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Good Hotels or Accommodation options near Pangong Tso – Ladakh
Other articles in this series on Preferred Hotels or Accommodation options in Leh – Ladakh -
- Cheap Budget Hotels or Accommodation in Leh – Ladakh
- Moderate Budget Hotels or Accommodation in Leh – Ladakh
- Good Hotels or Accommodation in Nubra Valley – Ladakh
- Good Hotels or Accommodation near Tso Moriri – Ladakh
First and foremost, extreme apologies for not posting any article in last two weeks, was stuck deeply in official commitments 
Now coming back, in this fourth article of the series – Good Hotels or Accommodation options near Pangong Tso Lake, I am enlisting down some of the preferred places to stay around Pangong Tso lake – Ladakh which range from Rs 250 per person and goes well beyond Rs 3000 per person depending upon comfort and facilities they offer. Pangong Tso lake is a remote place and though accommodation options are good in number but fairly limted to tented accommodation or home stays. You can refer the list of below guest houses or hotels or camping resorts compiled after reading various resources/reviews of many people over Internet mainly IndiaMike and BCMT forums (as said earlier, of course, I cannot stay in all of them 
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Most of these places are ideal to stay and offer decent comfort and facilities which a family may require but as I said earlier you need to compromise on certain things if budget is a constraint in your travel. You need to keep in mind that Pangong Tso lake is a remote place and one cannot expect all the luxury in the world even after paying Rs 3000 per person per night. At Pangong Tso, getting a place to stay with attached toilet is a luxury in itself …
At Pangong Tso Lake, if you want to stay near the banks of the lake then tents are the only option for you. Otherwise, there are several options available in Sapngmik and few at Lukung which are very near to lake (about 150-200 Mtrs) with full view of it from the rooms. If you do not prefer to stay in tents and want attached western style toilets then there is only one cemented rooms hotel at Pangong Tso (highly priced), leased by JKTDC and named Pangong Camp Resort where you can get such rooms. Otherwise, Tangste is the place for you, about 30 KMs from Pangong Tso, where you will find 4-5 guest houses having rooms with attached toilets. Homestays available at Spangmik does offer ladakhi style rooms but most of them have shared toilets or toilets outside the house.
Hotels or Accommodation options in/around Pangong Tso Lake
- Padma / Gongma / Sasoma Guest House – Home Stays at SpangmikMostly, every house in Spangmik village acts as home stay and all offer similar facilities at similar and very cheap price range. But, excellent views for the price you pay per night
… There are clean toilets, some of them western too but not attached. No hot water in most of them but to save 1500 buck you can of course quite bathing for a day in such cold conditions 
. Basic food as prepared for other ladakhi family members too. No electricity.
Padma guest house offer a great view of Pangong Tso right out of your room’s window. Sasoma is a good one and so as Gongma guest house.
- Price Range: Rs 300 – 400 for a double bedroom / Rs 150 – 200 per person
- Contact: ??????
- Location: Spangmik Village, Pangong Tso – Ladakh
- Category: Cheap / Economic / Home Stay
- Camp Watermark – Spangmik, Pangong Tso: Very much recommended, comfortable luxury tented accommodation with attached western toilets, own electricity source. Moderate rates as compared to others. Dormitory style Dhabha tents also available at cheaper price.
- Price Range: Rs 500 – 800 for dorm tents without meals / Rs 2000 – 2500 for luxury tents without meals. Ask for special 12-15% discount for readers of DoW blog or refer my name.
- Contact: info@offbeatescapes.com, bookings@offbeatescapes.com
- Location: Spangmik Village, Pangong Tso – Ladakh
- Category: Moderate (dorm tents) / High (luxury tents)
Camp Watermark – Spangmik, Pangong Tso SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES to all the readers/followers of the DoW blog through our Destination Specialist – Offbeat Escapes. In order to avail the discounts, you can use the online booking form at the link: Book Here
[UPDATE, 20-02-1013]: Camp Watermark is now run by its owner Stanzin Chhopsel only and Camps of Ladakh DO NOT have any deal with him. Along with other OTA, they have also tied up with Offbeat Escapes who offer special discounted rates to readers of DoW. So, stay away from the bookings of Camps of Ladakh & its booking mess as they run a company with same name “Mountain Trails” which is run by Stanzin as well by same name. Also, they might give you some other camp in the name of this recommended Camp Watermarks saying that it is full. It has happened to some of the readers who have sore experience of their booking mess. So, stay away from Camps of Ladakh bookings.
- Pangong Camp Resort – Spangmik, Pangong TsoThis is the only cemented building near Pangong Tso which is leased by JKTDC. It has attached western style toilets and hot water is available too but in buckets. Rooms are clean, food and services are good but very high prices. Runs almost booked always and many a times overly booked, so check twice if you book it.
- Price Range: Rs 2500 – 4000 for a double bed room with meals
- Contact: ??????
- Location: Spangmik Village, Pangong Tso – Ladakh
- Category: Very High
- Eco Huts – Lukung, Pangong TsoComfortable luxury tented accommodation with attached western toilets. Dormitory style Dhabha tents as well as room based accommodation also available, own electricity source. Mostly run full, very high prices (about Rs 3000 including all meals) but OK to stay. Dormitory based tents are a bit cheaper, in the range of Rs 400 to 600 without meals.
- Price Range: Rs 300 – 400 for dorm tents without meals / Rs 2000 – 3500 per person for rooms/luxury tents including all meals
- Contact: Mr. Muthup Namgial: 09419177658, 09906981777, +91-1982-257030, 01982-253010
- Location: Lukung Village, Pangong Tso – Ladakh
- Category: Moderate (dorm tents) / Very High (luxury tents)
- MarTseMik Camping Resort – Spangmik, Pangong TsoComfortable luxury tented accommodation with attached western toilets, own electricity source. Run by same owner who runs Eco Huts at Lukung Village. Mostly run full, very high prices for luxury tents. Dormitory style Dhabha tents also available at cheaper price.
- Price Range: Rs 300 – 500 for dorm tents without meals / Rs 2000 – 3500 for luxury tents with meals
- Contact: Mr. Muthup Namgial: 09419177658, 09906981777, +91-1982-257030, 01982-253010
- Location: Spangmik Village, Pangong Tso – Ladakh
- Category: Moderate (dorm tents) / Very High (luxury tents)
- Other dormitory style dhabha tents and campsThere are many camping/tents options available at Pangong Tso running from Lukung Village till Spangmik Village apart from the above mentioned names. The prices start from Rs 200 and goes well above Rs 3500 depending upon the luxury, comfort and services like attached toilets, hot water, all meal plans etc.
- Price Range: Rs 250 – Rs 3000
- Contact: ??????
- Location: Spangmik Village, Pangong Tso – Ladakh
- Category: Economic / Moderate / High / Very High
- Dothguling Guest house, TangsteBollywood blockbuster movie – 3 Idiots Fame!! Recommended. Nice, clean and large rooms. Clean western as well as ladakhi style toilets, hot water in buckets. Read complete review here
- Price Range: Rs 500 – 800 for a double bed room
- Contact: ??????
- Location: Tangste Village – Ladakh / Opposite health centre
- Category: Economic / Moderate
- Yakmik Changla Guest House, TangsteOK to stay. Clean room. Clean western as well as ladakhi style toilets, hot water in buckets. Gas powered heater and average food. Read complete review here
- Price Range: Rs 500 – 800 for a double bed room
- Contact: +91-9469567990 or +91-9469726902 (Tsering Mutup Yakmik) at Tangste for Yakmik Changla Guest House bookings
- Location: Tangste Village – Ladakh
- Category: Economic / Moderate
Other Tips for Hotels or Accommodation near Pangong Tso – Ladakh
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In off/late season (late September types or early October), it will be difficult to get accommodation at Pangong Tso as most of the tents pack up. The only option in that case will be home stays at Spangmik village and hotel/guest houses at Tangste village. Homestays at Spangmik may turn out less comfortable than hotel/guest houses at Tangste with respect to some facilities like lack of western style and attached toilets with many of them.
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In peak season, since Pangong Tso has only one cemented building with western style toilet that is Pangong Camp Resort (leased JKTDC accommodation) it might be difficult to get any rooms if you do not pre-book it. Of course, if its budget suits you … Otherwise, try your luck with costly tents or extremely cheap homestays at Spangmik village.
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If you want to stay right on the banks of Pagong Tso, the only option will be tents. Otherwise, for me best bet would be to try some homestay in Spangmik village of course with a little pain of no bathing for a day and no attached toilets.
