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Srinagar Ladakh tour package: Trip Overview
This is the big one: the green valleys of Kashmir and the high desert of Ladakh in a single road trip.
Start in Srinagar, cross Zoji La to Kargil and Leh, then head over Khardung La to Nubra and Chang La to Pangong Lake. The road is usually open from June to September.
It's a good fit for adventure, friends/group travellers and includes comfortable stays, daily breakfast and dinner, and a private cab with an experienced local driver throughout. Want to know more about where you're going? Read our Srinagar travel guide, Gulmarg travel guide, Pahalgam travel guide, Sonamarg travel guide.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01: Srinagar Full-Day Local Sightseeing
- We pick you up from Srinagar airport or railway station and drop you at your hotel.
- Visit Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal and the Shankaracharya Temple.
- Spend the evening strolling along the Boulevard by Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight in Srinagar.
Day 02: Srinagar to Gulmarg Day Trip
- After breakfast, it's about a 2-hour drive from Srinagar to Gulmarg, the 'meadow of flowers'.
- Ride the Gulmarg Gondola (own cost) and enjoy snow in winter or golf and meadow walks in summer.
- Drive back from Gulmarg to Srinagar in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 03: Srinagar to Pahalgam Day Trip
- Drive past the saffron fields of Pampore and the apple orchards of the Lidder valley.
- Walk along the Lidder River and visit the riverside viewpoints of Pahalgam.
- Return to Srinagar for dinner and overnight.
Day 04: Srinagar to Sonamarg Day Trip
- Drive along the Sindh River from Srinagar to Sonamarg, the 'meadow of gold'.
- Take an optional pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier (own cost).
- Return to Srinagar in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 05: Srinagar to Kargil via Zoji La
- Cross the Zoji La pass and stop at the Drass War Memorial.
- Continue to Kargil.
- Dinner and overnight in Kargil.
Day 06: Kargil to Leh
- Drive past Lamayuru's 'moonland', Magnetic Hill and the IndusโZanskar confluence.
- Arrive in Leh in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
Day 07: Leh Local Sightseeing
- Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and the Hall of Fame.
- Visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
Day 08: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
- Cross the Khardung La pass to Nubra Valley.
- See the Hunder sand dunes and Diskit Monastery.
- Overnight in a Nubra camp.
Day 09: Nubra to Leh
- Morning at leisure in Nubra.
- Drive back to Leh.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
Day 10: Leh to Pangong Lake
- Drive over the Chang La pass.
- Spend the afternoon by the colour-changing Pangong Lake.
- Overnight in a lakeside camp.
Day 11: Pangong to Leh
- Watch the sunrise over Pangong.
- Drive back to Leh.
- Evening shopping in Leh market. Overnight in Leh.
Day 12: Leh Airport Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for your onward journey.
What's Included in This 11 Nights 12 Days Package
- Accommodation: Deluxe Hotel
- 4 Nights of Accommodation in Srinagar
- 1 Night of Accommodation in Kargil
- 4 Nights of Accommodation in Leh
- 1 Night of Accommodation in a Nubra camp
- 1 Night of Accommodation in a Pangong camp
Transportation and Meals
| Day | Meals (Veg / Non-Veg) | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dinner | Srinagar Full-Day Local Sightseeing |
| Day 2 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Gulmarg Day Trip |
| Day 3 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Pahalgam Day Trip |
| Day 4 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Sonamarg Day Trip |
| Day 5 | Breakfast and Dinner | Srinagar to Kargil via Zoji La |
| Day 6 | Breakfast and Dinner | Kargil to Leh |
| Day 7 | Breakfast and Dinner | Leh Local Sightseeing |
| Day 8 | Breakfast and Dinner | Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La |
| Day 9 | Breakfast and Dinner | Nubra to Leh |
| Day 10 | Breakfast and Dinner | Leh to Pangong Lake |
| Day 11 | Breakfast and Dinner | Pangong to Leh |
| Day 12 | Breakfast | Leh Airport Departure |
Please Note
- Room heater is chargeable
- AC does not work in the hills
- Adventure activities are chargeable
- Check-in time 12:00 PM
- Check-out time 11:00 AM
- Lunch is not included
- Local union taxis are not included
- Pony rides are not included
- Snow-chain vehicles are chargeable
- Gondola ride is not included
Amenities
- 24ร7 hot water (geyser)
- Mountain-view rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- No extra parking fee
- No toll charges
- Breakfast & dinner included
Complimentary
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Accommodation as listed above
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for all transfers and sightseeing
- Airport / railway station pickup and drop
- 1-hour Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Toll, parking and driver charges
Not included
- Flights / train tickets
- Lunch
- Gondola, pony and sledge rides
- Local union taxis (Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg)
- Room heater charges
- Entry tickets and personal expenses
- GST as applicable
Policies
The itinerary may change because of weather, road or local conditions. Please carry a government photo ID for every traveller.
Read our terms and conditions and cancellation policy before booking, and see our Kashmir trip cost guide for extra costs to budget for.
Official information: J&K Cable Car Corporation (official Gulmarg Gondola bookings)
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