Ladakh Kashmir Road Trip
Overview
Ladakh Kashmir Road Trip, a 9-day adventure through stunning Himalayan landscapes. Start your journey in Leh, where you’ll explore local sights and immerse yourself in Ladakhi culture. Travel to Nubra Valley to marvel at sand dunes and visit the charming Turtuk Village near the LOC. Next, witness the serene blue waters of Pangong Lake, a true natural wonder.
Highlights of the Ladakh Kashmir Road Trip
- Leh: Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and bustling markets.
- Nubra Valley: Ride double-humped camels and visit Deskit Monastery.
- Turtuk: Discover India’s northernmost village near the LOC.
- Pangong Lake: Admire the vibrant blue hues of this high-altitude lake.
- Kargil: Explore this historic town and its surrounding mountain views.
- Sonamarg: Enjoy lush green meadows and snow-capped peaks.
- Srinagar: End your journey with a serene shikara ride and visits to Mughal gardens.
Trip Details
Start: | Leh |
Finish: | Srinagar |
Duration: | 9 Days |
Distance: | 1,008 km |
Altitude Range: | 3,528m – 5,360m |
Why Choose Us for Your Road Trip?
Our Ladakh Kashmir Road Trip is designed for those who seek adventure, stunning scenery, and cultural immersion. With experienced local guides fluent in English and Hindi, your journey will be smooth and enjoyable. We prioritize safety, comfort, and providing you with unforgettable memories.
Plan your Ladakh Kashmir Road Trip today and discover the magic of the Himalayas. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or family, this road trip offers an experience you’ll cherish forever.
Trip Itinerary
After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the ultimate adventure. This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in the world and will greet you with the ever-changing views of the barren land. Take a stopover at the cafe on Khardung-La Pass, the world's highest all-season motorable road, and soak in the views as you will feel like on top of the world. As you descend from Khardung-la, experience a change in landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert as you enter the Nubra Valley full of Nubra Sand Dunes. If time permits, visit the oldest and the largest monastery of Ladakh, the Diskit Monastery, which also houses a large Buddha statue. Enjoy the exquisite double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride, exclusively found in this region, as this region was a part of the famous silk route. Later enjoy camping with a bonfire under the sky full of stars. Overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra Valley.
We will drive to Turtuk early in the morning, a journey that takes approximately 7-8 hours covering a distance of around 140 kilometers round trip. Turtuk is a village and the headquarters of an eponymous community development block in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. The terrain is advanced, with most of the route being off-roading, including water crossings. Turtuk is situated at an altitude of 3,001 meters. By evening, we will return to Hunder Village in Nubra Valley, where we will stay overnight.
Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast. Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border. One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colours from shades of blue to green to red. Spend the rest of the day exploring the surround-ings of the Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and the mountains on another side. You can also recreate some of the moments from your favourite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style. Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong Lake.
Today morning, we will depart for Kargil, covering a travel distance of 210km which will take approximately 6-7 hours. Enroute, we will pass by many famous places such as Gurudwara Pathar Sahab, Magnetic Hill, Sangam Point (the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers), and Sham Valley. Lamayuru, renowned for its Monastery and Moonland, offers a picturesque landscape resembling the surface of the moon. We will also cross Namkila Pass and Fotula Pass. A highlight of the journey will be the opportunity to visit the Maitreya Buddha at Mulbek, a stone-carved statue. We will conclude the day with an overnight stay in Kargil.
We will begin with an early morning departure from Kargil to Srinagar, covering a distance of 210 km's in 5 hours. You'll cross the Zojila Pass and visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass en route. Afterward, you'll stop at Sonamarg to enjoy the picturesque beauty of the Kashmir Valley. By late afternoon, you'll reach Srinagar and spend the evening exploring the beautiful Dal Lake on a traditional Shikara. You'll have dinner and spend the night on a beautiful houseboat in Srinagar.
You'll depart early in the morning for the airport, concluding your trip.
Trip Include
- Comfortable Vehicle for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
- Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
- Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Day 9 as per itinerary
- Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
- Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
- Experienced driver for the entire journey
- Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
- Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking
Trip Exclude
- Airfare
- Lunch throughout the tour.
- Monastery Fees
- Any Kind of adventure activities
- Tip for the Supported Team
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned