Day-wise trip plan
Manali - Jispa - Leh - Nubra - Pangong - Leh
Arrival in Manali
Arrive in Manali and check in to the hotel.
Spend the day at leisure so the journey starts at an easy pace before the high mountain drives begin.
Manali Local and Acclimatisation
Visit local Manali sights or keep the day relaxed for acclimatisation and preparation.
The team reviews the road plan, timing and essentials for the onward Ladakh route.
Manali to Jispa
Drive from Manali toward Jispa via Atal Tunnel, Sissu and Keylong, with mountain views throughout the route.
Arrive in Jispa, check in and rest overnight.
Jispa to Leh
Start early for Leh through Baralacha La, Sarchu plains, Nakee La, Lachung La and Tanglang La depending on road conditions.
Reach Leh by evening, check in and rest after the long scenic drive.
Leh Local Sightseeing
Keep the day gentle in Leh with visits to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, local markets and nearby monasteries.
This day also supports acclimatisation before Nubra and Pangong travel.
Leh to Nubra Valley
Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La, one of Ladakh’s famous high mountain passes.
Visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder dunes, with optional double-humped camel activity locally. Overnight in Nubra.
Nubra to Pangong Lake
Travel from Nubra toward Pangong Lake, usually via the Shyok route subject to road conditions.
Arrive by the lake, enjoy the changing colours and stay overnight near Pangong.
Pangong to Leh
Wake up to Pangong views, then drive back to Leh via Chang La or the available route for the season.
Reach Leh and spend the evening at leisure.
Leh Excursion Day
Visit Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Hall of Fame and the Indus-Zanskar Sangam.
Return to Leh for shopping, cafe time and final overnight stay.
Departure from Leh
After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for departure with the Ladakh journey complete.