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If you are not short on time then it is always a better idea to stay at Tangste before planning to stay at Spangmik or Lukung near Pangong Tso. It really helps in acclimatization of your body before you sleep at the high altitude of Pangong Tso (Spangmik/Lukung)
Conclusion
I hope you find the above list of hotels or accommodation options near Pangong Tso Lake – Ladakh useful for your upcoming Leh – Ladakh trip. If you happen to know any updated contact numbers or missing contact numbers of these hotels or any other nice and good option of stay near Pangong Tso Lake – Ladakh, kindly leave a comment as it will be helpful to others fellow travelers as well. If you have ever stayed at any of these hotels, please share your experience with us too.
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Dear Dheeraj,lots of thanks for such a great blog. Your information is very helpful to us. Kindly suggest me, how we can adjust tso moriri lake while returning from leh to manali . We are also interested in Hanle observatory which is very near to tso moriri . We have 3days to return to manali vai tso moriri ,23rd to 25th June.kindly help.
Dr. Amol, since you have three days you will not be able to adjust Hanle into the trip. You can include Tso Moriri as:
Day 1: Leh – Tso Moriri
Day 2: Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Debring – Pang – Sarchu
Day 3: Sarchu – Keylong – Manali
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj
I have made a sudden program from Delhi for Leh and will be travelling in Mid May.
I am mentioning my Itenary below…
My apprehensions are:-
1) we are a group of 3 adults and 2 kids aged 14 yrs and 8 yrs respectively. Will it make sense to stay overnight at Pangong Lake w.r.t acclamatisation ?
2). Is the oxygen near Pangong so low that we got to sleep with oxygen masks on?
Attached below is the Itenary
Day 1-Delhi to Leh. Breakfast on flight. From airport drive direct to Uletokpo (2hrs) for acclimatization. Eat, sleep all day. Short, easy evening walk on banks of river Indus. Overnight at a camp in Uletokpo.
Day 2-Ule to Lamayuru monastery and Moonscape. By evening, reach Leh. Overnight at Leh
Day 3- Leave Leh after breakfast enroute visit Shey palace and drive to lake Pangong (5hrs) to reach there by lunch time. Afternoon free to enjoy the beauty of the lake. Overnight at Spangmik. (Pack lunch)
Day 4- After enjoying the sunrise view and then breakfast, leave Pangong lake before 9 am for Leh. Enroute visit Thiksay monastery, and 3 idiots school (where the movie was shot). Overnight at Leh
Day 5- Leh – Khardung La – Nubra valley. Reach Nubra by 2pm and go for double-humped camel ride in Hunder and Deskit monastery at Deskit. (Carry 2-3 oxygen cylinders). Overnight at Deskit
Day 6- Deskit – Turtuk – Sumur
Day 7- Nubra-Leh. Reach Leh by 2pm. Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace etc..Evening free for shopping. Overnight at Leh. (Carry 2-3 oxygen cylinders)
Day 8- Leh-Delhi One time transfer to airport for you onward destination.
STAYS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
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01 night West Ladakh camp or similar in Ule
01 night Water Mark camp or similar in pangong
03 nights Hotel Pangong or similar in Leh
01 night Stendel Hotel or similar in Disket
01 night Mistique Meadow or similar in Sumur
Thanks a lot!!!
Hi Ashima,
On Day 2, I will say take rest and do Sham Valley as compared to Lamayuru which will increase your travel time thus exertion. Not sure, if this itinerary is from any travel agent, looks like though!! You should not do Pangong Tso on third day. There is no need to carry any oxygen in Nubra Valley. Well, I will suggest you following:
Day 1 | Delhi – Leh (By Flight)
– Checkin at Hotel. Many hotels provide free pick and drop from Airport. Ask while you book them.
– Take ample of rest as well as water or anything that keep your body hydrated enough. DO NOT OVER HYDRATE. Take ORS Soluted water or ORS – L tetra packs from home.
– Do not over exert your body at any cost. Avoid too much up-down on stairs or avoid it in entirety, if possible.
– After 5-6 Hrs of rest you can visit Leh Palace, Local Leh market, Shankar Gompa .
– If you feel exerted go back to Hotel, have dinner at Hotel and take rest. Avoid any exertion. Else continue and,
– Follow the sunset by stroll at Changspa road and have a nice dinner on varied cuisines offered in-around Changspa road.
– Go back to hotel for overnight stay at Leh.
Day 2 | Leh Local Sighseeing + Inner Line Permits
– For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
– Hire a taxi from Leh taxi stand or Hotel whichever suits you.
– Bargain hard with taxi driver. Book that single taxi for entire trip after explaining the complete plan.
– Take his inputs if you feel reasonable and if required modify the plan accordingly but should suits you best.
– Ask him to be with you guys starting first day itself, if required and charged reasonable else do it at your own.
– Again DO NOT over exert and take little steps and slow walks only.
– If feeling OK then do Local sightseeing. To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
– Do not use stairs at any of these places just to see them as it will exert your body much more.
– Overnight at Leh
Day 3 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
– 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 and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 4 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
– Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
– Overnight at Leh
Day 5 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
– Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
– Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
Day 6 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
– Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on return to Leh
– Overnight at Leh
Day 7 | Rest day at Leh to enjoy local culture and some shopping OR Monastery tour OR You can do tour to Sham Valley
– Monastery tour may include Hemis, Thicksey, Stakna and Shey monasteries.
– Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu, Gurudwara Pather Sahib
– Overnight at Leh
Day 8 | Fly back.
1) we are a group of 3 adults and 2 kids aged 14 yrs and 8 yrs respectively. Will it make sense to stay overnight at Pangong Lake w.r.t acclamatisation ?
2). Is the oxygen near Pangong so low that we got to sleep with oxygen masks on?
– If you follow above itinerary and advice, no need ti worry too much now. In case, you looking for a travel agent, try and check with info@offbeatescapes.com too forwarding the above itinerary to them. Refer my name/blog and you will get about 10-15% discount on their rates of hotels they work with.
I hope this helps. Please let me know in case you have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
PS: Sorry for the delayed response, I was traveling to Spiti Valley for past 10 days.
How about staying in own tents?
Avinash, while staying in own tents do take prior permissions of the camps around or bestthing is to pitch the tents near village houses. Camping besides lake will not be allowed and the camp owners might not allow you to pitch your own tents. So, best it to go towards Man – Merak villages and pitch the tents near some village house.
sir
plz tell me it is possible pangong tso to tso moriri short rout ? whatwill do when i take permit for this route ?
i will in ieh 12 may 2013
Busy, you will not get permits for Pangong Tso to Tso Moriri route. It was stopped last year and the permits were very hard to get last year itself with only 2-3 instances heard who got those permits. This year, there is an already issue with these incursions and no chance permits will be given.
First of all Dheeraj I would like to say that you can’t imagine how helpful this website has been for me and many many other people like me who are planning their first trip to leh-ladakh! This is truly a godsend! I have been going through the content and comments for quite some time now and have developed my itinerary based on your suggestions.
My wife and I will be flying in to Leh towards the end of July. This is what we are planning:
Day 1: Rest + inner line permits (stay at Leh)
Day 2: Leh local sightseeing (stay at Leh)
Day 3: Leh-Deskit-Hunder (stay at Hunder)
Day 4: Hunder-Sumur-Panamik-Leh (stay at Leh)
Day 5: Leh- Pangong Tso (stay at Pangong)
Day 6: Pangong Tso- Karu-Upshi-Chumathang (stay at Chumathang)
Day 7: Chumathang-Tso Moriri- Leh (stay at Leh)
Day 8: Backup free day in Leh (possibly Shey, Thicksey, Hemis)
Day 9: Fly back
Do you think this is a good plan?
Secondly, I am still undecided about the stay at Pangong lake. Between camps watermark, whispering waves and redstart which one do you think is the best. We would prefer being as close to the lake as possible (I read somewhere that whispering waves is a good 7 mins walk to the lake). Or would you suggest staying at Mann village (Pangong retreat camp) to get away from the hustle bustle of Spangmik?
Cheers,
Saikat
Hi Saikat,
Thanks alot for the warms words. Glad that blog is proving so useful for the people planning trip to Ladakh. I will suggest you following changes
Day 6: Pangong Tso- Leh
Day 7: Leh – Tso Moriri
Day 8: Tso Moriri – Leh
If you feel you need a buffer day then make a day trip to Pangong Tso or drop Tso Moriri. Whispering Waves, I do not prefer. I prefer going with Camp Watermark or Martsemik (a bit more costly than Camp Watermark). For Pangong Retreat camp, I am not sure about as never stayed with them.
Regards
Dheeraj.
