Complete Kashmir & Ladakh

12N / 13D · 3N Srinagar · 1N Gulmarg · 1N Pahalgam · 1N Sonamarg · 1N Kargil · 2N Leh · 1N Nubra · 1N Pangong · 1N Leh · Customizable

About this Kashmir holiday package

The ultimate northern journey. Spend five nights in Kashmir with a houseboat, the Gondola and Pahalgam, then drive the Srinagar–Leh highway to Leh, Nubra and Pangong. You'll see two completely different worlds in one trip.

Duration
12N / 13D
Places
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Kargil, Leh, Nubra and Pangong
Hotels
3 star
Best for
Travellers with two weeks
Best time
June to September
Trip type
Customizable

Highlights

  • Houseboat & Gondola
  • Lamayuru & Leh
  • Nubra & Pangong

Photos from this trip

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Srinagar

Arrive in Srinagar and check in to a houseboat. Sunset shikara ride on Dal Lake.

Day 2Srinagar sightseeing

Mughal Gardens, Shankaracharya Temple and the old city.

Day 3Srinagar day at leisure

Floating market at dawn, then a day trip to Doodhpathri or shopping in Srinagar.

Day 4Srinagar to Gulmarg

Drive about 2 hours to Gulmarg and ride the Gondola. Overnight in Gulmarg.

Day 5Gulmarg to Pahalgam

Drive about 4 to 5 hours to Pahalgam via Pampore. Afternoon at Betaab Valley.

Day 6Pahalgam to Sonamarg

Morning at Aru Valley, then drive about 5 hours to Sonamarg via Srinagar.

Day 7Sonamarg to Kargil via Zojila

Cross Zojila Pass and stop at the Drass War Memorial before reaching Kargil.

Day 8Kargil to Leh

Drive past Mulbekh, Lamayuru and Alchi to Leh (about 7 hours).

Day 9Leh acclimatisation day

Rest, then visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Inner Line Permits are arranged today.

Day 10Leh to Nubra via Khardung La

Cross Khardung La to Nubra. Diskit monastery and the Hunder sand dunes.

Day 11Nubra to Pangong Tso

Drive along the Shyok river to Pangong Tso. Overnight in a lakeside camp.

Day 12Pangong to Leh

Return over Chang La, visiting Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.

Day 13Departure from Leh

Transfer to Leh airport for your flight home.

What's included

  • Accommodation on twin sharing in the hotels or houseboat listed
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private cab as per itinerary
  • Airport pick-up at Srinagar and drop at Leh airport
  • One-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • All applicable hotel taxes
  • Inner Line Permits for Nubra and Pangong arranged (fees paid on actuals)

Not included

  • Ladakh permit and environment fees
  • Flight from Leh
  • Flights or train tickets to and from Srinagar
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and union taxis in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg
  • Lunch, entry fees and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • GST of 5% on the package price
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

  • Prepaid SIM cards from outside Jammu & Kashmir don't work here. Postpaid connections do.
  • Snow can close Gondola Phase 2 and some high passes. If that happens, we'll suggest something just as good on the day.
  • In Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, local union taxis handle inner sightseeing. You pay them directly.
  • Carry a government photo ID for every traveller.

Read our payment and cancellation policy.

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