Kashmir with Ladakh Tour

Overview

A ten day road journey from the green valley of Kashmir to the high desert of Ladakh. You travel from Srinagar over the Zojila pass to Kargil and Leh, then go up to Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.

The Srinagar to Leh road opens only in the warmer months, normally from about May to October. Leh is at a high altitude, so we keep rest time in the plan to help you adjust.

Highlights

• Dal Lake, Srinagar and Pahalgam
• Sonmarg and the Zojila pass
• Kargil, Lamayuru monastery and the Magnetic Hill
• Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa
• Khardung La, Nubra Valley and the Hunder sand dunes
• Pangong Lake

Included

• Private AC vehicle with a professional driver for the whole tour
• Fuel, tolls, parking, state taxes and driver allowance
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on twin sharing
• Pickup and drop as per the plan
• Bottled mineral water during travel
• All taxes
• Inner Line Permit help for Nubra and Pangong

Not Included

• Entry fees, boat rides, ropeway and other activity charges
• Lunch, dinner, personal expenses and tips
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned in the plan
• Flights to Srinagar and from Leh
• Oxygen cylinders and medicines

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Srinagar

Pickup from Srinagar airport and transfer to the hotel.

Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 02: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar (about 95 km each way)

Day trip to Pahalgam for Betaab Valley and Aru Valley.

Return to Srinagar. Overnight in Srinagar.

Day 03: Srinagar - Kargil (about 205 km / 6 hrs)

Drive through Sonmarg and over the Zojila pass to Kargil.

Overnight in Kargil.

Day 04: Kargil - Leh (about 220 km / 6 hrs)

Drive to Leh. Stop at Lamayuru monastery, the Magnetic Hill and the Sangam of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.

Check in and rest. Overnight in Leh.

Day 05: Leh Sightseeing

Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and Leh market.

Take it easy to adjust to the altitude. Overnight in Leh.

Day 06: Leh - Nubra Valley (about 120 km / 5 hrs)

Drive over Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes.

Reach Nubra Valley and stay in a hotel or camp. Overnight in Nubra.

Day 07: Nubra Valley Sightseeing

Visit Diskit monastery and the Hunder sand dunes.

Optional double hump camel ride (charged extra). Overnight in Nubra.

Day 08: Nubra Valley - Leh

Drive back to Leh over Khardung La.

Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Leh.

Day 09: Leh - Pangong Lake (about 160 km / 5 hrs)

Drive to Pangong Lake through Chang La pass.

Enjoy the colours of the lake at sunset. Overnight in a camp at Pangong.

Day 10: Pangong Lake - Leh and Drop

Morning at the lake and drive back to Leh.

Drop at Leh airport or your hotel. Tour ends.