I will be happy to hear from you on other suggestions about this wonderful route in Ladakh. Thursday, August 24, 2017 Day13 Sarchu to Manali I can be reached at 9581380777, do drop in if you are interested. In case, you venture out on this route alone, you might get stranded for a longer period of time. Mayoor, there is little difference between Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri. . Otherwise its just insane. Also wanted to know about the local veg food in this journey. Day 12: Korozk Sumdo taking left turn Polokung La Pang Sarchu (night Stay). Helping travelers, backpackers & tourists in planning memorable trips to the Himalayas - Smartly, Safely, Responsibly and Economically. please advice. On the way you can also see Gurudwara Pather Sahib, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu we have our return flights on 21 of september. may 11th : Leh Kargil/mulbekh Get in touch with our our handpicked & trusted Destination Specialists from the Himalayas who offer SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES to all the readers/followers of the Devil On Wheels website. And also we are vegetarians so pls give tips for that also We use cookies to provide our services, for analytics, marketing and to improve your experience. Please suggest. Hi prasanth.we as couple are even planning to visit in mid-septemebr[14th to 22nd] .please let us know the dates.. we can join you guys if our dates are matching ..please let me know .Thanks . 2nd July Kargil Leh Day 4 nubra to Pangong on taxi Can you provide me the Hotel numbers over there? We have one extra day with usshould we take a rest day in Leh before starting for Jispa or spend an extra day in Jispa to explore the natural beauty there. Your plan is too hectic without any buffer days or rest days. after that well leaving to srinagar with overnight in kargil/mulbekh. Please note that, it is desolated and so as Agham Shayok route. Sand was the most treacherous part for me. Instead of doing two separate tours (one to Nubra and another one to Pangong ) with one night in Leh in between, this combined tour allows you to go directly from Nubra to Pangong via the remote Shayok road . Day 6 Kargil to Srinagar Many hotels provide free pick and drop from Airport. Looking forward to your comments, suggestions. Can we do this journey in a day. Plz correct me if I m wrong. Again DO NOT over exert and take little steps and slow walks only. So I just want to know will those be available at that time? We are sure we cannot do it anytime again. Tell me what was your experience and help others travel better in Ladakh. 10th may = tso kar to tso moriri. The return journey from Nubra valley to Leh can be from the same route or via Pangong Lake. Not many people stopover, so you will find on that spot. Let me check how I can reshuffle those days to manage the sightseeing at Turtuk. Noted, for Jispa to Leh directly, we shall cover it within the same day. Do a day trip on Day 2 on bike ride and then decide. Should you take this path? The answer is Yes, you can travel to Pangong Tso from Nubra Valley either from Agham Shyok village route or from Agham Wari La route. Ladakh. 5th July Nubra Valley Pangong Lake Take his inputs if you feel reasonable and if required modify the plan accordingly but should suits you best. You can get the bike from Leh to drop I believe up to Keylong but the pickup charges will be around 10K per bike. Again DO NOT over exert and take little steps and slow walks only. Overnight at Keylong/Jispa, Day 3 | Keylong/Jispa Leh Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari All evening flights have been rescheduled on that day due to Airport maintenance work. 4. This tour combines two of the most striking attractions of Ladakh: Nubra valley and Pangong lake. If feeling OK then do Local sightseeing. Day5.Nubra-Pangong Lake. Jun 13 : Leh to Jispa ( Would the Manali-Leh highway open at that time) 11th may = tso moriri to leh please tell me how many days to be spent on this route. Overnight at Sarchu or Pang Can you tell me what is the distance between Diskit (Petrol filled) to Pangong Tso via Shyok Village? We all are in age group of 22-25 Connected via road, the ride takes one over the Chang La Pass (5,360 m) and the Pagal Naala (The Crazy Stream), before one lands up in Pangong (4,250 m). Of course, it wont be easy but higher GC will help you pass through tricky sections. Day 11 | Pang / Sarchu Baralacha La Jispa Given below is a three-day itinerary for planning a trip to Pangong Tso directly from Nubra Valley without coming back to Leh. Night stay at Pathankot. Overnight at Leh. Day 3 : leh to nubra Darcha to Shingo La pass is about 40 KMs. Tso MOriri to Leh is about 8-9 hrs. Night halt This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Go for Spiti valley trip and the 9 days you have I will advice going from Manali side and only go from Kinnaur side if heavy rains are not predicted. Day 7: leh. What all Inner line permits are required to visit Leh. Hi Dheeraj, Thanks in advance. we are agree with your advice, Day 11: Upshi -Kiari Chumathang Korozk (Tso Moriri). As far as getting to the Pangong Lake from Leh is considered, the main location of Spangmik near the lake is located at about 160 km one way. 8th may = nubra valley to pangong lake ( only if u suggest because we are only 2 guys and will b travelling on bike ) i dont know much abt the road conditions and safety on this route. Marzu, the above plan will most likely land you up in hospital or will put you or your friends very close to near death experience. Then skipping Pangong tso makes sense as Tso MOriri, not many go . Is it possible to travel directly from Nubra to Pangong tso via Agam-Shyak road on 27th July this year by two 14 seater Tempo travellers ? I wanna know the 12 days schedule that youve made for me (below) looks perfect but can I consider that same schedule for my bike trip as well, because I believe you thought i was gonna hire a cab.? On the other hand, wouldnt Hanle be out of the way (from Pangong to Tso Moriri)? 22june Chandigarh Cheers Saurav. Day 7 Srinagar. hi dheeraj can u tell me if this itinerary is doable in the month of may We will be riding hired motorcycles from Leh. well be arrive in leh at may 8th and leaving to delhi from srinagar at may 14th, wed love to visit nubra valley then pangong n moriri Day 4: nubra to pangong Day 16: Kanpur Home. It lies between the mighty Karakoram and Ladakh mountain ranges, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Leh across the Khardung La mountain pass. Aug 15 Pangong Lake Leh We start our trip tomorrow night from Mumbai. Bargain with taxi driver and you can refer the thread for a comprehensive list of drivers: List of Taxi Drivers for Ladakh Srinagar Leh Manali Nubra Valley Agham Wari La Shakti Chang La Durbuk Tangste Pangong Tso (Lukung), Permits of Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso Route, DoW Maps of Ladakh | Nubra Valley & Changthang, carry the essential things for a self-drive trip to Ladakh, Nubra to Pangong Let the Adventure Begins, Fuel Availability In Leh Ladakh | Ladakh Self Drive Tips, List of Taxi Drivers for Ladakh Srinagar Leh Manali, Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh, Ladakh Inner Line Permits Available Online, Ladakh Inner Line Permit Updates on Process & Download Form, High Ground Clearance SUVs (42) = Doable, drive with caution. Day 05 : Kaza Ki Kibber/Kaza Plz tell me the distance : Ask him to be with you guys starting first day itself, if required and charged reasonable else do it at your own. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I will recommend planning the trip carefully and carry the essentials. Jun 18: Manali to Chandigarh. Day 2 leh pangong Shall we first visit Nubhra valley or Pangong lake taking acclimatization in mind. I also conduct a weekly Q&A session every Saturday evening on Instagram, so see you there !! Also, in case you are riding first time, avoid Agham-Shyok route. Drop Pangong Tso or add a day to cover it. (your suggestion needed whether we can do it) Day 09 : Manali Delhi, Day 1 | Delhi Narkanda It is always better to stay either at Keylong/Jispa so that you do not feel sick or hit by AMS. Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Turtuk If first trip, go with Pangong Tso and Nubra, forgive for my late respon. Take his inputs if you feel reasonable and if required modify the plan accordingly but should suits you best. June 13, make Tso Moriri to Jispa by starting early in the day else in worst circumstances you can stay at Sarchu. It is the easiest route now and time-saving as well. 6th may = leh local sight seeing, magnetic hill, zanskar n indus river confluence Day 7: Leh to Pangong Tso. Also, make your you have good experience of riding bike and then only take a chance to ride up there. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Go back to hotel for overnight stay at Leh. Thanks for reply, You do not need permits as Indians anymore for conventional routes to Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Nubra. Yes, Subhas most people are recommending going through this route as it is in working condition. 3rd July Hemis Festival It is one of the lesser-explored areas of Ladakh and definitely a very adventurous one. So, in fact, there are a couple of direct routes between Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso, the two most popular tourist destinations in Ladakh. 