Road trips

Srinagar to Leh Road Trip

Cross Zoji La from Kashmir into Ladakh, acclimatising gradually before exploring Leh's monasteries.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inSrinagar
RouteSrinagar · Sonamarg · Leh
Places3 destinations
StateJammu & Kashmir, India
Ideal forRoad trips, Adventure holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-128KHT

Best time to visit: March to October

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Leh Palace – Leh

Trip overview

Cross Zoji La from Kashmir into Ladakh, acclimatising gradually before exploring Leh's monasteries.

The route spends 1 night in Srinagar, 1 night in Sonamarg and 3 nights in Leh, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits road trips and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Dal Lake shikara rideNishat and Shalimar BaghIndira Gandhi Memorial Tulip GardenThajiwas GlacierSindh riverZoji La viewpointLeh PalaceShanti StupaThiksey Monastery

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Srinagar

Arrive via Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Dal Lake shikara ride: Gondola ride past houseboats and markets

Day 2Srinagar to Sonamarg

Travel from Srinagar to Sonamarg by private vehicle
Check in at your Sonamarg hotel
Vishansar Lake trek: Start of the Great Lakes trek

Day 3Sonamarg to Leh

Travel from Sonamarg to Leh by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Leh hotel
Magnetic Hill: Optical illusion on the Srinagar road

Day 4Leh: Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa

Leh Palace: Seventeenth-century royal palace
Shanti Stupa: White stupa with sunset views

Day 5Leh: Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monastery

Thiksey Monastery: Monastery resembling the Potala Palace
Hemis Monastery: Largest monastery, with a summer festival

Day 6Depart from Leh

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Daily driving kept to comfortable distances with scenic stops
An experienced local driver who knows the roads
Road and weather conditions checked before each long day
Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Srinagar: Spend one night on a houseboat and the rest in a hotel; it gives you both experiences.
Sonamarg: The Z-Morh tunnel now keeps Sonamarg open longer, but Zoji La still closes in heavy snow.
Leh: Rest completely on arrival day; altitude sickness is common if you rush.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Srinagar, Sonamarg, Leh
Ideal for: Road trips, Adventure holidays
Best time: March to October; April to October; May to September
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-128KHT

Plan this trip

Request a customised quote

Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Srinagar: March to October. Sonamarg: April to October. Leh: May to September.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), about 15 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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