Ladakh
Srinagar to Leh Road Trip
7N / 8DKTP-043
Srinagar 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 3N • Nubra 1N • Pangong 1N
HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
From₹35,699per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Photographs show places on this route. They do not show current conditions, and they are not the confirmed accommodation. We do not yet have photographs of Kargil or the Drass memorial.
SRINAGAR · SONMARG · KARGIL · LEH
Kashmir + Ladakh — 9 Nights / 10 Days
9 Nights / 10 DaysTour code KTP-006Starts in Srinagar · ends at Leh airport
- Srinagar2 nights
- Sonmarg1 night
- Kargil1 night
- Leh5 nights
- DepartureDay 10
Duration9 nights / 10 days
Overnight stopsSrinagar 2N · Sonmarg 1N · Kargil 1N · Leh 5N
Suggested windowJune–September
PriceFrom ₹43,399 per person
Combine Kashmir and Ladakh in a nine-night journey with stays in Srinagar, Sonmarg, Kargil and Leh. Review the overnight plan and confirmed sightseeing before tailoring the arrangements around your dates, arrival plans and group.
- Begins
- Srinagar airport or railway station
- Ends
- Leh airport (transfer); flights are not included
- Suggested period
- June–September, planning guidance and not a guarantee of access
- Price basis
- Indicative from ₹43,399 per person (2 adults sharing, Deluxe). Your exact price comes in a written quotation.
Is This the Right Kashmir–Ladakh Trip for You?
This itinerary suits travellers who:
- Have nine nights available for the ground itinerary, plus the arrival and departure days around it.
- Want Kashmir and Ladakh in one supported route, with the road journey between them rather than a flight.
- Accept the transfer demands of the actual schedule: a short drive to Sonmarg, then two long road days, Sonmarg to Kargil and Kargil to Leh.
- Are prepared to plan around seasonal access, because the road over Zoji La and the Ladakh sightseeing depend on conditions.
- Want to understand the Leh sightseeing programme before booking: five nights, one rest day, three local sightseeing days and no overnight excursion.
The trade-off. This is a regional journey with several overnight stops. Review the travel days and activity requirements carefully, especially if your group needs shorter transfers or additional rest.
It is not a plan for everyone, and we cannot judge whether it suits your health. Ten package days do not mean ten sightseeing days: Day 1 is your arrival, Days 4 and 5 are mainly road, and Day 10 is the journey out. The Nubra Valley and Pangong are not part of it.
Trip summary
A one-page picture of this plan: route, nights, days and what is included. The full day-by-day itinerary is below. The price is indicative (lowest price of the year · Deluxe); your written quotation gives the exact figure for your dates.
Your Nine-Night Stay Plan
| Destination | Nights | Details to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar | 2 | Nights 1 and 2 (Days 1 and 2). Position in the route: the start. Confirm rooms and meals. |
| Sonmarg | 1 | Night 3 (Day 3). Confirm how the accommodation operates, rooms and access. |
| Kargil | 1 | Night 4 (Day 4). Confirm the transfer schedule, rooms and meals. |
| Leh | 5 | Nights 5 to 9 (Days 5 to 9), all in Leh. Confirm the exact sightseeing programme; no night is planned outside Leh. |
Total: 9 nights. 2 + 1 + 1 + 5 = 9. The ten package days are the nine nights plus the departure day. The order above follows the itinerary below. Hotel names, room categories and availability are shared privately in your quotation before you confirm.
How the Kashmir and Ladakh Sections Connect
The route runs in one direction and does not double back.
- Starting point
- Srinagar airport or Srinagar railway station (Vande Bharat) on Day 1, where your driver meets you.
- Kashmir section
- Two nights in Srinagar (Days 1 and 2), then one night in Sonmarg (Day 3). Gulmarg and Pahalgam are not part of this itinerary.
- Connecting road journey
- Sonmarg to Kargil on Day 4 and Kargil to Leh on Day 5, both by road, crossing the Zoji La pass on the Sonmarg to Kargil leg. Both are travel days.
- Kargil’s role
- An overnight stop that splits the long road between Sonmarg and Leh. The only sightseeing there is the Drass War Memorial and Suru valley views on arrival.
- Leh section
- Five nights in Leh (Days 5 to 9): arrival, a rest day, then three local sightseeing days. Every day starts and ends in Leh.
- Ending point
- Day 10: a transfer to Leh airport. The trip does not return to Srinagar.
