Srinagar · Sonamarg · Kargil · Leh · Nubra · Pangong
Who this itinerary suits
Road-trip travellers who want Kashmir–Kargil landscapes and a more gradual approach to Leh.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
Airport transfer, Dal Lake or old-city evening.
Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil
Sonamarg, Zoji La, Drass and the Kargil War Memorial.
Day 3: Kargil to Leh
Mulbekh, Lamayuru, Alchi side and arrival in Leh.
Day 4: Leh local
A deliberately lighter day despite the gradual road ascent.
Day 5: Leh to Nubra
Khardung La side, Diskit and Hunder.
Day 6: Nubra exploration
Turtuk or Sumur–Panamik, not both.
Day 7: Nubra to Pangong
Shyok route if open.
Day 8: Pangong to Leh
Return and final market evening.
Day 9: Departure
Leh airport transfer.
Accommodation approach
Use a reliable Leh hotel for acclimatisation and the final night. Outside Leh, choose operational properties for warmth, food and vehicle access rather than relying on luxury labels. Exact hotels and room categories should be written into the final quotation.
Transport and road planning
Private SUVs suit many couples and families; larger groups may require a Tempo Traveller. Confirm luggage capacity, driver costs, route permissions and whether any local vehicle is required. Start early and avoid night driving.
Altitude and health
No itinerary overrides symptoms. Stop ascending when unwell and seek qualified care for worsening symptoms. Read the complete AMS guide before booking high sleeping points.
Customising this route
Add nights for children, senior travellers, photographers or anyone preferring fewer hotel changes. Remote lakes and Zanskar should be added only when enough days remain for acclimatisation and buffers.
Passes, highways and remote roads can close. The safe alternative route takes priority over the printed plan.