Unseen & Offbeat Ladakh Tour | An Exclusive Trip by Discover With Dheeraj-X

Are you interested in living an exclusive experience of an unseen and offbeat Ladakh tour which is beyond the regular tourist places in Leh Ladakh? An exclusive road trip to offbeat Ladakh, which is beyond the regular Nubra Valley & Pangong Tso packages!

An expedition to those remote, unexplored and unseen Ladakh routes that no one tells you or talk or even know about them. An experience completely exclusive from the “real” experts having decades of traveling experience in these remotest corners of Ladakh, Spiti Valley and other parts of the trans-Himalayas.

It is not just a trip but a lifetime adventure that lets you explore the unheard, unseen beautiful lakes in unexplored Ladakh and scale over some remote high mountain passes on the roof of the world…

Yes, buddy, you did read it Right & Loud –
“12 Days of Unseen, Unexplored & Offbeat Ladakh with REAL Experts of the Region”…

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE NOW!

Let's quickly dive into the details:

The Prologue

I know your mind may think “so much to see in such less time, how come?”

But your heart may echo “a 12-day adrenaline-pumping adventure over the roof of the world”…

Your mind again thinks “is it possible at all?” and your heart again echoes “what if there is the slightest chance for it to be possible”…

Well, here, at Discover With Dheeraj, I always follow my heart as a traveler and see what luck & mother nature has planned for the success of any Himalayan tour including this epic adventure of this offbeat Ladakh tour!!

So, coming fall or autumn in September, are you ready:

to spin over the barren landscape,
to unwind through the lush green meadows,
to fly with the wind at some of the highest mountain passes,
to get lost in one of the remotest yet magical places in Himalayas,
to walk over the sand dunes of cold desert,
to witness the burning colours in their most beautiful form,
to witness the beauty of Moon Land and Emrald Lakes,
to witness some of the largest lakes change their blue hues several times a day,
to witness the chill on few of the most isolated routes in the Himalayas,
to experience a journey, beyond limits,
and to explore THE unexplored !!

Are you ready for this exclusive experience by Discover With Dheeraj-X deep into the Changthang region of unseen Ladakh?

If yes, then get going and read on or jump to the seat booking request form below… Caution, LIMITED SEATS ONLY.

BOOK NOW!! LIMITED SEATS ONLY

If not, then also get going and read on and who knows you are there right amongst the group after reading about the adventure 😀

One last thing before I dive into details, for any Leh – Ladakh trip, I never believe in LifeMeinEkBaar RATHER I believe LifeMeinBaarBaar 😆 …

Dheeraj Sharma

Planning an epic road trip on the newest route to Leh from Manali via Padum, Nerak, Chilling, and Nimmu? Or are you looking out for details about the Darcha to Padum to Nerak to Chilling to Nimmu to Leh route, road conditions, travel time, and distance breakdown?

This is the shortest route to Leh from Manali, popularly known as NPD, Nimmu - Padum - Darcha highway.

This detailed travel guide covers everything you need to know about this spectacular journey through the remote and breathtaking landscapes of Zanskar Valley and Ladakh. In this video, I provide a complete breakdown of the road conditions, distance, travel time, food and accommodation options, and the best vehicles to take on this route.

Not only will you discover the latest updates about traveling from Leh to Nerak - Padum via Nimmu - Chilling, but I also dive deep into the alternative routes that take you from Nerak Junction to Leh:

1. Nerak to Singe La to Sirsir La to Wanla to Leh.
2. Nerak to Lingshed Junction to Lingshed to Singe La to Sirsir La to Wanla to Leh.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

• Turn-by-Turn Road Conditions: I cover every part of the journey, including the Leh to Nimmu to Chilling to Nerak and Nerak to Singe La to Sirsir La to Wanla to Leh via Srinagar Leh Highway.
• Distance & Travel Time Breakdown: Exact distance between each point on this route and how long it takes to travel between these places.
• Alternative Route: Learn about the Nerak Junction to Singe La to Sirsir La to Wanla to Nimmu route and explore some unknown mountain passes like Chochogori La, Kong La, and Bhumiktse La.
• Food and Accommodation Options: Wondering where to stay or grab a bite along this route? I provide insights into local stay options and places to eat at key points between Padum, Nerak, Chilling, Nimmu, and Leh.
• Best Vehicles for the Route: Whether you’re traveling in an SUV, hatchback, or bike, I discuss the types of vehicles suitable for this road trip, taking into account road conditions and altitude.
• Network Connectivity: Find out about mobile network coverage along the route
• Help and Facilities: Learn about the available facilities, fuel stations, and medical help along the way

This route offers a thrilling adventure through some of Ladakh’s most remote and beautiful regions, crossing high-altitude passes, serene villages, and lesser-known routes of Ladakh and Zanskar that few travelers have experienced.

