
India
Khardung La
Cross one of the highest motorable roads in the world with wide Himalayan views.

Building your Leh Hanle Umling La and Srinagar Tour itinerary…

Choose your dates, compare live flights and hotels, then add or remove stops and experiences in your draft.
This nine day Himalayan journey starts in Leh and takes you across high mountain passes, remote valleys and lakes, ending in Srinagar. After acclimatising in Leh, travel through Khardung La to the dunes of Nubra Valley, cross rugged terrain to Pangong Tso, and continue across the Changthang Valley to the dark sky reserve at Hanle. An excursion leads to the pass at Umling La before you head back towards Leh and Kargil.
From Kargil, trace the historic highway past Dras, the Kargil War Memorial and Zoji La into the green meadows of Sonamarg. Your trip wraps up in Srinagar with an overnight stay on a traditional houseboat on Dal Lake and a shared Shikara ride.
Khardung La: cross one of the world's highest motorable roads into Nubra Valley
Pangong Tso: relax by the high altitude lake known for its shifting shades of blue
Hanle: explore India's first Dark Sky Reserve and its high astronomical observatory
Umling La: ascend to the high mountain pass perched at 19,024 feet
Kargil War Memorial: pay respects to Indian soldiers in the Dras region
Dal Lake: unwind on a traditional Srinagar houseboat with a shared Shikara ride
Your days, your way
Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.
LehDay 1 · Leh
Arrive at Leh Airport and check in to your hotel from 11:00 AM. Spend the rest of the day resting, drinking plenty of water, and keeping physical activity to a minimum to acclimatise to the high altitude. In the evening, attend a tour briefing session led by your trip leader. Dinner is served at your hotel, where you will spend the night.
Dinner included
Nubra ValleyDay 2 · Nubra Valley
Start the morning with a visit to Shanti Stupa for panoramic views over Leh. Depart on the 130 km ride, crossing Khardung La at 18,380 ft with views of surrounding peaks. Descend into Nubra Valley and head to Hunder Sand Dunes, where double-humped camel rides and ATV excursions are available at your own expense. In the evening, enjoy hot tea or coffee and a possible bonfire depending on weather. Dinner and stay overnight at your hotel in Nubra Valley.
Breakfast and dinner included
Pangong LakeDay 3 · Pangong Lake
Visit Diskit Monastery in the morning to see its 106 ft tall Maitreya Buddha statue. Then travel 180 km over rugged terrain towards Pangong Tso, known for its changing shades of blue. Arrive by evening, take time to relax along the shore, and check in to your cottages. Spend the evening stargazing if the weather is clear. Dinner and overnight stay are at Pangong Lake.
Breakfast and dinner included
HanleDay 4 · Hanle
Set off from Pangong Tso across the remote Changthang Valley towards Hanle, driving along the border past Man and Merak villages. Along the way, stop at the Rezang La War Memorial near Chushul, built in honour of soldiers of the 1962 war. Continue through Tsaga La and Loma Bend for short scenic breaks. Arrive in Hanle, a Silk Route village home to India's highest Astronomical Observatory and its first Dark Sky Reserve. Check in to your homestay or cottage for dinner and an overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
HanleDay 5 · Hanle
Have breakfast and prepare for the ride to Umling La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world at an altitude of 19,024 ft. Ride across barren terrain and winding mountain roads to reach the pass summit, taking in the panoramic landscape. Return to Hanle in the afternoon to rest. In the evening, observe the night sky for views of the stars and Milky Way if the skies are clear. Dinner and overnight stay in Hanle.
Breakfast and dinner included
LehDay 6 · Leh
Following breakfast, embark on the 254 km drive back to Leh. En route, pass through Chumathang Village, known for its mineral-rich natural hot springs. If time permits, stop at Shey Palace and Thiksey Monastery to view their architecture and Buddhist art. Reach Leh by evening, check in to your hotel, and enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
KargilDay 7 · Kargil
Depart Leh after breakfast on a 216 km journey to Kargil. Stop first at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, then see Magnetic Hill and Sangam, the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Ride through the lunar landscapes of Lamayuru to visit Lamayuru Monastery, then cross Fotu La Pass at 13,479 ft and Namika La Pass at 12,198 ft. Arrive in Kargil in the evening for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 8 · Srinagar
Have an early breakfast and travel 210 km towards Srinagar via Sonamarg. Pass through Dras, the Gateway to Ladakh, and stop at the Kargil War Memorial to pay tribute to the soldiers of the 1999 conflict. Continue up and over the rugged Zoji La Pass at 11,649 ft before descending into the green valleys of Kashmir. Arrive in Srinagar, check in to your houseboat on Dal Lake, and enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay.
Breakfast and dinner included
SrinagarDay 9 · Srinagar
Have breakfast on the houseboat and check out by 11:00 AM. The group then disbands, marking the conclusion of your journey.
Breakfast included
This is your starting plan. Available flights, hotels and activity options are checked when you build your draft.
Find your kind of holiday
The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

