Curated Ladakh & Zanskar Itineraries
Perfect timelines crafted by Himalayan travel veterans. Choose a duration and trace your travel route easily.
Day 1: Srinagar Arrival & Acclimatization
Arrive in Srinagar. Spend the day relaxing on a houseboat in Dal Lake. Acclimatize to the 1,580m
altitude.
Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil (204 km, 7-8 hrs)
Drive via Sonamarg, cross the mighty Zoji La Pass. Visit the Drass War Memorial and stay overnight in
Kargil town (2,676m).
Day 3: Kargil to Leh (216 km, 5-6 hrs)
Drive along the NH-1, visiting Mulbekh Chamba statue, Namika La, Fotu La (highest point on
Srinagar-Leh highway), Lamayuru Monastery, Magnetic Hill, and Sangam confluence.
Day 4: Leh Local Sightseeing
Explore Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Castle, and Leh Market. Rest and adjust to the 3,500m
elevation.
Day 5: Leh to Pangong Tso (140 km, 5 hrs)
Cross Chang La pass (5,360m). Arrive at Pangong Tso. Capture the spectacular sunset. Stay in
homestays.
Day 6: Pangong Tso to Leh (via Karu)
Drive back to Leh. En route, visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.
Day 7: Leh Departure
Transfer to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport for flight home.
Day 1: Arrival in Leh
Acclimatize in Leh. Check permits and rent a suitable high-ground-clearance vehicle.
Day 2: Leh to Kargil
Scenic drive along NH-1. Overnight in Kargil.
Day 3: Kargil to Padum (230 km, 8-9 hrs)
Drive through the stunning Suru Valley, offering close-up views of Nun-Kun twin peaks. Cross Pensi La
pass, view the Drang-Drung Glacier. Overnight in Padum (Zanskar capital).
Day 4-5: Padum Local Sightseeing & Phuktal Monastery
Explore Karsha Monastery, Sani Lake, and Bardan Monastery. Hike to the famous cave monastery of
Phuktal.
Day 6: Padum to Lingshed (New Road Link)
Drive through the newly completed road linking Zanskar to Leh directly via Singge La pass.
Day 7: Lingshed to Leh
Arrive back in Leh via Lamayuru. Stay in Leh.
Day 8-10: Nubra Valley & Departure
Explore Hunder sand dunes, Diskit monastery, and fly out from Leh.