Package Detail

Changtang Expedition
Journey to the land of Nomads.

The Changtang Plateau, stretching across the eastern region of Ladakh in India, is a vast and stunning high-altitude landscape known for its stark beauty and unique biodiversity. This remote plateau, part of the Tibetan Plateau, features expansive grasslands, tranquil lakes like Tso Moriri and Tso Kar, and dramatic mountain ranges. Home to the nomadic Changpa herders and a variety of wildlife, including the rare Tibetan antelope and wild yaks, Changtang offers a glimpse into a traditional way of life amid one of the world's most isolated environments. The plateau's serene beauty and cultural richness make it an extraordinary destination for intrepid travelers.

  • Trip Highlights
  • - Explore the vibrant Leh town and nearby attractions.
  • - Explore Nubra valley and visit Diskit Monastery.
  • - Visit to Scenic Pangong, Tso Morir and Tso kar lakes.
  • - Visit Rezang La the Indo- China war memorial.
  • - Visit the world's highest observatory at Hanle.
  • - Visit the world's highest motorable pass Umling La.
  • - Visit the natural hot springs at Puga village.
  • - Drive through scenic moore plains.
  • Insights
  • - Best season - May - October
  • - Trip type - Car trip/ Motorcycle trip
  • - Trip duration - 10 days and 9 nights
  • - Total distance covered by road - 1,150 kms
  • - Maximum altitude gained - – 5,798 meters / 19,024 feet
  • - Accommodation - Hotel /camp
  • - Start /end point - Leh
  • - Highlighted destinations - Leh, Nubra valley, Pangong Lake, Rezang la war memorial, Hanle, Tso moriri Lake, Puga hot springs, Tso Kar Lake.
  • - Mountain passes covered - Khardung La( 5480 meters/17,982 feet, Tsaga La( 4,635 meters/15,207 feet), Nerbole La(5,280 meters/17,328 feet), Umling La (5,798 meters/19,024 feet), Photile La (5,524 meters/18,124 feet),
  • Package Includes for Bike Trip
  • - All accommodation on double and triple occupancy basis in comfortable hotels/camps or houseboat.
  • - Meal inclusions as specified in the plan.
  • - One pick up jeep double cabin as back vechile for entire trip.
  • - One dedicate trip leader on separate motorcycle for entire trip.
  • - Mechanic with basic spare-parts backup for entire trip.
  • - One Royal Enfeild Himalyan 411 cc for entire trip.
  • - Fuel included for motorcycle.
  • - Airport drop and Pickup.
  • - All inner line permits to visit the places in Ladakh
  • - Oxygen cylinder as backup in car.
  • Package Includes for Car Trip
  • - All accommodation on double and triple occupancy basis in comfortable hotels/camps.
  • - Meal inclusions as specified in the plan.
  • - One car (MUV) for all the places mentioned in itinerary.
  • - Airport drop and Pickup.
  • - All inner line permits to visit the places in Ladakh
  • - Oxygen cylinder as backup in car.
  • - A dedicated and experienced trip leader for entire trip.
  • Package Does Not Includes
  • - Any Airfare
  • - Any Insurance
  • - Any expenses incurred due to delays owing to Force Majeure conditions or unforeseen circumstances
  • - Any others services not mentioned in the plan.
  • - Taxes
  • - Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, activities, gratuities etc.
  • Payments and Cancellations
  • - A minimum 50% of total on confirmation and rest 50 % one day before the trip starts
  • - 2 months before departure – No Charge
  • - 29‐60 days before departure ‐ 25% of total
  • - 10‐28 days before departure ‐ 50% of total
  • - Less than 10 days before departure ‐ No Refund

Detailed Itinerary ( 10 days )

  • Day 1

    Arrival LEH

    Altitude Leh – 3,500m/ 11,480ft

    Arrival to leh pick up from airport to hotel. Rest of the day for rest and acclimatize as you will land directly at high altitude. Small walk around in the evening followed by dinner at the property. Overnight at Hotel with dinner included.

  • Day 2

    LEH Local

    Altitude Leh – 3,500m/ 11,480ft

    Leh, the capital city of Ladakh is a historical transit point for caravans of the bygone Silk Route, and still looks and feels like a trading post of the ancient past. It is an imminently accessible and fascinating locale, featuring two notable monasteries, a palace, a mosque, and countless narrow, crooked alleyways beckoning the curious visitor. To stroll through Leh, taking in its sights, sounds, and a pleasantly manageable population of just 10,000, is to experience what writer Andrew Harvey called “the peaceful life. "The town is still dominated by the now ruined Leh Palace, former home of Ladakh’s royal family. It also plays host to a cultural dance show every evening. We start our day after breakfast receive our motorcycles and test them by going for a short spin around Leh visiting some nearby Monasteries and head to Hall of fame museum. This day is basically a backup day to acclimatise as you are directly landing at high altitude and also to test and tune to your motorcycles before going for a big adventure. If doing the car trip we do local sightseeing by car. Overnight at Hotel with breakfast and dinner included

