Duration
07 Nights / 08 Days
Route
Sonamarg – Leh
Stay Type
Handpicked Hotels & Resorts
Transportation
Dedicated Private Cab
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Explore Thajiwas Glacier and Golden Meadows in Sonamarg
- ✓ Cross treacherous Zoji La Pass and visit Kargil War Memorial in Drass
- ✓ Visit Lamayuru Moonland, Magnetic Hill, and Sangam confluence
- ✓ Drive across the highest motorable road at Khardung La Pass (17,982 ft)
- ✓ Overnight camping at world-famous Pangong Tso Lake
Day 01
Srinagar Arrival & Drive to Sonamarg
Morning:
Arrive in Srinagar and drive along the roaring Sindh River to Sonamarg (Meadow
of Gold).
Afternoon:
Check in to hotel and take pony ride to the Thajiwas Glacier snowline.
Evening:
Enjoy sunset walks across alpine meadows.
Night:
Dinner and night stay in Sonamarg.
Day 02
Sonamarg to Kargil via Zoji La & Drass
Morning:
Begin the dramatic ascent of Zoji La Pass (11,575 ft).
Afternoon:
Arrive in Drass (second coldest inhabited place on earth) and pay tribute at
the Kargil War Memorial.
Evening:
Drive past Tiger Hill and Tololing into Kargil town.
Night:
Dinner and overnight stay in Kargil.
Day 03
Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru & Magnetic Hill
Morning:
Drive from Kargil towards Leh via Fotu La Pass (13,478 ft).
Afternoon:
Visit the ancient Lamayuru Monastery and unique 'Moonland' geological
formations.
Evening:
Experience the gravity-defying Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and
Sangam confluence.
Night:
Arrive in Leh, check in and rest for acclimatization.
Day 04
Leh Local Sightseeing & Acclimatization
Morning:
Visit Hall of Fame military museum and Spituk Gompa.
Afternoon:
Explore the historic 9-storey Leh Palace and Tibetan market.
Evening:
Witness panoramic sunset from the white-domed Shanti Stupa.
Night:
Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Day 05
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (17,982 ft)
Morning:
Drive up the world's most famous mountain road to Khardung La Pass.
Afternoon:
Descend into Nubra Valley, visit the giant Maitreya Buddha statue at Diskit
Monastery.
Evening:
Experience double-humped Bactrian camel safari on the white sand dunes of
Hunder.
Night:
Dinner and camp stay in Nubra.
Day 06
Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso Lake via Shyok
Morning:
Drive along the pristine Shyok River route towards Pangong Lake.
Afternoon:
Catch the first breathtaking view of the azure blue Pangong Lake (14,270
ft).
Evening:
Walk along the lake shore made famous by Bollywood movies like 3
Idiots.
Night:
Overnight camp stay beside the magical lake with stargazing.
Day 07
Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang La Pass
Morning:
Watch sunrise over Pangong Lake, breakfast and drive back towards Leh.
Afternoon:
Cross the mighty Chang La Pass (17,590 ft) and visit Thiksey Monastery.
Evening:
Reach Leh town, shop for souvenirs and Pashmina.
Night:
Farewell dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Day 08
Leh Airport Drop & Departure
Morning:
Transfer to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Leh for your flight.
What's Included
- Comfortable hotel / camp accommodation on twin/triple sharing.
- Daily breakfast & dinner at all hotels.
- Dedicated private cab for all airport/station transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state permits, and vehicle parking fees.
- 24/7 on-call travel assistance and expert local guidance.
What's Excluded
- Flight / train tickets to and from starting and ending destination.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, and extra meals.
- Monument entrance fees, camera fees, or local guide charges.
- Adventure sports charges (rafting, skiing, paragliding, boating, etc. unless specified).
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the package inclusions.
Important Notes & Travel Guidelines
- Standard hotel check-in time is 12:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM. Early check-in is subject to availability.
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar / Voter ID / Passport) is mandatory for all travellers during hotel check-in.
- Sightseeing at high passes, glaciers, or beaches is subject to local weather and local administration permissions.
- Carry appropriate seasonal clothing (warm woollens for hills/high passes, light cottons for coastal & desert plains).
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