Jeep safaris in the Trans Himalayan Region
Trans Himalayan Regions are dry high altitude deserts which are perfect to challenge the adventurer within. Jeep safaris take you along Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahaul and Spiti valley and the surrounding areas.
Lahaul and Spiti are the wildest regions surrounded by Kullu Valley in south, Ladakh
in north and Tibet in the east. Even the Leh Nubra and Zanskar Valleys are beyond the imaginations of travelers. This region remains inaccessible for most of the years and until recently it was also closed because of military and political reasons. This route is a spectacular jeep route as the valleys here have high ridges, glaciers, broad valleys and pastures all wrapped in hues of green. The Kinnaur route is another spectacular route. This route is situated on the old world trade route through Shimla on the Hindustan – Tibet road.
Jeep Safari in Ladakh
This jeep safari is considered to be the most difficult and at the same time extremely invigorating. The cross country jeep drive to the Pong valley is an experience in itself, especially the drive from Leh to Pangong Lake.
The drive takes four hours to Changla Pass. The lake visible through the V shaped ridges of the valley is worth capturing in the cameras.
Highest Jeep Safari in the World
Between the months of July-September when the Manali-Leh roads remain open, jeep safaris are carried out where you are taken to mind boggling heights of 17000-18000 feet traversing long stretches of flat and cold barren deserts. You pass through natural rock formations and deep ravines of the rivers Beas, Chandra, Bhaga and Indus.
Ladakh – Monasteries Jeep Safari Tour
This jeep safari starts at Leh from where you proceed to Shey, Thikse and Hemis to view spectacular Stupas and Gompas. Shey palace is worth visiting and so is the Thiksey Gompa which is the most beautiful monastery of Leh. As you proceed to Alchi you pay a visit to a Gompa in Likir which is from the 18th century. Next is Lamayuru Monastery which is popular for its caves on your way to Lamayuru. You pass Kargil and reach Rangdum via Suru Valley crossing Num Kun two peaks. Then you next drive to Padum where you visit the Rangdum Monastery. In Padum you see a lot of monasteries and also visit places like Karsha, Sani –Zongkhul, Thongde, Zangla, Bardan, Pibting.
Jeep Safaris in Uttaranchal
The Kumaon and Garhwal regions offer some of the most spectacular Jeep Safari opportunities, for the beauty of the place would force you to explore the areas that others previously thought were out of bounds.
Garhwal and Kumaon: Uttaranchal is special for the tourists, as the region is spellbinding till the last kilometer. Kumaon is easier for the jeep safaris whereas Garhwal is more of a challenge for the adventurers.
Jeep Safari in Tibet
Tibet is a high elevation plateau region the accessibility to it is extremely tough. Reaching certain remote areas it is required to pass through inaccessible routes. For such reasons, jeep safari becomes essential. Jeep safaris give a golden opportunity for travelers to stopover at the monasteries and lakes in the high reaches of the Tibetan Himalayas.
Tsomoriri and Tsokar Jeep Safari
Tsomoriri Jeep safari can be arranged for 3-4 days by Jeep starting from Leh. Tsomoriri Lake is a stunning mountain bordered by water around 240 km from Leh in Rupsho valley. It is 15 miles long, 3-5 miles wide and 14,000 feet tall. On the southwest bank of the Lake is Korzok village populated by welcoming nomadic natives and 135 year’s old monastery which was built in 1851-1861 by Lama Kunga Lodos Snyingbo. The Changpas are known for their bravery and they are graze herds of goats and yaks for a living. The Tsokar Lake is 154 km away from Leh and 76 km from Tsomoriri. There is a tiny Gompa at Thukje village which is an extension of Korzok monastery.
Best season for jeep safaris are different for different regions. Best time for jeep safaris in Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon) are the months of September to May. Here you should avoid taking the road during monsoon. For other places such as Himachal Pradesh, May to October is the best time whereas for Ladakh July to September is the best time.
