Duration
09 Nights / 10 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (52 Reviews)
Tour Overview
A grand 10-day cross-region journey combining the paradise of Kashmir with the rugged highlands of Ladakh. Explore Mughal Gardens, ride the Gulmarg Gondola, pass Sonamarg and Zojila to Kargil, and experience the high-altitude wonders of Leh, Nubra Valley, and Pangong Lake.
Highlights
In Srinagar, you may go sightseeing and take a Shikara ride.
In Gulmarg, take a Gondola ride.
Pahalgam's rich beauty would delight your eyes.
On the road to Kargil, make a pit stop in Sonmarg.
From the massive Khardung La, gaze down over the valley's magnificent splendour.
A trip to Pangong Lake for a day.
Visit Thiksey and Hemis Monastery for some peace and quiet.
Itinerary
Arrival in Srinagar
Discover Real India representatives will greet you at the Srinagar airport and assist you with your journey to the hotel. Take a refresh or change before continuing on to view the sites in the area. In the evening, you’ll go to Mughal gardens and the beautiful Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Enquire NowSrinagar - Gulmarg – Srinagar
Breakfast at the hotel then goes to the Shankaracharya temple. Enjoy a full-day journey to Gulmarg, popularly known as Kashmir’s floral valley. Gulmarg is 2730 meters above sea level, and a full-day leisure excursion includes leisurely hikes through beautiful green flower fields with winter weather mountains in the background. At your own expense, take a pony ride (rope route) to Khillanmarg. Return to hotel in Srinagar for dinner in the evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Srinagar - Pahalgam – Srinagar
By road, you’ll go to Pahalgam. It takes around 3 hours to get there. On the journey, you’ll pass by a number of unique locations worth seeing. Avantipura ruins and Anantnag Sulpher Springs are also worth seeing. Then, on the banks of the Lidder River, visit Pahalgam, a stunning location. Return to your Srinagar hotel later that evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Enquire NowSrinagar - Sonmarg – Kargil
Proceed to Kargil after breakfast. We reach Sonamarg after driving over the Kashmiri plains through Ganderbal. On the Kashmir-Ladakh border, this is the final significant tourist attraction. After leaving the magnificent Sonamarg fields behind and crossing Baltal – the starting point for the Amarnath Yatra – we ascend up to the Zojila pass (3900 meters), the primary peak between Ladakh and Kashmir valley. We pass via Drass, a little village and the world’s second coldest inhabited region after Siberia. Check into the hotel as you arrive. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Kargil to Leh
Following breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel to Leh, stopping along the way to see Lamayuru monastery, one of Ladakh’s most popular tourist destinations. Start your journey to Leh, stopping at Sangam, Magnetic Hills, and Pathar Sahib along the way. Arrive at the hotel and check in. Enjoy the local retail market in the evening. Overnight stay in Leh.
Enquire NowLeh Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, go to the Shanti stupa, which was created by Japanese monks to encourage global peace. This tall stupa with vibrant color reliefs on its mid-levels is a fascinating place to see. Explore the stunning Sankar Gompa monastery as well. Visit the Leh Palace, which was constructed in the 17th century using Tibetan architecture. The remainder of the day is yours to do anything you choose. Overnight stay in Leh.
Leh – Khardungla Pass – Nubra Valley (125 KM / 5-6 Hrs)
Following breakfast, travel to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (18,300 feet), after lunch. At Diskit and Hundur Village, go on a camel safari through the sand dunes. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Enquire NowNubra valley – Diskit- Pangong Tso
Breakfast at the hotel, then a trip to Diskit monastery for a perfect view of Nubra Valley. The drive from Pangong Tso to Shyok town will begin later. Enjoy some of the sights along the road, such as clay monastery dwellings and a surreal landscape. Arrive at the Camp and check-in. Overnight stay in Pangong.
Pangong – Leh Via Changla Pass (230 Km / 5 -6 Hrs)
When you wake up in the morning, a most mesmerizing sight of the Pangong Lake can be seen from the camp. Check out of the hotel and drive to Leh for breakfast. On the journey to Leh, travel via Durbuk and Tangtse villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh, as well as the Sindhu Ghat and the Thiksey monastery, before arriving at the Shey Royal Palace. Check into the hotel upon arrival in Leh. Overnight stay in Leh.
Enquire NowDeparture from Leh
Breakfast is served in the morning at the hotel. After that, travel to Leh airport to catch a flight back to your starting point. ***End of the Tour***
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category (Single/Double/Triple occupancy)
- Daily breakfast at the mentioned hotels
- Entrance fees for the monuments
- Activities specified in the detailed program
- Private transportation throughout the trip
- Local English-speaking guides for the sightseeing in each city
- Assistance upon arrival and departure in each city
- Current Government Taxes
Exclusions
- International flight airfare and airport taxes
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, travel insurance, laundry, and phone calls
- Any services which are not mentioned in package inclusions