Overnight stops
- Srinagar (2 nights)
- Sonmarg (1 night)
- Kargil (1 night)
- Leh (5 nights)
Transit
- The Zoji La pass, between Sonmarg and Kargil
- The Kargil to Leh highway
Confirmed sightseeing
- Srinagar: Mughal gardens and the old city; the Dal Lake shikara ride listed in the record
- Sonmarg: Thajiwas Glacier and the Sindh river
- Kargil: Drass War Memorial and Suru valley views
- Leh: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Thiksey, Hemis, Sangam, Magnetic Hill, and a short stop at Khardung La
Optional
- A local guide, a longer sunset boat, ponies at Sonmarg, further stops on the road: quoted separately, not part of the plan
The diagram below shows the order of the overnight stops. It is an illustration, not a survey of the road: it does not give distances or driving times, and it is not live road status. Check current traffic advisories before you travel.
The Overnight Stops on a Diagram
Day by day
Illustration of the order of stops only: not the driving route, not to scale and not live road status.
Text version of the route
- Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar (night in Srinagar)
- Day 2: Mughal gardens and the old city (night in Srinagar)
- Day 3: Srinagar to Sonmarg (night in Sonmarg)
- Day 4: Sonmarg to Kargil (night in Kargil)
- Day 5: Kargil to Leh (night in Leh)
- Day 6: Rest day in Leh (night in Leh)
- Day 7: Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa (night in Leh)
- Day 8: Thiksey, Hemis, Sangam and Magnetic Hill (night in Leh)
- Day 9: Khardung La short stop (night in Leh)
- Day 10: Departure from Leh (ends at Leh airport)
Your 10-Day Kashmir–Ladakh Itinerary
Nine nights, ten days: Srinagar, Sonmarg, Kargil, then five nights in Leh, ending with a transfer to Leh airport. Each day shows where it starts, what is scheduled, what is optional or not included, and where you sleep. Meals are the ones the package record lists; your quote confirms them.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Your final arrangements depend on arrival and departure times, availability and local conditions. Agreed changes will be included in your quotation.
What Is Planned During Your Leh Stay?
All five nights are in Leh. The record schedules three local sightseeing days, one rest day and one arrival day, and nothing else.
| Day | Plan | Scope | Transport and charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 5 | Arrive from Kargil | Road day. Check in; no sightseeing. | Included in the road transfer |
| Day 6 | Rest day | Nothing scheduled. | None needed |
| Day 7 | Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa | Local sightseeing, Shanti Stupa at sunset. | Local cab; entry tickets where charged are not included |
| Day 8 | Thiksey, Hemis, Sangam, Magnetic Hill | Local sightseeing in more than one direction from Leh. | Local cab; tickets not included |
| Day 9 | Khardung La short stop | About 15 to 20 minutes at the top, back to Leh the same day. | Local cab; permit or fee requirements depend on your nationality |
Confirmed local sightseeing
- Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa (Day 7)
- Thiksey and Hemis monasteries (Day 8)
- Sangam and Magnetic Hill, on the Kargil road (Day 8)
- Khardung La, a short stop (Day 9)
Excursions, free time and options
- Confirmed excursions with an overnight: none. Nubra and Pangong are not part of this itinerary.
- Unallocated time: Day 6 is a free day. It is a rest day, not a medical acclimatisation programme.
- Optional: a local guide or other additions, quoted separately. We do not add excursions just because they are common in Ladakh.
Day 8 combines monasteries to the east and south of Leh with two stops on the road to the west, so it is a long day. If your group wants a gentler pace we can propose moving the western stops to another day, which is a change to assess in your quote. Entry charges and permits are separate from the package, and the official requirements for Khardung La are on the Leh District permit portal.
Transport Across the Two Regions
The package record lists a private cab for the transfers and the sightseeing in the plan. How it works across the two regions is below.
What the record lists
- A private cab for all transfers and sightseeing, with driver, fuel, tolls and parking.
- Pickup at Srinagar airport or railway station on Day 1, and a transfer to Leh airport on Day 10.
- Transfer days: Day 3 (Srinagar to Sonmarg), Day 4 (Sonmarg to Kargil), Day 5 (Kargil to Leh).
- Sightseeing by the same cab in Srinagar and in Leh (Days 2, 7, 8 and 9).
Not assumed
- That one vehicle and one driver stay with you for all ten days. Whether a vehicle or driver changes in Ladakh is not in our records, and local transport rules can differ between regions: your quote states it.
