Day 1: Mumbai: train to Jammu
- Board the Swaraj Express from Bandra Terminus at 11 am.
- Overnight train journey.
Ladakh 2026
Customised road trip: Srinagar, Kargil, Leh, Nubra, Turtuk and Pangong by train from Mumbai
- Destination
- Ladakh and Kashmir
- Duration
- 13 Nights / 14 Days
- Departure
- Customised: dates planned around your group
Age 18 to 48 (adults only) - Starts and ends
- Mumbai (Bandra Terminus) to Mumbai by train
Overview
Two weeks from Mumbai to the 'Land of High Passes'. The trip starts on a Dal Lake houseboat in Srinagar, crosses Zoji La to Kargil, and follows the Leh highway past Lamayuru's moonland and Alchi to Leh.
From Leh it heads over Khardung La to the Nubra Valley, with rafting on the Shyok and the Hunder sand dunes, a day trip to the border village of Turtuk, and a night in tents at Pangong Tso before returning via Chang La.
Highlights
- Two nights on a Srinagar houseboat with a shikara ride
- Zoji La and the Kargil War Memorial
- Lamayuru moonland, Alchi monastery and Magnetic Hill
- Khardung La and river rafting on the Shyok
- Hunder sand dunes and Turtuk village
- Tent night at Pangong Tso
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days. Srinagar houseboats, Zoji La and Kargil, Leh, Khardung La, Nubra and Turtuk, and a tent night at Pangong Tso.
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Day 2: Arrive Jammu; on to the Srinagar houseboat
- Pick-up from the railway station or airport and travel to the houseboat in Srinagar.
- Meals included: dinner.
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Day 3: Srinagar sightseeing and shikara
- Shankaracharya Temple, Nishat Bagh, the Mughal Garden, Hazratbal Shrine and Shalimar Bagh.
- Lal Chowk for local shopping.
- Evening shikara ride from the houseboat.
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Day 4: Srinagar to Kargil
- Sonamarg meadows, the 'Valley of Golden Meadow' (the meadows only, not all of Sonamarg).
- Zoji La, one of the high passes on the route.
- Kargil War Memorial, dedicated to the soldiers who fell in the Kargil War.
- Evening at the local market. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 5: Kargil to Leh
- Lamayuru and its 'moonland' landscape.
- Alchi Gompa and its prayer wheels.
- The Sangam, where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet.
- Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, managed by the Indian Army.
- Reach Leh by evening. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 6: Leh sightseeing
- Hall of Fame, the museum dedicated to the soldiers of Siachen and Kargil.
- Hemis Monastery, one of the oldest and richest in Ladakh.
- Leh Palace, modelled on Tibet's Potala Palace.
- Shanti Stupa for views over Leh. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 7: Leh to Nubra Valley
- Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes (a stop of up to 30 minutes).
- River rafting on the Shyok across mild rapids.
- Diskit Monastery and its Maitreya Buddha statue.
- Sunset at the Hunder sand dunes, with optional double-humped camel rides.
- Guesthouse in Hunder. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 8: Day trip to Turtuk
- Turtuk, the border village at the far end of the Nubra Valley.
- Hidden spots, army bunkers in the mountains, and Balti history and culture.
- Bonfire back at the guesthouse. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 9: Nubra to Pangong Tso
- Early start for Pangong Tso, the high-altitude lake at about 14,000 ft, with some rough stretches on the way.
- The '3 Idiots' point on the lakeshore.
- Night in tents; stargazing if the sky is clear. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 10: Pangong to Leh via Chang La
- Cross Chang La, the third high pass of the trip, at almost 17,000 ft.
- Lunch at a Punjabi dhaba near Leh.
- Free evening at Leh market; the last dinner is on your own. Meals: breakfast.
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Day 11: Leh to Srinagar
- Drive back to Srinagar for the night. Meals: breakfast and dinner.
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Day 12: Srinagar to Jammu
- Drive to Jammu, with an airport drop on the way for anyone flying out.
- Homestay in Jammu. Meals: breakfast and dinner (vegetarian tiffin).
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Day 13: Jammu: train to Mumbai
- Train at 11:35 am; reach the station at least 45 minutes early.
- Overnight train journey. No meals included.
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Day 14: Arrive in Mumbai
- Back in Mumbai.
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- Srinagar: 2 nights on a houseboat (triple sharing) and 1 night in a hotel
- Kargil: 1 night
- Leh: 3 nights
- Nubra Valley: 2 nights (guesthouse in Hunder)
- Pangong Tso: 1 night in tents
- Jammu: 1 night at a homestay
- Double sharing except where stated
Transport
- Ertiga, Xylo or Bolero depending on group size
- Pick-up and drop: Jammu to Jammu
- Train from Mumbai to Jammu and back
Meals
- Breakfast and dinner (2 meals a day)
- Mostly vegetarian set menus; 3 non-vegetarian meals
- Last night's dinner in Leh is on your own
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodation as listed above
- Transport: Ertiga and Xylo or Bolero depending on group size
- Pick-up and drop from Jammu to Jammu
- Breakfast and dinner
- Entry charges where necessary
- Permits for Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso
- Shikara ride in Srinagar
- River rafting in Nubra Valley
Not included
- Airfare
- Meals not included, including dinner on the last night in Leh
- Packaged drinking water and beverages
- Charges arising from emergencies
- Costs from vehicle breakdown, medical situations, political unrest or weather beyond control
Important notes and conditions
- Age limit: 18 to 48, adults only.
- High altitude: expect mild headache, heaviness or nausea. Stay hydrated and practise breathing exercises before the trip; an oxygen cylinder is carried for Nubra Valley.
- Share any health or medical issues with the trip organiser before the trip.
- No refund if mountain sickness stops you continuing; extra costs such as transport back to Leh or return flights are borne by the traveller.
- Carry motion-sickness medicine if you need it.
- No smoking or drinking on this trip; banned substances lead to removal from the trip.
- No refund for activities you choose to skip.
- Plans can change at short notice in the mountains; alternate plans are made if needed.
Booking and payment
- A non-refundable booking amount (the first instalment) holds your place; the amount is shared with your quotation.
- The balance is split into two further instalments.
- All instalments are paid before the trip starts.
- Payment by bank transfer or UPI only; details are shared after booking is confirmed.
Cancellation policy
- Booking amount is non-refundable.
- 45 days before departure: 50% refund.
- Less than 45 days before departure: 100% of the cost retained.
- If the trip is cancelled by the organiser because too few travellers joined, everything paid (including the booking amount) is refunded; flight cancellation charges are not.
- If a fully booked trip is cancelled due to geopolitical issues, extreme weather or a lockdown, 70% of the total is refunded.
- No refund if mountain sickness stops you completing the trip.
Terms
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join?
Adults aged 18 to 48. The plan is customised, so dates and pace are set with your group.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner every day, mostly vegetarian set menus planned for high altitude. Dinner on the last night in Leh is on your own.
How do I book?
A non-refundable booking amount holds your place; the balance is paid in two instalments before the trip. Ask on WhatsApp for the latest quotation.
Is altitude sickness a concern?
Mild symptoms are common. Stay hydrated, prepare with breathing exercises, and tell the organiser about any medical conditions. An oxygen cylinder is carried for Nubra Valley.
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