Thanks for the information Dheeraj. I have changed my itinerary as per your recommendation:
Day 1: Rest + inner line permits (stay at Leh)
Day 2: Leh local sightseeing (stay at Leh)
Day 3: Leh-Deskit-Hunder (stay at Hunder)
Day 4: Hunder-Sumur-Panamik-Leh (stay at Leh)
Day 5: Leh- Pangong Tso (stay at Pangong)
Day 6: Pangong Tso-Leh (stay at Leh)
Day 7: Leh-Tso Moriri (stay at Tso Moriri)
Day 8: Tso Moriri-Leh (stay at Leh)
Day 9: Fly back
One more question: Is it possible to go from Leh to Tso Moriri via Chumathang and Mahe bridge on Day 7 but return via Tanglang La (so that we can at least see Tso Kar) on Day 8? Or vice versa? I am guessing it will be too much driving for the driver to do in one day…but was wondering if that is do-able?
Best regards,
Saikat
Saikat, the above itinerary is perfect and yes while coming back from Tso Moriri, go ahead with the route of Tso Kar and Taglang La pass. It is longer but worth the pain I shall say
… Bon Voyage!!
Hi,
i am planing to visit Leh with my wife in September 2013 for 10 days. i will be reaching Srinagar @ 2 PM on September 10. kindly suggest me a good plan with budget hotels to stay. Thanks in advance
Diego, how are you planning to exit. By flight or by road only? If by road, then from Srinagar or Manali?
Hi Dheeraj,
We are a group of 5 travelling to Leh from Srinagar from 8 Aug-17Aug 13. We plan to spend initial few days in Srinagar and then travel to Leh. Can you please suggest an itinery for 4 days in Leh. We definitely plan to spend 1 night at Pangong in a tent. If you could provide a plan around this, it would be of great help.
Thanks,
Neel
Neel, for 4 days in Leh, you can follow the itinerary below:
Day 1 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Inner Line Permits
– To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
– For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
– Overnight at Leh
Day 2 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
– 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 and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 3 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
– Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
– Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh – Pangong Tso Lake – Leh
– Overnight at Leh
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello sir,
I and my husband r planning to cut ladakh on 8th June mrn and leaving on 15th through tours…can u plz tell whether river rafting be open in June and wat r the charges per person and do dey provide pick up and drop fafcilities …is Der paragliding in June in let and charges…plz do reply ..actually we r free in between for 2 days
Preethi, yes Rafting would be operational in that period but I am not aware of the prices. AFAIK, para sailing does not happen in Leh but I may be wrong.
i m going for a short 3days 3night visit. flight reachin on 7am on day 1 and day 4 leaving at 8am from leh to delhi.i want to c pagong lake spclly and nubra valley or khardungra if possble,, plz guide me how to plan trip. i hav jus flight tickets, will i get easily accomodation and bike for local travel? plz guide for this short trip whr to book guest house.. i want to keep it as a budget guest house
Hello Darry,
In just 3 days it is very difficult tour you are planning consdering firts two days will be used in just acclimatization since you are directly flying to Leh. I will suggest that you undertake the following tour plan.
Day 1 | Delhi – Leh (By Flight)
– Checkin at Hotel. Many hotels provide free pick and drop from Airport. Ask while you book them.
– Take ample of rest as well as water or anything that keep your body hydrated enough. DO NOT OVER HYDRATE. Take ORS Soluted water or ORS – L tetra packs from home.
– Do not over exert your body at any cost. Avoid too much up-down on stairs or avoid it in entirety, if possible.
– After 5-6 Hrs of rest you can visit Leh Palace, Local Leh market, Shankar Gompa .
– If you feel exerted go back to Hotel, have dinner at Hotel and take rest. Avoid any exertion. Else continue and,
– Follow the sunset by stroll at Changspa road and have a nice dinner on varied cuisines offered in-around Changspa road.
– Go back to hotel for overnight stay at Leh.
Day 2 | Leh Local Sighseeing + Inner Line Permits
– For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
– Hire a taxi from Leh taxi stand or Hotel whichever suits you.
– Bargain hard with taxi driver. Book that single taxi for entire trip after explaining the complete plan.
– Take his inputs if you feel reasonable and if required modify the plan accordingly but should suits you best.
– Ask him to be with you guys starting first day itself, if required and charged reasonable else do it at your own.
– Again DO NOT over exert and take little steps and slow walks only.
– If feeling OK then do Local sightseeing. To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
– Do not use stairs at any of these places just to see them as it will exert your body much more.
– Overnight at Leh
Day 3 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
– 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 and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
For accommodation, check the nice, preferred list of accommodation options in entire Leh – Ladakh (Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri) including moderate and cheap budget hotels as well in the series of articles starting on the link here
I hope this helps. Please let me know in case you have some queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
hi dheeraj…i would like to take ur word for my trip to ladakh..the iternary goes as below:
15th aug : mumbai to srinagar at arnd 1:30pm then we head straight to gulmarg with local timepass in d eve
16th aug: cable car dal n wular lake n then nightovr at gulmarg again
17th uag early in the mornin we head straight to kargil via pahelgam
18th aug wehead to ule
19th river raftin n alchi n dha village n then straight to leh
20th we leave for nubra
21st frm nubra we leave for pangong
22nd frm pangong we leave for tso moriri
23rd we leave for kargil frm moriri
24th we reach srinagar nightover at srinagar on house boat
25th we have a return flight to mumbai
on 23rd aug we,llbe leavin for alchi n nt kargil
n on 24th we head to sri nagar from alchi
Rohan, you are trying to cover alot of places in the given time frame. I will advice you to drop your plans of Alchi and Gulmarg day rest and better follow the traditional itinerary to make it convenient and relaxing for yourself. You can do it like:
15th | Mumbai to Srinagar – Head to Gulmarg and rest
16th | Gulmarg – Sonamarg – Kargil
17th | Kargil – Leh
18th | Leh Local Sightseeing and Permits and head to Nubra Valley
19th | Nubra Valley – Leh
20th | Leh – Pangong Tso – Leh
21st | Leh – Tso Moriri
22nd | Tso Moriri – Leh
23rd | Leh – Kargil
24th | Kargil – Srinagar
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
thanks for ur reply..but alchi is on the way…n wat abt river rafting at ule..we really want to do it..??
n heading to pangong from nubra isnt feasible ??
Rohan, yes alchi is on the way and can be covered while coming back from Leh and so as Likir but for rafting you will need extra time and would be tough to accommodate unless you wish to drop Tso Moriri which I will not prefer. You are doing alot of traveling already and I will suggest that you come back to Leh and then do Pangong tso as day trip otherwise go via Wari La to Pangong Tso from Nubra Valley.
yes we,ll head to pangong via wari la…n can we reach ule frm tso moriri n frm ule to srinagar..dis way we,ll save one more day
If you can push yourself to that much travel in a given day, then probably yes
Dear Dheeraj Sir,
Please check our tour & guide-
We are going to Leh by flight on 24 May 13. Staying at Gangba Home stay, 24-rest,25 local,26 nubra – Organic retreat camp,27 return leh, 28 local, 29 Pangong stay,30 return leh, 31st return journey
Is stay at pangong advisable. We are 2 couples of age 45 & 2 sons of 11 yrs. Can we bear the cold there & AMS.
Also can you suggest or give any contact numbers of homestay at pangong or Water mark camp nos.
Please guide me.
Thanks in advance.
Hello Mrs. Anagha,
Your tour looks fine to me and yes by that time I feel you can stay at Pangong Tso as well. Regarding, camp watermark I will mail you the contact details. You can refer my name or Devil on Wheels website to get 15-20% discounts straight away depending upon the season time and rush.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
I have mailed you regarding the contact of Camp Watermark, please check your Spam folder too if it gets in there
Dear Dheeraj
Would be great if you can mail me the contact details for watermark camp @ pangong.
Thanks & Regards
Shilpa
Mailed you the contact info.
Dear Sharmaji
We have booked hotel lasermo at leh, stendel in nubra & mystique meadows at pangong.We would appreciate yr views on these hotels with regards to stay experience, quality of food & general ambience. We are given to understand that these are among some of the best hotels in the region. Request yr views.
Vishnu, AFAIK, Camp Watermark is the best property at Pangong Tso cannot say about Mystique meadows, that is why I have tied for special discounts for my blog’s readers with Camp Watermark only. The same guy runs camp at Tso Moriri as well. Other then that I have stayed with Sten Del, which is really nice in Nubra and then Lasermo is also one of the finest properties in Leh – Ladakh.
Regards
Dheeraj
Can u pl send me the contact details of Camp Watermark
You can get in touch with info@offbeatescapes.com for bookings regarding Camp Watermark and Tsomoriri Camp and Resort.
Dear Sharmaji
We are a group of 80 pax – 50 adults & 30 children age 7 to 15yrs visiting Leh from 22nd May to 29th may. We will arrive from delhi by air. On reaching leh we will from airport directly drive to uley which is at lower altitude & take rest.Stay tha night at uley,then 2 nights at Leh & 1 night at nubra. On the sixth night we plan to stay at pangong. Is travel to uley on day 1 ok. Also night stay at pangong is it ok. Your views will bw highly appreciated.
