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Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip

10 nights from Delhi, crossing Baralacha La, Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and Kargil
Duration
10 nights
Destination
Delhi · Manali · Sarchu · Leh · Nubra Valley · Pangong Lake · Leh · Kargil · Srinagar
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Jun
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The journey

Journey overland across the Himalayas from Delhi to Srinagar. Travel first to Manali before climbing through the high passes of Himachal Pradesh into Ladakh. The route crosses Atal Tunnel, Baralacha La, Tanglang La and Khardung La, bringing you to the high-altitude landscapes of Nubra Valley, Turtuk on the Indo-Pak border and Pangong Lake.

From Pangong, trace the road back via Chang La and continue along the highway to Srinagar. Along the way, visit Diskit Monastery, Lamayuru, the Sangam confluence and the Kargil War Memorial, traversing passes including Fotu La, Namika La and Zojila before settling into houseboats on Dal Lake.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Baralacha La: High-altitude pass in the Zanskar range standing at 15,910 feet

02

Khardung La: Iconic mountain pass reaching an elevation of 18,380 feet

03

Turtuk: Border village renowned for its apricot orchards and distinctive Balti heritage

04

Pangong Lake: Vast high-altitude saltwater lake known to change colours under the sun

05

Lamayuru: Ancient Ladakhi monastery set against distinct mountain landscapes

06

Kargil War Memorial: Memorial site at Dras commemorating the 1999 Kargil conflict

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.

11 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
ManaliManali

Day 1 · Manali

Delhi to Manali Overnight Journey

Meet your trip captains at Kashmere Gate in Delhi around 7:00 PM for a tour briefing. Board the overnight bus and begin your journey north towards Himachal Pradesh.

Meal notes

Meals not included

ManaliManali

Day 2 · Manali

Arrival in Manali and Leisure Time

Arrive in Manali and check in to your hotel from 1:00 PM. Use the rest of the day at your own pace to stroll through the town, shop for local handicrafts or visit local cafes. Dinner is served at your hotel, where you will spend the night.

Meal notes

Dinner included

SarchuSarchu

Day 3 · Sarchu

Manali to Sarchu via Baralacha La

Have an early breakfast and begin your 177 km drive to Sarchu. Pass through the Atal Tunnel and drive through Sissu Valley, Keylong, Jispa and Darcha. Make stops by the alpine lakes of Deepak Tal and Suraj Tal, and pass Zing Zing Bar before crossing Baralacha La at 15,910 feet. Reach Sarchu in the evening for group activities, dinner and an overnight camp stay, taking care to rest and acclimatise.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

LehLeh

Day 4 · Leh

Sarchu to Leh via High Passes

After breakfast, receive your allotted motorbikes if riding and depart on the 230 km route to Leh. Climb through the 21 hairpin bends of the Gata Loops and traverse Nakee La at 15,547 feet and Lachung La at 16,600 feet before reaching Pang. Drive through the 40 km expanse of More Plains and cross Tanglang La at 17,480 feet. Pass the village of Upshi along the Indus River and visit Shanti Stupa upon arriving in Leh. Check in to your hotel for dinner and rest.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

Nubra ValleyNubra Valley

Day 5 · Nubra Valley

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La

Depart Leh after breakfast and travel 130 km to Nubra Valley. Cross Khardung La at 18,380 feet, enjoying views of high peaks. Descend into Nubra Valley towards Hunder Sand Dunes, where you can choose to take a double-humped Bactrian camel ride or an ATV ride at your own expense. Check in to your campsite, gather for dinner and spend the night in Nubra Valley.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

Nubra ValleyNubra Valley

Day 6 · Nubra Valley

Excursion to Turtuk Village

Have breakfast and travel 170 km round trip to Turtuk, an Indian village near the Indo-Pak border surrounded by apricot orchards. Spend time exploring the settlement on foot, relax along the banks of the Shyok River and visit the local Balti Museum. Return to your campsite in Nubra Valley in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

Pangong LakePangong Lake

Day 7 · Pangong Lake

Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Diskit

After breakfast, start your 180 km journey to Pangong Lake. Stop en route at Diskit Monastery to see its 100-foot seated Buddha statue facing the valley. Continue your drive towards Pangong Lake, famous for its changing water colours. Check in to your lakeside cottages upon arrival, take in the scenery, have dinner and enjoy an evening under starry skies.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

LehLeh

Day 8 · Leh

Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang La

Wake early for lakeside views and breakfast before beginning the 150 km drive back to Leh. Cross Chang La at 17,586 feet. If time allows, make stops at Shey Palace to see its gilded Buddha statue and at Thiksey Monastery, the largest monastery complex in Central Ladakh. Reach Leh by evening, check in to your hotel and have dinner.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

KargilKargil

Day 9 · Kargil

Leh to Kargil via Lamayuru

Enjoy breakfast before departing on the 216 km route to Kargil. Stop at the Indus and Zanskar Sangam confluence, visit the gravity-defying Magnetic Hill and pay respects at Gurudwara Patthar Sahib. Traverse the hills around Lamayuru Monastery, then cross Fotu La at 13,479 feet and Namika La at 12,198 feet. Arrive in Kargil in the evening for hotel check-in, dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

SrinagarSrinagar

Day 10 · Srinagar

Kargil to Srinagar via Dras and Zojila

Have an early breakfast and set off on the 210 km journey to Srinagar via Sonmarg. Traverse Dras, stop at the Kargil War Memorial, and make a brief halt at Zojila Pass at 11,649 feet. Descend into the Kashmir Valley and reach Srinagar. Transfer by shikara to your traditional houseboat, where dinner and your final overnight stay are arranged.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

SrinagarSrinagar

Day 11 · Srinagar

Departure from Srinagar

Enjoy breakfast on your houseboat before checking out by 11:00 AM. Board your departing flight or train as planned to conclude your holiday.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 11

This is your starting plan. Available flights, hotels and activity options are checked when you build your draft.

Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

Baralacha La

India

Baralacha La

High motorable pass at 15,910 feet linking Himachal Pradesh with the high-altitude Ladakh region.

Khardung La

India

Khardung La

Mountain pass situated at 18,380 feet offering wide viewpoints across the Karakoram range.

India

Diskit Monastery

Oldest and largest gompa in Nubra Valley, known for its prominent 100-foot Buddha statue.

Pangong Lake

India

Pangong Lake

Vast high-altitude lake whose waters display changing blue hues under daylight conditions.

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

What this sample holiday is built around. Your selected flights, stays and activities determine the final price and inclusions in the draft.

In this holiday plan

  • Overnight AC Volvo bus journey from Delhi to Manali
  • Transportation in a Tempo Traveler from Manali to Srinagar
  • 10 nights shared accommodation: 1 night in Manali hotel, 1 night in Sarchu camp, 2 nights in Leh hotel, 2 nights in Nubra Valley campsite, 1 night in Pangong cottages, 1 night in Kargil hotel, and 1 night in Srinagar houseboat, plus 1 overnight bus journey
  • MAP meal plan with 18 meals: dinner on day 2; breakfast and dinner on days 3 through 10; breakfast on day 11
  • Evening tea or coffee starting from day 3
  • Pick up and drop to the houseboat by Shikara in Srinagar
  • 1-hour shared Shikara ride
  • Trip Lead accompanying the group throughout the tour
  • Inner Line Permits for Ladakh region
  • Bonfire evening in Nubra Valley
  • Adventure medical insurance covering the route from Manali to Srinagar
  • Backup vehicle, spare parts, mechanical support, driver allowances, and night charges
  • Medical safety amenities including first aid kits, oxygen cylinders, and an oximeter
  • Bike rental option: Himalayan BS6 bike with fuel from Sarchu to Srinagar, including riding jacket (Level 2), knee guard, elbow guard, helmet, and riding gloves for travelers selecting the bike option

Plan for these extras

  • −Early check-in before 1:00 PM and late check-out after 11:00 AM at hotels
  • −Shikara rides beyond the two designated transfers for pick-up and drop-off
  • −Personal expenses of any nature
  • −Cost of spare parts for accidental motorbike damage while in the rider's possession
  • −Towing or transfer costs if a motorbike is dropped along the route
  • −Motorbike servicing and maintenance costs, and refundable bike security deposit
  • −Lunches and any other meals not specified in the meal plan
  • −Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing
  • −Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions

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Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹26,400

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, houseboat or cruise, some stays, sightseeing vehicle and more.

Local know-how
  • Acclimatise strictly upon reaching Sarchu and keep physical exertion minimal.
  • Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake do not have grid electricity at night.
  • A hot bucket of water is provided in the morning at Nubra and Pangong Lake.
  • Motorbike riders travel strictly in convoy; speeding and off-roading are not permitted.
  • Riding gears provided are standard size; bringing your own gear is recommended.
  • Standard hotel check-in time is 1:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
When is the best time to visit Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar?

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

How many days is Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip?

11 days and 10 nights, across 8 destinations.

Which places does Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip cover?

Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar?

Baralacha La; Khardung La; Diskit Monastery; Pangong Lake; Kargil War Memorial.

Who is Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip best suited to?

friends, groups, couples

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip cost?

From ₹26,400 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, houseboat or cruise, some stays, sightseeing vehicle and more.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 10-night itinerary?

Overnight AC Volvo bus journey from Delhi to Manali; Transportation in a Tempo Traveler from Manali to Srinagar; 10 nights shared accommodation: 1 night in Manali hotel, 1 night in Sarchu camp, 2 nights in Leh hotel, 2 nights in Nubra Valley campsite, 1 night in Pangong cottages, 1 night in Kargil hotel, and 1 night in Srinagar houseboat, plus 1 overnight bus journey; MAP meal plan with 18 meals: dinner on day 2; breakfast and dinner on days 3 through 10; breakfast on day 11; Evening tea or coffee starting from day 3; Pick up and drop to the houseboat by Shikara in Srinagar; 1-hour shared Shikara ride; Trip Lead accompanying the group throughout the tour. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip?

Early check-in before 1:00 PM and late check-out after 11:00 AM at hotels; Shikara rides beyond the two designated transfers for pick-up and drop-off; Personal expenses of any nature; Cost of spare parts for accidental motorbike damage while in the rider's possession; Towing or transfer costs if a motorbike is dropped along the route; Motorbike servicing and maintenance costs, and refundable bike security deposit; Lunches and any other meals not specified in the meal plan; Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.

How do I book Delhi to Leh and Srinagar Overland Road Trip?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹26,400
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: camp stays, houseboat or cruise, some stays, sightseeing vehicle and more.
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