Srinagar to Leh Overland: Kargil, the Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake, 7 Nights
Seven nights from Kashmir into Ladakh by road: a houseboat night and a day of gardens in Srinagar, the drive past Sonamarg to Kargil and on by Mulbekh and Lamayuru to Leh, then the Nubra Valley over the Khardung La, a night at Pangong Lake and a last day in Leh before flying out.
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Destinations
- Srinagar · Leh · Nubra Valley · Pangong Lake
- Travel style
- Adventure · Cultural
- Transfers
- Private airport transfer
Journey overview
Seven nights from Kashmir into Ladakh by road: a houseboat night and a day of gardens in Srinagar, the drive past Sonamarg to Kargil and on by Mulbekh and Lamayuru to Leh, then the Nubra Valley over the Khardung La, a night at Pangong Lake and a last day in Leh before flying out.
Route
- Srinagar1 night
- Kargil1 night
- Leh1 night
- Nubra Valley1 night
- Pangong Lake1 night
- Leh2 nights
Why you'll love this journey
- The road from Kashmir into Ladakh, past Sonamarg to Kargil and on by Mulbekh and Lamayuru to Leh
- A houseboat night in Srinagar, with the Mughal gardens and an hour on Dal Lake by shikara
- A night at a camp in the Nubra Valley, reached over the Khardung La
- A night at Pangong Lake
- The Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace on a last full day in Leh
- Ladakh inner line permit, environment fee, breakfast and dinner included
Day-by-day itinerary
You are met at Srinagar airport and driven into the city. The day takes in two of the Mughal gardens, Nishat and Shalimar, a drive along the lakeside Boulevard, a handicrafts emporium showing carpets and shawls, and after lunch the Shankaracharya Temple on its hill. In the evening there is an hour's shikara ride on Dal Lake, and a look at the craft market for papier-mâché and carved walnut wood on the way back. You stay the night on a houseboat. Meals included today: dinner.
After an early breakfast you leave Srinagar and drive east through Sonamarg and over the mountains to Kargil, where you check in at your hotel for dinner and the night. It is a full day on the road. Meals included today: breakfast and dinner.
After breakfast you continue towards Leh, stopping on the way at Mulbekh and at Lamayuru. You reach Leh for the night. Meals included today: breakfast and dinner.
After an early breakfast you leave for the Nubra Valley. The road passes the villages of Horzey and Gangles and climbs to the Khardung La, one of the highest road passes in Ladakh, with a view back over Leh on the way up. Beyond the pass you descend to Khalsar in the Shyok valley, cross the Shyok river and follow the Nubra river to reach your camp in the afternoon, in the area the programme names as Tegar, also called Kyagar. Dinner is at the camp. Meals included today: breakfast and dinner.
After breakfast you drive from the Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake by the road that follows the Shyok river through Agham and Shyok village. This road depends on the state of the river and is not always passable, so the route on the day is decided locally. You stay the night by the lake, with dinner at the camp. Meals included today: breakfast and dinner.
The morning is at Pangong Lake, a long, narrow lake of blue, brackish water, part of which lies on the far side of the border with China. In the late afternoon you drive back to Leh for dinner and the night. Meals included today: breakfast and dinner.
After breakfast you see Leh itself: the Shanti Stupa above the town, Leh Palace and the bazaar. Dinner and the night are at your hotel. Meals included today: breakfast and dinner.
After breakfast you are driven to Leh airport for your flight, where the package services end. Meals included today: breakfast.
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Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 7 nights' accommodation (one in Srinagar, one in Kargil, one in Leh, one in the Nubra Valley, one at Pangong Lake and two in Leh) on a twin or double sharing basis, in the hotel category chosen in your quotation, from standard to luxury
- Breakfast and dinner daily, starting with dinner on the first day
- Pick-up at Srinagar on arrival and the transfer from your Leh hotel to Leh airport on departure
- A non-air-conditioned vehicle for the sightseeing and transfers in the itinerary: an SUV-type vehicle for up to six travellers, or a tempo traveller for eight or more
- Ladakh inner line permit and environment fee
- Meeting and assistance by our representative on arrival and departure
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Flights to Srinagar and from Leh
- Lunches
- Entrance fees at monasteries, museums and other sights
- A guide; the sightseeing is with your driver
- The camel ride in the Nubra Valley and any other optional activity
- Travel insurance
- Tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks and other personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Accommodation, meals & transport
What the journey covers day to day, taken from this package's own inclusions.
🏨 Accommodation
- 7 nights' accommodation (one in Srinagar, one in Kargil, one in Leh, one in the Nubra Valley, one at Pangong Lake and two in Leh) on a twin or double sharing basis, in the hotel category chosen in your quotation, from standard to luxury
🍽 Meals
- Breakfast and dinner daily, starting with dinner on the first day
🚆 Transport
- Pick-up at Srinagar on arrival and the transfer from your Leh hotel to Leh airport on departure
- A non-air-conditioned vehicle for the sightseeing and transfers in the itinerary: an SUV-type vehicle for up to six travellers, or a tempo traveller for eight or more
- Private airport transfer; private vehicle; shikara
- Private vehicle
- Private airport transfer
Flights, visa & practical
Arranged separately from the journey itself — listed here so there are no surprises.
✈ Flights
- Flights to Srinagar and from Leh
🛡 Insurance
- Travel insurance
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