Kashmir & Ladakh Tour
Kashmir and Ladakh Tour
“If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here!”. These were the words of the besotted Mughal emperor Jehangir 400 years ago and they sound true even today.
Nestled between snow-capped peaks, Kashmir Valley enchants with Srinagar’s winding alleys, historic mosques, and Dal Lake’s iconic houseboats. In stark contrast, Ladakh is a high-altitude desert sculpted by wind and water, where barren, moon-like landscapes meet green oases of poplars and orchards. Despite its rugged terrain, Ladakh’s warm-hearted people and vibrant Buddhist culture, showcased in hilltop monasteries adorned with prayer flags and ancient treasures, create an unforgettable experience. Together, Kashmir and Ladakh promise awe-inspiring beauty, history, and serenity like nowhere else.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi and fly to Srinagar
Arrive in Delhi and fly to Srinagar. On arrival, transfer to the houseboat on Dal Lake.
Evening enjoy Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. This is a great way to see the life on Dal Lake.
As we gently float on the Shikaras, we will see traders, housewives, school children engaged in their daily rituals.
Day 02-03: Srinagar
Over two days in Srinagar, we’ll explore its highlights, starting with an early morning shikara ride on Dal Lake to witness the vibrant vegetable and flower market. We’ll visit iconic monuments like Hazratbal Shrine, Jama Masjid, and Shah-Hamdan’s shrine, tour the Mughal gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, explore traditional weavers’ houses, and enjoy a traditional dinner with a local family.
Day 04: Srinagar-Sonamarg-Zoji La-Kargil
After breakfast, drive to Kargil via scenic Sonamarg, surrounded by pine forests and towering
peaks. Cross the stunning Zoji-la Pass (11,500 feet), transitioning from lush greenery to arid landscapes. In the evening, stroll through Kargil’s bustling bazaars.
Day 05: Kargil-Hambotingla (13,300feet) - Batalik-Dah (9300 feet)
After breakfast, we’ll drive over Hambotingla (13,300 feet) to Dah Hanu via Batalik, a unique region inhabited by the Aryan tribe. A village will welcome us with a special ceremony featuring traditional music and dancing.
Day 06: Dah
Dha and Hanu, known as the “Land of Aryans,” are home to the Brokpa community, believed to descend from Alexander’s army. Culturally distinct, they wear flowers on their hats, earning women the name “flower women of Ladakh.”
Day 07: Dah - Skurbuchan village – Lamayuru – Leh (11500 feet)
After breakfast, drive to Leh via Skurbuchan village for photography. Continue to Lamayuru to see the stunning Moon landscape, then visit Lamayuru Monastery, the oldest in Central Ladakh, known for its shrines, thankas, and wall paintings.
Continue on to Leh.
Day 08: Leh-Thiksey, Hemis & Shey
Early morning, visit Thiksey Monastery for monk chanting and views of the Indus Valley, then explore Hemis Monastery, Ladakh’s largest gompa. In the afternoon, visit Shey Palace with its Sakyamuni Buddha statue, and end with sunset views from Shanti Stupa.
Day 09: Leh - Stok – Phyang – Spituk – Leh
After breakfast, visit Stok Palace and Heritage House, followed by a walk through the picturesque village, home to Ladakh’s royal family. Enjoy a traditional photo shoot among the village’s apricot orchards and barley fields. Later, visit Phyang and Spituk Monasteries.
Day 10: Leh-Tso Moriri (15,000 feet) (By surface approx. 220 Kms/07 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Tso Moriri Lake in the remote Changthang region, known for its high-altitude plains, snow-capped peaks, and azure lakes. Visit the nomadic Changpa tribes grazing yaks and pashmina goats, camping in traditional wool tents.
Day 11: Tso Morori-Leh (By surface approx. 220 Kms/07 Hrs)
Morning drive to Tsokar Lake through stunning landscapes, then onto the Manali-Leh highway. Cross the high Tanglang La Pass (17,200 feet), passing villages like Rumtse and Upshi, before reaching Leh.
Day 12: Leh-Delhi (By flight) and Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the Leh airport to board the flight to Delhi.
On arrival, transfer on own to the departure level of the Delhi International terminal to board the flight for onward journey.