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There are
many opportunities of overland journeys in Indian Himalaya,
starting from Delhi with options of safari in Ladakh. The
Jeep tour takes you to the remote areas passing through high
passes, colorful mountains, small villages, nomadic people
and spectacular high altitude lakes.
We offer Jeep Safari in Ladakh and remote areas of Himachal
Pradesh. The best season for above Jeep safaris are mid of
June to End of September. The Overland Escape back up team
of cooks and staff with complete camp and kitchen gear
follow you, providing safety as well.
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Trans-
Himalayan Jeep Safari (Shimla to Leh)
This Jeep safari starts from Delhi with a drive to
Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pardesh. After a day
rest you will drive towards Sangla via Sarahan, where you
can visit old strikingly beautiful Hindu Temple of Bimkali.
Further drive to Sangla along the Satluj River and Recong
Peo, Kalpa, Marang is reached with a drive along the
Hindustan Tibet Highway. Tabo monastery, the Ajanta of
Himalaya of 10th century is the first village of Lahul and
Spiti. Visit other famous monasteries of Spiti and reach
Kaza, the capital of Spiti valley. After a day rest in Kaza
drive to Keylong via Kunzom La and Rohtand Pass. You will
cross-spacious flat land, many passes with beautiful
landscape before you reach Tsokar and Tsomoriri Lakes. The
main feature of this area is Changpa nomads, rare birds and
the Lake. Further you will drive to Pangong Lake along the
Indus River. The Pangong Lake is a beautiful Lake on the
indo-China border, the 75% of the lake is in China and 25%
is with India. After Pangong you will drive towards Leh
crossing Changla Pass. Visit monasteries around Leh and
Lower Ladakh. The last and final part of the trip is to
Nubra valley for another three days where you can visit
monasteries, hot spring on the ancient famous silk route.
Drive back to Leh, rest for a days and fly back to Delhi
with sweet memories of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
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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.
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.
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 Dhahanu
Dahanu is situated to the south west of Leh around 163
Kms. passing through the beautiful villages of Khalsey,
Domkhar and Achinathang. There are many small villages in
the valley but only two villages of Dha and Beema are opened
to tourist. Being on lower altitude, Dhahanu is warmer than
Leh, which makes it possible to grow two crops and variety
of fruits i.e. apricot, apples, walnut and grapes. The
Drogpa community is considered as last race of Aryans
confined to the valley. Their features are pure Indo Aryan
and they appear to have preserved their racial purity down
the centuries. Their culture and religious practices are
very similar to ancient pre-Buddhist religion known as
Bonchos, then to Buddhism as practices in the rest of Ladakh.
They have preserved their ancient traditions and way of life
partly through the celebration of harvest and partly through
their songs and hymns. Their language is similar to that
spoken in Gilgit and by immigrants from Gilgit and settled
in Drass. This tour can be organised for two to three days
from Leh.
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.
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