Key Highlights:

• Nimmu - Nerak - Padum - Darcha Route Travel Guide
• Road Conditions and Travel Time from Leh to Nerak to Padum
• Unknown Passes like Chochogori La, Kong La, and Bhumiktse La

If you need more details, then you can check this detailed article about Leh – Ladakh Taxi Rates 2023 – 24 here https://discoverwithdheeraj.com/new-route-manali-leh-via-zanskar-the-most-complete-guide/

Important Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Nimmu - Nerak - Padum - Darcha Route
3:09 Shortest route to Leh Ladakh from Manali
4:08 Weather and month to travel
4:41 Leh to Nimmu - Sangam Road Conditions
5:23 Unknown Passes of Zanskar Valley & Ladakh
6:20 Two routes from Nerak Junction
7:12 Nimmu to Chilling Road Conditions
7:56 Nimmu to Nerak Road Conditions
10:49 Water crossings on Nimmu Padum Darcha road
11:37 Phone connectivity between Leh and Padum
12:59 Nerak - Singe La - Yulchung Distance Breakdown
14:00 Yulchung Village to Wanla to Leh
12:59 Nerak - Singe La - Sirsir La - Wanla - Leh Road Conditions
15:36 Small cars on Leh to Padum via Chilling - Nerak Road
17:45 Any help-support available between Nimmu to Padum
18:44 Important Tips to travel on Nimmu to Chilling to Nerak Road
20:16 Outro

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An Offbeat Ladakh Tour by Discover With Dheeraj-X

Well, after so many requests from the readers/lovers of Discover With Dheeraj travel blog, finally we have decided to offer two exclusive trips in a year for our readers and followers from all over the world.

The first one is an adventure trip to the place I love most, “Leh Ladakh”, for all those who follow Discover With Dheeraj blog and find the information present here useful enough for their trips to the Himalayas. The second one will be winter Spiti Trip in March.

You can find all the details for this offbeat Ladakh road trip below including the eligibility which seeing the nature, difficulty, season and distance to travel would mainly be HIGH ENDURANCE and POSITIVE ATTITUDE…

Why travel to offbeat or unexplored Ladakh?

Experience the landscapes of Ladakh never seen before
Staying away from crowded places of Ladakh to take an offbeat path
Interact with locals more and experience the real culture of Ladakh more closely

Why choose this unseen & offbeat Ladakh exclusive experience?

Specially designed in line with the “Discover With Dheeraj” philosophy of exploring the unseen and undiscovered places in the Himalayas
A handcrafted itinerary specially designed for an experience and not for ticking off the checkboxes on the bucket list
An all arranged road trip to an offbeat Ladakh where you need not worry about anything but bringing back tons of everlasting memories from this cold desert

ONLY 8 SEATS AVAILABLE. BOOK NOW!!

Day by Day Detailed Itinerary

Given below is the complete tour plan for this WILD, ON THE ROAD UNSEEN LADAKH ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE which can be experienced LifeMeinBaarBaar with Discover With Dheeraj-X in collaboration with Yellow Peaks for on-ground support 😉 …

Day 1 | Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zojila Pass – Drass – Kargil

Fly early morning to Srinagar or reach on any previous day (Loose End refer below)
Enjoy the vistas en-route especially the lush green Minamarg Meadows
Have late drunch meal at Drass if you are a vegetarian as sometimes it gets difficult to find veg. food at Kargil
Overnight at Kargil
About 8-9 Hrs drive, depending upon the traffic movement at Zozila and breaks in between

Day 2 | Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh

Hit the roads by 7.00 AM
Cover Mulbekh Maitrey, Lamayuru Monastery, Lunar Landscapes or Moonland and Fotu La Pass
On the way to Leh you can also see Gurudwara Pather Sahib, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu
Overnight at Leh
About 9-10 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks in between

The ride parked at Magnetic Hill in Ladakh

Day 3 | Leh Local Sightseeing, Acclimatization & Inner Line Permits

Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Main Market
Arrange for Inner Line Permits for Leh – Ladakh
Overnight at Leh

