Travel: Arrive in Pathankot and drive to Srinagar (about 8-9 hours). Check-in: Check into a houseboat or hotel. Relax: Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Overnight: Stay in Srinagar.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Pathankot to Srinagar
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Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil
Drive: Early morning drive to Kargil (about 7-8 hours). Stopovers: Visit Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Drass War Memorial. Overnight: Stay in Kargil.
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Day 3: Kargil to Leh
Drive: Continue your journey to Leh (about 5-6 hours). Stopovers: Visit Lamayuru Monastery, Magnetic Hill, and the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers. Acclimatization: Rest and acclimatize to the altitude. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 4: Leh Local Sightseeing
Sightseeing: Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and Leh Market. Monasteries: Explore Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley
Drive: Travel via Khardung La Pass (world’s highest motorable road at 18,380 ft). Activities: Visit Diskit Monastery, enjoy a camel ride in Hunder sand dunes. Overnight: Stay in Nubra Valley (Hunder or Diskit).
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Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
Drive: Head to Pangong Lake via Shyok River or Wari La Pass. Activities: Enjoy the mesmerizing views of the lake. Overnight: Stay in camps near Pangong Lake.
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Day 7: Pangong Lake to Leh
Return: Drive back to Leh. Stopovers: Visit Chang La Pass. Relax: Evening free for shopping and leisure in Leh. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 8: Leh to Tso Moriri
Drive: Travel to Tso Moriri Lake (about 6-7 hours). Activities: Explore the lake and surrounding areas. Overnight: Stay in camps or guesthouses near Tso Moriri.
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Day 9: Tso Moriri to Leh and Departure
Return: Drive back to Leh. Stopovers: Visit Chumathang hot springs and Mahe Bridge. Departure: Transfer to Leh airport for your onward journey.
