice.
You may book this trip only if you are fine with above points.
If you cannot this handle hectic schedule, you may book Leh Ladakh 7D/6N trip.

Before booking your trip:

Travelers are expected to carefully read and understand each and every point mentioned in “Basic Details” section and “Terms & Refund” section of Ladakh trip before reserving their spot for the trip.
The complexities involved, and all important details needed for Ladakh trip booking and preparation are clearly mentioned in a transparent manner.

FAQ

Things to carry

Basic Essentials

Tooth brush, paste, other toiletries
Small Bag (20-30 liter)
Backpack (50-60 liter)
1 water bottle (it’s important to drink plenty water and keep ourselves hydrated)
Personal medical kit
Original ID Card (Aadhar, DL)

Clothing Essentials

Thermal Wear
Jacket (Water proof)
Warm Inner-wears
2-Gloves (1 Woolen, 1 Waterproof)
Track Pants, Full sleeve T shirts
Sweater for nights
Socks (Cotton or Woolen)
Rain Coat / Poncho (Just in case)
Handkerchief/towels

Misc:

Cap/Hat
UV sunglass
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Lip Balm
Quick Dry Towels
Body Lotion
Sanitizer, Handwash for hygiene
Camera/Go pro (optional)

Medicines

Consult your doctor and carry medications necessary for fever, acidity, allergy, loose motions, travel sickness, vomiting and other common sicknesses that may occur while traveling to Himalayas and high altitude places.
Note: To avoid basic ailments, it is advisable to drink plenty water to keep yourself hydrated, avoid alcohol, and get as much rest as possible during the nights of your Ladakh trip.

How to Book this trip?

50% amount has to be paid to confirm the trip.
Remaining 50% shall be paid at the beginning of the trip after boarding vehicle.
Payment mode will be shared by our Bookings Team.

What's next after booking your trip?

Operations Manager will get in touch with you close to the trip dates.
A Whatsapp group will be created few days before to coordinate everything.
Instructions about itinerary, places, stays, timings, any special scenarios etc., will be given in the same group during the trip.

Terms & Conditions

The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Guests are not allowed to ask Driver to change the itinerary.
Guests are expected to respect & follow instructions of Driver & the Operations Manager in order to smoothly cover places in the itinerary.
Every guest is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to self or locals.
No alcohol & smoking during journey and outdoor activities. You may consume liquor or smoke at the stay (night time) in a responsible & moderate way.
Using foul or abusive language, threatening, and/or involving in a physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of complaint at the local Police Station.
Unexpected situations: In rare scenarios, we cannot 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 local authorities, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the Operations Manager will suggest alternate places. But in some cases, we may not have any choice. No refund is applicable in such scenarios.
Every guest is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the Operations Manager online. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Guests

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.

Cancellation due to external factors

If the event has to be cancelled due to external factors that are beyond our control like – Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, War, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc..

In such scenarios:

No Refund is applicable.
100% trip amount can be used for future dates.

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