Dal Lake shikaras, Gulmarg meadows, the moonland of Lamayuru and the highest motorable passes on earth — an 8N / 9D Himalayan crossing with MAPAI meals, AC cab, inner-line permits and oxygen support.
Dal Lake houseboat at dusk — the starting point of our Srinagar to Leh Ladakh road trip.
Kashmir – Ladakh 8N / 9D Itinerary
Itinerary · 8N / 9DFor 6 Pax
Day 01
Srinagar Local
Shankaracharya Temple, Mughal Garden — Nishat, Pari Mahal, Dargah, Shikara Ride on Dal Lake, Lal Chowk Clock Tower, Museum. Overnight at Srinagar.
Day 02
Gulmarg Day Trip
Explore Gulmarg — museum, skiing track, Drung Waterfall, Gondola Ride (subject to booking). Return to Srinagar for overnight.
Day 03
Sonamarg
Drive along the Indus, cross the Sonamarg Tunnel. Thajwas Glacier, Zero Point, Fish Point, Baltal, Zojila and the Golden Meadows. Overnight at Sonamarg.
Day 04
Kargil → Leh
Cross Zojila Pass, Sangam Point, Magnetic Hill and the moonland of Lamayuru monasteries. Evening market walk. Overnight at Leh.
Day 05
Leh → Nubra
Via Khardung La — the highest motorable pass. Local sightseeing at Nubra. Overnight at Nubra.
Day 06
Nubra → Pangong
Drive via Agham–Shyok route. Explore Pangong Lake. Overnight at Pangong.
Day 07
Pangong → Leh
Return via Chang La Pass. Local monastery, palace, Rancho School. Market walk. Overnight at Leh.
Day 08
Leh → Sonamarg
Long drive back to Sonamarg. Overnight at Sonamarg.
Day 09
Departure
After breakfast, depart with the sweet memories of the Kashmir–Leh tour.
Where you stay
Hotels
Hand-carved walnut interiors of a heritage Kashmiri houseboat on Dal Lake.
01
The Kashmir Breeze
Srinagar · Premium Room
02
Divine Inn
Sonamarg · Deluxe Room
03
Hotel Gwaling
Leh · Premium Room
04
Misty Hills
Nubra · Premium Room
05
Pangong Heritage
Pangong · Premium Room
What's included
Included
＋All toll taxes & permit fees
＋Cab AC & heating charges
＋10 hours daily duty
＋1 hr Shikara ride
＋Union cab at Leh
＋Inner-line permits
＋1 oxygen cylinder
What's not included
Not included
−Local sightseeing / amusement activities (ATV, pony, skiing) at destinations
−After-duty-hour charges
−Gondola ride
−Any 4x4 / chained vehicle due to snow accumulation
Beyond the Srinagar → Leh Ladakh 8N/9D crossing, Purna curates honeymoon, group, deluxe houseboat and budget itineraries across the Kashmir valley. See them all on the dedicated Kashmir Packages page.
FAQ
Kashmir – Ladakh questions.
What is the best time for a Srinagar to Leh Ladakh tour?
June to September is the ideal window — the Srinagar–Leh highway, Zojila Pass, Khardung La and Chang La are all open, and Pangong Lake is fully accessible by road.
How many days are needed for a Kashmir and Ladakh trip?
An 8 nights / 9 days itinerary is ideal to cover Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Kargil, Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake without altitude fatigue.
Is the Srinagar to Leh road trip safe?
Yes. The route is done in a professionally driven Ertiga on the standard Srinagar–Kargil–Leh highway with acclimatisation stops, an oxygen cylinder and all inner-line permits included.
What is the MAPAI meal plan?
MAPAI is Modified American Plan (breakfast + one main meal, usually dinner) at all hotel stays across Srinagar, Sonamarg, Leh, Nubra and Pangong.
How do I book the Kashmir Ladakh 8N/9D package?
WhatsApp Purna Tour & Travels at +91 70475 38555 with your travel dates and group size for confirmed hotel and cab availability.