India
Cross one of the highest motorable roads in the world with wide Himalayan views.

India
High-altitude lake known for its vivid blue waters and surrounding barren peaks.
India
Remote Dark Sky Reserve village featuring India's highest astronomical observatory.
India
Ride up to 19,024 feet to stand on the world's highest motorable pass.
These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.
This is your NxVoy holiday
Pick your dates and who is travelling. Shasa turns this route into a draft with live options for you to compare and customise.
Ask Shasa to add or remove stops and decide how long you want to stay.
Compare live hotel and room options that suit your budget.
Review flight choices from your home city for your travel dates.
Add experiences, swap plans or leave time to explore on your own.

Review what is available and the full price before checkout. Building a draft does not make a booking.
Plan with the full picture
What this sample holiday is built around. Your selected flights, stays and activities determine the final price and inclusions in the draft.
A little preparation goes a long way
Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.
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.
Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar when you request your tailored quote.
9 days and 8 nights, across 7 destinations.
Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Leh, Kargil, Srinagar. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Khardung La; Pangong Tso; Hanle; Umling La; Kargil War Memorial.
friends, groups, couples, solo
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.
From ₹41,400 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.
Transportation in Tempo Traveler from Leh to Srinagar.; Himalayan BS6 Bike rental with fuel and standard riding gears (knee guard, elbow guard, helmet, riding gloves, level 2 riding jacket) for travelers selecting the bike option.; 8 nights shared accommodation as per the itinerary: 2 nights in Leh, 1 night in Nubra Valley, 1 night in Pangong Lake, 2 nights in Hanle, 1 night in Kargil, and 1 night on a Srinagar houseboat on a breakfast and dinner basis (16 meals total).; Evening tea or coffee from Day 2 onwards.; 1-hour shared Shikara ride.; Services of a trip leader throughout the tour.; Adventure medical insurance covering the route from Leh to Srinagar.; Bonfire in Nubra for 1 night, subject to weather conditions.. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Early check-in before 11:00 AM and late check-out after 11:00 AM.; Shikara rides for any purpose other than transfers.; Any additional expenses of a personal nature.; Additional accommodation or food costs incurred due to travel delays.; Cost of spare parts for accidental motorbike damage during rider possession.; Cost to transfer or tow the motorbike if dropped en route.; Vehicle servicing or maintenance costs, and refundable security deposit per motorbike.; Lunches and any meals not mentioned in the inclusions..
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.
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.
Every NxVoy journey is delivered in partnership with Maanas Sarover Tours & Travels, an IATA-accredited house with two decades of on-the-ground expertise and membership across India's foremost travel and tourism bodies.
IATA
Incredible India
TAFI
ADTOI
ATOAI
ATTOI
ABTO
TOAI
GTAA
FOTO
IATTE
ETAA
Tamil Nadu Tourism
Gujarat Tourism
Haryana Tourism
Telangana Tourism
Karnataka TourismChoose your dates and who is travelling. Shasa builds your draft with live flight and hotel options. Make it yours, then book when you are ready.
Popular guides and trip planners travellers explore next.