Vishnu, yes it is perfect way to undertake the challenge of AMS and acclimatization. You have planned your stays and itinerary in perfect way. Enjoy the trip
Dear Sharmaji,
Thanks for yr prompt response. Appreciation from experienced tour operator like you has greatly enthused us.We have booked hotel Lasermo at Leh, Uley ethnic resort, stendel at nubra & pangong retreat luxury camp at pangong. How would you rate these hotels for stay comfort, food & overall experience. As we are a big group we want to double check with yr experience of this region.
Vishnu, just to correct I am not a tour operator but a travel blogger
… Also, I feel you have selected good options but not sure of the last one. Camp Watermark at Pangong Tso is the best I know there and they offer very special discounts for readers of Devil on Wheels. Since, you have booked so I think no questions here 
Thanks Dheeraj, for your response. Is a day trip to Pangong Tso do able ? and why would you not recommend an overnight stay there.
Thanks for your help.
Guess, I replied over email but again for sharing it with others. If I were you, I will not risk the stay with children on board with me at all, in fact even with adults too. Had it been 5th or 6th day (yours will be 4th or 3rd night), I would have suggested it for night stay with 3-4 nights at Leh and 1 night at Nubra. Actually, the problem is with sleeping at such high altitude. You might not feel even a slightest jitter in the day but suddenly night becomes sleepless and I am sure you might not want that. I have been and seen ugly side of AMS so will not suggest for 3rd or 4th night stay at Pangong Tso.
Again, you might come back fine if you do so but there will surely be iff’s and but’s attached to it
To keep it enjoyable better do a 2 day trip to Nubra Valley covering all places Deskit, Hunder, Sumur, Panamik, Yarab Tso Lake and then a day trip to Pangong Tso.
Hi,
I am traveling with family and friend to Leh from 8th May 2013. We are here for 5 nights. Appreciate if you can guide us with a itinerary.
We would like to stay one night in Pangong Tso. Is it safe with kids ?(ages 6 to 16) Would the watermark camp be ok to stay there?
thanks for your help
Ranu, you have just 5 days so I will never suggest a stay at such altitude as Pangong tso. Better make it as day trip. You will need couple of days of acclimatization and then you are left with just 3 days. 2 days trip to Nubra Valley and 1 day trip to Pangong Tso would make it complete 5 days. Take care of your children and keep them adequately hydrated.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
good place to stay near Pangong lake….
if weather too harsh to stay in camp in april end???? or v have to choose hotel or resort??? want to stay close to lake…plz suggest
Dharmesh, yes very much. It is too harsh to stay there in April and most likely there will not be any accommodation option as well at that time of the year. There are no hotels or resorts too near the lake which will be running. At max. home stays would be your last choice.
I am planning to travel to Pangong Lake (1 night stay) during first week of June. What will be the night temperature like at Pangong lakeside at that time? We will be 3 adults sharing one tent. I want to know if they provide extra cot (not mattress on floor) for the 3rd person?
Hello H Roy,
Night temperatures should be manageable in June, should be around 10 Degree C I think, though not 100% sure. Yes, no issues with the quilts. They will provide it for extra person too.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj
We are a group of 40 people planning a trip to leh for 6N /7D in May 2013 1st week.
We would be delighted if you can guide us on good luxury hotel in Leh / Pangong ,Nubra & Ule.We are planning to stay the 1st night in Ule for acclimatizing. Planning to stay over night on Day 5 at Pangong. Is it ok or do u feel we should avoid overnight stay at pangong.
Vishnu, Day 5 shall be alright I think for night stay but still there would be ifs and buts for some people. Good Luxury ones are Lasermo, Omasila, Caravan Centre, Royal Heritage Resort, Cho Palace, Dragon (different from Grand Dragon) etc. in Leh, Sten Del in deskit- Nubra Valley and for Uley I guess there are few camps.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
home stay is safe with female member in group ?
Ladakh is one of the safest places in India
is a homestay possible on 15 & 16 october???
we are from bangladesh…so how can we get the permission from leh dc office???
Yes, Sharif. You have the possibility of homestay in Ladakh anytime of the year mostly. You can get the homestay at Spangmik Village but it might get very cold at night during that time. Better stay at some guest house at Tangste.
For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
I hope this helps. Please let me know in case you have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
do you have any idea about how much would they take, if we hire a car for 4 people that will take us to pangong, stay there overnight and drop us to leh on the next day???
Hi Sharif,
Guess, as per the taxi union rates for a Scorpio you need to pay about 7771 for two day trip to Pangong Tso. You might get discount of about 12-15% in season time and about 20% in off season if you talk directly with drivers.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
Can you provide contact # for Dothguling Guest house, Tangste and Yakmik Changla Guest House, Tangste.
Hi Rahul,
You can contact at +91-9469567990 or +91-9469726902 (Tsering Mutup Yakmik) at Tangste for Yakmik Changla Guest House bookings. I am sorry, I do not have contact details for Dothuling Guest House.
I hope this helps. Please let me know in case you have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Would any Homestay option be available on 1-Nov-2012 night?
Regards,
Nishant Jha
Hi Nishant,
Homestay might be available but could be uncomfortable in cold conditions and lack of western loos. I will suggest better stay at Tangste at either Changla Yakmik Guest House or Dothuling Guest House. Both are good options. Camps would not be an option at that time and yes, brother do go well prepared with heavy woolens.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hey Dheeraj,
Can you please share the contact details of Changla Yakmik Guest House and Dothuling Guest House?
Regards,
Nishant
Avilash
We have plan to visit the pangon next month 6th ,So if you share terrifies rate mailed by dipti singh. It is very much Help full for us..
My Mail Id- avilashgupta@yahoo.co.in
Thanku, Dheeeraj bhaiyaa It is really helpful site. I get lots of Idea from all of you.
Have a great journey to Ladakh, Avilash…
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
HI Dheeraj, Some of your readers have asked for the Camps of Ladakh tariffs. Since I dont check my email or your blog daily I was not able to reply to them on time and I feel terrible about it. If you can give me your email id I will forward the email Dipti Singh from Camps of Ladakh had sent me regarding the tariffs and then you can give it to anyone who wants it. This way travelers wont be inconvenienced due to my not checking my email regularly or not visiting DOW. And my apologies to Satya and Avilash. Hope I am not too late in answering them.
Sharmeen, can you please forward to the email id you must be getting an email as I reply or you can also post them here as comments, I will update that in article or you can fwd me on DOW FB Page Message Box or Wall.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
hello dheeraj,hats off to ur immense experince..we r planning for a tour to leh from 6th sept..may i know the bike rent and deposit details in leh..we r not visiting manali..direct flight to leh..thanx
regards ruman
Hi Ruman,
You can rent bikes in Leh and Fort Road in Leh is full of such shops that rent bikes. Depending upon the condition, model, make and tourist rush you can get bikes starting from Rs 600 to Rs 1200. Rather than booking over phone, it is much better to visit the Fort road, check 4-5 shops over there and get a good deal after checking the bike conditions.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
thanks dheeraj..but i heard that they take a deposit of 10000..cant we escape from that?by submitting our orignal pan cards or somthing like that.
thanx again for your patience to answer me.
Hello Ruman,
Well, when we rent the bikes in April 2012, we only had to deposit our PAN Cards and it worked for us. We didn’t deposit any money.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj
Hope you are doing well. I have been keenly following your conversation regarding Camp watermark/Whispering waves and though like the facilities offered, dont want to risk the overbooking issue with camps of Ladakh
I tried reaching Stobgais for GH at Spangmik at the number you had listed, and the guy I reached kept insisting it was not the right number, and had quite a few choice words too.
Is there any alternate number to call for Guesthouse reservation? Please help.
Sampath
[ADMIN UPDATE]: Camp Watermark is now run by its owner only and Camps of Ladakh DO NOT have any deal with him. So, stay away from the bookings of Camps of Ladakh and as they might give you some other camp in the name of this recommended Camp Watermarks. I am trying to get the real person contact in here.
Sorry, Sampath. I do not have any alternate number and may be I shall remove that number too so that no more word of choices
… I read that some people did took his help by calling on this very number only but may be he has changed now. I think it is fairly easy to get the homestay as most people tend to stay in camps only. By now, most of the homes in Spangmik Village would have started offering such services.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi,
what a help your comments were. well we are a group of 10 guys over the age of 45, our plan is to reach leh on 24th of August ,we are keen on visiting pangong tso lake and from leh go to srinagar and leave from Srinagar on 31st. Would it be possible to help me out as to where all we should stay overnight and help with a kind of itenery.
prasad
Hello Mr. Prasad,
It seems that you are most probably flying to Leh on 24th and leave Srinagar on 31st. It would have been much much better if you do it other way round, that going via Srinagar and coming back via Leh. It will be much easy on body and will surely save one more day for you of acclimatization and help you explore more of Ladakh.
