Classic Ladakh Circuit with Hanle, Umling La & Tso Moriri (Copy)

Route: Leh → Sham Valley → Nubra Valley → Pangong Lake → Hanle → Umling La → Tso Moriri → Leh Included Destinations: Leh, Sham Valley, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Umling La, Tso Moriri Hanle Stay: Sky Abode Hanle Note: This is a high-altitude remote-sector itinerary. Umling La visit is subject to permits, weather, road conditions, health condition, and local authority/security clearance. Umling La is a very high-altitude pass, commonly cited around 19,024–19,300 ft; BRO’s 2021 release described the road at Umling La as being constructed at around 19,300 ft.

Tour Description

This Classic Ladakh Circuit with Hanle, Umling La, and Tso Moriri is an extended 8 Nights / 9 Days itinerary designed for travelers who want to experience Ladakh’s iconic destinations along with its remote high-altitude regions. The journey begins in Leh with proper acclimatization and local sightseeing, followed by a cultural excursion to Sham Valley. Guests then continue to Nubra Valley through Khardung La, visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder sand dunes, and proceed to the magical Pangong Lake via the scenic Shyok route.

The itinerary then moves deeper into remote Ladakh with a stay at Sky Abode Hanle, giving guests the opportunity to experience Hanle’s peaceful village atmosphere, clear skies, monastery, and high-altitude landscapes. From Hanle, the journey continues towards the famous Umling La sector before proceeding to Tso Moriri Lake, one of Ladakh’s most beautiful high-altitude lakes located near Korzok village.

This itinerary includes Leh, Sham Valley, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Umling La, and Tso Moriri. It is ideal for guests looking for a more adventurous Ladakh experience beyond the regular first-timer circuit. Due to the remote terrain and altitude, this route requires good health, proper acclimatization, early starts, and flexible travel planning.