1. Search FlightsX. No extra permits are required to travel from the Shyok village route or the Wari La route between Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso. Check the DoW Travel Calendar and post your entry as well. It is a very tiring and bumpy journey as well. Best wishes for your trip to Ladakh, feel free to post any further questions you may have for your trip. Bhavik, best will be to tell once you reach the Agham village and then take a call if the route is too dangerous or even open. Day 6: Leh for procuring the permission. Yeah, if you are OK to search few hotels here and there, it should be fine to get the hotel on the spot. Also, we have planned to not pre book hotel or cab. Go with Shyok route as you will have multiple bikes which can come for rescue in case there is any need of it. Jispa to Darcha is around 7-8 KMs. You can remove Srinager and Kargil if its not advised, Day 1 Manali Please suggest. Day 5 | Pangong Tso Pang/Sarchu Hi we are going to leh second time. Day 7 | Pangong Tso Lake Thicksey Monastery Shey Palace Leh On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La May we be able to overcome it ? If you think that we need to change some portion of the tour plan for safety and betterment of us please suggest. Day 3 Kargil Day 4 Alchi and halt at Alchi Take ample of rest as well as water or anything that keep your body hydrated enough. stay in tso kar because going to tso moriri will take 12-15 hrs (330 km ) from pangong, and only one of us will b riding the bike fr whole trip Will take Shyok route. We will be visiting amarnath holy cave before reaching Leh by air so need your advice that still we need time to acclimatisation holy cave ll be at 14500 feet. You can read my travel tale about this route in the articleAdventures of Shyok Village Route & the latest travel report of this route from 2018 as Nubra to Pangong Let the Adventure Begins. Hence, in the winter months and early season time, you should not travel on this route at all because it will be most likely be closed. We are starting from Kolkata. Shirish, it will be much difficult to travel by a hatchback from Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri. In this trip, we also want to cover Hemis festival (03rd and 4th july, 2017). Please suggest us an itinerary. Day3. Please suggest. High Ground Clearance SUVs (44) = Will help a lot with the peace of mind. Day 8: Pangong to Tso Moriri (covering upshi, korzok village) At minimum to make a bit safer trip by road to Ladakh, you will need to have at least 9 days from Delhi for Manali route and 10 days if you choose to do the circuit of Manali Ladakh Srinagar. 31 june Sarchu You can inquire about the route status from them as well. If yes, you can do following: Day 1 | Leh and acclimatize Please suggest if i need to shorten the trip which i need to drop, Pangong/Tsomoriri? Day 3 | Leh Khardung La Nubra Valley We dont have any backupvan. I have compleated the circle pune -amritsar- Jammu shrinagar Kargil leh Khardungla- leh- kharu Pangong -kharu-sarchu- manali- pune without any failure. Next day morning leave early from Mandi at about 5 Am to reach Chandigarh by about 10. Next morning leave from there and try to reach Chandigarh the same day or at least reach Bilaspur/Swarghat that day to ease out into the flight. we are very thankful to sir, My friends and I are planning a tour from Manali to Srinagar as per below itinerary in 01JULY (6 people 3 bikes), Day 1 Manali to Keylong/Jispa to Sarchu You will save one day and the hassle of returning to Leh and then to Pangong the next day. Day 6 | Pang/Sarchu Manali Night halt at Hunder Let's look at the answer in detail now already decided some place to visit as your suggestion, but also combine with the driver(guide) advice. 27 june Leh We want to do Srinagar to Leh then Leh to Nubra to Pangong to Spiti to Manali To Chandigarh fly back to Mumbai . Refer: DoW Maps of Ladakh | Nubra Valley & Changthang Answer (1 of 2): Yes you can travel in June but from August the roads become dangerous so avoided. Or would you recommend travelling from Srinager to Manali. Please comment whether we should risk it. ) Hi, I am also planning to go in mid sept. Got interesting too much to moriri So effectively we have 11th to 19th 2pm available with us. Day 3 Pangong Lake to Leh You can travel from Nubra to Pangong Tso directly and it can be done but do wait for a few vehicles at Agham villageto tag along so that you have company to travel on that route. 3.I am mostly concerned about, will it be a good idea to travel from Nubra Valley to Pangong directly from Shyok Road in mid June, through bikes as we are a group of 3 couples. Jun 7 : Uley to Leh. Day 1 reach leh The first and the foremost tip I suggest is that better stick to conventional routes in case it is your first trip to Ladakh to avoid the uncertainties of different kinds on these unconventional routes . You can take the Shyok route as many people have started taking this route in recent years. If you are self-driving to Ladakh, it is better to carry the essential things for a self-drive trip to Ladakh. In the end, make a calculated risk when traveling on direct routes from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso either from Shyok village or Wari La pass. Day 8 | Chandratal Manali Which road is best from nubra to pangong. Is my itinerary fine ? Enquire. 10th July Sarchu Manali Overnight at Srinagar. Hello Dhiraj, We are 15riders riding on RE350 & 500CC. Some of the road sections between Agham & Shyok villages are kind of tricky and landslide-prone. Day 7 | Fly back. Here is what Ive planned based on all the reading / research i have done so far. 10th may = Hanle to tso moriri. Located at a distance of 150 kilometers from Leh, Nubra is a hub of adventurers. Whats your suggestions? You can get about 12-15% of discount by directly getting in touch with drivers and of course, talking in person rather on phone always help in bargaining more. Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu where the accommodation options are better than Pang So, once you reach Nubra, inquire about the road conditions at Agham village or taxi folks or this forum where we post the status updates and then take a call. thank you very much for your advice, will be back soon with my report , Sure, feel free to post any further questions you may have for the trip. Having this company will help in case of any breakdown as others can help the person in need. Many people take this route now and have become more and more dominant every year. Jun 16 : Manali to Chandigarh. YOU MUST keep in mind that this route is getting popular year by year but still not majorly used. Yes, you can take the route from Pangong tso to Chusul and back to Tangtse for night stay but you cannot reach Leh the same day. It gets connected on the conventional route from Leh to Pangong Tso at Shakti/Serthi village. Total distance to be covered on bike: 550 KM . i am a regular reader of your blog and getting inspiration from your blog from the last two years finally i am going to leh on 17th september. Day 8 depart from leh, And also will therebe any public transport available in july to travel to nubra or pangong. Kindly give me the right direction for framing the perfect itinerary and also suggest the budget so that we make make our financial plans accordingly. Rest pros and cons of other direct routes are mentioned in the article. Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake Distance. What are your days for travelling? Day 3 Leh to Nubra Via Khardungla Pass 1. may 14 : srinagar delhi, pls review and if theres any better route you could suggest, well love to change our plan, You do not have enough days in hand to make such a trip. Also find Delhi to Nubra Valley best travel options with driving directions and route map. We are planning for12 nights Leh Ladakh trip . planning to visit leh-ladakh this september 14th 2016 with my husband..we are also planning to travel from leh-Hunder by bike..So please tell me first ..is it safe for a couple to travel by bike from leh-Hunder(so long ..i believe distance is approximately 140KM)..so suggest us on this plzzz.im extremely nervous to travel ,as its just two of us . Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso Sedans/Hatchbacks = Tough but doable, at least the climb up/down for Wari La and then again to Chang La. Will there be direct & safe route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake ? So, if you are able to spend night at Pangong Tso, you should be good with Tso Moriri too but if you want to avoid that is fine. In DoW map you marked this route in red line that means this route is for 44 vehicle with high GC. Whether you want to visit the ancient and history-filled Buddhist monasteries of the Indus valley, stroll around the charming and authentic villages of the Nubra valley, wonder along the shore of the sapphire-blue high-altitude lakes of Pangong and Tso Moriri or simply enjoy the sheer wilderness of the Himalayan . Day 6 : Return my plan goes like this 17-leh, 18-19 leh to nubra valley, stay at nubra valley, 19-20 nubra valley to pangong stay at pangong, 20- return to leh and 21 flight for delhi. Will take a call regarding Shingola pass on that day depending on how tired we all will be after the drive from leh to jispa and how the road condition of Shingola pass is in mid June after talking to locals and drivers in jispa. I guess since we are flying in from Dubai to Manali we were trying to do as much as we can in the short leave.We are comparatively fit and used to riding but dont have any experience on high altitudes hence the plan . Looks fine to me. The lake derives its name from Tibetan word "Banggong Co" which means "narrow and enchanted lake" - now you understand that the lake has got its name rightfully. Sometimes the water in the Shyok river swells and closes the road. 29 June Pangong Lake If you feel exerted go back to Hotel, have dinner at Hotel and take rest. What is the best would you recommend to cover the stretch. Any contacts available,? This journey requires 2 days and is best enjoyed in this manner only. If possible we will go for local sight seen. After breakfast, you will leave for Nubra Valley via Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world. We dont want to drive long-distance on that day. (Is a days stay here worth it?) 7th may = leh to nubra valley, stay in nubra valley Avoid too much up-down on stairs or avoid it in entirety, if possible. Aug 1st Leh to Nubra Day 2 Drive to Alchi. Land in Srinagar then by car to Leh. The last few days planned were as follows: Hire a taxi from Leh taxi stand or Hotel whichever suits you. 2) Suggestion for visiting Tso Moriri. Now on June 12, start for Tso Moriri after filling up the tanks. If you can find some vehicles to accompany you can attempt that route to reach Pangong Tso. Overnight at Sarchu or Pang Is the road good and safe now? Check