The people of Ladakh have lived for centuries in barren inhospitable terrain , but Ladakh for traveler, Ladakh for trekker and Ladakh for climber  are different words. Tourists who do not like the trek, yet are interested to explore the Culture, Tradition, Wilderness can visit adventurous places in Ladakh by a Jeep -Safari.

They can range from an ultimate test for your 4x4-wheel drive or a gentle drive through some of the most spectacular landscapes on our planet. Tourists interested in various culture, tradition, and wildlife have places, which are must see.

Best Period: May to September end.

• Nubra Valley Jeep Safari
  The Nubra means "Ldumra" (the valley of flowers). It is situated in the north of Ladakh region. The overland route to Nubra passes through world highest motorable road, Khardong la pass (18,380 ft). The villages look pretty with greenery, willow and poplar tress. Till partition Nubra valley was one of the trade center on the ancient famous silk route. The Bectarian Camels (shaggy double hump Camel) can be seen around sand dune, between Deskit and Hunder village, which was used on ancient Silk route. There are monasteries of Deskit and Samstaling to visit. Travelers are required to obtain permit to visit Nubra valley. This tour can be organized for 3-4 days. <Detailed itinerary >
   
• Tsomoriri and Tsokar Jeep Safari
  Tsomoriri Lake is a beautiful mountain bounded expanse of water, around 240 kms from Leh in Rupsho valley. It extents 15 miles in length and 3 to 5 miles width, at a height of 14,000 ft. On the southwest bank of the Lake is Korzok village inhabited by friendly nomadic people and around 135 years old monastery, which was founded between 1851-1861 by Lama Kunga Lodos Snyingbo. The Changpa nomadic people are most outstanding feature of the Lake who can be seen moving from one place to another grazing with herds of goats and Yaks. Tsokar Lake, Tsokar means salt lake, which is around 154 kms. from Leh and 76 kms. from Tsomoriri. The small Gonpa at Thukje village is a branch of Korzok monastery. Tsomoriri Jeep safari can be organized for 3-4 days by Jeep starting from Leh. <Detailed itinerary >
   

Pangong Lake Jeep safari
Pangong is 40 miles in length and nearly 2-4 miles in width and 13,930 ft. above the sea level. What strikes the eye in coming first in view of this lake is the lovely color of its water, especially towards evening, which is of the richest deep blue, over the whole expanse, at morning time, it is of a lighter a very brilliant color. Pangong Tso trip can be organised in two days and overnight stay at Tangtse. Travellers are not allowed to pitch their tents near the Lake and only allowed to go up to Spangmik due to security reason. As 75% of the Lake is in China and only 25% is in India. The landscape on the way to Pangong is spectacular.
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Jeep Safari to Zanskar
Zanskar is most isolated region of Ladakh around 480 kms from Leh and 250 kms from Kargil. Zanskar is reached after a day drive to Kargil and second day from Kargil to Padum. The route from Kargil to Padum is the only motorable road to reach Zanskar valley, which remains open from June to September. Approaching Padum through this route, one travel south, along the Suru River, which flows down from Penzila Pass through Suru valley and Zanskar. The Suru valley is one of the most beautiful regions of Ladakh and is inhabited by people of the Balti origin. Muslim communities inhabit the valley, but in the past, the valley was populated by Buddhist. There are few rocks curving of Maitriya Buddha, at Kartse Khar and Padmapani Avaloketeshvara at Byama Khambu. Sanku is the largest village surrounded by colorful Rocky Mountains and flowers in summer. It has a small Bazaar dotted with shops and restaurants. The next major village is Panikhar, under the shadows of Nun Kun Massif.

The photographic view of Nun Kun can be enjoyed from the village Thangbu, about 12 Kms. short of Panikhar. Leaving Panikhar and arrive Parkachik, through the ascent along the Suru River, one reaches the first little Buddhist village called Zuldo. Next comes the Rangdum monastery, which is situated on a rock hill in the middle of the valley. Around hours journey from here is Penzila from where one can view the Zanskar valley and Drang Drung Glacier beside the Penzila. There are many small villages between Aksho to Padum i.e. Hamuling, Phay and Dungri. The valley is covered with blanket of green patches. The road leads to the left bank of Doda chu. At Dungri it crosses the Doda chu. The road truns to the south and leads to Padum. On the way one passes the Suny monastery, with the Kanika Chorten and then Padum after 6 Kms. Padum, Once the Capital of the Zanskar valley, today it is the administrative headquarter of the region and probably the most populous settlement of the Valley. There are many monastery to visit in Zanskar i.e Suny, Stongdey, Zongkhul, Karsha and Phuktal monasteries. This Jeep tour can be organised for 1-2 weeks starting from Leh.River Indus flows across high altitude cold deserts mountains of Ladakh in Indian Himalaya, which offers fascinating day rafting near to Leh and three four days trip can also be organized in the Indus Valley of Ladakh, starting from Upshi to Nimoo passing through villages, monasteries and gorges of Phey and Nimoo.

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