#DRIVEWITHSOUL ICONIC LADAKH DRIVE: MOUNTAIN TRAIL, SPITI-LADAKH, 2019 - 13th - 25th July - Tata Motors
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#DRIVEWITHSOUL
ICONIC LADAKH DRIVE: MOUNTAIN TRAIL,
SPITI-LADAKH, 2019
13th – 25th July
#DriveWithSOUL Team SOUL takes great care to curate drives that give you opportunities to explore locations on and off the tourist map. After exploring the heartlands and mountains of India and creating memories of a life time during our last few drives: Jungle Trail (Nagpur to Khajuraho, in Oct ’17), Iconic North East Drive (Guwahati to Tawang, in Apr ’18), Iconic Ladakh Drive (Chandigarh to Leh, in Aug’18), Iconic Dakshin Drive (Bengaluru to Puducherry in Dec ’18) and Iconic International Drive (Bhutan in Apr ‘19) we now bring to you The Iconic Himalayan Drive: Mountain Trail, Spiti-Ladakh 2019. Go ahead and explore the Spiti and Ladakh like never before and earn your badge.
Trip Highlights
Trip Highlights
Drive 1,600+ kms through Enjoy the unparalleled Cross 4 high mountain passes Beautiful and ancient
some of the toughest terrains beauty of Pangong Tso located at 16,000+ ft altitude Monasteries in the furthest
Himalayan lands
White water rafting in grade Conquer the Visit the Spiti valley and drive Visit the highest village at
III+ rapids of river Zanskar Khardungla summit on one of the most challenging Komic and post a letter at
dirt roads in the region. the highest post office at
Hikkim
Your Itinerary
A day-wise summary of the
planned journey.
Day 1 Check in at Chandigarh
Hundar
Day 2 Chandigarh to Rampur Bushahr
Day 3 Rampur to Sangla (& Chitkul)
Leh
Pangong Tso Day 4 Sangla to Kaza
Day 5 Rest & Sightseeing at Kaza
Day 6 Kaza to Jispa
Day 7 Jispa to Sarchu
Sarchu Day 8 Sarchu to Leh
Jispa
Day 9 Rest & Sightseeing at Leh
Kaza Day 10 Leh to Pangong Tso
Day 11 Pangong Tso to Hundar (Nubra)
Day 12 Hundar to Panamik to Leh
Rampur Sangla
Day 13 Bidding Adieu!
Chandigarh
Total distance : ~1,600 KMs
DAY 1:
13TH JULY
ARRIVAL AT CHANDIGARH
DISTANCE: 0 Kms (0 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Chandigarh serves as a base this SOUL Iconic Himalayan drive 2019.
Arrive at the Vivanta by Taj, Chandigarh, and put yourself into ‘drive’
mode!
Leh
Pangong Check-In early and visit the sprawling gardens that this city is famous
Tso for; the Rock Garden and the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden to name a
few.
A 212km drive awaits us the next day and an early start is crucial, so
make sure you are well settled-in and ready!
Sarchu Itinerary
Jispa Stay at:
1400 hrs onwards: Check in at the hotel Taj Chandigarh
Kaza 1800-1900 hrs: Soultroduction & interaction with the team
2000 hrs: Dinner TripAdvisor Rating
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
DAY 2:
14TH JULY
CHANDIGARH TO RAMPUR BUSHAHR
DISTANCE: 240 KMS (8 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar After breakfast and checkout, we begin the first leg of our drive. Lunch
is taken care of, with scrumptious Himachali cuisine en-route. Our
pitstop for the night is Rampur Bushahr, a former princely state capital
Leh
Pangong built on the banks of the river Satluj. Rampur is a bustling town that
Tso maintains an ample measure of its past and is still a melting pot of the
region’s cultures. It has numerous historical palaces and temples,
including the Sarahan and Mahakali shrines. Rampur is renowned for its
handspun blankets that are popularly known "Rampuri Chaddar."