Can you change the directions or flights are booked? Please reply, I will suggest the itinerary accordingly.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj, I am just back from Srinagar and Leh tour. we stayed at the Camp Watermark at Pangong. I found it a very comfortable place to stay with good quality tents, clean, comfortable and warm. They gave us hot water bags at night. The tents are new and clean and have western toilets with running water. The food served at the dining tent is also very good, clean and fresh. My intention of telling you is that you can tell others traveling to Pangong so that more and more people can benefit from it and have a comfortable stay at the most beautiful lake in the world.
[ADMIN UPDATE]: Camp Watermark is now run by its owner only and Camps of Ladakh DO NOT have any deal with him. So, stay away from the bookings of Camps of Ladakh and as they might give you some other camp in the name of this recommended Camp Watermarks. I am trying to get the real person contact in here.
Do you have their contact number sand How much did it cost you sharmeen??
Hi, The Camps of Ladakh Delhi numbers are 40580334, 335,336. They have a office in Chitranjan Park. They also have a office on the main Changspa Road in Leh. The tariff for one night for the swiss tent at Pangong was Rs. 2800 on AP for a double accommodation plus Rs. 1120 for an extra bed. They served hot and fresh food and tea with biscuits. The dining tent is put up separately and so is the tea tent which they call T point. The campsite is quite far away from the Shooting Point or from where all the other restaurants, dhabas and camp MarSeMik is but it is at a good location, you can see the lake from your tent and walk down or drive down to it. I will post photos of the tents and the campsite on FB. The electricity is provided from 7 pm to 11 pm after that it is pitch dark so one must carry a torch. They do provide a candle in the tent. They also provide hot water bags at night. And since all the tents are sun-facing, one can get up early, sit outside the tent and watch the sun rise above the mountains.
Thanks alot for the contact info. I will try to update it in the article soon. This will surely help people who are OK with the budget.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
sharmeen Can you Pls send me the email tariff they had emailed you before ur booking, then accordingly I can bargain with them. thanku for ur valuable information.
Hi Sharmeen,
I hope you remember. Camps of Ladakh no longer run these camps now and the guy who owns the camps now runs them on his own. He got in touch with me and was asking for help if I can get some pictures uploaded on my blog of his camps. Can you please share with me pictures of his camps. His HDD has crashed and he does not have any picture to promote his camps now.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Sharmeen
Are ou happy with the overall stay at Whispering Waves? They are charging decent amount hence checking whether its worth paying that much? Also did you feel cold in Tents during the night?
Shalu/ Dheeraj, Yes it was a very very comfortable stay at Whispering Waves and we were very happy. The location, the view, the food, the service, the staff, everything we liked very much. Yes, it is a bit over prized compared to the other options there but we found it truly worthwhile. And they gave hot water bags at night so it was not cold at all in the tents. Sometime today I will post its pictures on Facebook for all to see.
That's quite nice feedback, still didn't find time to update the above article
… But, I will for sure 
Regards
Dheeraj
Thanks Sharmmeen. Did you book online throught their website or over phone? They are quoting different rates now on their website
Shalu, I had gone to their office in Chitranjan Park to book but you can also book online by depositing the amount in their bank. If you give me your email id I will email the tariff they had emailed me before my booking, then accordingly you can bargain with them. I will be very happy to be of any help to you. There is a girl called Dipti Singh whom I had interacted with while I was making our bookings. When in Leh, you have to collect vouchers from their office which is in the main market. While doing so make sure that they are not over-booking because they did that when I was at the camp and though it didnt cause me or my family any trouble, there was a group who didnt have a tent to stay and then they were made to stay at a different camp. So make sure before hand. When you finally land at the camp, try to reach a little early and take the corner tent which has minimum disturbance.
@Shalu and @Sharmeen, now I get it and it was the very precise reason that I didn't put these camps in the above list. This over booking problem is a BIG hole in their service quality. I have now ready quite several instances of the same for them. It is almost like a crime, a cheat act after charging so much money and ruining the vacation for the tourists!! Better avoid these thugs as in this case it could easily be Sharmeen who could have been the victim, so all depends on lucks with these guys…
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Sharmeen
Thanks a lot for the detailed info.
Yes please do forward me the mail that you received from them while booking. Also if you have contact number of Dipti Singh, then please do mention that also in the mail.
shalumehta90@rediffmail.com
You are right Dheeraj. IN fact, the staff came to us to request us to shift to the other camp. We refused and later got to know that the tourists who were shifted were actually a group of 3 ladies. They have 15 tents at Pangong and sometimes they hand out vouchers for more than that.
Dheeraj, Sharmeen,
We are a group of 3 couples visiting Pangong Tso. We are planning to book some decent tents on the shore of Pangong Tso.
According to this article, I found 2 orgs giving luxury camp tents – “Camps of Ladakh” and “MarTseMik”. Both are in the range of 4k for a double bed per night. We feel it expensive. Are there other economical options that give us tents (around 2k for a double bed tent) on the shore?
Also, if we cant afford to stay in these luxurious tents.. is it possible to hang out on the shore till 6ish/7ish in the evening and then head back to Spangmik/Tangtse acco? Or, would the drivers not drive vehicles so late in the evening?
If we are not staying on the shore, I can clearly see that we would be missing sunrise and possibly the overnight stay fun..
Btw, please share your email id as we want to start the discussion with “camps of ladakh” guys to bargain the tents well.
Hello Satya,
Yes, you will be able to find oter less economic tents as well and these 4K charges would be around 2.5K types if you directly land there and bargain. Even if you can’t find one, then you can get one OK to stay accommodation in a home stay at Spangmik village. Getting back to Tangste in dark should be avoided though. Spangmik village is right on the shore, so no worries on that front.
Regards
Dheeraj
Satya, Dheeraj, Since I stayed at the Camp Watermarks I have no idea about the other accommodation options, and Dheeraj is actually the right person to provide you info on that.
Spangmik village is on the banks of Pangong. Yes, you can stay late on the lakeside but it becomes very cold after sun down so you should be properly covered up. The Camp Watermark is sun-facing and you can watch the sun rising while inside the tent too as they have a covered portion which has a mesh curtain. 1) Ask for Camp Watermarks as it is a new campsite and they have new tents. Avoid Whispering Waves as it looked very deserted though it is closer to the lake. And 2) Reach the camp by lunch time and take your tent so that in case there is over-booking you have your tent for sure. You can then go down to the lake and enjoy yourself.
[ADMIN UPDATE]: Camp Watermark is now run by its owner only and Camps of Ladakh DO NOT have any deal with him. So, stay away from the bookings of Camps of Ladakh and as they might give you some other camp in the name of this recommended Camp Watermarks. I am trying to get the real person contact in here.
Shameen,
My email id is satya@yourbus.in. Please send me the camps of ladakh pricing email.
Dheeraj, we will do as recommended. We will not spend 4k in booking from here. If camps of ladakh is expensive for us, we will go there and book on the spot.
All the very best for the trip Satya!!
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello Sharmeen,
Seems, you had a wonderful trip to Ladakh and thanks alot for this feedback. Can you please share the details of Camp water mark, including price and contact. I will update the above list with your feedback. I am sure there will be lot more for you to share with all of us, so at your convenience please keep sharing the same
Thanks again!!
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Sharmeen
Could you please share your Itinerary? It would be great if you could also mention other hotels as well where you stayed during your trip. We are also planning for Ladakh trip and looking for accommodation at Sonamarg, Kargil, TSO Moriri in addtion to Pangong TSO.. Any inouts will be of great help
Shalu, We didnt go to Tso Moriri, for that Dheeraj is the best person to guide you. And we had gone in from Srinagar. The rest of our itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Delhi to Srinagar
Day 2: Pahalgam
Day 3: Local sight seeing in Srinagar
Day 4: Gulmarg. Book your Gondola tickets online but even then reach the Gondola station by 10.30 to avoid rush and to be able to go upto Affarvat which is the highest point.
Overnight stay at Gulmarg.
Day 5: Back to Srinagar. Shopping, or Shikara ride or stroll near Dal Lake in the evening.
Day 6: Leave early for Sonmarg. Go upto Thajiwas in your taxi, dont take pony to this point. Beyond that it is 2 km to the glacier, if you can walk, good, otherwise take a pony from this point. We had taken from the main road and it cost us 2500 for 3 ponies. You can take a sledge ride to reach the higher points or just walk up the snowy slopes. Be careful, it is very slippery. Stay at Sonamarg Glacier Hotel, it is the best hotel and right on the main road but if you want you can eat at the other hotels which I found many other families doing.
