Kashmir + Ladakh Combo
10 Days / 9 Nights · Kashmir valleys + Ladakh passes
From soft valley Kashmir to dramatic Ladakh
This is the route for travellers who want one trip to move through two entirely different Himalayan personalities: green Kashmir and stark, high-altitude Ladakh.
It begins with the comfort and familiarity of the Kashmir side, then transitions into the road-trip drama of Sonamarg, Kargil, Leh, Nubra, and Pangong. The route is longer, but it rewards travellers who want contrast, storytelling, and a journey that feels expansive rather than local.
Because the terrain and pacing change sharply across regions, this package is planned more carefully than a standard valley tour. It suits serious road-trip travellers, photographers, and people who want both beauty and scale in one holiday.
Day 1: Arrive in Srinagar
Airport pickup, hotel or houseboat check-in, and quiet evening by the lake.
Day 2: Srinagar local sightseeing
Explore boulevard, Mughal gardens, and heritage stretches while adjusting to the trip rhythm.
Day 3: Gulmarg or free Kashmir day
Use a valley day before the longer mountain route begins.
Day 4: Srinagar to Kargil via Sonamarg
One of the great Himalayan drives, crossing Sonamarg and mountain passes en route to Kargil.
Day 5: Kargil to Leh
Continue through monastery country and dramatic trans-Himalayan scenery into Leh.
Day 6: Leh acclimatisation and local exploration
Visit Leh Palace, market, monasteries, and keep the day moderate for altitude comfort.
Day 7: Leh to Nubra Valley
Cross Khardung La and descend into Nubra for dunes, monasteries, and village stays.
Day 8: Nubra to Pangong
Move through a remote road section into Pangong Lake for evening and sunrise views.
Day 9: Pangong to Leh
Return to Leh for final shopping, rest, and trip close-out.
Day 10: Departure
Airport transfer with support for check-out timing and route coordination.
Included
- 9 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Dedicated vehicle for the full route
- Airport transfers
- Permits as required
- Trip coordination across both regions
Not Included
- Flights
- Lunch
- Optional activities
- Personal insurance
- Paid entries and tips
Best for
This route is best for travellers who enjoy the journey itself, not only the destination. Long drives are part of the appeal here.