Day 4 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder

Hit the roads by 8.30 AM
Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue
Hunder has sand dunes and double humped bacterian camel safari
About 5-6 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks in between and at Khardung La

On top of Khardung La while traveling to Diskit

Day 5 | Hunder – Turtuk – Hunder

Hit the roads by 7.30 AM
Visit an amazingly beautiful region of Turtuk – Known as village divided by a border
Overnight at Leh
About 7-8 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks in between

Day 6 | Hunder – Diskit – Shyok – Pangong Tso

Hit the roads by 7.30 AM
Take the adventurous road from Hunder to Pangong via Shyok Village
About 5-6 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks in between
Dash for a day trip to Pangong Tso to experience the blue hues
Overnight at Pangong Tso

Pangong Tso - The Hues of Pristine Water — Pangong Tso – The Hues of Pristine Water

Day 7 | Pangong Tso – Explore Something Unexplored or Offbeat Ladakh

Hit the roads by 7.30 AM
Explore Something Unexplored or Rest before the next long day
About 7-8 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks

Day 8 | Explore Something Unexplored or Offbeat Ladakh

An overall day to relax a bit
Explore Something Unexplored or Rest before the next long day
About 4-5 Hrs drive

Day 9 | Explore Something Unexplored or Offbeat Ladakh to Tso Moriri

Hit the roads by 7.30 AM
Explore Something Unexplored or Rest before the next long day
Overnight at Korzok or Tso Moriri
About 6-7 Hrs drive

Day 10 | Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Sarchu / Jispa

Hit the roads by 6.00 AM
Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu or Jispa where the accommodation options are better than Pang
On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal lakes and Nakee La, Lachulung La
Overnight at Jispa
About 12-13 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks

Day 11 | Sarchu / Jispa – Rohtang Pass – Manali

Hit the roads by 7.00 AM
Overnight at Manali
About 6-9 Hrs drive, depending upon the breaks in between, place of stay between Sarchu or Jispa and of course the mess at Rohtang Pass

Day 12 | Manali – Delhi

Hit the roads by 10.00 AM
Cruise yourself towards Sweet Home
About 12-13 Hrs of easy drive on the foothills of Himalayas

Those beautiful views of Manali Leh Highway

Are you convinced now? Is this “real” adventure of offbeat Ladakh for you?

If yes, don’t be left behind and BOOK NOW!

Counting the numbers?

Let’s look at a number game now to understand what are you signing up for on this offbeat Ladakh tour.

Lakes Covered: Dal Lake, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, Surajtal, Deepak Tal. These are 6 lakes in number, so what about others?
Passes Covered: Zoji La, Namik La, Fotu La, Khardung La, Chang La and Wari La (both may be), Lachulung La, Nakee La, Baralacha La, Rohtang La. Again these are 9-10 passes in number, so what about others?

So, 9-10 High Mountain Passes and 6 High Altitude Lakes in Ladakh? Are we done here?

Well, let’s wait and keep something for this live adventure trip as well and let’s Explore the Unexplored to know about these missing lakes and mountain passes on this epic, unseen and offbeat Ladakh road trip itself.

It may be a surprise for you and for veterans to Ladakh trips, it maybe not. But, I almost guarantee that at least One Missing High Mountain Pass and Two Missing Lakes must be surprising for everyone if not the complete missing count 😉

Is this Offbeat Ladakh trip right for you?

You can easily see that the above unexplored Ladakh tour plan has about 100+ Hrs of drive time in 12 days which makes an average of 8-9 Hrs of drive time per day that is the time you will be on the road itself almost every day living this epic adventure.

This tells that the difficulty level of the trip will be somewhere in between Moderate and Tough. Hence, for being an appropriate traveler for this unseen Ladakh tour:

You must be adventurous enough to take up this heavy duty road trip
You must have high levels of endurance and low levels of fatigue
You must have a positive outlook towards adventure & should always respect the time to hit the roads
It’s Ladakh, a place where Mountain rules… So, you must always be ready for the surprises or change in plans
If required, you must be ready to stay at moderate Guest Houses or Homestays especially when away from big towns in case of road closures
I feel families with leisure in mind should not pay attention to this tour as it might be little difficult to handle. We will plan something special for families or easy going travellers too in the time to come else you can always send an email to us and we will connect you to the right expert folks from the region.

The Loose Ends

To have varied flexibility, we have kept two Loose ends, head, and tail. So, in case you have more days at your end and would be driving/riding from Delhi to Delhi then you might opt for either of the Loose ends mentioned below to explore more.