Day 7: Leave after breakfast for Kargil through the picturesque Zozila Pass. We had to stay at PC Palace in Kargil because we didnt find accommodation in the other good hotel but I was told Siachen Hotel is the best. It was just down the slope from PC Palace. PC was also okay, they provided clean sheets and towels like I asked them to and served good food.
Day 8: Carry packed breakfast or have an early breakfast and leave for Leh. Check out the magnificent views, Lamayuru Monatery, Magnetic Hills, Lunar Landscape and Indus-Zanskar Confluence on the way to Leh. You will also cross Drass which is the second highest inhabitated place in the world.
Day 9 and 10: Rest and local sightseeing in Leh
Day 11: Drive after an early breakfast to Nubra Valley via Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world. You can visit Panamik, Hunder, Deskit and Turtuk but for Turtuk you need a separate permit since it is at the border. We stayed in Nubra Ethnic Camp. You can check out other stay options on this blog.
Day 12: Back to Leh
Day 13: Leave early for Pangong Tso via Chang La, the third highest motorable road. We didnt go beyond Pangong.
Day 14: Back to Leh
Day 15: Back to Delhi.
I have copied Dheeraj in giving you all the possible details. All the best for your journey.
Hi Sharmeen
Thanks for your valuable inputs. Did you book Hotel Sonamarg over phone or online? Any idea how can we book the hotel in advance?
Also did you hire any Taxi at Srinagar for local sightseeing and for Srinagar – Leh stretch? If yes can you please share the contact number of the driver and your feedback? Our plan is almost same as yours till we reach Leh.
Guess, JK tourism bungalow at Sonamarg can be booked online.
Regards
Dheeraj
You do not need separate permit for Turtuk but you only have to mention Turtuk on the permit which you are applying along with other places you have written on it.
Regards
dheeraj Sharma
Meavin, A friend had booked the hotel for us and also the taxi for Srinagar and up to Leh. Tomorrow I will find out the number of the taxi operator from this friend and post it here. You can ask the same taxi person to book you at Hotel Sonmarg as he was actually the person who booked for us on request from my friend.
Meavin, I got the taxi operator's number but he is not responding so I suggest it will be better if you dont rely on him and make some taxi bookings yourself. Dheeraj has provided some taxi drivers' numbers in Srinagar in his article.
Dheeeraj,
First of all, thank you for sharing all the information.
I am going to Leh from Delhi on a bike trip.
Delhi – Manali – Sarchu – Leh -Nubra – Leh – Pangong – Pang – Tandi – Sundernagar – Delhi
Could you help me with below queries:
1. Are the accomodations @ Leh, Nubra Valley (Hunder), Pang (a radius of 20 KMs), DarchaTandi (a radius of 20 KMs) and Pangong easily available without a booking or a booking is required?
2. Do the tents and dorms negotiate on the prices they list?
3. What is the avg time taken for a trip to Zanskar Valley (nimmoo) and back from leh (Distance of around 40 KMs one way)? Is it possible to go there when coming back from Hunder and then back to Leh?
4. What are the places where Bikes can not go (Only 4×4 required?
5. If I face some problem with bike (Yamaha R15 V2 and Desert Storm) what are the options for help?
6. Are sleeping bags and small tents (for 2-3 people) available on rents? if yes, where can I get them?
7. Are Pang and Tandi nice places to stay or do we have better alternative when coming back from Tangste? (first stay @ or near Pang and second @ Tandi)
8. Is a budget of 1200 for each stay (Bed, Dinner and breakfast) fr one person enough. (Dont want it too lavish neither want it to be very uncomfortable)
9. You suggested in one of your replies earlier that avoid staying in Sarchu. (The person to whome you responded was going through Bus. Is there any specific reason for that? Also is it advisable to cover 330+ KMs in one day from Jispa to Leh on bikes? What will be the estimate time? (We are not expert riders but yes we would definitely come in the category of Above average riders)
Keep up the good work and thanks in advance
Regards
Chitrangad Pathak
Hi Chitrangad,
Below are the answers to your queries:
1. Yes, mostly available. For accommodation, check the nice, preferred list of accommodation options in entire Leh – Ladakh including moderate and cheap budget hotels as well in the series of articles starting on the link here
2. Mostly, you do not need to negotiate in dorms and yes, more the sunlight left in the day more you will be able to bargain.
3. Zanskar Valley will need 3 days to reach from Leh. Nimmu in in Ladakh only, about 40 KMs from Leh.
4. The traditional routes do not require 4×4 but there are some adventurous routes in Ladakh where only 4×4 can god but you might not need them being first trip I guess.
5. No options for help and you will be on your own mostly. In case there is some failure then you need to proceed to mechanic, get him in some taxi either he will repair the bike or you need to tow the bike in truck or something to reach a place where it can be repaired.
6. Tents are available throughout the route. If you plan night halts properly, you will not need any sleeping bags on hire.
7. I am totally confused here. Tangste is near Pangong tso lake and the places you have mentioned are on Manali – Leh highway. They do not relate to reach other for night stays. Also, Pang is almost at 4400 Mtrs and you body will never acclimatized while going to Leh from Manali to sleep there. Tandi do not have any stay options, just the petrol pump I guess. Go ahead and stay at Jispa or Keylong.
8. I guess it should be fine, consider cheap budget accommodation only.
9. Sleeping at Sarchu is never advisable while going from Manali to Leh because the bodies are not acclimatized at all to sleep at such high altitude so early in the journey. While coming back however from Leh, you body might get acclimatized and you can get away getting hit by AMS. Any night stay ahead of Jispa or Darcha at max. while going to Leh from Manali is not at all advisable. Better travel more than traveling in sick condition. Jispa – Leh will take about 14-15 Hrs or so.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Dear Dheeraj,
Thank you very much for taking out time and responding to all the queries.
In Point 7 what I am planning to do is after roaming around in Pangong, fall back to tangste and from there head back. SO when coming back istead of going to Leh Was thinking if I can come back to Pang. As you are saying about the Mountain sickness an acclimatization, I was under the impression that a week in that area will help in acclimatization and will be able to stay at Pang.
For the last Part when you say it will take 14 – 15 Hours does that means we have to ride all the time or you are considering that we would take a lot of breaks keeping in mind that we will are going there for the first time.
I am planning to keep the riding distances in the range of 200 -250 KMs every day.
Also in Point 5 what I actually meant was that if we have small problems like flat Tyre or a broken clutch wire, is the highway busy enough that we can find people to help us or it usually stays deserted?
Can you suggest a plan to leave from Manali on 14 and Come back on 21st, covering Leh, Khardungla, Nubra and Pangong.
Thanks a lot.
Warm Regards
Chitrangad Pathak
Hello Chitrangad,
1. I think it will be long journey in a single day better stay at Tangste only or reach back Leh and then start the journey back. It is hardly a 36 KM difference between Karu and Leh which you will ignore. Pang do not have many accommodation options, so next day try for Leh to Sarchu which does have quite number of places.
2. Not, lots of breaks but with decent number of breaks in between. But, surely you would be traveling close to 11 Hrs.
3. You can manage this distance range for the entire journey except while going from Manali to Leh because of AMS concerns. So, you have to do Jispa – Leh in single stretch.
4. People does travel on the route but you will find yourself mostly alone. Small punctures and clutch wire, you must carry spares for it and if possible learn ow to fix them. You will find mechanics/help at Sarchu, Tandi, Darcha, Keylong.
For such a plan:
14 | Manali/Solang Valley – Keylong/Jispa
– It is always better to stay either at Keylong/Jispa so that you do not feel sick or hit by AMS.
– Avoid sleeping at Sarchu at any cost while going to Leh from Manali because your body will not be acclimatized by the time you reach there.
– I prefer staying at Jispa more because Keylong gives the feeling of a town while Jispa is more closer to nature having Bhaga river running just aside the Manali – Leh Highway at Jispa.
– Overnight at Keylong/Jispa
15 | Keylong/Jispa – Leh
– Leave Keylong/Jispa early next morning, say by 4/5 AM types, so that you reach Leh in the evening.
– Overnight at Leh
16 | Leh Local Sighseeing + Inner Line Permits
– Local sightseeing include Namgyal Gompa, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Shankar Gompa, Main Market, Hall of Fame, Spituk Gompa, Changspa Road Stroll in evening
– For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
– Overnight at Leh
17 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
– 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 and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
18 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
– Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
– Overnight at Leh
19 | Leh – Pangong Tso Lake – Leh
– Day trip to Pangong Tso
– Overnight at Leh
20 | Leh – Taglang La – Pang – Sarchu
– Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu where the accommodation options are better than Pang
– Overnight at Sarchu or Pang
21 | Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
– On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
– Overnight at Manali
I hope this helps. Please let me know in case you need more info or have any doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
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Hi Dheeraj,
I am planning to stay at Padma Guest-house, but wondering about few points:
(a) Is it located far from the Leh main bus stand?
