Kashmir to Ladakh Road Trip

9N / 10D · 2N Srinagar · 1N Sonamarg · 1N Kargil · 2N Leh · 1N Nubra · 1N Pangong · 1N Leh · Customizable

About this Kashmir holiday package

Drive from green Kashmir into high-desert Ladakh. Cross Zojila Pass, stop at Drass and Lamayuru, rest in Leh, then ride over Khardung La to Nubra and camp by Pangong Tso. Experienced mountain drivers and an acclimatisation day are built in.

Duration
9N / 10D
Places
Srinagar, Sonamarg, Kargil, Leh, Nubra and Pangong
Hotels
3 star
Best for
Road-trip lovers
Best time
June to September
Trip type
Customizable

Highlights

  • Zojila Pass & Drass
  • Khardung La & Nubra
  • Pangong Tso camp

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. Early dinner before the road trip.

Day 3Srinagar to Sonamarg

Drive about 3 hours to Sonamarg. Afternoon at Thajiwas Glacier. Rest to acclimatise.

Day 4Sonamarg to Kargil via Zojila

Cross Zojila Pass (about 3,500 m) and stop at the Drass War Memorial before reaching Kargil (about 5 to 6 hours).

Day 5Kargil to Leh

Drive past Mulbekh, the moonland of Lamayuru and Alchi monastery to Leh (about 7 hours).

Day 6Leh acclimatisation day

Rest in the morning. Visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in the evening. Inner Line Permits are arranged today.

Day 7Leh to Nubra via Khardung La

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

Day 8Nubra to Pangong Tso

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

Day 9Pangong to Leh

Sunrise at the lake, then return over Chang La. Visit Thiksey monastery on the way to Leh.

Day 10Departure 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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