Sarchu Itinerary Stay at:
Jispa Nau Nabh Heritage
0700-0800 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
Kaza 0830 hrs: Depart for Rampur Trip Advisor Review Rating
1330 hrs: Stopover for lunch
1630-1930 hrs: Arrival at Rampur, sightseeing (Sarahan, Mahakali
temple)
Rampur Sangla 2000 hrs: Dinner
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
DAY 3:
15TH JULY
RAMPUR TO SANGLA (& CHITKUL)
DISTANCE: 102 KMS (4.5 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Another day, and yet another adventure…
The 3.5 hrs to Sangla sees us traverse expansive and stunning
landscapes. We drive into the Baspa Valley and soon see ourselves
Leh
Pangong in Sangla. Located at the center of the valley, Sangla is the locus of
Tso exploration and is packed with numerous trekking trails. Bering Nag
temple, Kamru village and fort, Sangla Buddhist temple are a few of
the sights that Sangla is known for. Post lunch, we drive to Chitkul,
the last inhabited village before the Indo-China border. The Indian
road ends here. Of particular interest are the houses with either
Sarchu slate or wooden plank roofs. Stay at:
Jispa Banjara Camps
Itinerary
Kaza Trip Advisor Review Rating
0700-0800 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
0830 hrs: Depart for Sangla
1300 hrs: Arrival and lunch
Rampur Sangla 1430-1800 hrs: Drive to Chitkul & back
2000 hrs: Dinner Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
DAY 4:
16TH JULY
SANGLA TO KAZA
DISTANCE: 237 KMS (8.5 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Our third day sees us enter the Spiti Valley, a cold desert mountain
valley. "Spiti" means "The Middle Land", i.e. the land between Tibet
and India. We visit the oldesnt Buddhist monastery in India, the
Leh
Pangong Tabo Monastery. It is known for numerous frescoes that adorn its
Tso walls which depict tales from the Buddhist pantheon. We resume
our journey and reach Kaza in the early evening.
Itinerary
Sarchu 0600-0700 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
0730 hrs: Depart for Kaza Stay at:
Jispa
1430 hrs: Stopover for lunch Grand Dewachen
Kaza 1500 hrs: Visit Tabo Monastery
Trip Advisor Review Rating
1700 hrs: Arrival at Kaza
2030 hrs: Dinner
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
DAY 5:
17TH JULY
KAZA TO KAZA
DISTANCE : 0 KMS (0 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Kaza is situated along the Spiti river at an elevation of 3,650
metres. Kaza is overlooked by mountain ridges on all sides.
Leh Dhankar was the erstwhile capital of the Spiti Valley Kingdom
Pangong during the 17th century. Dhankar Monastery was built as a fort
Tso monastery overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers.
We then visit the Ki Monastery, which is set atop a conical hillock,
this is the largest gompa in Spiti and the views of it from the
surrounding hillsides are irresistibly pictorial.
Sarchu
Itinerary Stay at:
Jispa
Grand Dewachen
0700-0800 hrs: Breakfast
Kaza 0930-1700 hrs: Rest & Local Sight Seeing (Ki & Dhankar Monastery, Trip Advisor Review Rating
Kibber, Hikkim, Komik villages)
2000 hrs: Dinner
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks taken
DAY 6:
18TH JULY
KAZA TO JISPA
DISTANCE : 202 KMS (9 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar We drive for approximately 9 hours to Jispa, a beautiful village in
the Lahaul Valley. This serene village lies along the banks of River
Bhaga. Jispa is truly blissful with interminable natural beauty.
Leh
Pangong
Tso
Itinerary
0700-0800 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
0830 hrs: Depart for Jispa via Kunzum Pass
1430 hrs: Stopover for lunch
Sarchu 1730 hrs: Arrival at Jispa
Jispa 2030 hrs: Dinner Stay at:
Hotel Ibex Jispa
Kaza
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 7:
19TH JULY
JISPA TO SARCHU
DISTANCE : 79 KMS (3.5 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar We start off early, and 2 hours later, we pass through the Baralacha
La Pass. This pass connects Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh. We spend
the night in Sarchu, which is well-known for its tented
Leh
accommodation in the high Himalayas. The camp is situated at an
Pangong
altitude of 4,290 metres.
Tso
Itinerary
0900-1100 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
Sarchu 1230 hrs: Lunch and Depart for Sarchu via Surajtal and Baralacha La
Jispa Pass
1600 hrs: Arrival at Sarchu
Kaza 2030 hrs: Dinner
Stay at:
Goldrop Camp
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 8:
20TH JULY
SARCHU TO LEH
DISTANCE : 259 KMS (9.5 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Driving from Sarchu to Leh is like a roller coaster ride, with its many
ascents and descents. We cross three passes, of which Nakee La is the
third highest pass on the Manali Leh highway. One can almost mistake
Leh
Pangong the mountains for becoming the clouds… We arrive in Leh later that
Tso evening and enjoy a much-deserved repast.