(b) Is this walking distance from the Leh market?
(c) I am planning to take multiple taxi rides through Ladakh Taxi Operators Co-op Ltd. Will they likely to charge more if they pick me from Padma Guesthouse because it is not exactly located in Leh? Or can I walk up to a location (say Leh market) from where the taxis would normally pick people within their listed prices?
regards,
Rahul.
Hi Rahul,
I think it is on the fort road, not too far away from main market and bus stand. Why are you picking to choose multiple taxis? You can have one with you all the time and the day when not required then you may ask him not to take the services.
For the current leh – ladakh taxi union rate list 2012-13 including the contacts of some reliable taxi drivers within Leh – Ladakh, check the link here. You can get about 10-15% of discount by directly getting in touch with drivers and of course, talking in person rather on phone always help in bargaining more.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
Firstly thank you for such a wonderful share.
I am visiting pangong tso on 12July. Regarding the bookings at "Yakmik Changla Guest House", Tangste and "Dothguling Guest house", Tangste whom to contact??will "Stobgais (Gongma Guest House) – 09419372322" do the bookings for the same?.
thnk you.
DN
Hi Dhanush,
I have the contact for Yakmik Changla Guest House and I also stayed there in April. I am a bit away from home and will update the article with the number by evening. You can contact Stobgias for homestays or tents around Spangmik, I guess he will be able to help you around Pangong Tso only.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Deepak,
I need some help from you, since I am confused as how to organize my visit to make best use of my stay. I am reaching Leh on 09th (9am,flight) and then I will be travelling to Delhi via. Manali (by road).I have to catch my train on July 15th (2pm) from Delhi….Can you please help me out.
Thank you,
-DN
9,10,11,12,13,14,15…Dheeraj I have 07days…03days to reach Delhi…still I gt 04days ..!!
Hi Dhanush,
Guess you do not even have 15th because if train is 2 PM, how are you going to reach Delhi from Manali. Overnight buses start from Manali in evening which means you need to take bus on 14th evening, which means you need to be in Manali on 13th, which means you have to start for Manali from Leh on 12th. First two days of acclimatization in Leh only (9th and 10th). You are left with one day that is 11th, do either day trip to Pangong Tso or Khardung La that day. And for first two days follow like below:
Day 1 | Delhi – Leh (By Flight)
– Checkin at Hotel. Many hotels provide free pick and drop from Airport. Ask while you book them.
– Take ample of rest as well as water or anything that keep your body hydrated enough. DO NOT OVER HYDRATE. Take ORS Soluted water or ORS – L tetra packs from home.
– Do not over exert your body at any cost. Avoid too much up-down on stairs or avoid it in entirety, if possible.
– After 5-6 Hrs of rest you can visit Leh Palace, Local Leh market, Shankar Gompa .
– If you feel exerted go back to Hotel, have dinner at Hotel and take rest. Avoid any exertion. Else continue and,
– Follow the sunset by stroll at Changspa road and have a nice dinner on varied cuisines offered in-around Changspa road.
– Go back to hotel for overnight stay at Leh.
Day 2 | Leh Local Sighseeing + Inner Line Permits
– For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here:
– Hire a taxi from Leh taxi stand or Hotel whichever suits you.
– Bargain hard with taxi driver. Book that single taxi for entire trip after explaining the complete plan.
– Take his inputs if you feel reasonable and if required modify the plan accordingly but should suits you best.
– Ask him to be with you guys starting first day itself, if required and charged reasonable else do it at your own.
– Again DO NOT over exert and take little steps and slow walks only.
– If feeling OK then do Local sightseeing include Namgyal Gompa, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Shankar Gompa, Main Market, Hall of Fame, Spituk Gompa, Changspa Road Stroll in evening
– Do not use stairs at any of these places just to see them as it will exert your body much more.
– Overnight at Leh
Day 3 | Leh – Pangong Tso – Leh or Leh – Khardung La – Leh
– Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh – Taglang La – Moore Plains – Pang – Sarchu
– Stay overnight at Sarchu
Day 5 | Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
– On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
– Overnight at Manali
Day 6 | Manali – Delhi
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
Thank you very much for the quick & wonderful replies.Now I have a clear sketch of how things look.God bless you bro.
u rockk
-DN
Thanks and have a great trip brother
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dhanush,
I will suggest better leave Ladakh plan or fly out of Leh. It takes 3 days to reach Delhi via Manali from Leh and you have just 5 days with you. For remaining two days you will have to acclimatize by resting in Leh only otherwise you will get hit with AMS.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Deepak Bro,
Back again for some more help
Can you give me some reliable contacts of someone who could arrange for a Tempo Traveller for sight seeing.We are 10 guys,hence I mentioned traveller,all in one.
Thak you,
DN
Hello Dhanush,
I do not have any contact specific for Tempo Traveler but yes, I do have contacts of taxi drivers and you may contact them to get some help for the same.
1. Rigzin – 09622954779, 9469472772
2. Naseer – 09906229203 and 09469293183
3. Dorjey – 09419372742
4. Tashi – 09906994647, 09419342238
5. Tsewang – 09622993372
Regards
Dheeraj
PS- Lot of people confuse my name with Deepak
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello Dhanush,
I do not have any contact specific for Tempo Traveler but yes, I do have contacts of taxi drivers and you may contact them to get some help for the same.
1. Rigzin – 09622954779, 9469472772
2. Naseer – 09906229203 and 09469293183
3. Dorjey – 09419372742
4. Tashi – 09906994647, 09419342238
5. Tsewang – 09622993372
Regards
Dheeraj
PS- Lot of people confuse my name with Deepak
My apolozies Dheeraj (who the hell is Deepak)
Thank you for the contacts.Hope this will solve my issue.Will share the exp and photos with you.Until then takecare and kip going
regrads,
DN
Have a great and wonderful journey to Ladakh!! Will wait for your pictures and experiences
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Sir,
I am planing to visit pangong Tso location in mid of July. Kindly share contact no. of reliable accomodation at 1000Rs Max for double bed.
Thanks in advance
sandip
Hi Sandip,
All the contacts for accommodation at Pangong Tso have been mentioned in the article above that I have with me. I hope that helps.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Mid july we want simple accomodation for 2 persons 1 night. Possible?
hi chris,
Its possible as Dheeraj says.Even we have booked at YHAI hostel
Yes, Chris. You will be able to get a simple accommodation at Pangong Tso. Try out homestays in Spangmik Village.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
Great job with this website and really appreciate what your doing.
My frnds and I a group of 5 are planning to experiance Ladakh beetween 29th Sept to 8th Oct and not before due to work commitments. I had few doubts as its off season -
1) Will the camping by the lake be open? I happen to talk to Mr. Muthup Namgial and he informed me that it will be open till 20th Oct. Do I go by this?
2) One of the routes(Leh-nubra-Pangong Tso- Leh or Leh- Layumuru- Leh) we are planning to go by bikes. Whic is the best one and is it advisable?
Thanks in advance. And again awesome job.
Hi Sriram,
1. If he is open then go by it because lot of camps starts packing up as the winter sets in Ladakh by mid-September. Since, over last few years Ladakh is getting tourists at the end of September and October as well, so those who can, are keeping their services running till late season. Since, it is off-season do get good discount from them.
2. It will be cold in October and hence, I will not suggest you take the tough + lonely route of Nubra and Pangong Tso. I would suggest if you want, then go for Lamayuru on bike and rest cover on taxi.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks Dheeraj. Below is my Itinerary, any suggestion would be welcome.
Day 1: Arrive at Leh by flight at 8 AM. Rest and stroll around town centre.
Day 2: Visit Monastries around Leh.
Day 3: Leh – Lamayuru
Day 4: Lamayuru- Leh- Nubra valley.
Day 5: Leave to Pangong Tso (overnight stay on route to and not at Panong Tso as I have read that one should not sleep at an altitude more 500 mts than the previous night- Need suggestions on stay?)
Day 6: Continue towards Pangong Tso.
Day 7: Pangong Tso- Leh
Day 8:Leh- Tsomiriri.
Day 9: Tsomiriri – Leh
Day 10: Depart Leh(10 AM flight)
1. Is thr any place we can can stay at, on route to Pangong Tso from Nubra?
2. And read in a few websites that rafting is open in Oct. Is it?
Thank you.
Hello Sriram,
What I will suggest is that you do like:
Day 1 | Leh
Day 2 | Leh
Day 3 | Leh – Nubra Valley
Day 4 | Nubra Valley – Leh
Day 5 | Leh – Pangong Tso
Day 6 | Pangong Tso – Leh
Day 7 | Leh – Tso Moriri
Day 8 | Tso Moriri – Leh
Day 9 | Leh – Lamayuru – Leh or Rest Day at Leh only
Day 10 | Fly back.
