Shingo La Drive and Ride

Western Himalaya
Narkanda, Shimla (H.P)
SHINGO – LA or Shinku LA


MEET THE MOUNTAINS….Again

We all know that time when roads were treacherous, we used to go on those roads to take adventure and see the RAW AND REAL beauty of the Himalaya. Now the roads are getting tarmac and places are full of crowed and facilities. The charm of the expedition has gone now. Here we are offering a Adventurous road trip to Himalaya Again, which will give you same vibe of old time, Broken roads, Humble People, Delicious Local food, Peaceful monasteries, Adventurer Pal’s , High passes, Blue Sky, Snow fields and NIRVANA Shinkula or Shingo LA is the destination, which gives that old adventure back. High mountain and Broken roads to passes, river crossings.


ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day 01 – Manali
Day 02 – Manali – Darcha
Day 03 – Darcha – Shinkula – Purne
Day 04 – Purne – Phuktar Gompa – Padum
Day 05 – Padum – Photoksar
Day 06 – Photoksar – Lamayouro – Leh
Day 07 – Leh
Day 08 – Leh – Keylong
Day 09 – Keylong – Manali


ITINERARY


DAY 01: Manali |2050 meters |

Manali is the Heart for adventure lovers. It is a beautiful town settled in the lap of Himalaya. We will meet here our Co–Travelers.

  • Reach at Manali.
  • Meet with coordinator of trip.
  • Briefing about the entire trip.
  • General check up of vehicles and Bikes.
  • Good accommodation in Manali for stay.

O/n Manali


DAY 02: – Manali – Darcha |101 kms|3 – 4 hrs| 3360 meters |

First day of drive is full of scenic places. After Manali we will cover the Atal tunnel and Keylong. Darcha in itself is the beautiful settlement by the Bhaga River. Darcha is the Starting point of Darcha – Shinkula –Padum road.

  • Traditional flag off of the Travel.
  • Halt at Atal tunnel.
  • Tea break at Keylong.
  • Visit to Keylong Gompa.
  • Reach at Darcha.
  • General check up of vehicles and Motorcycle..

O/n Darcha


Day 03 – Darcha – Shinku La – Purne |7-8 hrs|5091mtrs |

Meet the Mountains; here start the day of Adventure. After two kilometers from Darcha, Shnku LA road start. Road is broken but gives the amazing experience of Himalaya. After 03 Hrs we will reach on Shingo – LA. Other side of ShinkuLa is region of Ladakh. After lunch we will start our journey to Purne.

  • Morning visit to Bhaga River Bank.
  • Packed lunch for the day.
  • View of Mount Gonbo Rangjyan.
  • Cross over the Shnho La/Shinkula.
  • Beautiful village Kargyak.
  • Caravan stay in Purne.

O/n Purne


Day 04 – Purne – Phuktal – Padum |8-9 hrs|

Phuktal Monastery or Phuktal Gompa (often transliterated as Phugtal) is a Buddhist monastery located in the remote Lungnak Valley in south-eastern Zanskar, in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, in Northern India. It is one of the only Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh that can still be reached only by foot. After breakfast hike to Phuktal Monastery. Back to Purne and continue three hours road journey up to Padum. Padum (also known as Padam) is a town named after Padmasambhava. It is the only town and administrative centre in Zanskar. It was historically one of the two main capitals of the Zanskar Kingdom, the other being Zangla. It is 240 km away via the link road from Kargil town.

  • After breakfasy hike to Phuktal Monastery.
  • Visit to Monastery complex.
  • Pack lunch will be serving at Phuktal Monastery.
  • Reach at Padum

O/n Padum


DAY 05: Padum – Fotoksar |5-6 hrs|
Fotoksar is situated between the passes both side of the village have high passes to enter. Fotoksar is the typical Himalyan Village. After Padum it’s comlete mud road upto Fotoksar.

  • Cross over Hanuma LA (4724 Mtrs.)
  • Visit to Lingshed Gompa and Lunch
  • Cross Over Singge La (5009Mtrs.)
  • Visit to Village and will meet with locals

    O/n Fotoksar


    DAY 06: Fotoksar – Lamayuru – Leh |165 Km|5-6 hrs|4786 Mtrs |

    To reach Lamayuru one has to cross the SirSir La. Lamayuru have the beautiful monastery on the top of the
    village. After Lamayuru roads are good up tp Leh.

    • Cross over the Sirsir LA (4832 Mtrs.)
    • Visit Lamayuru Monastery & lunch.
    • Check in at Leh.

      O/n Leh


      DAY 07: Leh |N/A|

      Slow rest day at Leh. Visit around Leh. Do shopping and have good food in Leh market. Shanti stupa and Leh palace is worth to visit.

      • Visit to Leh market and around Leh.
      • General check up of vehicles and Motorcycle.

      O/n Leh


      DAY 08: Leh – Keylong |357 Km|10-12 hrs|5328 Mtrs |

      Leh – Manali highway is always Mecca of road trip. One always wants to do this road trip in life. Early check out from the stay and start travel to Keylong.

      • Cross Tanglang LA (5328 Mtrs)
      • Drive through More plans.
      • Lachung La (5065 Mtrs.) & Nakee La (4739 Mtrs)
      • Gata loops.
      • Baralacha LA (4850 Mtrs.)
      • Stay at Keylong in Hotel

        O/n Keylong


        DAY 09: Keylong – Manali |74 Km|3-4 hrs|3080 Mtrs |

        Reach at Manali. Celebrate Himalayan expedition here.

        • Check in at Manali stay.
        • Gala nigh at Manali.

        TRIP SPECIFICATION


        Cost –

        INCLUDES

        1.  Tour coordinator and Back up vehicle.
        2. Accommodation (Resort/Cottages/Hotel/Camp)
        3. Food (Dinner, Pack Lunch and Breakfast)
        EXCLUDES
        1. Travel fare before and after Manali
        2. Personal expenses.
        3. Travel insurance (We can do on Demand)

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