Itinerary
0600-0700 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
Sarchu 0730 hrs: Depart for Leh via Nakee La, Lachlung La & Tanglang
La Passes) Stay at:
Jispa
1330 hrs: Stopover for lunch at Pang The Saraha
Kaza 1700 hrs: Arrival at Leh Trip Advisor Review Rating
2030 hrs: Dinner
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 9:
21ST JULY
LEH
DISTANCE : 0 KMS (0 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar The beauty of the Leh is unmatched. From the mysterious gompas,
the regal palace, the lofty peaks, all down to the deliciousness of the
local momos; the overabundance of attractions and experiences
Leh
makes a visit to this city truly one of a kind.
Pangong
Tso
Itinerary
0830 hrs: Breakfast
1000-1900 hrs: Rafting (optional), Rest & Local Sightseeing
Sarchu (Hemis, Thiksey Monasteries, Shey Palace, Shanti Stupa, Hall
Stay at:
Jispa ofItinerary
Fame, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib)
The Saraha
2030 hrs: Dinner
Kaza
Trip Advisor Review Rating
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 10:
22ND JULY
LEH TO PANGONG TSO
DISTANCE : 224 KMS (7.5 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Nestled amongst the high peaks, at an altitude of around 14,270
feet, the Pangong Lake is 134 kilometers in length and stretches
from Eastern Ladakh to Tibet. The clear brackish waters transform
Leh
between different shades of blue and green, with the shifting
Pangong
position of the sun. The landscape is rough and dramatic. You are
Tso
humbled by the fact that the Lake is almost as long as the road from
here to Leh.
Itinerary
Sarchu
Jispa 0730-0830 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
0900 hrs: Depart for Pangong Tso
Kaza 1430 hrs: Stopover for lunch
1630 hrs: Arrival at Pangong Tso Stay at:
2030 hrs: Dinner Ser Bhum Tso
Rampur Sangla
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 11:
23RD JULY
PANGONG TSO TO HUNDAR
DISTANCE : 240 KMS (8 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar By now you’d be used to the journey and looking forward to its next
leg, via Shyok and Agham. This is a truly difficult part of the trip and
will test the capabilities of your vehicles. We break for lunch and visit
Leh
the oldest and largest monastery in the Nubra valley, the Diskit
Pangong
Monastery. We reach Hundar in the evening. This village famous for
Tso
its surrounding sand dunes and Bactrian camels. You can choose to
traverse these dunes via ATV or camel.
Itinerary
Sarchu
Jispa 0730-0830 hrs: Breakfast and checkout
0900 hrs: Depart for Hundar via Shyok & Agham
Kaza 1330 hrs: Stopover for lunch
1430 hrs: Visit Diskit Monastery Stay at:
1530 hrs: Arrival at Hundar Royal Camp
Rampur 1630 hrs: Visit Nubra sand dunes, camel & ATV rides
Sangla
2030 hrs: Dinner Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 12:
24TH JULY
HUNDAR TO PANAMIK TO LEH
DISTANCE : 207 KMS (8.5 HRS)
Key Highlights
Hundar Imagine snow clad peaks, a lush green valley and enjoying a dip in hot
springs. Well, Panamik has you covered, and our last leg of the
journey sees us give our bodies and minds a chance to unwind, relax
Leh
Pangong and take-in the true magnificence of this drive. We enjoy a
Tso sumptuous meal, before we return to Leh, and bid each other adieu
over a traditional Ladakhi dinner.
Itinerary
Sarchu 0700-0800 hrs: Breakfast and checkout Stay at:
Jispa 0830 hrs: Depart for Leh via Panamik The Saraha
1200-1300 hrs: Visit Panamik hot springs
Kaza Trip Advisor Review Rating
1330 hrs: Stopover for lunch
1500 hrs: Cross Khardungla Pass
1700 hrs: Arrival at Leh
Rampur Sangla
2030 hrs: Dinner
Meals Included
Chandigarh Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*Timings are subject to visits/breaks takenDAY 13: 25TH JULY BIDDING ADIEU! This day brings us to the end of the Iconic Himalayan Drive: Mountain Trail, Ladakh 2019. With fond memories of the drive fresh on our minds and with a promise to meet again, we bid adieu to each other! 0800 hrs Breakfast 0900 hrs onward: Checkout
Package details
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• Adult (Twin Sharing): • Adult (Twin Sharing): • Adult (Twin Sharing):
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• Child in sharing • Child in sharing • Child in sharing
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• Payment: Bank transfer in favour of Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd. Current A/C no. 00090210001400 with UCO Bank,
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Or
