On the trail of the Silk Road
This trip promises an unforgettable trip through the unpolished nature of Ladakh in the far north of India. This high mountain desert provides the inhospitable backdrop where you will spend 12 days driving through spectacular landscapes, visiting impressive monasteries and going on safari in search of the elusive snow leopard. The route leads with detours from Leh to the Nubra Valley, a valley that in days gone by on the trade route connected Eastern Tibet with Turkistan via the famous Karakoram Pass. Where the world can't find you....
Tips & tops from Roadtrip Ladakh:
- During the flight to Leh, you will have phenomenal views of the western Himalayas and the majestic peaks of Ladakh
- Leh has beautiful sights such as the Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Jamia Masjid and Tsemo Gompa
- On the way to Uley you will visit the Likir monastery complex which includes a school and you can meet the children
- Stop in Alchi for a local lunch and visit the 11th century Alchi Choskor famous for its beautiful ancient frescoes
- You will spend several days in Uley, the habitat of the snow leopard and other wildlife such as lynx, pallas cat, wolf, Tibetan wild dog, Asian ibex and Tibetan argali
- Driving to Kargil pauses for a picnic lunch and visit to Lamayura monastery and Mulbekh Buddha statue
- Highly recommended in Kargil is the Munshi Aziz Museum which provides a rare glimpse into Indian and Central Asian trade culture of the 19th and early 20th centuries
- Walk along the river and enjoy the beautiful blossom-rich nature around Kargil
- You will pass the Khardung La, a 5,359 m high mountain pass that connects the Indus Valley with the Nubra Valley, along the way.
