The Leh to Hanle & Umling La High Altitude Tour (4 Days / 3 Nights) is one of the most extreme and thrilling road journeys in Ladakh. This private tour takes you to Hanle, home to the world-famous observatory, and Umling La Pass (19,024 ft)—the highest motorable road in the world.
You will travel through remote villages, rugged landscapes, and high-altitude passes that very few travelers ever experience. The tour requires proper acclimatization and is recommended only for physically fit travelers.
Perfect for adventure lovers, high-altitude explorers, and those seeking offbeat Himalayan destinations.
Umling La stands at 19,024 ft.
➡️ Guests MUST be acclimatized in Leh before starting this tour.
➡️ Not advised for children below 8 years, elderly with medical issues, or pregnant travelers.
Private pickup from Leh hotel
Drive along the Indus River
Pass through:
Upshi
Chumathang Hot Springs
Nyoma
Arrive at Hanle Village (famous for the observatory)
Evening visit:
Hanle Monastery
Night sky photography (optional)
Overnight stay in Hanle
Early departure for Umling La Pass (19,024 ft)
Spend limited time at the top for safety
Panoramic photography
Return to Hanle by afternoon
Relaxation & light sightseeing
Overnight in Hanle
Drive through remote Changthang landscapes
Visit Tso Kar Lake – salt lake famous for wildlife
Continue via Taglang La region
Arrive in Leh
Overnight stay in Leh
Private drop at Leh Airport
Tour ends
Private vehicle (SUV / Tempo Traveller depending on group size)
1 night stay in Hanle
2 nights stay in Leh
Breakfast & Dinner
Inner Line Permits (ILP) for Hanle & Umling La
Fuel, driver allowance, parking charges
Oxygen cylinder for high-altitude safety
Bottled water in vehicle
All taxes included
Lunch
Personal medical expenses
Room heater charges
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