Trans Himalayan Regions are dry high altitude deserts which are perfect to challenge the adventurer within. Jeep safaris take you along Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahaul and Spiti valley and the surrounding areas.
Lahaul and Spiti are the wildest regions surrounded by Kullu Valley in south, Ladakh
in north and Tibet in the east. Even the Leh Nubra and Zanskar Valleys are beyond the imaginations of travelers. This region remains inaccessible for most of the years and until recently it was also closed because of military and political reasons. This route is a spectacular jeep route as the valleys here have high ridges, glaciers, broad valleys and pastures all wrapped in hues of green. The Kinnaur route is another spectacular route. This route is situated on the old world trade route through Shimla on the Hindustan – Tibet road.
Jeep Safari in Ladakh
This jeep safari is considered to be the most difficult and at the same time extremely invigorating. The cross country jeep drive to the Pong valley is an experience in itself, especially the drive from Leh to Pangong Lake.
The drive takes four hours to Changla Pass. The lake visible through the V shaped ridges of the valley is worth capturing in the cameras.
Highest Jeep Safari in the World
Between the months of July-September when the Manali-Leh roads remain open, jeep safaris are carried out where you are taken to mind boggling heights of 17000-18000 feet traversing long stretches of flat and cold barren deserts. You pass through natural rock formations and deep ravines of the rivers Beas, Chandra, Bhaga and Indus.
Ladakh – Monasteries Jeep Safari Tour
This jeep safari starts at Leh from where you proceed to Shey, Thikse and Hemis to view spectacular Stupas and Gompas. Shey palace is worth visiting and so is the Thiksey Gompa which is the most beautiful monastery of Leh. As you proceed to Alchi you pay a visit to a Gompa in Likir which is from the 18th century. Next is Lamayuru Monastery which is popular for its caves on your way to Lamayuru. You pass Kargil and reach Rangdum via Suru Valley crossing Num Kun two peaks. Then you next drive to Padum where you visit the Rangdum Monastery. In Padum you see a lot of monasteries and also visit places like Karsha, Sani –Zongkhul, Thongde, Zangla, Bardan, Pibting.
Jeep Safaris in Uttaranchal
The Kumaon and Garhwal regions offer some of the most spectacular Jeep Safari opportunities, for the beauty of the place would force you to explore the areas that others previously thought were out of bounds.
Garhwal and Kumaon: Uttaranchal is special for the tourists, as the region is spellbinding till the last kilometer. Kumaon is easier for the jeep safaris whereas Garhwal is more of a challenge for the adventurers.
Jeep Safari in Tibet
Tibet is a high elevation plateau region the accessibility to it is extremely tough. Reaching certain remote areas it is required to pass through inaccessible routes. For such reasons, jeep safari becomes essential. Jeep safaris give a golden opportunity for travelers to stopover at the monasteries and lakes in the high reaches of the Tibetan Himalayas.
Tsomoriri and Tsokar Jeep Safari
Tsomoriri Jeep safari can be arranged for 3-4 days by Jeep starting from Leh. Tsomoriri Lake is a stunning mountain bordered by water around 240 km from Leh in Rupsho valley. It is 15 miles long, 3-5 miles wide and 14,000 feet tall. On the southwest bank of the Lake is Korzok village populated by welcoming nomadic natives and 135 year’s old monastery which was built in 1851-1861 by Lama Kunga Lodos Snyingbo. The Changpas are known for their bravery and they are graze herds of goats and yaks for a living. The Tsokar Lake is 154 km away from Leh and 76 km from Tsomoriri. There is a tiny Gompa at Thukje village which is an extension of Korzok monastery.
Best season for jeep safaris are different for different regions. Best time for jeep safaris in Uttarakhand (Garhwal and Kumaon) are the months of September to May. Here you should avoid taking the road during monsoon. For other places such as Himachal Pradesh, May to October is the best time whereas for Ladakh July to September is the best time.
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