- That a model is four-wheel drive. Our vehicle pages say which are not, and we do not promise access on a particular road.
- A driver allowance as a separate charge: the record lists driver, fuel, tolls and parking as part of the cab, and your quote says how any other charge is treated.
- Pony or local-vehicle charges at stops, which are paid locally and are not included.
We choose the vehicle from your passenger count, luggage and the route. For the Leh route our vehicle pages point to a higher-clearance SUV for small groups; that is a preference, not a guarantee of any road.
Vehicles to look at
- Mahindra ScorpioSmall groups on the Leh route · up to 6 passengers · 3 bags
- Toyota Innova Crysta (GX / ZX)Families and groups with more luggage · up to 6 passengers · 4–5 bags
- Mahindra XUV700Small groups who want an SUV · up to 6 passengers · 3 bags
- Tempo Traveller (12 seater)Larger groups · up to 11 passengers · 8–10 bags (rear + roof carrier)
Accommodation Along the Route
Your quote names the proposed accommodation privately for each stop. This page does not name hotels and does not suggest the stays are alike: Srinagar, Sonmarg, Kargil and Leh are different places, and facilities differ between them.
Your quote will specify
- Rooms and occupancy, and bed arrangements.
- The meal plan for each stop; the record lists breakfast and dinner, and lunch is not included.
- Heating, where relevant, and hot water.
- Access: stairs, ground-floor rooms, and how close a vehicle can get.
- Any material limitation at a property.
Not promised
- Identical facilities at every stop.
- Uninterrupted electricity, internet or heating, especially at Sonmarg, Kargil and Leh.
- A particular category until the quote names it.
Tell us your room-sharing needs, children’s ages and anything practical about access when you enquire.
Prepare for the Demands of the Route
This route climbs. Approximate sleeping altitudes are Srinagar about 1,600 m, Sonmarg about 2,700 m, Kargil about 2,700 m and Leh about 3,500 m, with a short stop at Khardung La at roughly 5,300 m on Day 9.
The CDC Yellow Book says altitude illness is a risk for any unacclimatised traveller sleeping at 2,450 m or higher, that fitness does not protect against it, and that above 3,000 m the rise in sleeping altitude should be no more than about 500 m a night, with an extra night for every 1,000 m gained. On this itinerary the sleeping altitude rises by roughly 1,100 m on Day 3 and 800 m on Day 5, so the plan is faster than that guidance in places. Day 6 is a free day. It is not a promise of acclimatisation.
Please do
- Ask your own doctor or a travel-health clinic about this route, especially with heart, lung, sleep or blood conditions, or if you are pregnant or travelling with children or older relatives.
- Tell us if you want a gentler pace: an extra night is an option we can assess.
- Read the official guidance linked above before you decide.
What we do not do
- Give medical advice, medicines or clearance to travel.
- Say that travelling by road prevents altitude illness.
- Include oxygen, medical or rescue services: our records list none, so none is assumed.
- Collect medical histories. The enquiry form does not ask for them: please do not send them.
Confirm Access for Your Travel Dates
June to September is the suggested travel period in our records. It is planning guidance, not a promise that every road, pass or place is open on your dates.
Roads
The route crosses Zoji La. Traffic over it is regulated by the authorities, and weather, landslides, cloudbursts and road work can delay or stop it, including in summer. We cannot see tomorrow’s road, so check the latest official traffic advisories before you travel, and keep some slack around Days 4 and 5.
Permits and nationality
The Leh District permit portal states that the inner line (Protected Area) permit applies only to foreign tourists, and lists areas including Pangong, Nubra and Khardung La. Day 9 of this itinerary includes Khardung La. Requirements differ by nationality and by place, and fees or registration for other visitors are published by the Ladakh administration. Check the official portal for what applies to you.
- An enquiry is not a permit. We may help with the paperwork where your quote says so, but fees paid to the authorities are separate, and whether a permit is issued is the authorities’ decision.
- We ask for your nationality only when we prepare the quote, and we do not guess it from where you live or your phone number.
- We do not publish opening dates or universal permit rules here, because they change.
Try Your Stay, Vehicle and Add-On Preferences
Pick what suits your group. Prices are confirmed in your quote, so nothing here charges you.Vehicle
Group size2Arrival
Hotel tier
Stay category and area are fixed in your quotation; the property is confirmed in writing after booking. Price differences are indicative, per person, for your selected dates.
