Route Overview
Experience Pangong Lake, Hanle, Umling La and Tso Moriri in a 5-day high-altitude circuit. With two nights in Hanle, this itinerary gives better time for the Umling La excursion and avoids rushing the remote border-region journey.
Perfect for travellers who want to include Umling La along with Pangong Lake, Hanle and Tso Moriri.
Route Points
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 01: Leh to Pangong Lake via Chang La Pass
Depart from Leh in the morning
Drive towards Karu and Sakti village
Cross Chang La Pass
Descend towards Durbuk and Tangtse
Continue drive towards Pangong Lake
Reach Pangong Lake by afternoon
Spend time at the lakeshore and enjoy the changing colours of the lake
Check in at camp / cottage / guesthouse near Pangong
Evening free to enjoy the peaceful lakeside atmosphere
Night Stay: Pangong Lake
Day 02: Pangong Lake to Hanle via Chushul / Tsaga La Route
Early departure from Pangong Lake
Drive through Merak and Chushul side, subject to permit and route condition
Continue through the remote Changthang region
Cross Tsaga La route towards Hanle
Enjoy wide open landscapes, high-altitude plains, and nomadic settlement areas
Reach Hanle by evening
Check in at homestay / guesthouse
Evening free for rest and night-sky experience, subject to weather
Night Stay: Hanle
Day 03: Hanle to Umling La Excursion and Back
Early departure from Hanle after breakfast
Drive towards Umling La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world
Enjoy dramatic high-altitude landscapes and remote border-region views
Short halt at Umling La for photos, subject to weather and health condition
Return back to Hanle by afternoon / evening
Evening free for rest
Night Stay: Hanle
Day 04: Hanle to Tso Moriri via Nyoma and Mahe
Depart from Hanle after breakfast
Drive via Loma, Nyoma and Mahe route
Continue towards Sumdo and Korzok village
Reach Tso Moriri Lake by afternoon / evening
Spend time near the peaceful high-altitude lake
Check in at camp / guesthouse near Korzok
Evening at leisure near Tso Moriri Lake
Night Stay: Tso Moriri
Day 05: Tso Moriri to Leh via Chumathang
Morning free near Tso Moriri Lake
Depart from Korzok after breakfast
Drive via Sumdo, Mahe and Chumathang
Optional halt near Chumathang hot spring area, subject to time
Continue towards Upshi and Leh
Reach Leh by evening
Drop at hotel / main market area
Covered in This Trip
- Shared taxi travel for the complete circuit
- Professional drivers experienced in high-altitude routes
- Fuel charges for the entire journey
- Toll taxes, parking fees, and environmental fees
- Driver allowance and night halt expenses
- Pick-up and drop within Leh town / main market area
- Vehicle as per seat booking category (Innova / SUV)
- Luggage space as per standard allowance
- 24/7 trip coordination support from Taxi Leh team
Only pay for personal Choices
- Accommodation (hotel / camp stays in Nubra or Pangong)
- Meals, snacks, tea, or bottled water
- Camel ride at Hunder sand dunes
- Entry tickets for monasteries or sightseeing spots
- Oxygen cylinders or medical expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional pickup/drop outside Leh main town
- Any service not specifically mentioned in "Included"
Travel Conditions & Expectations
This is an extreme high-altitude expedition through some of Ladakh’s most remote regions, including Umling La — one of the world’s highest motorable roads. Guests should be prepared for long driving hours, rugged mountain roads, limited facilities, and very low oxygen levels at higher altitudes. Proper acclimatization in Leh for at least 48 hours before the trip is strongly recommended. Carry heavy warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, personal medication, oxygen support if required, power backup, snacks, and valid government-issued ID proof throughout the journey.
Before You Travel
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