the condition at Agham village and take a call. Hi Dheeraj, We have been trying to plan a trip to Leh since ages and finally got some time and immediately booked the flights to Delhi and back from Delhi. Avoid goind alone Day 7 | Kaza Kunzum Pass Chandratal Aug 15 Pangong Lake Leh Can I travel with 6 adults in my vehicle at those roads? Day1. Night halt at Tso-Moriri (Here my question is whether visiting Tso-Moriri is worth visiting after staying a night at Pangong-Tso. Check this updated post from 2018 which has a distance and time map at the start itself: adventures of Nubra to Shyok, Also, refer the updated fuel availability article with distances of all these routes: Fuel Availability In Leh Ladakh | Ladakh Self Drive Tips, My friend and I planned for leh. Which one do you suggest to visit? Thank You Dheeraj for such a quick response. The total travel time is about 6 hours. is there any petrol pump between Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso direct road via Shyok? Day 1 | Leh Tso Moriri via Chumathang These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. But do both pangong & tsomoriri are equally beautiful? We are a group of 6 and travelling to Leh in september and have 6 days and below is how we have planned. If so, can we return to Leh on the same day. For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the linkhere Yes Tenzin, you can follow the same plan and can refer for initial days as below, Day 1 | Delhi Manali/Solang Valley Aug 16 Check out Leh. Day 3:Take direct route as above from Nubra Valley to pangong I will suggest you under take following travel plan for better acclimatization, Day 1 | Delhi Leh (By Flight) Day 1 : Rest n local sights When we travel from Manali to Leh, we have to take care about acclimatization which is not at all present in above plan. We are planning to travel from nubra valley to pangong, so which would be suitable route to travel on bike. If you have 7 days in hand, can you fly to Leh? You will have to leave around 6 AM from Pangong Tso to reach Sarchu in time before sunset. Day 2 | Leh rest day, local tour light rides If open, use that else try Wari La pass. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Day 1: Local Leh Do not forget to share this article with your friends and family who are planning the trip to Ladakh. I have planned my trip in mid sept. and planning to go from Nubra to pangong directly. (Khardungla, Nubra and Pangong). Enjoy the vistas enroute If you need to understand more about the routes in Ladakh along with distances, you can also refer ourDoW Maps of Ladakh | Nubra Valley & Changthang. Day 9: After visiting the local sight seen and Turtuk we have a plan to go to Sumur. Day 3 pangong diskit via shok route Suhas, you must rest for first two days in Leh OR make your Day 5 and Day 6 as Day 2 and Day 3. n pangong to leh. June is a good time to travel to Ladakh You need to go back to Darcha and then travel towards Shingo La which is just now open last year by BRO and when connected fully, it will connect Padum in Zanskar Valley to Darcha on Manali Leh Highway. Nubra to Pangong road. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Hope ur doing good! thanks Dheeraj fr providing continuously support. Day 9 leh to Delhi by Flight. Did the shyok route on 13th Aug 2016 on RE 500 bullet There wasnt much water on road (if you choose to call it that) but there were 2 nasty stream crossings. We have a confusion, We are 6 adults and my vehicle is 1500 cc with a output of 100 bhp. However, the problem will be desolation and with families, it scare even more. Aug 12 Rest at Leh hotel Lastly, for Nubra valley to Pangong Lake, we plan to take the route of Hunder Khalsar Shyok Durbuk Tangste. Use the link: Ladakh Inner Line Permits Available Online. I would like to understand the best possible route to reach tsomoriri and tsokqr from leh. Do not use stairs at any of these places just to see them as it will exert your body much more. I am sorry for the confusion, when I said wait for Agham I actually meant Nubra to Pangong Tso route only. Better add couple of more days to ease out journey. I will recommend that you do Jispa to Leh directly and dont do a night halt at Sarchu because your body will not be acclimatized to sleep at that high altitude. So that, in case of any problem we can contact with you for your suggestion because you know the enter region like your palm. Sir, may 13 : sonmarg srinagar overnight srinagar Rest plan looks OK. I am assuming that you have already stayed a couple of nights in Leh for acclimatization and then only you are traveling to Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso. We are a group of 10 persons, basically 3 families with ladies and children (all above 10). Well, you can see from the article that there does exist a route that takes you Pangong Tso from Nubra Valley. 1. If you still have any doubts or questions about planning your trip from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso, feel free to post them in the comments section below.
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