Line of Control Tour: Batalik, Turtuk, Thang, Chushul & Hanle

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Overview

  • Duration:11 days 10 nights
Go beyond the usual with our Ladakh: Borders, Lakes & Stargazing – 11 Days / 10 Nights, covering Ladakh’s most remote frontiers. Start with acclimatization in Sham Valley, then drive to Kargil via the Aryan villages of Dha-Hanu and the historic Batalik war zone of 1999. Return to Leh through Lamayuru’s moonland, Alchi Monastery, Sangam, and Hall of Fame. Cross Khardung La into Nubra Valley for double-humped camel rides at Hunder sand dunes. Journey to India’s last village Thang at the LOC via Turtuk and Tyakshi. Take the adventurous Shyok route to Pangong Lake and witness its surreal color changes. Then head to Hanle, home to India’s highest astronomical observatory and the world’s highest gamma ray telescope, for unmatched stargazing near the China border. Continue to pristine Tsomoriri Lake via Mahe Bridge, and return to Leh via Puga sulphur mines, Tsokar Lake, and Taglang La – one of the world’s highest motorable passes. End with Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and market time before departure. This route blends borders, high-altitude lakes, ancient monasteries, and astro-tourism.

Highlights

  • 3N Leh + 2N Nubra + 1N Kargil + 1N Pangong + 1N Hanle + 1N Tsomoriri + 1N Sham + Dha-Hanu Aryan Village + Batalik + Thang LOC + Hanle Observatory + Khardung La + Taglang La + Shyok route

Includes/Excludes

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per package selected.
  • Meal Plan MAP (Breakfast and Dinner) as per tour plan.
  • To & Fro Ex Leh Airport Transfers (For Ex Leh Packages only)
  • All transfer/sightseeing as per itinerary (point to point) using Non AC Crysta in Premium& Luxury category.
  • All transfer/sightseeing as per itinerary (point to point) using Non AC Crysta in Premium and Luxury, Toyota Innova in Super Deluxe/Deluxe/Standard/Budget category.
  • 12 Seater Force Tempo Traveler for 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 person as per above selected tour package (Point to Point)
  • 01 Oxygen Cylinder in each vehicle for visit to Nubra, Pangong Lake, Hanle & Tsomoriri Lake visits only.
  • Daily 02 mineral water bottle during the sightseeing
  • Inner line permit / Environmental permit, Ladakh Entry Fees, Wild Life Fees & Red Cross society fee.
  • 5% Goods and Services Tax.
  • Any airfare.
  • Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
  • Monument / Museum Entrances, Rafting & Camel ride.
  • Services of local tour guide.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
  • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
  • Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond our control.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Leh to Sham Valley (70 kms | 4-5 hrs approx.)

Arrival at Leh airport and transferred to the Sham Valley pass through villages of Sham Valley along the Indus River. Complete day to acclimatize your body to the difference in altitude. O/N : Sham.

Day 02: Sham Valley to Kargil via Batalik (192 Kms | 5-6 hrs approx.)

After breakfast, drive to Kargil, en route, visit Dha-Hanu. The people who inhabit this area are considered as last of the Indo Aryan race, not only their attire is highly decorated with jewelry and flowers, their features are also quite distinct. We also visit Batalik, one of the most famous war front zones fought by the Indian soldiers in 1999 with Pakistan. Arrive Kargil by evening, enjoy the evening at leisure. O/N : Kargil.

Day 03: Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru (220 Kms | 6-7 Kms approx.)

After the Breakfast drive to Leh, enroute, visit Mulbek Chamba, Lamayuru monastery, Alchi monastery, Sangam, Gurudwara and Hall of Fame museum. Enjoy hot lunch at Lamayuru. Arrive at Leh by evening. O/N : Leh

Day 04: Leh - Nubra Valley (128 Kms | 4-5 hrs approx.)

After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the world, 18,380 ft). You can take short breaks at roadside cafes and scenic points for photography. On arrival check in to the hotel/camp/guest house. Post lunch, enjoy camel safari (double humped camel which are found only in Ladakh & Mongolia) at the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. O/N : Nubra Valley

Day 05: Hunder -Turtuk- Thang– Hunder (190Kms |6-7 hrs approx.)

After breakfast drive to Thang (the last village of India on India-Pakistan border) this village was captured by Indian Army in the war of 1971 from Pakistan, enroute visit Turtuk and Tyakshi. O/N :Nubra Valley.

Day 06: Nubra - Pangong Lake via Shyok river road (150 Kms | 6-7 hrs approx.)

After Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, drive of 6 – 7 Hrs. Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake. O/N : Pangong Lake.

Day 07: Pangong Lake to Hanle (175 Kms | 6-7 hrs approx.)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Hanle, on the way cross Chushul Village and Tsaga La (15,200 Ft), Hanle, is home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory. The location of the village and the observatory are highly sensitive due to the close proximity of the Tibetan / Chinese border, India set up the Himalayan Chandra Telescope, a 2m gamma ray telescope, here. Once complete, the Major Atmospheric Cerenkov Experiment Telescope gamma ray telescope under construction here, will be the world's largest telescope at the highest altitude and the second largest gamma ray telescope in the world. As per history, it is believed that King Singge Namgyal died here at Hanle while on his return from an expedition on Mongols. Enjoy the stay with locals at local guest house/homestay. O/N : Hanle

Day 08: Hanle – Tsomoriri via Mahe Bridge (130 Kms | 4 - 5 hrs approx.)

In the morning after breakfast drive to Tsomoriri Lake via Nurpa Pass (16,100 Ft) continue drive to Tsomoriri Lake, en route cross Loma bend and Mahe Bridge. Arrive Korzok village by late noon. Evening is at disposal to walk around the Lake and enjoy the scenic beauty. O/N : Korzok

Day 09: Tsomoriri – Tsokar - Taglangla – Leh (240 Kms | 7- 8 hrs approx.)

Morning after breakfast leave to Leh by a different route via Puga (Sulphur Mine) and Polakongka pass 15892 ft, Tsokar Lake and Taklang La Pass 17,585ft, one of the Highest motorable road in the world. Arrival at Leh by late evening. O/N : Leh

Day 10: Leh

After breakfast visit the Leh Palace ,Shanti Stupa and Leh Market. Later afternoon free for shopping. O/N : Leh.

Day 11: Leh Airport Drop (4 Kms | 15 minutes approx.)

Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey Ends.