10 Days – Kashmir & Ladakh Tour

Tusk Travel representatives will warmly welcome you at Srinagar airport and assist you with your transfer to the hotel. You can freshen up or change before heading out to explore the local attractions.

In the evening, visit the Mughal Gardens and the scenic Dal Lake. We will spend the night in Srinagar.

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the Shankaracharya Temple. Afterward, embark on a full-day excursion to Gulmarg, famously known as Kashmir’s Floral Valley.

Located at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level, Gulmarg offers a leisurely day of exploration with scenic hikes through lush green meadows, set against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

You can also enjoy a pony ride (or ropeway) to Khilanmarg at your own expense. In the evening, return to your hotel in Srinagar for dinner. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

You will travel by road to Pahalgam, a journey that takes approximately 3 hours. Along the way, you’ll pass several unique and picturesque spots worth exploring.

Make sure to visit the Avantipura Ruins and the Anantnag Sulpher Springs. Then, arrive at Pahalgam, a breathtaking destination located along the banks of the Lidder River.

In the evening, return to your hotel in Srinagar.

After breakfast, proceed to Kargil. Drive across the picturesque Kashmiri plains, passing through Ganderbal, and reach Sonamarg, the last major tourist destination on the Kashmir-Ladakh border.

Leaving behind the stunning Sonamarg meadows, we continue our journey, crossing Baltal — the starting point for the Amarnath Yatra — and then ascend to the Zojila Pass (3,900 meters), the primary mountain pass connecting Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley.

Next, we pass through Drass, a small village known as the second coldest inhabited place in the world, after Siberia. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Stay overnight in Kargil.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and begin your journey to Leh. Along the way, visit the Lamayuru Monastery, one of Ladakh’s most renowned tourist attractions.

Continue your drive to Leh, making stops at Sangam, Magnetic Hill, and Pathar Sahib. Upon arrival in Leh, check into your hotel. In the evening, explore the local market. You will spend the night in Leh.

After breakfast, visit the Shanti Stupa, built by Japanese monks to promote global peace. This impressive stupa, adorned with vibrant colored reliefs on its middle levels, is a captivating sight. Also, take time to explore the beautiful Sankar Gompa Monastery.

Next, visit the Leh Palace, a 17th-century structure showcasing traditional Tibetan architecture. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Return to your hotel in Leh for the night.

In Nubra Valley, we’ll spend the night. After breakfast, we’ll head towards Nubra Valley, passing through Khardungla (18,300 feet). Following lunch, we’ll explore Diskit and Hundur villages, where you can enjoy a camel safari through the beautiful sand dunes.

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head to Diskit Monastery for a stunning view of Nubra Valley. Later, we’ll begin the drive from Pangong Tso to Shyok Town.

Along the way, enjoy the scenic sights, including clay monastery dwellings and the surreal landscape. Upon arrival at the camp, check-in and settle in. Pangong is the perfect place to spend the night.

Wake up in the morning to the mesmerizing sight of Pangong Lake from the camp. Afterward, check out of the camp and drive to Leh for breakfast.

On the way to Leh, you’ll pass through the villages of Durbuk and Tangtse in the Changthang region of Ladakh, and visit Sindhu Ghat, Thiksey Monastery, and the Shey Royal Palace.

Upon arrival in Leh, check into the hotel and relax. Spend the night in Leh.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in the morning. Afterward, head to Leh airport to catch your flight back to your starting point.