Srinagar to Leh Road Trip
7 nights, 8 days. Fly into Srinagar, drive the highway to Leh over two days, then Nubra and Pangong. Fly out of Leh.
The Srinagar to Leh Road Trip is a 7-night, 8-day private trip covering Srinagar, Kargil, Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. It starts at Srinagar airport and ends at Leh airport. Prices start at ₹30,000 per person on twin sharing (approx. AED 1,250), land only, before 5% GST. Season: June to mid-October, when the Zojila road is open
Route
- Srinagar1 night , Dal Lake houseboat
- 205 km over Zojila, about 7 hours
- Kargil1 night
- 215 km over Fotu La, about 6 hours
- Leh2 nights
- 120 km over Khardung La, about 5 hours
- Nubra Valley1 night
- 160 km along the Shyok river, about 5.5 hours
- Pangong Lake1 night
- 160 km over Chang La, about 5 hours
- Leh1 night
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on traffic and weather.
Spec sheet
| Duration | 7 nights, 8 days |
|---|---|
| Start | Srinagar airport (SXR) |
| End | Leh airport (IXL) |
| Meals | Breakfast and dinner every day |
| Car | One car from Srinagar to Leh, then a Ladakh-registered car for Nubra and Pangong. |
| Longest drive | About 7 hours, Srinagar to Kargil |
| Highest point | Khardung La, about 5,359 m |
| Highest night | Pangong Lake, about 4,250 m |
| Why by road | The climb is spread over two days, which is easier on the body than flying straight to Leh. |
| Permits | Indian travellers pay the Ladakh environment fee. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We arrange both and bill them at cost. |
| Flights | Not included. You need a flight into Srinagar and a flight out of Leh. |
| Season | June to mid-October, when the Zojila road is open |
Stays by category
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar houseboat, 1N | A-category houseboat | Deluxe-category houseboat | Top-rated deluxe houseboat |
| Kargil, 1N | 3-star hotel | Best available hotel | Best available hotel |
| Leh, 3N | 3-star hotel | 4-star hotel | Luxury hotel |
| Nubra, 1N | Standard camp or guesthouse | Deluxe camp | Luxury camp or resort |
| Pangong, 1N | Standard camp | Deluxe cottage | Best available cottage |
Hotel and houseboat names are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Srinagar
Pickup at the airport. Houseboat check-in and a one-hour shikara ride.
- Day 2
Srinagar to Kargil
Through Sonamarg and over Zojila. Stop at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass.
- Day 3
Kargil to Leh
Mulbekh's rock-cut Buddha, Namika La, Fotu La and Lamayuru monastery. Reach Leh by evening.
- Day 4
Leh
An easy day: Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and the market.
- Day 5
Leh to Nubra
Over Khardung La to Diskit monastery and the Hunder dunes.
- Day 6
Nubra to Pangong
Along the Shyok river to Pangong Lake.
- Day 7
Pangong to Leh
Over Chang La back to Leh.
- Day 8
Departure
Morning drop at Leh airport.
What the price covers
Included
- Stays in your chosen category, twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Private car with driver for all transfers and the sightseeing listed
- Airport pickup and drop
- Driver costs, fuel, tolls and parking
- One-hour shikara ride
- Oxygen cylinder in the car
Not included
- Permit and environment fees, billed at cost
- Camel rides and monastery entry fees
- Flights or trains
- Lunch and entry fees
- 5% GST
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included
Payment and cancellation
30% advance confirms your booking. The balance is due 15 days before arrival.
| You cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| 30 or more days before | 10% |
| 15 to 29 days before | 25% |
| 7 to 14 days before | 50% |
| 3 to 6 days before | 75% |
| 0 to 2 days, or no-show | 100% |
If roads close or a government advisory stops travel, you get a credit note valid for 12 months, or a refund minus costs suppliers will not return. Read the full policy.
Questions and answers
How much does the Srinagar to Leh Road Trip cost?
Standard from ₹30,000, Deluxe from ₹48,000, Premium from ₹85,000 per person on twin sharing, land only, before 5% GST. Prices are valid until 31 March 2027 and are confirmed on enquiry.
Are flights included?
No. The price covers stays, breakfast and dinner, and a private car with driver. We suggest flight timings that fit the plan.
When does the Srinagar to Leh Road Trip run?
June to mid-October, when the Zojila road is open
When is the Srinagar to Leh road open?
Usually from about May or June to October or November, depending on snow at Zojila. We run this trip from June to mid-October and confirm road status before departure.
Can the road close during the trip?
Zojila can close for a day after rain or snow. We keep the plan flexible and tell you the options if that happens.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry on WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written plan that names the hotels. A 30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is due 15 days before arrival.