Introduction

Do you and your girls want to go on an all-girls trip? What if, you chose a location that is starkly different from the usual choices? An all-girls trip to Leh-Ladakh might not be the very first place that comes to your mind or does it? Leh-Ladakh Tourism captures the serene half of northern India and presents an aesthetic sight to behold. Usually, Travelers get attracted due to the unique terrain as well as the culture in Leh-Ladakh.

An all-girls trip to Leh Ladakh encompasses all the best experiences that Ladakh has to offer. The jagged roads, tricky terrains, and covered golden mountains give Ladakh its raw beauty that simply can't be put into words.  In this, all-girls Ladakh trip, travelers get to ride through the wicked routes, discover some offbeat locations, and make memories with like-minded female travelers.  The long drive from Manali consists of traversing three iconic high-altitude passes which are Nakee La (15,547 ft), Lachung La (16,600 ft), and Tanglang La (17,480 ft) as well as traversing through the enthralling Gata Loops which consists of 21 hairpin bends on the Manali Leh Highway and the iconic More Plains which is an aesthetic 40 Kilometer stretch of land followed by Upshi which is a tiny Ladakhi hamlet. From Buddhist monasteries preserving ancient relics and thangka paintings in their abode to the iconic motorable high passes that attract adventure enthusiasts from all over the world, this Ladkah trip is specially curated to provide you the thrill you seek as well as give you a glimpse at the serenity that the beautiful valleys of Ladakh have to offer. 

When in Leh, we'll visit the many iconic spots that Leh is famous for including the confluence of Zanskar and Indus rivers, locally known as Sangam, located at Nimmu on the Leh-Srinagar highway.  Other tourist attractions in Ladakh that we make sure you must visit include the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a beautiful Gurudwara built in memory of Guru Nanak Sahib in 1517.  The next stop during the local sightseeing tour in this Ladakh road trip is the Magnetic Hill. It has gained popularity for its gravity-defying phenomena followed by a visit to The Hall of Fame, a memorial constructed by the Indian Army to honor the legacy of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the many wars that occurred post-partition. 

We'll also visit the Shanti Stupa, a beautiful white-domed structure that holds ancient relics of Buddha in its embrace. Apart from being the abode to such notable emblems of Buddhist culture, it is also enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama himself.  We won't confine ourselves to Leh in this All girls Ladakh trip but explore the many hidden gems that the “Land of High Passes” has to offer. We will make a small trip to Nubra valley from Leh first. In Tibetan, Nubra is called Dumra which means valley of flowers and the name perfectly suits the vast expanse of land that stretches like a blooming spring field. The best part about this mini road trip from Leh to Nubra is that you'll be traversing through  Khardung La pass which is one of the highest motorable passes in the world, with a staggering height of 18,379 ft. The astonishing Nubra valley as well as the Pangong Lake will blow your mind. Your journey to Nubra will involve passing through the Khardung La Pass. At Nubra, you will also find the Double Hump Bactrian Camels which were once a part of the Indo-Chinese trade. Nubra is an adventure hotspot as you can indulge in ATV rides, camel rides, and more.  One of the coolest things about this All Girls Ladakh trip comes with an expedition to Turtuk. Turtuk is India's last outpost and was once a part of Pakistan before the Indian Army captured it during the war of 1971. This road trip to Ladakh becomes perfect when you spend some time in Turtuk which is known for its variety of fruits, especially apricots. 

If you have seen Bollywood movies, then you will know the Pangong Lake in Leh-Ladakh, as it has gained popularity over the years because of its pop culture significance. Movies like Jab tak hai Jaan, 3 idiots were shot here. The color-changing lake freezes in the winter even after having saline water. Two-thirds of the lake falls in the Chinese province making it culturally even more fascinating.  En route to Pangong while on this Ladakh road trip, we will make a stop to pay our respects at the Diskit Monastery which is the oldest and the largest monastery in Leh. It is known for the 106 ft tall statue of Buddha that is perched on top of the hill. The Monastery has its roots dating back to the 14th century with frescos and paintings depicting ancient tales of Buddhist culture. After our day's excursion, we will set up camp with the Pangong Lake in the backdrop. A night with starry skies and a soothing breeze would give you the peace of mind that metropolitan cities have deprived us of. Discovering the Buddhist heritage of Leh-Ladakh is an integral part of this trip as you'd be visiting Thiksey monastery and Shey palace as well, both of which would provide you insight into the rich cultural history of Ladakh.  In a nutshell, this All Girls Trip to Ladakh is the perfect blend of adventure and exploration. This memorable trip along with your girl gang is something to cherish. You will discover a completely new place that has a different culture and immerse in it for 11 long days.