Jeep Safari Trekking

Jeep safari is the easiest, fastest and most comfortable way to explore Ladakh that can cover the most notable and exciting places in one tour and also presents an opportunity to interact with the Ladakhi people. Though the roads are rough, exploring the remote regions of Ladakh on jeep is one of the most popular adventure activities of Ladakh because of the panoramic surroundings and pretty landscapes that can enchant nature lovers with their picture-perfect beauty. The most preferred and yet the toughest jeep safari destinations in Ladakh are Tsmori-Ri, Nubra and Dah Hanu. Khardungla pass is the highest motorable pass in the worls and one would certainly not like to miss the experience. The barren landscape, culturally diverse people, desolate mountains and deep ravines only add to the bewitching beauty of the environs of Ladakh.

One of the most exciting jeep safaris in the Himalayas is through Ladakh. In Ladakh Tsmori-Ri, Nubra and Dah Hanu offer the toughest and most terrific Jeep safari in the Himalayas. Crossing the Khardungla pass, considered to be one of the highest motor able roads in the world is an experience in itself. Each day of the Ladakh itinerary offers an opportunity to explore this land of barren wilderness. The culturally diverse people add to the charm of the jeep safari in Ladakh. The desolate mountains of this high altitude desert and deep ravines reveal the natural beauty of Ladakh.

Ladakh Jeep Safari Arrangements

Arrangements for the meals, accommodation, guides and porters during the jeep safaris in Ladakh are meticulous planned and executed. Dehydrated foods, potable water, juices, tents and other camping gear, spares for the jeep, first-aid-kit, and fuel are the other details that must be looked into. Acclimatisation and obtaining the Inner Line Permit for Ladakh are the other issues to be considered while planning a jeep safari into Ladakh.

Popular Options of Jeep Safari in Ladakh

Travellers can choose from a range of options and routes. Setting out on a jeep safari in Ladakh has its own rewards. Some of the most famous and preferred jeep safari regions and routes in Ladakh are as follows.

Manali (Himachal) to Leh (Ladakh)

The ideal time to go for this jeep safari is between mid-May and October. The duration ranges between 2 and 4 days. You will have to cross five high passes during this jeep safari. The most elevated points during the adventure jeep safari include Rohtang Pass ( 3979 mts ), Baralacha Pass ( 16,500 ft ), Nakee La ( 16000 ft ) and Tang Lang La ( 17,500 ft, also the second highest motorable road in teh world ).

Jeep Safari Itinerary

Day 01): New Delhi - Manali (580 km)
Duration: 14 hours
Journey overnight in Volvo A.C. luxury coaches.
Meet a representative from 'Mystic Himalayan Trails' on arrival at Manali, check in to hotel.
Day 02): Keylong (115 Km)
Duration: 9 hours
Travel by jeep from Manali to Keylong via Rohtang Pass (3980m). On arrival at Keylong, check in to the hotel. You can hike up to Khardong monastery and village in the late afternoon.
Day 03): Keylong - Sarchu (107 km)
Duration: 5 hours
Proceed to Sarchu (4253m) en route visiting Jispa village and Baralacha La (4892m). You can also visit either Suraj Tal or Deepak Tal, beautiful glacial Tarns enroute to the pass before you cross the lofty Baralacha La and drive to Sarchu. In Rudyard Kipling's opus "Kim", Kim's Lama used this pass to enter India from Tibet. Once you have reached Sarchu and checked in at the camp, you walk in and around the village.
Day 04): Sarchu - Leh (236 km)
Duration: 9 hours
Travel to Leh over Lachang la (5065m) and Tanglang la (5360m). These passes are your introduction to real high altitude and the mountain vistas around them are superb. On arrival at Leh, check in to the hotel.
Day 05): Leh
Spend a half-day touring of the legendary Spituk and Phyang monasteries. In the afternoon, you get time to explore this quaint town and to visit the Kings Palace, Leh Mosque, Leh Gompa, Shankar Gompa and Leh Bazar.
Day 06): Leh
Spend the day on an excursion to two of Ladakh's famous monasteries - Thiksey and Hemis. On the way back, visit the Shey Palace.
Day 07): Leh-Khardungla-Leh
Visit the Khardung la pass, the highest motorable pass in the world at 5600m(18372 Ft). This road is marvel of Engineering and Indian army's project 'Himank' struggles continuously with the elements to keep it open for a few months in a year for defense purposes. Return to Leh by late afternoon.
Day 08): Leh - Sarchu (236 km)
Duration: 9 hours
Return to Sarchu and check into the camp.
Day 09): Sarchu - Manali (222 km)
Duration: 9 hours
Return to Manali over the mighty Rohtang Pass (3980m). Legend has it that Lord Shiva, who is also known as Girisha – Lord of The Mountains, created this pass with a strike of his trident on the invocation of the ancient inhabitants of Lahaul. So that they could maintain contact with the outside world. On arrival at Manali, check in to the hotel.
Day 10): Manali - New Delhi (300 km)
Duration: 14 hours

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