Itinerary
- Day 1
Srinagar
You'll land at Srinagar Airport and get transferred to your houseboat to settle in. After getting comfortable, you'll take a Shikara ride across Dal Lake, passing by Char Chinar with its four iconic trees, the Floating Gardens, and scenic canals lined with other houseboats and the surrounding hills.
- Start point
- Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir 190007, India (Pickup from Srinagar Airport, as per your flight time)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Houseboat (Deluxe Houseboat or similar - Srinagar)
Included Activities
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- Visit Char Chinar (four chinar trees)
- Explore Floating Gardens
- View scenic canals and boat houses
Landmarks Dal Lake Char Chinar Floating Gardens 
- Day 2
Srinagar to Pahalgam
Following breakfast, you'll drive to Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds, and check into your hotel. From there, spend time walking along the Lidder River banks and taking in the natural scenery of this valley, which serves as the starting point for Amarnath pilgrimage and various trekking routes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Bombay Palace or similar - Pahalgam)
Included Activities
- Walk along the banks of River Lidder
- Explore Pahalgam valley
Optional Activities
- Trekking routes from Pahalgam base camp
Landmarks River Lidder Pahalgam - Day 3
Pahalgam to Srinagar
After breakfast, you'll drive back to Srinagar with a stop at the 9th-century Awantipura Ruins and Mattan Temple Complex along the way. During the afternoon, you'll see the Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens, drive the lakeside boulevard, browse carpets and shawls at a handicrafts emporium, then finish at Shankaracharya Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Walisons Hotel or similar - Srinagar)
Included Activities
- Visit Awantipura Ruins (9th Century)
- Visit Mattan Temple Complex
- Visit Nishat Garden (Garden of Pleasure)
- Visit Shalimar Garden (Abode of All)
- Drive along Lake side Boulevard
- Visit local Handicrafts Emporium
- Visit Shankaracharya Temple
Optional Activities
- Purchase hand-knotted silken carpets, shawls, and jewelers ornaments
Landmarks Awantipura Ruins Mattan Temple Complex Nishat Garden Shalimar Garden Shankaracharya Temple - Day 4
Gulmarg Excursion
You'll spend the full day heading to Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, about 53 km away at 8,700 ft altitude. This famous ski resort has the world's highest 18-hole golf course. You can take the cable car if you'd like for views of Kongdori mountain, and there's time to soak in the scenic views before heading back to Srinagar in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Walisons Hotel or similar - Srinagar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers)
- Scenic views of Kongdori mountain
Optional Activities
- Cable Car Ride (Gondola) for Kongdori views
Landmarks Gulmarg Kongdori Mountain 
- Day 5
Srinagar to Kargil
You'll drive 204 km to Kargil through Sonamarg at 9,000 ft, passing snowy mountains and the Sindh River. There's a stop at Sonamarg for tea and photography, with an option to visit Thajwas Glaciers by pony for a small extra fee. Later you'll cross Zojila Pass and stop at Drass, the world's 2nd coldest inhabited place, to see the War Memorial Hall and Museum honoring Kargil War soldiers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Barula or similar - Kargil)
Included Activities
- Stop at Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold)
- Drive through Zojila Pass
- Visit Drass War Memorial Hall and Museum (Vijay Path)
Optional Activities
- Visit Thajwas Glaciers on ponies (direct payment basis)
Landmarks Sonamarg Thajwas Glaciers Zojila Pass Drass War Memorial Hall and Museum Sindh River 
- Day 6
Kargil to Leh
After breakfast, you'll drive to Leh and see where the Indus and Zanskar Rivers meet. Along the way, you'll check out Magnetic Hill, a gravity-defying spot, then visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Kali Mata Temple. You'll reach Leh in the evening with time to rest and get acclimated to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ladakh Imperial or similar - Leh)
Included Activities
- View Indus-Zanskar River confluence
- Experience Magnetic Hill (gravity effects)
- Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
- Visit Kali Mata Temple
Landmarks Indus-Zanskar River Confluence Magnetic Hill Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Kali Mata Temple 
- Day 7
Leh
You'll have a relaxed morning in Leh. After lunch, you'll see Leh Palace and the Shanti Stupa, a Japanese Peace Pagoda sitting on a hilltop with views across the town and surrounding peaks. From there, you can browse the local market and visit the Hall of Fame, an Indian Army memorial, if you're interested.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ladakh Imperial or similar - Leh)
Included Activities
- Visit Leh Palace
- Visit Shanti Stupa (Japanese Peace Pagoda)
- Explore local market
Optional Activities
- Visit Hall of Fame (Indian Army memorial)
Landmarks Leh Palace Shanti Stupa Hall of Fame - Day 8
Leh to Nubra Valley
After breakfast, you'll drive through Khardungla Pass at 18,360 ft, recognized as the world's highest motorable pass, and cross a glacier bridge that holds a Guinness World Record. You'll arrive in Nubra Valley at 10,000 ft, check into your camp, and then head out to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder where camel rides are available if you want them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (De Nubra Camp or similar - Nubra Valley)
