Leh & Srinagar, India
Kashmir with Leh Ladakh
Overview
Eleven days across the roof of the world — cross Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes on earth, into the flower-filled Nubra Valley, watch the sun set and rise over the impossibly blue Pangong Lake, then descend into the Kashmir valley for a shikara ride on Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens of Srinagar and the alpine meadows of Pahalgam and Gulmarg.
Highlights
- Ride over Khardung La, the world's highest motorable pass, into Nubra Valley
- Watch sunset and sunrise over the turquoise waters of Pangong Lake
- Cruise Dal Lake by shikara and wander Srinagar's Mughal gardens
- Explore Pahalgam's Betaab and Aru valleys and the meadows of Gulmarg
- Visit ancient monasteries at Thiksey, Shey and Lamayaru
Included
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation on double-sharing basis at all locations
- All sightseeing by private Tempo Traveller
- 1-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Gondola tickets up to 2nd phase in Gulmarg
- ABC (Aru, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari) tour in Pahalgam
- Inner line permit and oxygen cylinder
- All taxes
Not included
- Lunch (available at approx. Rs. 20,000 per person for the whole tour)
- Any personal expenses — laundry, shopping, tips etc.
- Monument, fort entrance or camera fees
- Any adventure activities
- International flights and visa
Gallery
Itinerary
Arrive at Leh and meet our representative for the transfer to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the altitude before an early night.
Activities
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Rest and acclimatization
A full day exploring the Sham Valley en route, taking in Thiksey Monastery, the Rancho's School made famous by film, and Shey Palace.
Activities
- Thiksey Monastery
- Rancho's School
- Shey Palace
Drive around 4-5 hours (125km) to Nubra, the valley of flowers, crossing Khardung La — the world's highest motorable road at 18,380 feet — with sweeping views of the Indus valley. Descend into Nubra, then visit Hunder's sand dunes for a double-humped Bactrian camel ride before sunset.
Activities
- Khardung La pass
- Nubra Valley descent
- Hunder sand dunes camel ride
A scenic 6-7 hour drive via the Shyok route to Pangong Lake — the mesmerizing blue lake made famous by Bollywood — arriving in time to watch the sunset over the water.
Activities
- Scenic Shyok route drive
- Pangong Lake exploration
- Sunset at the lake
Watch sunrise over the lake, then return to Leh via Chang La — the third-highest motorable pass — visiting the Hall of Fame museum, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the gravity-defying Magnetic Hill, and Sangam, the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Activities
- Sunrise at Pangong
- Chang La pass
- Hall of Fame museum
- Magnetic Hill and Sangam
A roughly 4.5-hour drive (215km) to Kargil, stopping at Wakha Mulbekh village to see the Mulbekh Buddha statue, before continuing past Lamayuru monastery and its otherworldly moonland landscape.
Activities
- Mulbekh Buddha statue
- Lamayuru Monastery
- Moonland landscape
An early morning transfer to Srinagar (201km, approx. 4.5 hours) via Sonmarg, the Zojila pass and the Drass war memorial.
Activities
- Sonmarg
- Zojila pass
- Drass war memorial
Visit the Mughal gardens of Srinagar — Nishat Bagh with its view over Dal Lake, the royal Shalimar Bagh, and Cheshma Shahi — before a one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake as evening falls.
Activities
- Nishat Garden
- Shalimar Garden
- Cheshma Shahi
- Dal Lake shikara ride
Transfer to Pahalgam (90km) to enjoy the charm of the valley, with visits to Betaab Valley — made famous by Bollywood — Chandanwari, the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, and Aru Valley.
Activities
- Betaab Valley
- Chandanwari
- Aru Valley
Drive around 1.5 hours to Gulmarg, the 'meadow of flowers' at 2,730m, home to some of the world's best ski slopes and highest golf courses. Ride the gondola cable car towards Apharwat peak before returning to Srinagar in the evening.
Activities
- Gondola cable car ride
- Gulmarg meadows
- Return to Srinagar
Transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward flight, taking home memories of the Himalayas.
Activities
- Airport transfer
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