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Leh Ladakh Tour Package 6 Nights 7 Days
First-time visitors, couples, families and friends
Kashmir to Leh Ladakh Tour Package 8 Nights 9 Days
Our Kashmir to Leh Ladakh tour package for 8 nights 9 days takes you over Zojila and through Drass and Kargil to Leh, then on to Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. This Srinagar Leh Srinagar tour climbs in gentle steps, so your body adjusts to the altitude along the way. A Srinagar team plans every stop, stay and permit, and you drive the same scenic road back.
- Duration
- 8 nights, 9 days
- Region
- Kashmir and Ladakh
- Style
- Classic Ladakh
- Best for
- Road-trip lovers, couples, families and friends
- Season
- June to September
- Pickup
- Srinagar Airport
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Minimum age
- 5+
Highlights
- Srinagar to Leh road trip over Zojila at about 3,528 m
- Drass and the Kargil War Memorial
- Khardung La, Hunder sand dunes and Nubra Valley
- A night beside Pangong Lake
In pictures
Day by day
- 1
Arrive in Srinagar and glide on Dal Lake
Our driver meets you at Srinagar Airport and takes you to your hotel. After tea, take a one-hour shikara ride on Dal Lake and stroll through a Mughal garden if time allows. Go to bed early, because tomorrow starts at about 6 am. Overnight in Srinagar.
- 2
Srinagar to Kargil over Zojila
Leave early, because vehicles cross Zojila on a time schedule. Drive through Sonamarg, then climb over Zojila Pass at about 3,528 m. Stop at Drass, one of the coldest inhabited places in India, and pay your respects at the Kargil War Memorial. Reach Kargil by evening after about seven to eight hours on the road. Overnight in Kargil.
- 3
Kargil to Leh through Lamayuru
Drive about six to seven hours past the rock-cut Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh and over Namika La and Fotu La, at about 4,100 m. Stop at Lamayuru for its old monastery and moon-like landscape, then arrive in Leh by evening. Rest after you check in. Overnight in Leh.
- 4
Rest and Leh sightseeing
Take a slow morning, then visit Spituk Monastery and Leh Palace. Watch the sunset from Shanti Stupa. Leh sits at about 3,500 m, so keep the pace easy. Overnight in Leh.
- 5
Leh to Nubra Valley over Khardung La
Drive about five to six hours over Khardung La at about 5,359 m. Stay at the pass for 15 to 20 minutes only, because the air is thin. Visit Diskit Monastery and its giant Maitreya Buddha, then walk the Hunder sand dunes at sunset. Ride a Bactrian camel if you like. Overnight in Nubra.
- 6
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
Drive about six to seven hours via the Shyok route to Pangong Lake at about 4,350 m. Watch the water shift from turquoise to deep blue, then stay for sunset and a sky full of stars. Nights are cold, so keep your warm layers handy. Overnight at Pangong.
- 7
Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang La
Catch the sunrise on the shore, then drive about five to six hours over Chang La at about 5,360 m. On the way, stop at Shey Palace and Thiksey Monastery. Overnight in Leh.
- 8
Leh to Kargil
Leave after breakfast and drive about six to seven hours. Stop at the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Sangam, where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet. Overnight in Kargil.
- 9
Kargil to Srinagar and departure
Leave early and cross Zojila again, with a stop at Sonamarg. Reach Srinagar by late afternoon, and we drop you at Srinagar Airport. Book flights after 6 pm, or ask us to add a night in Srinagar.
Included
- Hotel stays in Srinagar (1 night), Kargil (2 nights) and Leh (3 nights), plus camp or guesthouse stays in Nubra and Pangong (1 night each)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private cab from Srinagar to Leh and back, sized to your group (Innova, Xylo or Tempo Traveller)
- Local Ladakh cab for sightseeing in Leh, Nubra and Pangong
- Permit and paperwork arrangement for Nubra and Pangong
- Toll tax, parking and driver charges
- Welcome tea on arrival
- Complimentary 1 hour shikara ride
Not included
- Air or train tickets
- Lunches
- Monastery, monument and garden entry fees
- Permit, environment and local area fees (paid directly)
- Camel rides and other activities (paid directly)
- Tips, travel insurance and personal expenses
Good to know
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, hotels, the order of places and the number of nights can all be adjusted. Your coordinator sends you the revised plan.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Our driver meets you at Srinagar Airport and drops you back for your departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
Terms depend on your booking date and the services booked. Read our booking policies or ask your coordinator.
Does the package include flights?
No. You book flights separately, and we meet you at Srinagar Airport.
How do I reach Kashmir for this package?
Most travellers fly to Srinagar Airport (SXR). Flights from Delhi take under two hours, and direct or one-stop flights connect other major cities. Arriving in Jammu or Katra? We arrange a road pickup from Jammu Tawi station or Jammu Airport on request.
How many days do you need for a Srinagar to Leh road trip?
Eight nights and nine days cover the drive to Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and the drive back at a steady pace. Add a night in Srinagar or Leh if you want a slower trip.
Which places does this Kashmir to Leh Ladakh tour package cover?
It covers Dal Lake, Sonamarg, Zojila, Drass, Kargil, Lamayuru, Leh, Khardung La, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.
What is the best time for the Srinagar to Leh road trip?
June to September brings the warmest weather and open roads. Zojila usually opens in late spring and closes in heavy winter snow, and we confirm the road status before you travel.
Is the Srinagar to Leh road safe?
Yes, with an experienced driver. Zojila is narrow and steep in places, and vehicles move in set time slots. We start early each day, so you cross the high passes in daylight and good weather.
Will I get altitude sickness on this route?
The road climbs in steps: Srinagar sits at about 1,600 m, Kargil at about 2,700 m and Leh at about 3,500 m. That helps your body adjust, but altitude affects everyone differently. Drink plenty of water, rest on arrival, ask your doctor about altitude medicine, and tell your driver at once if you feel unwell.
How long are the driving days?
Srinagar to Kargil takes about seven to eight hours, and Kargil to Leh about six to seven hours. Leh to Nubra takes five to six hours, Nubra to Pangong six to seven, and Pangong to Leh five to six.
Do I use the same cab for the whole trip?
Your Srinagar cab takes you to Leh and back. In Leh, Nubra and Pangong, a local Ladakh driver takes over for sightseeing, because Ladakh's local taxi rules require it. Your coordinator stays the same throughout.
Do I need a permit for Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake?
Yes, both areas need paperwork. Indian travellers pay a Ladakh environment fee, and foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We arrange the paperwork, and you pay the fees directly. Carry a valid photo ID.
What happens if Zojila closes?
We hold you at a safe stop and restart the plan when the road clears, or we change the order of the days. Your coordinator stays in touch through the trip and explains every change.
Can I fly back from Leh instead of driving?
Yes. You can fly from Leh and skip the return drive. We remove the return nights and adjust the plan.
Will my mobile phone work on the route?
Postpaid SIMs from Airtel, Jio and BSNL work in Kashmir and Leh, and prepaid SIMs from outside J&K do not. Signal is patchy on the high roads and in Nubra and Pangong.
Is this trip suitable for children and senior travellers?
Yes, with care. The route has long drives at high altitude. Check with your doctor first if anyone has heart, lung or blood pressure conditions, and tell us the ages in your group.
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