12N/13D Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Leh & Pangong - Valleys to High Lakes

Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Leh, Pangong Tso · 12 nights / 13 days · India

From ₹20,998 per person

Paradise Valleys to High Altitude Lakes. Stay plan: Srinagar (3N) – Gulmarg (2N) – Pahalgam (2N) – Leh (3N) – Pangong Tso (2N). Arrive Srinagar, depart Leh.

Where the nights are

Srinagar (3N) → Gulmarg (2N) → Pahalgam (2N) → Leh (3N) → Pangong Tso (2N)

Day by day

1. 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

2. 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

3. Day 3 — 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

4. Day 4 — 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

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Gulmarg

   Arrive in Gulmarg and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at hotel, then a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this Meadow of Flowers. Ride the world's second highest operating cable car, the Gulmarg Gondola, to Kongdoori and Apharwat Peak, with options for alpine skiing in season, and see the strawberry fields. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.

   Overnight: Gulmarg

6. Day 6 — Gulmarg to Pahalgam High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pahalgam through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Pahalgam and check in at hotel/camp. Valley of Shepherds along Lidder River: Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, Chandanwari (Amarnath Yatra base), and pristine pine woods. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

   Overnight: Pahalgam

7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Pahalgam

   Arrive in Pahalgam and check in at the hotel. Breakfast at hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of this Valley of Shepherds along the Lidder River. Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, the base of the Amarnath Yatra, passing pristine pine woods on the way. Evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.

   Overnight: Pahalgam

8. Day 8 — Pahalgam 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

9. Day 9 — 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

10. Day 10 — 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

11. Day 11 — 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

12. Day 12 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Pangong Tso

    Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day excursion exploring the top scenic and cultural landmarks of Pangong Tso. This breathtaking high-altitude endorheic lake lies at 14,270 ft and changes shades of blue through the day as it stretches across the Indo-China border. Spend time at the shoreline viewpoints at Spangmik and Man, watching for marmots and migratory birds. An evening stroll through the local markets, then overnight stay in Pangong Tso.

    Overnight: Pangong Tso

13. Day 13 — Pangong Tso to Leh - Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning mountain views over the changing colours of Pangong Tso, check out from the hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping before proceeding on your return transfer to Leh across Chang La pass, passing Durbuk, Tangtse and the Shey plains. Drop at Leh airport or railway station for your onward journey home. The drive is long and at high altitude, so an early start is advised.

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.