From Kashmir Valleys to Ladakh Mountains – Ultimate Himalayan Road Trip (10N/11D)

Travel Distance: Approx. 14–16 km

Travel Time: Around 35–45 minutes

Your Kashmir holiday begins on arrival in Srinagar.

Proceed from:

Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport

to Dal Lake.

Dal Lake

Check in to your traditional Kashmiri houseboat.

Enjoy beautiful lake views, carved wooden interiors and a peaceful Kashmiri welcome.

Later enjoy the famous:

Shikara Ride on Dal Lake

See:

• Floating gardens

• Local wooden homes

• Kashmiri market boats

• Evening reflections over the lake

Relax and enjoy the peaceful beginning of your Kashmir journey.

Overnight Stay

Houseboat in Srinagar

Distance: Approx. 52 km each way

Travel Time: Around 2 hours one way

After breakfast drive to:

Gulmarg

Enjoy meadows, pine forests and panoramic Himalayan scenery.

Optional experience:

Gulmarg Gondola

Optional activities:

• Snow sledging

• Skiing (seasonal)

• Mountain photography

• Leisure walks

Return to Srinagar.

Overnight Stay

Hotel in Srinagar

Distance: Approx. 80 km

Travel Time: Around 2.5–3 hours

After breakfast drive toward:

Sonamarg

The drive follows the beautiful Sindh River.

Enjoy:

• Mountain views

• Flowing rivers

• Green valleys

Optional visit:

Thajiwas Glacier

Optional pony rides available.

Overnight Stay

Sonamarg

Distance: Approx. 125 km

Travel Time: Around 5–6 hours

Begin early toward Ladakh.

Cross the iconic:

Zoji La Pass

Continue through:

Dras

Visit:

Kargil War Memorial

Later reach:

Kargil

Overnight Stay

Hotel in Kargil

Distance: Approx. 215 km

Travel Time: Around 6–7 hours

Drive toward Leh.

En route visit:

Mulbekh Monastery

and

Lamayuru Monastery

Continue to:

Leh

Rest for acclimatization.

Overnight Stay

Leh

Local travel 15–20 km

Easy sightseeing day.

Visit:

Shanti Stupa

Then:

Leh Palace

Later explore Leh local market.

Enjoy relaxed pace while acclimatizing.

Overnight Stay

Leh

Travel Time: Around 5–6 hours

Drive across:

Khardung La

Continue to:

Nubra Valley

Visit:

Hunder Sand Dunes

Enjoy:

Bactrian Camel

Overnight Stay

Camp / Hotel in Nubra

Distance: Approx. 170–180 km

Travel Time: Around 6–7 hours

Drive via scenic Shyok route (if open).

Reach:

Pangong Lake

Enjoy:

• Blue lake views

• Mountain reflections

• Sunset photography

Overnight Stay

Camp near Pangong

Distance: Approx. 225 km

Travel Time: Around 6–7 hours

Wake up for sunrise at Pangong.

Drive via:

Chang La Pass

Return to Leh.

Evening at leisure

Overnight Stay

Leh

Relax and enjoy Leh.

Optional:

• Café hopping

• Shopping

• Local monasteries

• Photography

Overnight Stay

Leh

Transfer to:

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Kashmir and Ladakh.