8 Days Exciting Leh to Srinagar Road Trip Via Kargil

Wake up in your hotel room in Leh and have a delicious breakfast.

After having breakfast, get ready for local sightseeing.

Our first stop will be Stok Palace, home to many ancient artifacts including ancient coins, royal seals, regal costumes, precious jewellery and many more

Further, you can explore the Hall of Fame, which honors the Indian soldiers who died in the wars and battles fought in Ladakh.

Following we will explore Leh Palace which showcases the Tibetan construction style and was built in 1553.

Next, we will visit Tsemo Fort which is also known as Leh Fort or Namgyal Tsemo, situated at the highest point of Leh and is visible from anywhere.

Lastly, you can explore the local market and cafes of Leh.

After exploring all these amazing places you can come back to your hotel and have a delicious dinner.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Wake up in your hotel room in Leh and have a delicious breakfast.

We will then get you ready for the exciting journey on one of the highest motorable roads.

Board your transfers to begin your journey to the Nubra Valley.

Our first stop will be the iconic Khardung-La - one of the highest motorable roads in the world at a height of 5359 meters.

Continue the journey through the mesmerizing landscapes until we reach Diskit.

Here, we will stop at the Diskit Monastery which is famous for its 106 feet of Maitreya Buddha statue.

Further, we will pass over from Shyok River to reach Nubra Valley, also known as Ldorma or the Valley of Flowers.

Upon reaching Nubra, head further to the Hunder Sand Dunes where you can spend time soaking in the views of the cold desert.

You can also enjoy some adventure activities like a double-humped Bactrian Camel ride and an ATV ride to explore the deserted land of Hunder

Complete your sightseeing for the day, and head to your camps/ hotels.

Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

Wake up early in the morning and board your transfers.

Today, we will have a packed breakfast on the way to Pangong also known as the "Highest Saltwater Lake in the World”.

While riding we will cross the charming Agam and Shyok villages which are known for their scenic beauty.

Continue the adventurous journey until we are greeted with the majestic views of the famous Pangong Lake.

Pangong Lake is about 4 km wide on average and at least 136 Km long and is located at an altitude of 4300 meters above sea level.

Spend some time around the lake, where you can admire the reflection of the surrounding mountains in the stunning blue lake and click pictures at the famous 3-idiots set here.

Later, we will continue our journey to Leh.

En route, we will cross Chang-La, one of the highest motorable roads in the world at a staggering altitude of 5360 meters.

Further, we will pass the popular towns of Karu, Thikshey and Shey until we reach Leh.

Upon reaching Leh, check-in to the hotel and have your dinner.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Wake up to a pleasant morning in Leh and have your breakfast at the hotel.

Get ready for another exciting day as we depart for the scenic town of Kargil.

As we travel towards Kargil, we will stop at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a sacred place that is believed to have imprints of Sikh Guru Nanak Dev ji.

Next, we will also witness the rare phenomenon at the Magnetic Hill where the natural surroundings create an optical illusion that makes it look like vehicles are rolling uphill.

Further, we will stop at the Sangam Point where the Zanskar and Indus rivers confluence.

As we continue, we will seek blessings at Basgo Gompa, which is unique for having three Maitreya temples dedicated to future Buddhas worshipped today.

Next, we will stop at one of the oldest monasteries Likir Gompa or Likir Monastery at 3700 meters elevation, where you can also see the Indus River.

Another stop on this day is the iconic Alchi Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh which is famous for having 4 armed, 2 story Buddha statue.

Moving on to the next stop, we will stop at the Lamayuru, known as the "Moonland" of Ladakh because of its unique "lunar" landscape.

Following this we will next stop at the Kargil and check in to the hotel.

Have a delicious dinner and call it the night for the day.

Overnight stay in Kargil.

Get out of bed in Kargil’s hotel room and have a hearty breakfast before we start our journey toward the charming city of Srinagar.

As we cover the journey towards Srinagar, get ready to be awed by the stunning natural beauty of the region.

Before heading to Srinagar, we will visit the Kargil War Memorial - which is dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.

Next, we will stop at the famous Drass village, often referred to as the Gateway to Ladakh and also known as the coldest inhabited place in India.

Next, it's time to conquer the Zoji La, one of the most challenging and breathtaking mountain passes in India.

Moving forward, we will cross the Baltal Valley which also serves as the base camp for Amarnath Yatra.

Further, we will cross the rugged landscape to reach Sonmarg, a scenic meadow which was part of the ancient Silk Road.

Finally, as you reach Srinagar by evening, it's time to relax and check in to your hotel/ houseboat.

Enjoy the delicious dinner and call it a day.

Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Wake up with the beautiful views from a houseboat/ hotel room in Srinagar.

Have a delicious breakfast while admiring Srinagar’s natural beauty and get ready for local sightseeing.

Our first stop will be, Shri Adi Shankaracharya Temple which has been featured in many blockbuster movies like “Misson Kashmir”, “Pukar” and the famous song “Jai Jai Shiv Shankar”.

Later, we will visit the magnificent Mughal Gardens built by the famous Mughal emperors Jahangir and his son Shah Jahan.

We will particularly visit the Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chasme Shahi known for their extraordinary design and selection of flora and fauna.

We will conclude the day by enjoying a peaceful Shikara Ride over the Dal Lake.

After this come back to your hotel/ houseboat and have a delicious dinner.

Overnight stay at Srinagar.

Wake up to the beautiful morning amidst the scenic views in Srinagar.

Have your breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags.

Your thrilling trip concludes as you head to the Srinagar airport for your onward journey.

Come back home with adventurous memories which you will cherish for a lifetime.