Add-ons
None selectedExtra airport / station transferArrival and departure pickup and drop are already included; this is for an extra transfer₹1,600 / transferAdded
Extra cab day or vehicle upgradePer day, priced from your selected vehiclefrom ₹4,000 / dayAdded
Sunset shikara (private, longer)1-hour shikara already included₹1,500 / boatAdded
SIM help on arrivalGuidance on what to check with your own providerIncluded
Extra houseboat night (Dal / Nigeen)Replaces nothing: added to your estimate when switched on+ per personAdded
Add-ons: ₹0 none selected
What's included
Private cab and driverHotels as chosenBreakfast and dinnerSightseeing as per planTolls, parking, driverGST
What's not included
Flights or trainsGondola ticketsPahalgam union vehicleLunchesPonies and entry feesPersonal expenses
Send my choices on WhatsAppWhat Your Quote Covers
| Item | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Included | Nine nights on twin sharing in the stay category you choose: Srinagar 2, Sonmarg 1, Kargil 1, Leh 5. |
| Meals | Included | Breakfast and dinner on Days 1 to 9 and breakfast on Day 10, as the record lists. Lunch is not included. The quote states the plan for each stop. |
| Pickup in Srinagar and transfer to Leh airport | Included | Srinagar airport or railway station on Day 1; Leh airport on Day 10. |
| Main road transfers | Included | Srinagar to Sonmarg, Sonmarg to Kargil, Kargil to Leh, by private cab. |
| Local sightseeing transport | Included | In Srinagar and in Leh, by the same cab. |
| Driver, fuel, tolls and parking | Included | Listed with the private cab. |
| A change of vehicle or driver in Ladakh | Confirmed in your quote | Not in the record. The quote says whether one is planned. |
| Driver allowance as a separate charge | Confirmed in your quote | The record lists none as its own item. The quote says how it is treated. |
| Dal Lake shikara ride (1 hour) | Included | Listed in the package inclusions; it depends on your arrival time and the lake. |
| Entry tickets | Not included | Gardens, Leh Palace and other sites where charged. |
| Ponies and local union vehicles | Not included | Paid locally where used, for example at Thajiwas Glacier. |
| Permit and conservation fees | Not included | Fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from the package. |
| Help arranging a permit | Confirmed in your quote | Offered only if the quote says so. We do not promise that a permit is issued. |
| Oxygen, medical or rescue services | Confirmed in your quote | Not in our records, so not assumed. |
| Flights and train tickets | Not included | Including your flight out of Leh. |
| Nubra Valley and Pangong | Not included | Not part of this itinerary. |
| Lunch and personal expenses | Not included | |
| GST and other taxes | Confirmed in your quote | The record shows GST as included. Your quote states the tax treatment. |
| Anything not listed here | Confirmed in your quote | Your written quote identifies how it is treated. Nothing unlisted is assumed to be included. |
The inclusions come from the package record. Your written quotation is the final statement of what is covered for your dates.
Request a Quote for Your Group and Dates
Your trip price depends on your travel dates, group size, room arrangements, stay category, vehicle, the confirmed route and sightseeing, your arrival and departure points, and any permits or services you ask us to help with.
- Hotels (9 nights, Deluxe)
- ₹15,360
- Private cab (Mahindra Scorpio, 10 days, tolls & parking)
- ₹20,000
- Included extras (shikara and more)
- ₹500
- Service, GST & rounding
- ₹7,539
- = Per person
- ₹43,399
- Travel dates
- Group size
- Room arrangements and stay category
- Vehicle
- The confirmed route and sightseeing
- Arrival and departure points
- Permits and other services you ask us to help with
Indicative price. Any figure on this page is per person on twin sharing, for the stay category and vehicle you choose, with GST shown as included in the record, and it changes with your dates and choices. Your written quotation confirms the price, its validity and the tax treatment for your dates and group.
