Kashmir to Ladakh Grand Himalayan Trail
Srinagar
9 Days / 8 Nights

Kashmir to Ladakh Grand Himalayan Trail

From the valleys of Kashmir to the high-altitude wonders of Ladakh.

About This Destination

Begin your adventure in the serene valley of Srinagar before driving through the legendary Zoji La Pass to Kargil. Continue to Leh, exploring monasteries, high mountain passes, and vibrant Ladakhi culture. Experience the sand dunes of Nubra Valley and cross iconic passes before witnessing the mesmerizing blue waters of Pangong Lake. This overland expedition offers the perfect blend of Kashmir’s beauty and Ladakh’s raw Himalayan grandeur.

Highlights

Srinagar Dal lake
Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace
Sangam – Indus & Zanskar Confluence
Turtuk Village excursion
Khardung La Pass
Nubra Valley Sand Dunes & Double Hump Camel
Overnight at Pangong Lake via Changla Pass

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arrive at Srinagar Airport
Day 1

Arrive at Srinagar Airport

Srinagar

Arrive at Srinagar Airport and transfer to Hotel.

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • Arrival in Srinagar.

  • Meet our tour representative who helps you with an assisted transfer to the hotel.

  • Complete the check-in formalities. Later in the evening get ready to visit the breath-taking Mughal Gardens-founded in the Mughal era. Nishat Bagh, Chashme-e-Shahi and Shalimar Baghcomprise the Mughal gardens.

  • Enjoy shikara ride in Dal Lake (own cost).

  • Stay overnight in Srinagar.

Transfer Details

ModeCar
Duration2h

Hotel Information

Hotel City Grace | Hotel Royal Rishi or Similar

2
Srinagar – Kargil
Day 2

Srinagar – Kargil

Kargil

Srinagar – Kargil via Zojila Pass

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • Post breakfast gets ready for your road transfer to Kargil. On the way, there are halts at Sonamarg – a pristine valley with lush views and snow clad peak; Zojila Pass(a high-altitude pass); Drass Village- the world’s 2nd coldest inhabited place.

  • Here you visit Drass War memorialhall and Museum- also known as Vijaypath. The memorial was constructed by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who laid their lives in Kargil War.

  • Evening arrival in Kargil.

  • Check-in formalities.Overnight Kargil.

Transfer Details

FromSrinagar
ToKargil
ModeCar
Duration5h

Hotel Information

Hotel Rangyul | D Zojila or Similar

3
Kargil - Leh
Day 3

Kargil - Leh

Leh

After breakfast, start driving towards Leh.

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • On the way stop for a quick visit to the Lamayuru monastery. Lamayuru is known for its unique landscape that resembles the moon, thus called Lamayuru Moonland. Take clicks of the beauty to cherish it as wonderful memories. Continue with your journey.

  • Stop at the Sangam, Magnetic hill to marvel at the amazing natural wonder.

  • Also pay respects to Pathar Sahib Gurudwara- constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji- the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru. Continue your road journey.

  • On arrival in Leh, visit the Hall of Fame Museum, a war memorial by the Indian Army that was founded in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid lives in Indo-Pak wars.

  • Complete the check-in formalities at your hotel.

  • Overnight stay in Leh.

Transfer Details

FromKargil
ToLeh
ModeCar
Duration5h

Hotel Information

Hotel Twin Palace / Hotel Mandalchan or Similar

4
Leh excursion
Day 4

Leh excursion

Leh

After breakfast, drive to a full day excursion to Sangam view where Indus & Zanskar river meets. You may opt for river rafting (own cost).

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • After breakfast, visit the most important monasteries of Ladakh - Shey Palace, Thiksey Gompa, Rancho School and Hemis monastery.

  • First, we visit the ruined Shey Palace, once the summer palace of the pre-Tibetan kings. The palace monastery houses a large, bronze, blue haired Buddha statue and next stop at superbly situated, 16th century, Thiksey Gompa, which is perched on a hill top and continues to visit Hemis Monastery (5 km from Kharu) is also on the cards. Hemis is the largest and richest monastery complex in Ladakh.

  • Later in the evening visit the famous Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace andLeh local Market.

  • Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Transfer Details

ModeCar
Duration2h

Hotel Information

Hotel Twin Palace / Hotel Mandalchan or Similar

5
Leh - Nubra Valley (via Khardongla Pass)
Day 5

Leh - Nubra Valley (via Khardongla Pass)

Nubra Valley

After breakfast drive to Nubra valley (The valley of flowers) via Khardung la (18,300 feet) considered as one of the highest motorable road in the World.

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • After a leisurely morning breakfast drive to Nubra valley (The valley of flowers) via Khardung la, (18,300 feet) considered as one of the highest motor able road in the World. The view from top of the passes is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks.

  • After explores we drive toward the down Hunder past an area of rolling sand dunes, one can see double hump Camel and visitors can take a camel safari (Own cost) here.

  • Dinner and overnight in Nubra Valley.

Transfer Details

FromLeh
ToNubra Valley
ModeCar
Duration5h

Hotel Information

Weeping Willow Camp / Sky Rider Camp or Similar

6
Nubra Valley to Turtuk
Day 6

Nubra Valley to Turtuk

Nubra Valley

Nubra Valley – Turtuk – Nubra

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • After breakfast, drive to Turtuk (which was first opened for tourists in 2010) which is a place Annexed by India only after the 1971 war, the village of Turtuk is one of the only Balti villages in India and lies right next to the LOC.

