11-Day Srinagar to Leh Adventure: Lakes, Valleys, and Himalayan Passes

Srinagar(2N) → Kargil(1N) → Leh(3N) → Nubra Valley(3N) → Pangong Lake(1N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Srinagar
  • Upon arrival in Srinagar, you will meet our representative and be transferred to the houseboat or hotel.
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day tour of the world-famous Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (The Abode of Love).
  • The rest of the day is at leisure.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
  • After breakfast, take a day excursion tour of Gulmarg, one of the valley's most beautiful summer resorts. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season.
  • Enjoy the splendour of nature and the snowy mountains.
  • One can have a Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Srinagar.
  • Full-day excursion to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way, visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag Sulpher spring.
  • Pahalgam is the most famous place in the Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley.
  • In the evening, return back to Houseboat.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Houseboat.
  • After breakfast, drive to Kargil.
  • The road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 meters).
  • After Sonmarg, the road is mostly rough and wet to Zojila pass 3527 meters (Gateway of Ladakh).
  • Continue to drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the World), where we stop for tea and passport check.
  • Another 2.5 hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 meters) which has got its importance after the opening Ladakh for tourists in 1974.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kargil.
  • After breakfast, drive to Leh.
  • Today we have to move up three passes, which will be tiresome but panoramic too.
  • The first Buddhist village will be Mulbek, a giant Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain. We must cross the highest pass (Fotula 13749ft) on the Srinagar - Leh route.
  • En route, visit the Lamayuru oldest Monastery of Ladakh and witness a beautiful mesmerizing moon landscape.
  • Continue to drive to the next village Nimu a view of the confluence of the Zanskar River & Indus River.
  • Enroute, visit Alchi Gompa, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, and Hall of fame.
  • Finally, we reach Leh 3500 meters.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
  • After breakfast, drive to Sindhu Darshan and about 7 kms from Leh on the bank of the Historical Indus River.
  • Later proceeded to visit Shey Place, The ancient capital of Ladakh and Thikse Monastery, located on top of a hill; the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangka, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depicting Buddha's teachings.
  • Later, continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of the Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. It houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historical objects.
  • Later visit Stok Palace Museum.
  • Return to Leh in the evening
  • Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and the Market.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
  • After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (Known as the Valley of Flowers and the warmest region in Ladakh) via Khardung La pass. This road is considered to be the highest motorable road in the world.
  • Enroute, admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardung La Pass (18,390 feet). 
  • After spending some time at Khardung La, proceed to Nubra.
  • After Hotel check-in, enjoy a camel safari in the evening.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra.
  • After breakfast, drive to Turtuk (which is the first time opened for tourists since 2010) this village was captured by the Indian Army in the war of 1972 with Pakistan.
  • Later return back to Hunder.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Hunder.
  • We will start the day following the same route towards Leh till we reach Khalsar.
  • From the Agyam bridge, we will take the left route, which leads us to the villages of Shyok and Durbuk. The road after Shyok is good but very steep. After Durbuk, take a left towards Tangtse and follow the traditional route. Drive further to Pangong Lake, one of the largest and most beautiful natural brackish lakes in the Himalayas.
  • Situated at 14000 ft, more than half of the lake is within Chinese Territory, and only one-third part lies in India.
  • Explore the lake area. You might catch some rare wildlife.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Pangong.
  • Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of the Sun rising on the lake.
  • After breakfast, drive back to Leh, and take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea.
  • Later in the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and Market.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.

Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Hotel
  • Dual Sharing Rooms
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Transfers and Sightseeing by Private Cab
  • Laundry
  • Activities
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Booking and Confirmation:
    • All bookings are subject to availability.
    • A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
    • Final payment must be made prior to the departure date, as indicated on the booking invoice.
    • Failure to complete the payment on time may result in the cancellation of the booking without a refund.
  • Cancellation and Refund Policy:
    • Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email.
    • Refunds (if applicable) will be processed based on the cancellation policy of the specific service provider (hotels, airlines, etc.).
    • Cancellation fees may apply and are determined by the time of cancellation.

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Srinagar Tour Package Reviews

Agent: Journey Jive Tour And Travels

Radhika • a week ago

Hotels and services is overall good.
If you’re changing driver on time then you should gave him clear instructions ab (Read More)out where you need to drop. Also you need to make client alert about union cab charges and everything.

Agent: Travgen

Narendra • a week ago

An unforgettable experience , everything was perfectly planned from start to finish. Best travel package ever.Excellent hotels, smooth transportation, outstandi (Read More)ng service and good behaviour of all the guides that are involved with us .From booking to the last day of the journey, everything exceeded expectations.

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Manas Ranjan • a week ago

* The itinerary was well planned and covered the major sightseeing spots. * The (Read More) hotel stays were comfortable, clean, and conveniently located. * The breakfast and dinner provided at the hotels were good in terms of quality and taste. Thank you Saniha for organizing a memorable trip. We appreciate your efforts and look forward to traveling with you again.
The driver could be more helpful during local sightseeing by acting as a guide, (Read More)sharing information about the places, suggesting worthwhile attractions and local experiences, and proactively assisting throughout the trip. This would make the overall travel experience much better.

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Siddharth • a week ago

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Daljit • 2 weeks ago

Nice tour planning without problem.company taking every day feedback regarding (Read More)hotel and vehicle. Cooperative staff.Good driver and vehicle .

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11-Day Srinagar to Leh Adventure: Lakes, Valleys, and Himalayan Passes

Srinagar(2N) → Kargil(1N) → Leh(3N) → Nubra Valley(3N) → Pangong Lake(1N)

4.6 (485 Reviews)

164 Agents for Srinagar

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 419

$ 524

20% off

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