Pangong to Hanle, A Stunning Drive Across Changthang | Offbeat Ladakh Road Trip | EP03

After spending a freezing night by the surreal blue waters of Pangong Tso, I begin my next leg of the Ladakh journey — an unforgettable drive from Spangmik village to Hanle, passing through Chushul and the legendary Rezang La War Memorial. This route is one of the most offbeat and restricted border roads of Ladakh, connecting Pangong’s turquoise lake with the dark-sky paradise of Hanle. From early morning reflections on the lake, rugged mountain passes, and border check posts, to reaching Hanle under a sky full of stars — this episode captures the raw beauty, emotion, and isolation that define Ladakh’s high-altitude roads. 📍 Route Covered Spangmik → Man → Merak → Chushul → Rezang La War Memorial → Tsaga La → Loma → Hanle 🛣️ Distance: ~160 km ⏱️ Duration: 7–8 hours (depending on check posts and terrain) 📄 Permits Required: Inner Line Permit covering Chushul, Tsaga, Loma, Hanle sectors 🎬 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The coldest night at Pangong & morning reflections 02:28 – Packing up and leaving Spangmik village 06:58 - Man Village 09:13 - Merak Village 12:10 - Journey to Chusul and Road Info 14:02 - Helping Others 15:57 - Chusul Village 18:06 - Landscape Shots of Chusul 19: 10 - Chusul to Rezang La 19:43 - At the Rezang La War Memorial – remembering the 1962 heroes 22:09 - Journey from Rezang La to Loma 29:42 - Crossing Loma check post – permit verification 30:33 - Journey to Nyoma for Petrol 31:09 - Nyoma to Hanle 31:40 - Arrival at homestay & exploring Hanle village 34:15 - Night Sky 🧭 What You’ll See in This Episode -Pangong Lake’s magical morning reflections -The offbeat Chushul route — a road less traveled in Ladakh -Rezang La Memorial, where Indian soldiers fought bravely in 1962 -Driving through surreal high-altitude landscapes -Star-gazing moments at Hanle, India’s first Dark Sky Reserve 💡 Travel Tips ✅ Carry printed Inner Line Permits for all check posts ✅ Fuel up at Tangtse or nyoma ✅ Start early – terrain is slow and isolated ✅ Always inform your homestay about expected arrival time ✅ Best months: June – October (roads open and skies clear) Gears Used by me: 1) iPhone 15 PRO MAX : https://amzn.in/d/cy9hS8H 2) DJI Osmo Action 5 : https://amzn.in/d/gUlNV3m 3) DJI Mic 1 : https://amzn.in/d/cy9hS8H 4) DJI Air 3 Drone Do enjoy other videos: 1) Agumbe :    • Agumbe: The Cherrapunji of South India | L...   2) Hampi Series :    • A Road Trip from Bengaluru to Hampi | Hist...   3) Tamilnadu Series :    • Road Trip from Bangalore to Kanyakumari | ...   4) Spiti Series :    • Winter in Spiti: The Road to Kalpa Reveale...   Film By : Manish Dubey Music - Epidemicsound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Follow me On Instagram -   / ghumo_with_manish   #PangongTso #Hanle #Chushul #RezangLa #LadakhRoadTrip #OffbeatLadakh #GhumoWithManish #Ladakh2025 #HanleObservatory #DarkSkyReserve