Grand Kashmir to Ladakh Circuit
Overview
Embark on the ultimate Himalayan road trip! The Grand Kashmir to Ladakh Circuit blends the lush valleys of Kashmir with the stark, surreal beauty of Ladakh. Witness a kaleidoscope of landscapes — alpine lakes, high passes, monasteries, and rivers — as you journey from Srinagar’s calm waters to the rooftop of India. Ideal for thrill-seekers and culture explorers alike.
Destinations: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Kargil – Leh – Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake – Leh
✅ Accommodation in well-rated hotels, camps, houseboats
✅ Daily breakfast & dinner
✅ Private SUV (Innova/Xylo/Scorpio) for entire circuit
✅ Inner Line Permits (ILP) for restricted areas
✅ Shikara ride in Dal Lake (30 mins)
✅ All sightseeing as per itinerary
✅ Toll, parking, driver allowance, and fuel
❌ Airfare
❌ Camel ride, pony, or ATVs in Nubra
❌ Lunch or snacks
❌ Monument entry tickets
❌ Any services not mentioned in “includes”
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
Pick-up from Srinagar Airport
Transfer to hotel or deluxe houseboat
Evening Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
Stroll through Mughal gardens (if time permits)
Day 2: Srinagar – Sonmarg – Kargil
Early morning drive to Sonmarg (Meadow of Gold)
Cross Zoji La Pass (11,575 ft) — adventure begins!
Visit Drass War Memorial (Kargil War)
Arrive at Kargil
Day 3: Kargil to Leh
Visit Mulbekh Monastery, Lamayuru Moonland
Cross Fotu La and Namika La (High mountain passes)
Optional: Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Reach Leh by evening, acclimatization begins
Overnight: Leh
Day 4: Leh Local Sightseeing
Explore Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery
Visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Market
Complete inner line permit formalities
Overnight: Leh
Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley (via Khardung La)
Drive over Khardung La (18,380 ft) – World’s highest motorable road
Visit Diskit Monastery & sand dunes at Hunder
Enjoy Double-hump camel ride (optional)
Overnight: Nubra Valley (camp or hotel)
Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (via Shyok Route)
Scenic drive along the Shyok River
Arrive at Pangong Tso (14,270 ft) — Asia’s most beautiful lake
Watch the lake change colors from blue to turquoise
Overnight: Pangong (eco-camp or lakeside cottage)
Day 7: Pangong to Leh (via Chang La)
Early sunrise by the lake
Cross Chang La Pass (17,586 ft)
En route visit Thiksey Monastery (if missed)
Overnight: Leh
Day 8: Leh – Alchi / Likir Day Trip (Optional)
Optional visit to Alchi Monastery, Likir Gompa
Explore Zanskar–Indus River confluence
Free time for shopping or café hopping in Leh
Overnight: Leh
Day 9: Leh to Kargil
Return via same route
Stop at any skipped locations
Overnight: Kargil
Day 10: Kargil to Srinagar Departure
Early morning drive to Srinagar
Drop at Airport / onward connection