Included Activities
- Cross Khardungla Pass (18,360 ft)
- Cross glacier bridge (Guinness World Record)
- Visit White Sand Dunes at Hunder
- Bactrian camel ride
Landmarks Khardungla Pass Nubra Valley Hunder White Sand Dunes 
- Day 9
Turtuk Border Village
You'll drive to Turtuk, a border village where the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges meet, overlooking the Shyok River. This Balti tribal settlement was returned to India in 1971 after Pakistani occupation. You'll walk through the village, try authentic Balti food, see the Pakistani border, and learn about the divided families here. The region is known for quality apricots and traditional sword dances, and you'll head back to Nubra by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (De Nubra Camp or similar - Nubra Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit Turtuk border village
- Experience Balti tribal culture
- View Pakistani border from the village
- Explore divided families' stories
Optional Activities
- Experience local Balti cuisine
- Learn about traditional sword dances
Landmarks Turtuk Border Village Shyok River - Day 10
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
After breakfast, you'll visit Diskit Monastery, then begin traveling to Pangong Lake via the Shyok route. Pangong Lake is known for its clear, extremely salty waters ringed by mountains and has been used as a filming location for several movies. The lake is also an important breeding ground for various bird species. You'll settle into your camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Himalayan INN Camp or similar - Pangong TSO)
Included Activities
- Visit Diskit Monastery
- Drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok route
Landmarks Diskit Monastery Pangong Lake Chushul Mountains 
- Day 11
Pangong Lake to Hanle
You'll start early after breakfast and drive to Hanle, crossing Chushul Village and Tsaga La Pass at 15,200 ft. Hanle houses the Indian Astronomical Observatory, a sensitive location near the Tibetan and Chinese border. The area features the Himalayan Chandra Telescope and the Major Atmospheric Cerenkov Experiment Telescope under construction, projected to be one of the world's largest at its altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Padma Home Stay or similar - Hanle)
Included Activities
- Cross Chushul Village
- Cross Tsaga La Pass (15,200 ft)
- View Indian Astronomical Observatory
- View Himalayan Chandra Telescope
Landmarks Chushul Village Tsaga La Pass Indian Astronomical Observatory Himalayan Chandra Telescope - Day 12
Hanle to Tsomoriri Lake
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Tsomoriri Lake by crossing Nurpa Pass at 16,100 ft and Mahe Bridge. Tsomoriri sits at 14,000 ft near the small village of Korzok in the Changthang region, recently opened to foreigners. The lake serves as a breeding ground for bar-headed geese, crested grebes, Brahmini ducks, and brown-headed gulls. You'll settle into your camp there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lake View or similar - Tso Moriri)
Included Activities
- Cross Nurpa Pass (16,100 ft)
- Cross Mahe Bridge
- View Tsomoriri Lake
- Leisure walk on lake banks
Landmarks Nurpa Pass Mahe Bridge Tsomoriri Lake - Day 13
Tsomoriri Lake Area to Leh
After an early breakfast, you'll check out and visit Korzok village where houses and the Gompa appear like a mirage against the landscape. You'll walk through the barley fields, among the world's highest cultivated areas, then drive to Tsokar Lake to see the nomadic Changpa people herding goats, sheep, and yaks. They traditionally make ropes, clothes, and shoes from their animals' hair. You'll return to Leh in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ladakh Imperial or similar - Leh)
Included Activities
- Visit Korzok village and Gompa
- View high-altitude barley fields
- Visit Tsokar lake
- Observe Changpa nomadic people and herds
Landmarks Korzok Village Korzok Gompa Tsokar Lake - Day 14
Monasteries Tour
You'll visit several ancient monasteries around Leh. Starting with Shey Gompa 15 km away, the former summer palace of Ladakh's kings with a 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue. Next is Thiksey Gompa 17 km away, a 600-year-old monastery with temples, murals, and sculptures. Then you'll head to Hemis Monastery 45 km south, one of Ladakh's largest with a beautiful valley setting. If interested, you can also stop at the famous school from '3 Idiots' and Sindhu Ghat river bank before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ladakh Imperial or similar - Leh)
Included Activities
- Visit Shey Gompa
- View 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue
- Visit Thiksey Gompa
- Visit Hemis Monastery
- Visit Sindhu Ghat
Optional Activities
- Visit 3 Idiots School (Druk Padma Karpo School)
Landmarks Shey Gompa Dresthang Gompa Thiksey Gompa Hemis Monastery 3 Idiots School (Druk Padma Karpo School) Sindhu Ghat - Day 15
Leh Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up and transferred to Leh Airport to catch your flight home or to wherever you're headed next.
- End point
- Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), Ladakh, Leh, Ladakh 194101, India (Drop-off at Leh Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