It will help you get away with long long journeys of Lamayuru – Nubra (almost impossible) and Nubra – Pangong Tso (again more than 10+ Hrs). Before PAngong Tso, you can only sleep at Tangste. If you feel a bit uncomfortable then sleep at Tangste on Day 5 after visiting Pangong Tso in the evening and then may be in the morning go back again to PAngong Tso and after spending sometime start back to Leh.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi! your information was really useful… I and my husband are planning to go in the month of july… So will u suggest me the best option to stay near the banks…
Hi Vinita,
Both MarTseMik Camping Resort – Spangmik, Pangong Tso and Camp Watermark are good options of staying at Pangong Tso but a bit costly.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hello Dheeraj,
Do you happen to have any information about accommodation in and around Hanle?
Regards,
Jafar Khan
Hello Jafar,
There is Hanle observatory guest house which is the only decent accommodation available at Hanle. For booking you have to write to the Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics at Bangalore. If he agrees for the booking and approve your request then you can stay there but no alterations in the date would be entertained and hence, you will have to reach the same day when it was booked.
Other options of stay at Hanle are homestays:
The homestay is at village Khaldo very very close to observatory. One is near the start of the village and has a landline phone. Ask people about homestay which has phone. The rooms are decent but the prices are hay-way as the owner is greedy types. There is one more homestay at the end of this village just before pasture land starts which is run by a lady named Padmadeskit (ask for this name). We stayed at this only and found it OK to stay. Do not expect too much out of a homestay. This one is more loyal to tourists as other one charge too much if he sees more tourists.
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks Dheeraj.
My pleasure, have a great journey ahead
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
you did not mention about Camp Watermark??? it is a very prominent & the best property to stay in Pangong Tso…
I was wondering, is it possible to stay on the banks and near the tents and sleep in my own sleeping bag?
I will say, please avoid it. At least sleep in tents.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
ok but, can you tell me the reason? I would really enjoy sleeping in a sleeping bag…are there any animals as such?
Hi Siddharth,
Not any specific reason bhai but still sleeping in open, I will something avoid. If it rains or wind starts blowing at night then I guess there could be problem. Animals, I don't think so, will come near the tents.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
Thanks for the info. I have one query. My friends are planning a trip to Leh-Laddakh in July end – August 1st week. I have a plan to stay the night in Nubra Valley, Tso Pangong and Tso Moriri. Do you think I need to do advance booking from before. I am open to simple tented accomodation with or without basic toilet facilities.
Thanks.
Hi Adi,
Until and unless you do not mind searching a little here and there after reaching the place plus do not have any specific hotel in mind, I do not see any reason you should book any accommodation at these places. Of course, if you are using taxi then driver will mostly help you find the right budget accommodation very easily
I hope this helps. Please let me know incase you have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
Didnt want to start a new question thread. If we want to stay in the tents by the shore of the lake, are you suggesting that we use our taxi driver to get the neccessary accomodation and there is no need to book it in advance? If we can book the tents in advance, where/who/how can we do it?
I am guessing there is no heating in these tents. How cold would the nights in August get? Some layers and sleeping bag would suffice? Please advice.
Thanks
Sampath
My question was meant for Pangong lake.
Hi Sampath,
If there are overcast conditions then you might feel a bit cold but yes having good sleeping bag and quilts that tents provide would suffice at that time. Yes, taxi driver can help you alot in getting a good deal but as a human you can predict if the driver is helping you or looting you (rare in Ladakh but still things are changing somehow). If you want to pre-book, some contacts are given above in the article for these camps. You can get in touch with them.
I hope this helps. Please let me know incase you have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
We are a group of 4 people planning to go Leh ladakh for the 1st time.We stay in Mumbai and will start to delhi from mumbai on 2nd june 2012 by train. We will explore delhi as much as we can on 3rd and 4th half day. Then we will go to manali from delhi via volvo bus and will spend 2-3 days exploring manali. Then from 8th June to 15th June, we will explore Leh ladakh and then back to mumbai via delhi.
Now this is the plan.
Please advice on places we wcan visit in leh ladakh and manali. Also, we are looking for an adventurous time. Please advice on budget for the same.
Hi Sachin,
I strongly advice that you go to Ladakh via Srinagar – Leh Highway and come back via Manali Leh Highway. To know more, you can check the article here: 5 Reasons to choose Srinagar – Leh Road over Manali – Leh Road
Even then if you decide to go via Manali – Leh, please do not sleep at Sarchu and sleep at Keylong/Jispa and then do Keylong/Jispa – Leh in one day by leaving Keylong early in the morning.
Now instead of spending few days in Manali, use those days to explore Leh Ladakh only. As for the itinerary ex. Manali for next 8-9 days, you can do something like below:
Day 1 | Solang Valley – Rohtang Pass – Keylong / Jispa (I prefer Jispa)
– Enjoy time relaxing there
Day 2 | Keylong / Jispa – Baralacha la – Sarchu – Pang – Taglang La – Leh
– Leave very early in the morning to reach Leh by night
Day 3 | Leh Local Sighseeing + Inner Line Permits
– Local sightseeing include Namgyal Gompa, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Shankar Gompa, Main Market, Hall of Fame, Spituk Gompa, Changspa Road Stroll in evening
– For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
– Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
– 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 and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 5 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
– Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
– Overnight at Leh
Day 6 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
– Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
– Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
Day 7 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
– Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on return to Leh
– Overnight at Leh
Day 8 | Leh – Taglang La – Moore Plains – Pang – Sarchu
– Stay overnight at Sarchu
Day 9 | Sarchu – Baralacha La – Jispa – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
– On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
– Overnight at Manali
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any doubts or inputs.
Regards,
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj,
Just wanted to confirm if all the hotel prices are including the food.
Moreover, I would like to stay near pangong where I can get electricity if possible.
Please suggest.
Hello Ravi,
Most of them apart from homestays offer all types of packages including meals and excluding meals. Of course, the prices vary accordingly. Even the tents do not provide you with full day electricity or full night, AFAIK. They run the electricity on their own source. Of course, at the time of dinner and to an extent beyond it they will be running it. All such tents are costly and if your budget is not that much then better opt for some homestay or guest house in Spangmik village. The views are equally excellent from there too.
Regards
Dheeraj sharma
Hi Dheeraj, Are the tents put up in Spangmik also on the banks of the Pangong Lake or is it away from the lake? I am getting very expensive accommodation at a new property which is going to be operational from May but it is in Spangmik so if it is not at the banks of the lake then there is no point in staying at such an expensive place.
Hi Sharmeen,
Yes, they are very near to the banks of the Pangong Tso lake. It should be at the banks otherwise go ahead with the stay at homestays in Spangmik Village, a bit inside but with equally excellent views of the lake. but, they have shared toilets and mostly outside the home.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
You are right, MarTseMik is very expensive but their loks quite similar to Watermarks and Pangong Camp Resort is sold out for the dates I want. So then if we stay in Pangong, it will have to be Watermarks only. Will tell you more about it when I actually get down to staying there.
Surely, please let me know whenever you have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Hi Dheeraj, I was reading about Camp Watermarks just now.Do you think it is a good option to stay? Its location is superb as it is on the banks of the lake but what I mean to ask is is it warm and comfortable for women too? I would love to stay one night at Pangong to catch the sunrise but I am very very apprehensive about staying in a place without proper toilets and bath.
Hi Sharmeen,
In such a case, why don't you try Pangong Camp Resort, I guess they have western style toilets and have cemented rooms, in case it suits your budget. You can also check MarTseMik Camping Resort which has been there for a long time I guess and provide good services, again at higher cost. Just confirm about the running water and western style toilets before doing the final booking.
I hope this helps. Please let me know incase you have any query or doubt.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Great information my friend. Now can we get similar information for Tso Moriri?
Hi Saugata,
Luck you
… Here you go: Good Hotels or Accommodation options near Tso Moriri – Ladakh
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
Thanks my friend. I must say, you are doing a fantastic job
hi Dheeraj,
i have planned to tour leh, i reach on 23rd september n 28th i start back. so for 5 days i wish to go to nubra.pangong. n also kargil. so can u please help me out the plan n the transportation should not be so costly. also wanna stay n tent n pangong n nubra. to whom should i contact.
Hi Ganesh,
For 5 days, you may like to do the following:
Day 1 | Leh Local Sighseeing
Day 2 | Leh – Nubra Valley (Deskit – Hunder)
Day 3 | Nubra Valley (Sumur – Panamik) – Leh
Day 4 | Leh – Pangong Tso – Leh
Day 5 | Leh – Lamayuru – Kargil
Day 6 | Kargil – Srinagar
I hope this helps. Let me know incase you need more info. or have any queries or doubts.
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
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