Welcome to our blog for the fifth and sixth days. In the blogs for the first, second, third, and fourth days, I’ve tried to capture the challenges, experiences, and beauty of our journey to Ladakh. If you follow the path I’ve shown, a trip to Ladakh will be one of the best journeys of your life. Today, our destination is from Hunder to Turtuk and the sand dunes of Hunder. And on the sixth day, we will travel from Hunder to the famous Pangong Lake. Let’s start our blog.

The beginning of the fifth day was quite good. We woke up in the morning, had breakfast, and set off towards Turtuk. The distance from Hunder to Turtuk is about 80 kilometers.

The road from Hunder to Turtuk is a state highway. Along the way from Hunder to Turtuk, you will pass through Paratapur, Skamouk, Thoise, Auro River Valley Point, Sukhul Village, and Yagulung before reaching Turtuk.

Turtuk is divided between Pakistan and India. Talking to the people of Turtuk, I learned that the lifestyle here is different from that in Kashmir or Uttar Pradesh. Their language, accommodation, and food are all different. Those of you who visit Turtuk must talk to the local people to learn more information and explore other places.

We had lunch in Turtuk. After lunch, we headed to Hundar. We reached there by around four o’clock. Sunset in Hundar is at 7:30 PM, so we set out to see the sand dunes of Hundar, also known as the cold desert for these sand dunes.

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After seeing the sand dunes, we returned to Hunder and concluded our journey on the fifth day, spending the night there.

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On the sixth day, the morning was quite pleasant. The start of our sixth day was much better than the other days. We spent the night in a new experience in tents, which was quite enjoyable. We had thought it might get cold at night in the tent, but our assumption was wrong.

We had a comfortable night in the tent. If you visit Hunder, you must witness this experience.

Just like the previous day, we had breakfast in the morning and set off for our destination, the famous Pangong Lake.

From Hunder, we will pass through Diskit to Khalsar, Khalsar to Agham, Agham to Durbuk, and Durbuk to Pangong.

This entire road runs along the banks of the Shyok River. Currently, we are 163 kilometers away from Pangong Lake.

We reached Diskit from Hundar and filled up with fuel at Diskit, along with extra oil, to avoid any inconvenience on the way.

Those who will travel to Ladakh must always carry extra oil on the distant roads. However, when we came to Ladakh, we faced a problem with money. We had money in two banks, but we couldn’t withdraw it. Then we managed to get cash with great difficulty. For foreigners, I would advise keeping cash with them from the city of Ladakh.

When tourists start coming to Ladakh, prices rise for everything. Those who are coming to Ladakh for the first time must keep this in mind.

After refueling the bike, we started again. We encountered a slight issue with the rear brake of the bike shortly thereafter. However, there is an easy solution to this: refrain from using the rear brake for the next 20 minutes. Use only the front brake for all braking maneuvers during this time. Afterward, check if the rear brake has resumed normal operation.

And one important thing – when ascending a mountain, use the front brake. When descending the mountain, use the rear brake. This is a crucial safety consideration.

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We arrived at Shyok village around noon and had lunch there. Pangong Lake is approximately sixty kilometers from Shyok village.

We reached Pangong Lake around three o’clock. This lake is famous for its blue waters. We rented a homestay in Merak village, twenty-five kilometers away from Pangong Lake. We chose to stay in this village because we wanted to enjoy Pangong Lake up close.

Seeing Pangong Lake from such a close distance made me feel grateful. It’s a lake created by the hands of nature. For those planning to visit Pangong, you can come to Merak where there are very few tourists. From here, you can get a great view of Pangong Lake and stay comfortably within your budget.

With this, we conclude our fifth and sixth days of our journey. We invite you to read our next blog post about our Ladakh trip. Thank you for reading this blog.

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