7N/8D Grand Kashmir & Ladakh Air-Road Combo - Two Paradigms of the Himalayas
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Leh, Pangong Tso · 7 nights / 8 days · India
From ₹12,396 per person
Two Paradigms of the Himalayas. Stay plan: Srinagar (2N) – Gulmarg (1N) – Leh (3N) – Pangong Tso (1N). Arrive Srinagar, depart Pangong Tso.
Where the nights are
Srinagar (2N) → Gulmarg (1N) → Leh (3N) → Pangong Tso (1N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Srinagar
Arrive at airport / railway station (Jammu/Srinagar/Leh/Delhi). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Srinagar. Check in at hotel/houseboat/camp. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
- Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Srinagar
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Srinagar. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
- Day 3 — Srinagar to Gulmarg High Altitude / Scenic Transfer
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Gulmarg through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Gulmarg and check in at hotel/camp. Meadow of Flowers: World's second highest operating cable car (Gulmarg Gondola to Kongdoori and Apharwat Peak), alpine skiing, and strawberry fields. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Overnight: Gulmarg
- Day 4 — Gulmarg to Leh High Altitude / Scenic Transfer
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Leh through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Leh and check in at hotel/camp. Capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Hall of Fame, and bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
- Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Leh
Arrive in Leh and check in at your hotel, followed by breakfast. The day is kept for a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of Leh, capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft. You visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, the Hall of Fame museum and the bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
- Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Leh
Arrive in Leh and check in at your hotel, followed by breakfast. The day is kept for a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of Leh, capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft. You visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, the Hall of Fame museum and the bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Leh.
Overnight: Leh
- Day 7 — Leh to Pangong Tso High Altitude / Scenic Transfer
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pangong Tso through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Pangong Tso and check in at hotel/camp. Breathtaking high-altitude endorheic lake at 14,270 ft changing shades of blue across the Indo-China border. Overnight stay in Pangong Tso.
Overnight: Pangong Tso
- Day 8 — Pangong Tso - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure
Post breakfast and morning mountain views over the changing blues of the lake, check out from the hotel or camp. Complete any final souvenir shopping at the stalls near Spangmik, then proceed on your return transfer towards the airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The road crosses Chang La pass and passes Tangtse, Durbuk and Shey on the way back to the Indus valley.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/houseboats/camps on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / Innova SUV / Tempo Traveller / Non-AC Xylo/Innova for Ladakh interior sectors) for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) environmental permits, wildlife fees, and Inner Line Permits for restricted Ladakh border sectors.
- Shikara ride on Dal Lake for 1 hour in Srinagar.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state/inter-state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated J&K / Ladakh destination desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Srinagar / Jammu / Leh / Delhi.
- Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets, battery car, pony, or palanquin charges at Katra.
- Gulmarg Gondola cable car tickets (Phase 1 & Phase 2), pony rides, or local union cab charges for Nubra / Pangong / Tso Moriri if union vehicle rules apply.
- Entry fees to monasteries, museums, national parks, wildlife sanctuary fees, or adventure sports.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks at Zojila/Khardung La, flight cancellations, or extreme weather conditions.