Leh Ladakh Self Drive Tour Package
Trip Highlights
Experience the true essence of driving through various terrains of Ladakh as you take on the challenges that await you at every turn
This Self Drive Tour will take you to destinations that offer a perfect blend of adventure, thrill and cultural experiences, handpicked by Thrillophilia’s outdoor experts
Let the adrenaline rush pump through your veins as you drive through the world’s highest motorable passes like Khardung la and Lachung la, Rohtang la, and Baralacha la
Visit pangong lake; world’s highest saltwater lake that changes its colour from shades of blue to green to red
Stay in well sanitized rooms that offer utmost comfort amidst the beautiful valleys of Himalayan peaks and a starlit sky in the night
Know Before You Go
- Since you'll be driving on your own, we try our best to keep the travel time and distances to their lowest but in some cases the travel time can exceed to upto 10 hours. We recommend that you take proper rest stops in between so as to be safe during the entire tour.
- The rented vehicles are strictly prohibited in Ladakh by the Ladakh Union so you must take your own vehicle with the proper paperwork to avoid any last-minute hassle. It is also recommended that your vehicle should be 4-wheel drive capable as at some places you might need to engage 4-wheel drive.
- Mobile Network: Only Postpaid network (JIO, Airtel, BSNL) is active in the region.
- Breakfast availability in hotel on first and last day totally depends on your arrival and departure timings.
- The advisable baggage limit is 1 rucksack per adult member who is travelling in the car.
- The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number days, hotel change, etc.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
- Covid Guidelines (including RT-PCR Test) issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Consult a physician before undertaking the tour. Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the tour.
- Pay heed to the tour guide and instructor who will be assigned to you in order to enjoy a safe and sound tour.
- All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
- The itinerary mentioned in the product is recommended however the final decision to visit any location or not depends totally on customer. Furthermore, the hotels(stay locations) will be fixed after confirmation from your end and any changes in hotel during the tour is subject to availability and will invite an additional charge.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; it is advisable that you take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
- Carry enough cash as the number of ATMs in high-altitude regions are comparatively less and there are long queues at times.
- It is recommended that you fuel up the vehicle at regular intervals as the number of petrol pumps in the region are limited.
- All the travellers are requested to carry a copy of their medical certificate (if any) with them.
- If in case you want to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by you. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- In case if your vehicle breaks down in the middle of the trip, charges for transporting the vehicle to the nearest service hub will be borne by the customer.
- In case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Thrillophilia will help rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
- Check your vehicle's tire pressure, fuel availability and fitness properly before every day's drive.
- Always carry a copy of your vehicle registration certificate, incurance certificate, driver's license and wear seatbelts etc., while driving.
- For safety purposes, a self drive tour is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone who has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
Additional Information
About the Tour:
Get ready to make your dream of going on a road trip to Ladakh come true as you embark on the action-packed self-drive tour where you would be experiencing the fusion of thrill, and get to test the driving skills on the most adventurous and thrilling routes in India. Drive through the beautiful valleys in Himachal, towards the most thrilling routes of Ladakh. Starting from Manali, this tour takes you to amazing destinations like Jispa, Sarchu, Leh, and many more. Drive through the highest motorable passes while enjoying the beauty of snow-capped mountains, lakes, amazing experiences, and much more.
Quick Info:
Route: Manali - Jispa - Shinku La Pass - Sarchu - Leh - Sham Valley - Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass - Pangong Tso - Leh - Tso Kar - Darcha - Manali
Duration: 12 Days & 11 Night
Start point: Manali
Endpoint: Manali
Passes Covered: Khardung-la (18,000 ft), Rohtang Pass (16,051 ft), Shinku La(16702 ft.), Lachung La(16,600 ft), and Baralacha la ( 16,000 ft)
Note: The rented vehicles are strictly prohibited in Ladakh by the Ladakh Union so you must take your own vehicle with the proper paperwork to avoid any last-minute hassle. It is also recommended that your vehicle should be 4-wheel drive capable as at some places you might need to engage 4-wheel drive.
Inclusions:
- Stay in hygienic and sanitized standard hotels in Leh as per the requirements
- Breakfast and Dinner (starting with dinner on day 1 & ending with breakfast on the last day as per itinerary)
- Assured Inner-Line Permit for all restricted areas as per the itinerary
- Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee
- Evening Bonfire (in Nubra)
- Oxygen cylinder and basic first-aid during the tour.
Things Not to Miss:
- Enjoy a bird's eye view of the surreal valley with paragliding at Solang valley.
- Enjoy famous pizzas and burgers at cafe 1947, Manali; which is centred right next to the flowing river
- Enjoy Thukpa, traditional Ladakhi cuisine at The Tibetan Kitchen restaurant
- Hangout at Lala's Art Café for a tall glass of Italian coffee
- River rafting at the world’s highest river-rafting point, Sangam
- Ride the remarkable double-humped (Bactrian) camels found exclusively at Nubra valley
- Feast on delicious Maggi at the Khardungla-pass
- Shop souvenirs for friends and family at the Leh Market
How to Reach:
The tour starts from Delhi, which has good connectivity of roads in the form of various state and national highways that will make it easy for you to drive your own vehicle to the capital city of India. One can also join to tour from Manali or Chandigarh.