Srinagar Ladakh Road Trip

Drive through the Scenic and Historical Srinagar Leh Highway as we explore Ladakh in 9 days

Highlights

  • Houseboat Stay in Srinagar
  • Stop by at the meadows of Sonamarg
  • Drive through the Beautiful Srinagar Ladakh Highway
  • Historic towns of Drass and Kargil
  • Visit Lamayuru monastery, the Lunar like landscape around which is known as Moonland
  • Stop by at the Confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and  Magnetic Hill
  • Explore the town of Leh
  • Visit a 200-year old traditional Ladakhi home
  • Khardungla Pass, the Highest Mot0rable Road in the World
  • White Sand dunes and Double Humped Camels in Nubra 
  • Camping near the Beautiful Pangong Lake
  • Rafting in Zanskar River

Tour Itinerary

On arrival at Srinagar Airport, you will be received by our representative and commuted to the beautiful Nagin Lake, where you will be checked into your Deluxe houseboat.

Evening, if interested, you can enjoy a Shikara (boat) ride, wherein you shall visit floating gardens of lotus and water lilies and the islands of Char Chinar.   Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar.

After breakfast, we would begin drive towards Kargil (approx. 6-7 hours). The route takes us through the beautiful meadows of Sonamarg. From Sonamarg, the landscape starts changing dramatically all the way as we cross the famous Zoji La pass towards Drass.  A few kms beyond Drass is the Drass war memorial, built in the memory of soldiers martyred in the 1999 Kargil war and is a must visit for every traveler passing through this route. Overnight stay in Kargil.

Early morning, we shall continue our drive to Leh (approx. 6-7 hours).  Enroute, we shall visit Mulbekh, famous for the 9-metre high rock sculpture of Maitreya Buddha built around the 8th century. After a short yet scenic drive through Fotu La pass which is the highest point on the Srinagar-Leh highway (13,479 ft), we reach the village of Lamayuru, home to one of the most famous and oldest monasteries in Ladakh. The landscape here is also known as Moonland, as it resembles the lunar landscape. We continue our journey and reach Alchi monastery, famous for its magnificent and well-preserved 11th or 12th century wall paintings.

The journey takes us through the Confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and “Magnetic hill” that is located about 30 km from Leh, at a height of 14,000 feet above sea level. Here you can see the unusual phenomenon of your vehicle going upwards on its own at a speed with the engines off. Our journey ends in Leh, where you will be received by our representative and checked into your Accommodation.  Overnight stay in Leh.

Full day sightseeing of Leh, wherein we shall the famous Thiksey Monastery, famous for its 49 ft High statue of Maitreya Buddha, covering two storeys of the building.  Later, we shall visit the Shey Gompa, Stok Palace and a 200 year old traditional Ladakhi house to get a glimpse of the local lifestyle and get to enjoy a cup of Butter tea, a ladakhi beverage.  

Later, we shall visit the Hall of Fame built by Indian Army and Shanti Stupa (which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape). Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley (approx. 4 hours) via Khardungla Pass (18380 feet) –the Highest Motorable Road in the World. Nubra Valley lies at an average altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level.

Later, we shall visit Hunder village and Diskit Monastery. One can see an impressive 32 metre (106 feet) Maitreya Buddha statue on top of a hill below the monastery facing the Shyok River. Other attractions include the White Sand dunes and Camel Safari on the double humped camels which are found only in Nubra.  Overnight stay at Hotel/Deluxe Camps in Nubra valley.

After breakfast, you shall drive to the beautiful crystal clear, color-changing high altitude lake, the Pangong lake (approx. 4 hours) located next to the China border via Shyok. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Overnight stay at Deluxe Camps near lakeside.

After breakfast, you shall drive back to Leh(approx. 5 hours) via Changla Pass.  On the way back, we shall visit Hemis Monastery. Overnight stay at Hotel in Leh.

Rafting from Chilling to Nimo in Zanskar river (Level 3 plus) Duration:  approx 2 ½ Hours. This is the most cherished rafting option in Ladakh. After hot lunch at Nimo.  Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Leh Airport for your onward journey with memories of a Lifetime!

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