Himalayas · Acclimatisation built in

Ladakh & Kashmir — Leh, Pangong & Srinagar

Two full days in Leh before you gain any altitude, because the trip is only good if you feel well. Khardung La and a night beside Pangong Tso, then down to a Srinagar houseboat on the Dal.

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The changing blues of Pangong Lake at 4,350 metres in Ladakh

Trip at a glance

Route
Leh → Nubra → Pangong → Leh → Srinagar
Duration
7 nights · 8 days
Best season
June–September
Maximum altitude
Up to 5,359m at Khardung La
Permits
Inner Line Permit for Nubra, Pangong and Turtuk
Pace
Measured — two acclimatisation days are non-negotiable

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day

    Arrive Leh — rest day

    Met at Leh airport at 3,500m and taken straight to the hotel. The rest of the day is complete rest, and that is deliberate: flying in from the plains means a 3,300m gain in 90 minutes. No sightseeing, no exertion.

  2. 2Day

    Leh at low effort

    A gentle second acclimatisation day. Shanti Stupa by road rather than the 500 steps, Leh Palace, and the old town. Early night.

  3. 3Day

    Leh to Nubra over Khardung La

    Over Khardung La at 5,359m with a short stop only, then down into Nubra at 3,000m, which is lower than Leh and easier for it. Diskit Monastery and the Hunder dunes with their Bactrian camels in the afternoon.

  4. 4Day

    Nubra to Pangong

    The Shyok valley route across to Pangong Tso at 4,350m. Overnight in camps or a homestay at Spangmik, on the shore. Cold at night, whatever the month.

  5. 5Day

    Pangong to Leh over Chang La

    Sunrise on the lake, then back over Chang La at 5,360m, stopping at Thiksey and Hemis monasteries and the Sangam where the Indus meets the Zanskar.

  6. 6Day

    Leh to Srinagar

    Either the two-day drive over Zoji La with a night at Kargil, or a flight via Delhi, depending on season and your preference. Arrive Srinagar at 1,585m.

  7. 7Day

    Srinagar

    A shikara on Dal Lake at dawn for the floating vegetable market, then the Mughal Gardens — Nishat, Shalimar and Chashme Shahi. Afternoon at Gulmarg or Pahalgam. Night on a houseboat.

  8. 8Day

    Departure

    Transfer to Srinagar airport. Extensions to Sonamarg, Doodhpathri or a longer Kashmir stay arranged on request.

What is included, and what is not

Included in the price

  • Inner Line Permits for Nubra, Pangong and the Changthang region
  • All accommodation on twin sharing, including a Srinagar houseboat and Pangong camp
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private vehicle with driver, oxygen cylinder carried throughout
  • Shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • All transfers from Leh and Srinagar airports
  • Two full acclimatisation days built into the itinerary

Not included

  • Flights, including the Leh–Srinagar sector if flown
  • Lunches
  • Gulmarg gondola tickets and Pahalgam union taxi charges
  • Monastery entry fees
  • Travel insurance, which should cover high-altitude evacuation
  • Personal expenses and tips

Ladakh and Kashmir package questions

This 7-night 8-day Ladakh and Kashmir package starts at ₹36,499 per person on twin sharing. The final quote depends on your travel dates, group size and hotel category. Send us your dates and we will send back a written quote with everything itemised.
This itinerary runs 7 nights and 8 days, which covers Leh → Nubra → Pangong → Leh → Srinagar without rushing. We can lengthen or shorten it, though cutting below this usually means dropping a location rather than spending less time at each.
June–September. Full month-by-month detail is in our Ladakh and Kashmir travel guide.
Yes. Every itinerary here is a starting point. We routinely adjust the number of nights, hotel category, vehicle type and pace for families, senior travellers, honeymooners and corporate groups.
Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp or through the enquiry form. We share a day-by-day itinerary and quote, refine it with you, and confirm with an advance payment. Permits, hotels and transport are handled by our team after that.

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