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Note: All charges indicated are inclusive of GSTDrive FAQs What should I expect at the event? Visit the planet’s uppermost Shangri-La. Watch as the journey unfolds before you, as you leave behind the lush and recognisable south-western Himalayas and scale towards a stunning, arid, jagged and mysterious expanse that looks almost outlandish Experience accommodation that is luxuriant, cosy and unequalled. Taj Vivanta in Chandigarh is but a taste of what this journey has on offer. Drive through the many magnificent and breathtaking mountain passes that straddle the journey. Kuzum pass is known for its 15 sharp hairpin bends, and is truly an adventure in its own right Indulge your awe, as you ingratiate yourself in the local Indo-Tibetian culture. A stop at Kaza, and the Key and Dhankar monasteries is a must. Hikkim village is considered the world’s highest village and is renowned for its “highest in the world” post office and polling station Relish the local food and culture – from Butter Tea to momos. The highway Maggie is a delicacy onto itself. Must be the mountain air and the Ladakhi love… The taste of Ladakhi and Tibetan food is fresh, moreish and unforgettable. A chance to spot diverse mountain fauna; including Bactrian camels, Wild Yak, Marmots, brown bears, red foxes, and the Himalayan Musk deer, to name a few. Leh has something for everyone, with the mysterious Magnetic Hill, beautiful Shanti Stupa, majestic monasteries, entrapping beauty, colourful cafes and ancient alleyways
Drive FAQs Visit the Pangong Tso, a lake nestled amongst the high peaks, at an altitude of around 14,270 feet. The lake is 134 kilometers in length and stretches from Eastern Ladakh, and into Tibet. The crystal-clear waters of the lake transforms between shades of blue and green, throughout the day. If you think you have seen enough of Ladakh, well think again. Khardung La is claimed to be the world’s highest motorable pass, and figures aside, this pass is sure to be one of the show-stoppers of your journey. But, don’t trust us on this; after all, seeing (it in person) is believing Revel in the company of your fellow SOUL travellers as you bond over 1500 odd kilometres of experiences, exploration and transitory emancipation from the world. What’s the weather like during the drive? During this time, Leh is an unparalleled paradise, with clear, stunning views, warm and sunny weather – the average temperature range is about 5– 32°C. However, we recommend you carry enough sun protection (sunglasses, sun screen & caps) and warm clothes (jackets/ windcheaters) as the weather may change during the course of our drive. What are the roads going to be like? You will be driving through high mountain terrains. The roads can be challenging at some places. Driving with caution is recommended, especially if you haven’t driven in such terrain earlier. Though a 4x4 is preferred, a 4x2 with some skilful driving can keep you in good stead too.
Drive FAQs
What do I need for the drive?
We suggest you carry the below things for sure. Apart from the spirit of adventure, love for your Tata SUV, stories to share of your past travel, and a
zeal to meet new people, you would need:
• Comfortable, waterproof shoes: comfortable pair of waterproof trekking and walking shoes
• A Windcheater / Umbrella
• Mosquito repellent (must have), Insect repellent and / or soothing lotion for insect bites
• Sunscreen & a Sun Hat / a Visor / Dark polarized sunglasses
• Band Aids & Medical kit
• Moisturizing lotion and lip balm
• Woollen clothing for temperatures as low as 5 degrees
• Sweaters / Warmers / Jackets
• Woollen socks / gloves
• Woollen cap / head gear
• Medicines to be carried: Diamox/Avomin tablet for high altitude nausea, Crocin, ORS/Electral, Eno, Disprin/Asprin, Band Aids, Thermometer,
Adhesives, Alcohol based sanitizer, Tensor Bandages, Antiemetic
• Any other personal medication, as needed
• Camera & chargers / batteries: you may not want to miss out on some moments!
• Original and copy of your ID card along with two photocopies of the same, credit card numbers and toll-free numbers in case of credit card loss
• 3 passport size photos
• Phone / laptop chargerRegistration process
Log onto
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Registration
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Call at 1800-209-8282 Email us at
soul@tatamotors.comInclusions & Exclusions
• What’s included:
• Accommodation on Double/twin sharing Basis, • Beverages, room service, laundry, cigarettes,
Stays will be in hotels and deluxe campsites. telephone expenses, any personal expense.
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Additional activity to be paid in cash & on
actuals at the venue
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Any other item not mentioned in “What’s
• Convoy coordination and driving activities included” section
• Any permits
• What’s not included:
• Cancellation policy
• Any accidental damage
• The charges paid will be refunded in case the
• Spare parts for repairs, fuels & tolls registration is rejected or in case the drive is
• Camera fees and entrance fees at any of the cancelled. The charges will NOT be refunded for
places of sightseeing ANY OTHER reason.
• Excess stay & meals due to bad weather
conditions or strikes, resulting in delay.#DriveWithSOUL
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