Leh Ladakh Tour Package 8 Nights 9 Days
Tour Overview
Experience the stunning landscapes, monasteries, mountain passes, and cultural attractions of Kashmir and Ladakh with this Leh Ladakh 8 Nights 9 Days Tour. The journey begins in Srinagar and takes you through Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Uletokpo, and Leh before ending with a visit to Khardungla Pass.
Start your journey with a relaxing Shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar and an excursion to Gulmarg, known for its skiing and adventure activities. Continue to Sonamarg, the “Meadow of Gold” and Gateway to Ladakh, before travelling through Zojila Pass and visiting the Kargil War Memorial, Mulbek, and Lamayuru Monastery.
Explore the monasteries and attractions around Leh, including Alchi, Likir, Spituk, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Thiksey, Hemis, and Shey Palace. The tour also includes an excursion to Khardungla Pass, offering spectacular views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a peaceful Shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar
- Explore Gulmarg and its adventure activities
- Experience the Gondola ride in Gulmarg
- Visit Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg
- Travel through the scenic Zojila Pass
- Visit the Kargil War Memorial at Drass
- Explore Mulbek and Lamayuru Monastery
- Stay at the camping destination of Uletokpo
- Visit Alchi, Likir, and Spituk monasteries
- Visit Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Leh Hall of Fame
- Explore Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa
- Visit Sankar Gompa
- Witness the praying ceremony at Thiksey Monastery
- Explore Hemis Monastery and Shey Palace
- Visit Khardungla Pass
- Enjoy a leisure walk through Leh Market
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in the above-mentioned hotels as per choice with breakfast.
- Transportation in an Air-Conditioned vehicle (vehicle depending on the number of passengers), including tolls, taxes, parking, and driver allowance.
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any airfare or rail fare.
- Phone bills, laundry, meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary, porterage, tips, entrance fees for monuments, parks, shows, etc.
Tour Plan
On arrival, get transferred and check into the houseboat. After freshening up, enjoy a Shikara ride at Dal Lake, the backbone of Kashmir tourism. Sail through the floating market and enjoy the enchanting views of cruising Shikaras, huge snow-capped mountains, and the glorious sunset, which are certain to leave you spellbound.
Excursion to Gulmarg. Enjoy a day full of adventure and sports activities. Gulmarg is India's skiing capital and home to one of the best skiing grounds.
Apart from skiing, a few more activities to opt for are snowboarding, snowmobiling, ATV rides, and trekking. Enjoy the Gondola ride, one of the world's highest cable car rides, accessible in two phases at approximately 8,500 ft and 12,500 ft.
Gulmarg has an 18-hole golf course, one of the largest. One can also opt for an outer-circle walk around Gulmarg, offering panoramic views of mountains covered by Alpine trees. Cover almost all the places to see in Gulmarg. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Check out and head to Sonamarg. Enjoy the beautiful drive to Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold," also known as the "Gateway to Ladakh."
Visit Thajiwas Glacier, one of the most enchanting tourist places of Kashmir, standing at an altitude of approximately 9,200 ft. Access to the glacier is either on foot or on horseback.
After that, there is an option to explore white-water rafting. Overnight stay in Sonamarg.
Check out and head to Uletokpo, passing through Zojila Pass. Take a halt at the Kargil War Memorial at Drass.
Thereafter, visit Mulbek and Lamayuru Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the Ladakh region. In Uletokpo, one may visit Rizong Monastery, which is at a distance of 2.5 km one way and can be covered on foot.
Uletokpo has one of the best camping sites in Ladakh. Overnight stay in Uletokpo.
Check out and head towards Leh. En route, take short halts at three monasteries - Alchi Monastery, the only monastery in Ladakh on flat ground; Likir Monastery, located near the bank of the River Indus and home to a 75-foot-tall statue of the Golden Maitreya Buddha; followed by a visit to Spituk Monastery.
Further, visit Magnetic Hill, a gravity-defiance point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Leh Hall of Fame, which showcases Kargil War memorabilia. Overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, visit Leh Palace, built in the 17th century. The palace offers panoramic views of Leh city.
Then proceed to Shanti Stupa, a white-domed stupa constructed by Japanese and Ladakh Buddhists in 1991, followed by Sankar Gompa, also known as Sankar Monastery, located in the northern part of the city. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day excursion to the famous monasteries in Leh. Leave early in the morning to witness the "praying ceremony" at Thiksey Monastery.
Then visit one of the biggest monasteries of Leh, Hemis. While returning, visit Shey Palace, built in 1655. The palace is now ruined, but one can enjoy soothing views from the top of the palace. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day excursion to Khardungla Pass, also known as the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok valleys in the Ladakh region. It is described as one of the world's highest motorable passes, at approximately 5,600 metres.
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of snow-capped mountains while sipping tea or having soup at Khardungla Pass. Return to Leh. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely walk at Leh Market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, your Kashmir-Leh tour package ends as we drop you at Leh Airport.
Additional Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time to enjoy the Leh Ladakh 8 Nights 9 Days Tour is from May to October.
- May to June: The Srinagar–Leh route is generally accessible, making it a good time for the road journey through Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Kargil, and Uletokpo. Leh sightseeing and excursions can also be enjoyed.
- July to September: This is a suitable period for travelling on the Srinagar–Leh route and exploring Leh, monasteries, mountain passes, and other attractions included in the itinerary.
- October: The weather becomes colder, but the route can still be suitable for travel depending on prevailing road and weather conditions.
Route Accessibility
The Srinagar–Leh road route is generally accessible during the summer and early autumn months, while accessibility can be affected by snowfall, rain, landslides, and other weather conditions. Zojila Pass and Khardungla Pass are particularly dependent on road and weather conditions.
Best Overall Months: May to September for the complete Srinagar–Leh road journey and sightseeing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many days is the Leh Ladakh tour?
The tour is planned for 8 nights and 9 days, covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Uletokpo, and Leh.
2. Which destinations are covered in this Leh Ladakh tour?
The itinerary covers Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Uletokpo, and Leh, along with excursions to Khardungla Pass and various monasteries and attractions.
3. Is a Shikara ride included in the itinerary?
Yes. A Shikara ride on Dal Lake in Srinagar is included on Day 1.
4. What can I do in Gulmarg?
The itinerary includes options such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, ATV rides, trekking, and the Gondola ride.
5. What can I visit in Sonamarg?
The itinerary includes a visit to Thajiwas Glacier, with access either on foot or on horseback. White-water rafting is also mentioned as an optional activity.
6. Which places are covered while travelling to Uletokpo?
The journey includes Zojila Pass, Kargil War Memorial at Drass, Mulbek, and Lamayuru Monastery.
7. Which monasteries are covered on the tour?
The itinerary includes Lamayuru, Rizong, Alchi, Likir, Spituk, Sankar, Thiksey, and Hemis monasteries.
8. What attractions are covered in Leh?
The tour includes Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Leh Hall of Fame.
9. Is Khardungla Pass included in the tour?
Yes. A day excursion to Khardungla Pass is included on Day 8, followed by a return to Leh.
10. Is Leh Market included in the itinerary?
Yes. On Day 8, after returning from Khardungla Pass, you can enjoy a leisurely walk through Leh Market.
11. Where does the tour end?
The tour ends in Leh, with a transfer to Leh Airport after breakfast on Day 9.
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