  • The village with the whole population of Muslims still resembles mini-Pakistan. The village's inhabitants still use traditional utensils which are crafted from stone.

  • Explore the village of Turtuk the village offers views of a beautiful valley, part of Shayok V alley. On clear days you can have a glimpse of K2 Mountain peak located across the border in Pakistan.

  • Return to Hundar by the evening.

Transfer Details

ModeCar
Duration5h

Hotel Information

Weeping willow Camp| Sky rider Camp or similar

7
Nubra Valley to Pangong
Day 7

Nubra Valley to Pangong

Pangong

Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shayok

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • After breakfast at the hotel we drive to the next destination, Pangong lake via Shyok and onto Tangtse and Spangmik (Pangong). Just a few kms drive from Hunder, visit Disket Monastery and later continue your drive towards Pangong, the road follows the Shyok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village, the entire setting being very picturesque.

  • Afternoon reach at Pangong lake and enjoy your day at pangong lake and observe the majestic Lake.

  • Overnight stay in Cottages/camps.

Transfer Details

ModeCar
Duration2h

Hotel Information

Pangsto Cottage| White heaven Cottage or Similar

8
Pangong – Leh
Day 8

Pangong – Leh

Leh

Pangong Lake – Leh via Changla Pass

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast, Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

  • During early morning, you can enjoy a photo-session around the lake. Post breakfast drive to Leh via Changla pass you will reach leh by noon.

  • On the way visit Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Gompa and Rancho School.

  • Overnight stay at Leh

Transfer Details

FromPangong
ToLeh
ModeCar
Duration5h

Hotel Information

Hotel Twin Palace | Hotel Mandalchan or similar

9
Leh Departure
Day 9

Leh Departure

Leh

3 Star Delux Accommodation
Breakfast

Detailed Itinerary

  • After breakfast, check out from the hotel.

  • Drop at Airport for return journey with sweet memories.

Transfer Details

ModeCar
Duration2h

Total cost

52,500

per person on twin sharing basis

Book This Trip

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Trip Highlights

  • Srinagar Dal lake
  • Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace
  • Sangam – Indus & Zanskar Confluence
  • Turtuk Village excursion
  • Khardung La Pass
  • Nubra Valley Sand Dunes & Double Hump Camel
  • Overnight at Pangong Lake via Changla Pass
Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

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What's Included

1.Accommodation in mentioned Deluxe Hotels/Camps
2.Daily Breakfast & Dinner
3.01 Non-AC Innova/Xylo/Similar for 02-04 pax
4.01 Non-AC Tempo Traveller for higher pax
5.Airport Transfers
6.All sightseeing as per itinerary

What's Not Included

1.Airfare/Train fare
2.River rafting, Camel Safari and other optional activities
3.Entry fees and monument charges
4.Personal expenses
5.Insurance
6.Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Terms & Conditions

1.Rates are per person on twin sharing basis.
2.Hotels are subject to availability and similar category hotels will be provided if unavailable.
3.Rates may change without prior notice. Extra bed and CNB charges applicable as per table.
4.Vehicle provided as per group size.
5.Standard check-in and check-out time applicable.

Cancellation Policy

1.From the booking date till 30 days prior to the arrival date, 25 % of the package cost is chargeable.
2.From 30 days to 15 days prior to the arrival date, 50 % of the package cost is chargeable.
3.From 15 days to 7 days prior to arrival date, 75 % of the package cost is chargeable.
4.For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, 100% of the package cost is chargeable
5.For Flights if any, as per airline policy.

Do's

Only post-paid mobile phones work in Leh-Ladakh, preferably BSNL, Airtel, Vodafone. As phones may not work at many places, keep your family members informed well in advance not to worry if they fail to contact you. You would hardly find any cellular network in most of the areas in Leh. BSNL works better here, however you would find Airtel signals also at some places.
Please carry a pair of woollen (not heavy) clothes with you as temperature may dip as low as 5 degrees any time even during summer months.
Carry good Sun Screen lotion, sun glasses (goggles), cap with you to avoid sunburn as sun rays are direct and can burn your skin.
Leh has only few A TM machines where you can withdraw cash. But mostly these machines witness long queues of customers and run out of cash most of the time. So carrying enough cash is advisable.
Please respect the Buddhist and Muslim culture of Ladakh. Providing world class services in the secluded place, which is similar to an oasis, is very difficult and challenging. Still we try our best to bring cheer on your faces. If you need to do compromise at any point (though we never hope for such moment), please do cooperate with us.
While taking Photographs- Respect privacy-ask permission and restraint use of flashlight for photography and filming inside National Monuments and smoking and alcohol drinking is strictly prohibited
Keep noise levels down- especially at night or in quiet religious centers.
While in Mountains burn or bury all non-degradable litters-don’t expect others to clean up after you.
Keep stream water clean and avoid using pollutants such as detergents in stream and springs- if no toilets facilities are available- make sure are at least 30 Meter away from water source and Bury or cover waste.

Don'ts

Don’t forget to carry photo id with you. Passport is the best option. Voter Cards & Aadhaar Cards are also valid.
While travelling on mountains, keep drinking water and eating healthy food and fruits to avoid vomiting due to high altitude sickness and dizziness due to curby roads
Don’t carve your initials on the wall of religious places and historical monuments.

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