  • Day 3

    LEH –KHARDUNG‐LA –HUNDER

    Distance: 37km / 90km –127km; Travel Time: 5‐7hrs
    Elevation: Khardung La –5,602m/18,380ft, Hunder – 3,048m/10,000ft

    Starting early, we cross Khardung La, known as one of the world’s highest motor able passes, then deep into the Nubra Valley to the sand dunes at Hunder for overnight stay. Evening can be spent in exploring the sand dunes and you can also enjoy the double hump camel ride Overnight at camp with dinner and breakfast included.

  • Day 4

    HUNDER –SHYOK –PANGONG TSO

    Distance: 89km / 65km –154km, Travel Time: 6‐7 hrs
    Elevation: Pangong Tso–4,250m/13,943ft

    Drive to Pangong Tso–a high altitude lake in the Ladakh Himalayas across the beautiful Shyok valley. The lake is 134 km long and extends from India to Tibet. Two thirds of the length of this lake lies in Tibet. The lake is 5 km (3 mi) wide at its broadest point. This day we might encounter some water crossings and broken patches of road. Overnight at a cottage with dinner and breakfast included.

  • Day 5

    PANGONG TSO –HANLE

    Distance: 180km, Travel Time: 6‐8 hrs
    Elevation: Tsaga La - 4,635m/15,207ft, Hanle–4,595m/15,075ft

    Today we will be crossing one of the most beautiful and less travelled parts of Changtang plateau in Ladakh. As the route was opened few years back for tourists. We will start from Pangong drive along the lake for a while and reach Rezang la the Indo- China war memorial after we will cross Tsaga Pas to meet Indus river and drive further to Hanle famous for one of the highest observatories and also base camp for going to highest motorable pass in the world named Umling La. Overnight at a cottage with dinner and breakfast included

  • Day 6

    HANLE – UMLING LA - HANLE

    Distance: 105km / 105km –210km; Travel Time: 8‐9hrs
    Elevation: Nerbole top–5,280m/17,328ft, Umlingla- 5,798m/19,024ft, Photile top -5,524m/18,124ft

    We start early morning today as we have to do total 3 passes. We start with offroad track going up to Nerbole pass and then head towards the highest motorable pass in the World Umling La. This pass is even higher than the Everest base camp. After a brief stop at the top, we will head to Photile pass to complete the round trip of Umling La to reach back Hanle for night stay. Today’s trip will be the main highlight of our trip. Overnight at cottage with breakfast and dinner included.

  • Day 7

    HANLE –TSO MORIRI

    Distance: 150km, Travel Time: 4‐6 hrs; Elevation: Tso Moriri–4,595m/15,075ft

    We will start our day after breakfast and reach Tso Moriri by afternoon. The route is very scenic going along with Indus for almost half of the journey. Tso Moriri is famed for the high-quality salt that rings its edges. Tso Moriri is the largest of the high-altitude lakes to be situated entirely within India. Overnight at Hotel with breakfast and dinner included.

  • Day 8

    TSO MORIRI – PUGA - TSO KAR

    Distance: 47 km/32 km - 79 km, Travel time 3-4 hours. Altitude- Puga - 4400 m/ 14435 ft, Tso Kar- 4,541m/14,898ft

    We start early after breakfast to reach puga valley famous for geothermal activities, like hot water spring and sulphur deposit. If you want to visit hot water spring/geyser, we have to cross a grassy swamp by walk. It will take minimum 2-3 hours for this activity and it will be exerting as we are on 4400 meters altitude. After puga we will cross a rough off-road patch to reach Tso Kar lake for overnight stay. Tso Kar Lake, situated in the Changtang region of Ladakh, is a high-altitude saltwater lake known for its striking white shores formed by salt deposits. Surrounded by rugged mountains, the lake is a haven for birdwatchers, hosting a variety of migratory birds. Its serene and remote location offers a tranquil escape into nature. Evening can be spent walking and relaxing by the Lake. Overnight at Hotel with breakfast included.

  • Day 9

    TSO KAR – LEH

    Distance: 180km, Travel Time: 6‐8 hrs
    Elevation: Taglangla - 5328 m /17480 ft, Leh –3,510m/11,520ft

    We will start after breakfast and drive through the Moore Plains, then cross the mighty Taglang La to reach Leh by evening. Most of the journey will be on the famous Manali-Leh Highway today. Overnight at Hotel with breakfast and dinner included.

  • Day 10

    LEH departure

    By Air, Travel Time: 20 Mins to airport

    Fly back to home. Trip Terminates.

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