Loose Head

Interested travelers can join the group at Srinagar even if they would like to drive/ride from Delhi or fly to Srinagar before as given below:

Day -1 | Delhi – Jammu/Patnitop
Day 0 | Jammu/Patnitop – Srinagar OR Fly to Srinagar from home town

Loose Tail

Interested travelers can also leave the group at Keylong or Gramphu if they would like to drive/ride towards Spiti Valley and Kinnaur Valley and reach Delhi via Spiti – Kinnaur – Shimla route.

Day 12 | Jispa – Keylong – Gramphu – Batal – Chandratal
Day 13 | Chandratal – Losar – Chicham – Kibber – Ki – Kaza
Day 14 | Kaza – Langza – Hikkim – Komic – Kaza – Pin Valley
Day 15 | Pin Valley – Dhankar – Tabo
Day 16 | Tabo – Nako – Kalpa
Day 17 | Kalpa – Sangla – Chitkul – Sangla
Day 18 | Sangla – Rampur – Narkanda
Day 19 | Narkanda – Shimla / Chail – Chandigarh – Delhi

If required, all necessary arrangements can be me made at extra cost for both Loose Head or Loose Tail. At extra cost, we can book accommodation and transportation for Delhi to Jammu to Srinagar (Loose Head) and from Jispa to Delhi via Spiti Valley – Kinnaur route.

What is included?

Accommodation: For 11 nights, as per the plan above, double occupancy, 3-star hotels, homestays or Guest Houses.
Transport for the trip as per plan unless you are self-driving or bike riding on your own
Meal Plan: MAP – Morning Tea, breakfast and dinner

What is excluded?

Flight or travel expenses to reach Srinagar and/or Back
Your vehicle fuel if self-driving or riding
Cost of permits to visit different parts of Ladakh
VISA expense if any
Travel or medical Insurance, we can arrange on a cost basis
Any medical emergency or rescue cost
Photography equipment of any kind
Hotel, Transport and Other costs added to the trip, in addition to the proposed plan, due to road blockage, Snowfall, Political unrest or landslide, Health reasons, has to be paid on an actual basis, by the client.
Any tips and gratuities to staff.
Extra meals, visits, and activities not indicated.
Items of a personal nature, including alcoholic beverages, laundry, and telephone calls.
Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions.
Entry fee to the monastery or any other activities.
Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion section
Nothing is covered in either of the Loose ends. If required, we can make the necessary arrangements for you at extra cost.

Terms & conditions

Hotel and Other costs added to the trip, in addition to the proposed plan, due to road blockage, Snowfall, Political unrest, Health issues or landslide, have to be paid on an actual basis, by participants.
Any change in Hotel or transport which involves additional costs will have to be paid by the client on an actual basis.
Photography is restricted for some of the areas and objects like bridges, Army camps, and office, some for the restricted zones.
Please ask before taking a picture of or with an Army personnel or local.
It’s a high altitude tour and needs some level of medical fitness. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform us in advance if they need any special medical attention or they are on some critical medication.

Cancellation policy

75% Refund for canceling the trip 8 weeks before the start date
50% Refund for canceling the trip 4 weeks or less, before the start date
In case of the trips getting canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will refund the money after deducting 10% administrative charges.
Please note that the group size is 3-8 people only. The trip will be canceled in case we do not get 3 or more people for this offbeat Ladakh tour.

So, are you interested in this Ladakh trip?

In case, you feel the RUSH in the blood, want to feel the ADVENTURE at its best, want to feel CLOSER to nature, want to get OUT of the comfort zone, want to be a part of a journey where there is no destination rather JOURNEY itself is the DESTINATION then…

Then don’t wait and fill the form below to book your seat now for the unseen, unexplored and offbeat Ladakh trip adventure – LifeMeinBaarBaar

One of the team members will get in touch with you as soon as the form is submitted.

HURRY, ONLY 8 PEOPLE will get a chance to experience this adventure of a lifetime…

Disclaimer

Guys, future is unpredictable and funny most of the time… So, in any WORST of the cases of any EXTREMELY CRITICAL personal exigency of our travel organizer or tour lead or official outage, we may have to CANCEL the trip.

In such an extreme eventuality, if the cancellation is done from our side, we will return your booking amount after deducting a 10% administration fee which can be reimbursed in any Discover With Dheeraj-X future tours.