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Embark on the ultimate Himalayan journey with Edge of Earth: Umling La Expedition – a 10-night adventure through the heart of Ladakh’s wild, majestic, and spiritual landscapes. From the historic town of Kargil to the surreal heights of Umling La, the world’s highest motorable road, this tour is designed for true explorers.
Experience a wonderful flight over the Himalayas. After reaching Leh airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Spend the day in the hotel for rest and acclimatization. In Evening proceed for sightseeing of Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Shopping at Leh market in the evening overnight stay in Hotel
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing on the Leh – Srinagar Highway. Visit the Hall of Fame This is a museum maintained by the Indian Army showcasing their strength during the different wars fought, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib supposed to be built to mark the visit of Guru Nanak Dev to this area. Proceed further and experience the effects of Magnetic Hill which is set to defy the law of gravity and admire the confluence of holy Indus & Zanskar. Visit Lumayuru and Mulbek Villages And Monasteries. Pass Through Namkeela Pass And reach Kargil. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Soak in the amazing views of Kargil, Tiger Hill, Tololing Top and other famous peaks from the Kargil War. You can take a small stopover at the Kargil War Memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war. Head back to Leh through same route. Night stay in Leh.
Start the day getting ready to travel to Nubra Via Khardongla Pass which, at 18360 ft, world’s highest motor able pass. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Ladakh. The unique landscape has given it the name of ‘desert in the sky. Not to be overlooked attraction of Nubra Valley is camel safari on the Hunder sand dunes. The double-humped camel takes you to explore the surrounding scenery. Visit the Diskit Monastery, one of the oldest and the largest monastery of Nubra also known as Future Buddha. Ride back to your camp for overnight Stay.
Your day will start with a day visit to Turtuk, (border between India and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir). It is one of the northernmost villages of the country . Turtuk is the last outpost of Indian controlled Ladakh. Turtuk is known for its varieties of fruits, especially apricots. Turtuk is one of the few places in India where one can witness Balti culture, and one can find a few home stays and guest houses in the village. Then ride back to Nubre, Hunder on the same route for overnight Stay In Camp.
Start your day with a ride to the Pangong Lake via Shyok Village crossing Durbuk and Tangste. The Shyok Valley is the valley of the Shyok River situated in Ladakh. The valley is close to the Nubra Valley. Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m. The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. The eastern part of the lake is fresh, with the content of total dissolved solids while the western part of the lake is saline with spectacular basin area around.
After an early breakfast driv to Hanle. Hanle in changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautifull calm and soul loosing places in India. Hanle has a lovely hanle monastery offering some great aerial views of whole village that is a home of about 1000 people. Hanle monastery is a 17th century monastery of the Drukpa lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan buddhism. Monastey is home to about 60 monks. The main monastery, one of the largest and best known of ladakh’s monasteries, was built under the protange of the kind singee namgyal. The views from the top of monastery are just breath taking. Hanle is also house an Indian astronomical observatory which is the world highest observatory in the world at a staggering height of 4500 mtrs. Overnight in local Homestay.
Prepare for an unforgettable day as you tackle the Umling La pass, one of the world’s highest motorable roads. Celebrate your accomplishment and unwind at the guesthouse in Hanle.
Drive to Tsomoriri Lake. It is a breathtaking journey on a trail that is literally a ‘no mans’ land. Tsomoriri is situated at an altitude of 4511m above sea level; with an area of about 140 Sq.km. Spend your evening watching shadows of the surrounding mountain and the varying depths of Tsomoriri lake.
After breakfast retrace the route down to Puga Sumdo and then follow the road across the Polokongka Pass (4920 mtrs) to visit Tsokar Lake, a salt lake system in the Rupsho plateau which is home of the Changa nomads and support many rare wild life species. After sightseeing of the area take the Manali-Leh road to return to Leh, crossing Taglang-la (alt: 17,585ft) en- route. Recollect some memories from movie Three Idiots by visiting their school (Three Idiot School). Relax your mind by visiting Shay, Thiksay. Showcase your photography skills at beautiful Sindhu Ghat frequently visited by spiritual seekers. And head back to Hotel In Leh.
After breakfast, get transferred to Leh Airport for boarding the flight to your destination. Tour Concludes with some wonderful long lasting memories.