Costs Outside the Package
These are not in the package price and are paid locally:
- Local union vehicles in Pahalgam
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets
- Ponies
- Entry tickets
- Lunches
Adjust the Itinerary Around Your Priorities
This plan is a starting point. Tell us what you would like to change and we will say whether a feasible version exists. We cannot promise every change is possible, and we do not shorten the long road days to fit more in.
| If you ask for | What it means |
|---|---|
| An additional night | A ten-night itinerary. We decide with you where it goes, for example an earlier rest night on the way to Leh, and check it is feasible. It needs a revised itinerary and quote. |
| Different sightseeing priorities | We can propose swapping or splitting stops, for example moving the western stops of Day 8 to their own day. The nights stay the same unless you add one. |
| Fewer stops | We can propose dropping optional stops. The road days and the nights are what make the route, so removing them is a different itinerary. |
| A different arrival or departure arrangement | For example another arrival time or a different onward connection from Leh. We assess it against the schedule, and flights remain yours to book. |
| A different vehicle or room configuration | Chosen by passenger count and luggage. The quote is revised. |
| Nubra or Pangong | A different itinerary with its own nights, routing and permit check. The Srinagar to Leh road trip includes both; this package does not. |
Compare Ways to Plan Your Ladakh Journey
Kashmir + Ladakh 9N/10D
Srinagar 2N · Sonmarg 1N · Kargil 1N · Leh 5N
- Starts / ends: Srinagar airport or station / transfer to Leh airport.
- Road scope: Srinagar to Sonmarg, Kargil and Leh over three travel days.
- Sightseeing: Srinagar gardens and old city; Thajiwas; Drass memorial; Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Thiksey, Hemis, Sangam, Magnetic Hill, Khardung La stop.
- Trade-off: time in both regions and no overnight beyond Leh, with the longest schedule.
Srinagar to Leh Road Trip 7N/8D
Srinagar 1N · Kargil 1N · Leh 3N · Nubra 1N · Pangong 1N
- Starts / ends: Srinagar airport or station / transfer to Leh airport after returning from Pangong.
- Road scope: Srinagar to Kargil in one day, then Leh, Nubra and Pangong, with overnights in Nubra and Pangong.
- Sightseeing: Drass memorial; Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa; Hunder dunes and Diskit; Pangong. No Sonmarg night, no separate Srinagar sightseeing day.
- Trade-off: Nubra and Pangong in fewer days, but a long Srinagar to Kargil day and no Sonmarg stop. Foreign nationals need permits for the Nubra and Pangong areas.
Leh Ladakh Highlights 5N/6D
Leh 3N · Nubra 1N · Pangong 1N
- Starts / ends: arrives in Leh by air on Day 1 / transfer to Leh airport on Day 6.
- Road scope: no overland journey from Kashmir; Leh to Nubra and Pangong.
- Sightseeing: Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa; Hunder dunes and Diskit; Pangong.
- Trade-off: Ladakh only and the shortest, with no Kashmir and no road journey from Srinagar.
Inclusions are not inferred from names: each plan has its own record and quote. Prices are not compared, because each is quoted on its own assumptions. Ask for quotes on the same dates, group, stay category and vehicle before comparing.
Questions About This 10-Day Trip
The plan is suggested for June to September, but access depends on conditions. We confirm the route for your dates before you pay.
No. The itinerary ends with a transfer to Leh airport; flights are not included.
Yes. Day 6 is a planned rest day in Leh, and the itinerary lists no activity that day.
Srinagar for two nights, Sonmarg for one, Kargil for one and Leh for five: nine nights in total. Day 10 is the departure from Leh.
Yes. Days 5 to 9 all end in Leh. No night is planned in Nubra, Pangong or any other place in Ladakh.
No. They are not part of this itinerary. Day 9 is a Khardung La short stop with a return to Leh the same day. If you want Nubra or Pangong, ask for a different plan: it needs its own route, nights and permit check, and the Srinagar to Leh road trip includes them.
It starts on Day 1 at Srinagar airport or Srinagar railway station, where your driver meets you. It ends on Day 10 with a transfer to Leh airport. It does not return to Srinagar, and flights or trains are not included.
Our records list a private cab for the transfers and sightseeing but do not say whether one vehicle and driver stay with you in both regions. Your quote states the arrangement, including any change of vehicle or driver in Ladakh.
Entry tickets are not included. No permit or permit fee is listed in the record, so none is assumed. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for some places Leh lists, including Khardung La; requirements differ by nationality and place. Your quote says what we help arrange, and issuing a permit is the authorities’ decision.
Plan Your Kashmir–Ladakh Journey
Share your dates, arrival plans, group size and sightseeing priorities. We’ll use your requirements to prepare a proposed route and quote.
Contact: +91 60058 51998, 9 am–9 pm IST. Submitting this enquiry does not confirm a booking, access to any road or place, or a permit. Please do not include passport numbers, identity documents or medical records.
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