Leh Ladakh · From Srinagar
Srinagar to Leh Road Trip
8 Nights / 9 Days
Srinagar - Kargil - Leh - Nubra Valley - Pangong
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A twelve-day loop across the western Himalaya: Srinagar to Leh over the Zoji La, Nubra and Pangong, then south over the Baralacha La to Manali. Summer only.
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In short: Srinagar–Leh–Manali Grand Circuit is a 11-night, 12-day tour from Srinagar that also covers Kargil, Nubra Valley, Pangong and Jispa. It starts in Srinagar and ends in Manali. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
An Inner Line Permit is required for Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri and Turtuk; permit fees are paid as per the rules. The Srinagar–Leh and Manali–Leh roads are open only in summer (usually June to September), depending on snow.
Arrive at Srinagar airport and transfer to your hotel. This twelve-day circuit begins at about 1,600 m in Srinagar and climbs gradually to Ladakh, which helps acclimatisation. In the afternoon, visit the Nishat and Shalimar gardens by Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
After breakfast, set off for Kargil (about 200 km) by way of Sonmarg, the Zoji La pass and Drass, with a stop at the Kargil War Memorial. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Overnight: Kargil
After breakfast, drive to Leh over the Namik La and Fotu La, stopping at Mulbekh's rock-carved Maitreya and Lamayuru monastery. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
A day around Leh town: Leh Palace and the Namgyal Tsemo monastery above the old town, the Shanti Stupa and the Leh market for Tibetan handicrafts. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
After breakfast, drive to Nubra valley (about 120 km, 5 hours) over the Khardung La pass, one of the highest motorable roads. In Nubra, visit the Diskit monastery with its large Maitreya Buddha and the Hunder sand dunes, where double-humped Bactrian camel rides are available (paid locally). Overnight stay in Nubra.
Overnight: Nubra Valley
After breakfast, drive from Nubra to Pangong lake (about 160 km, 6 hours) along the Shyok river. The lake, about 4,250 m high, changes colour from blue to green through the day. Overnight stay at Pangong.
Overnight: Pangong
Watch the morning light on Pangong lake, then drive back to Leh (about 160 km, 5–6 hours) over the Chang La pass, stopping at Thiksey monastery on the way if time allows. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
After breakfast, visit the monasteries east of Leh: Shey palace, Thiksey monastery, often compared to the Potala Palace, and Hemis, the largest monastery in Ladakh. Evening in the Leh market. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
An early start for the long drive south (about 330 km) over the Tanglang La, across the More plains and over the Baralacha La to Jispa in Lahaul. Overnight stay in Jispa.
Overnight: Jispa
After breakfast, drive along the Bhaga and Chandra rivers and through the Atal Tunnel to Manali (about 140 km). Evening on the Mall Road. Overnight stay in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
After breakfast, visit the Hadimba temple, Vashisht hot springs and the old Manali village, and spend the afternoon at Solang valley (activities paid locally). Overnight stay in Manali.
Overnight: Manali
After breakfast, check out for your onward journey from Manali. The tour ends here.
Route: Srinagar → Kargil → Leh → Nubra Valley → Pangong → Leh → Jispa → Manali
View route on Google MapsStandard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 2 | Kargil | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–4 | Leh | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 5 | Nubra Valley | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 6 | Pangong | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 7–8 | Leh | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 9 | Jispa | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 10–11 | Manali | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
For this 11-night tour of Srinagar, Kargil, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong, Leh, Jispa and Manali:
The route is Srinagar → Kargil → Leh → Nubra Valley → Pangong → Leh → Jispa → Manali. Overnight stays: 1 night in Srinagar, 1 night in Kargil, 2 nights in Leh, 1 night in Nubra Valley, 1 night in Pangong, 2 nights in Leh, 1 night in Jispa and 2 nights in Manali.
11 nights and 12 days (11 Nights / 12 Days). It starts in Srinagar (Day 1: Arrive Srinagar – start of the circuit) and ends in Manali (Day 12: Departure from Manali).
No. The Srinagar–Leh–Manali Grand Circuit starts from Srinagar and ends in Manali, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Srinagar, Kargil, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong, Leh, Jispa and Manali. This applies to all 11 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Srinagar, Kargil, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong, Leh, Jispa and Manali each morning after an overnight stay, so 11 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 12). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Yes. You can extend this 11-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Srinagar, Kargil and Leh, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Leh Ladakh trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Best time: May to September is the best time for a Ladakh tour, when the roads to Nubra and Pangong are open.
Most travellers fly to Leh (IXL). Every itinerary includes arrival and departure transfers and a private vehicle with a professional driver for all sightseeing, plus the permits for Nubra and Pangong.
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