Apart from the mighty mountains and beautiful lakeside views, what is so special in Leh, you might ask? Leh, Ladakh is a region in India that never disappoints the visitors. Whether riding a bike on the long tunnel-like roads or visiting the Zanskar Valley, Leh has it all. Similarly, one such place that covers the distance from Srinagar to Ladakh is the Zojila Pass. Particularly, Zojila Pass is 9km long, reaches 11,500 ft above sea level and is considered one of the most captivating passes across the world. But, if you are learning to drive or a newbie, then the Zojila Pass is not made for you because it links Ladakh and the rest of the country in a major way. Whether you want to witness the first snowfall of your life or get enchanted by the landscapes, our Srinagar to Ladakh via Zojila with Turtuk travel itinerary is just made for you! Now, you must be wondering about Turtuk, it lies under those 4 Balti villages in the Indian administration. It is believed that before 1971, the region was occupied by Pakistan. But, the Indian army successfully recaptured the place and took over control. Now, without any further ado, let us have a look at the 7-night and 8-day travel itinerary below.
Read MoreToday is the first day for your Kashmir to Ladakh driving Adventure tour. Arrive Srinagar today by flight from Delhi or any other city in India. Meeting with Max Holidays representative and comfortable private transfer to your hotel in Srinagar. A visit to Dal Lake of Srinagar can be organised in the evening. Night stay will be in the hotel.
Highlights : Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
For a very exciting trip, we will be moving to Srinagar and then proceed to drive to Kargil through Sonamarg, which is a pasture land of the Gold Department. Also, taking a road trip to Sonamarg would be a great idea because you can witness the famous Kashmir’s Sindh Valley. The valley is known to be one of the largest in Kashmir. After that, we will continue our drive to Kargil and pass through the picturesque village of Sonamarg. Later, we will cover the distance to Zojila Pass and continue driving towards Drass, which is the second coldest place in the world. After that, we will move towards Kargil, which will take more than two hours. In Kargil, we will be spending our night at the hotel.
Highlights : Drive through Sindh Valley, Kargil War Memorial
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 201 kms / 5 hours
After having an early morning meal, we will be leaving Kargil to reach Mulbekh and Lamayuru Monastery where you can witness the breathtaking moon-like landscape which passes through Namkila and Fatula. On our way, we will be visiting another monastery named Alchi, which is the only Gompa in the Ladakh region. Later, we will head towards the Indus and Zanskar Valley to witness the junction of many rivers. After that, we will have a quick stop at the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and Magnetic Hill. We will be ending the day by visiting the Leh Hall of Fame, which is generally a museum made in honour of Kargil war heroes and having dinner which will be followed by a night stay at the hotel.
Highlights : Lamayuru Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Drive through Indus and Zanskar Valley, Pathar Sahib Sikh Temple, Hall of Fame
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 215 kms / 5 hours
Post a wholesome breakfast, we will continue with our journey and make a visit to the Thiksey Monastery which is located on a foothill with splendour views of the Indus Valley. The monastery of Thiksey is especially known for its giant statue of Lord Buddha and also for its assembly hall which shelters thousands of prayer books. After that, we will drive back to Leh and on our way we will have a quick stop at the Shey Palace and King of Ladakh. Next, we will also go to the world-famous Shanti Stupa, which is dedicated to Buddhism. There, you can observe a white-domed Stupa on the foothill of Changspa. Back then in 1991, the stupa was built by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu. By the end of the day, we will head towards Leh Palace which faces the town of Leh. It is known that the palace was built by Sengee Namgyal in 1600. At last, we will be resting back at the hotel for a night.
Highlights : Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, King of Ladakh, Leh Palace,
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 18 kms / 1 hour one side
The plan for day 4 is to wake up early and visit yet another famous valley, Nubra. We will cover a thrilling distance through twisting roads which will lead us to the Khardungla Pass at a great altitude of 5550 meters. Adding more to your excitement, you can also stop there to get some kickass pictures for your Instagram in that breathtaking view. The valley is located on an ancient road that joins the Shayok and Nubra rivers. On our way, we will be visiting the Deskit Valley which is a tiny capital of Nubra. There, you can witness the huge statue of Lord Buddha because the region of Leh and other Northeast parts are dominated by Buddhism. From there, we will head toward Hunder to view the dunes and enjoy camel rides We will end the day by staying there a bit and then returning to our hotel for dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Highlights : Drive through one of the highest motorable roads, Nubra Valley
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 160 kms / 4 hours
Turtuk is a Balti village in Indian administration which is known for its low population and remote areas. Also, the region has been opened recently for all travellers. Despite this, the beauty of this place is still intact, so exploring it will be worthwhile. We will start our day 5 by driving towards Turtuk where you can witness mountain ranges and other small villages. Here, locals mostly depend on farming and grow many rare vegetables. It is believed that once locals here went to sleep in Pakistan and shockingly woke up in India. Since then, this region is named as Turtuk and is considered as Baltistan. By exploring this village, our day comes to an end. From here, we will move back to Nubra Valley for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Highlights : Turtuk Village Exploration
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 165 kms / 5 hours one side
Post breakfast, we will be travelling to our destination which will be Pangong Lake through Shayok and Spangmik. This route is known as a shortcut towards the beautiful Pangong Lake, Before heading towards Shayok village, you can easily get views of some mountain ranges on the way. Indeed, the view will be pleasant as it offers cinematic views of Leh. By noon, the serene Pangong Lake awaits us! Further, after a hearty dinner, we will be staying back at the hotel.
Highlights : Pangong Lake, Shayok Village, Spangmik Village
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 275 kms / 6-7 hours
To not miss the breathtaking views of Changla Pass, we will be waking up early on this day. Post breakfast, we will head towards our destination via Leh. On reaching there, this day is kept free for shopping and any other leisure activity. We will end our last night by having dinner which will be followed by a stayover.
Highlights : Drive through Changla Pass
Meals : Breakfast
Distance Covered : 225 kms / 5 hours
Our Srinagar to Ladakh via Zojila with Turtuk village comes to an end today. No wonder, memories of this pleasant trip will be cherished for life and beyond. After our last morning meal in Leh, you will be heading towards the airport to board your flight.
Meals : Breakfast
I am an adventure enthusiast and a nature level, thus, I found North India to be a perfect place to fulfil all of my cravings to visit the places of my choice. I travelled to Ladakh and also did biking through its motor-able passes. I was stunned to see the lifestyle of people living here! Thanks Max for this trip.
I am an adventure enthusiast and a nature level, thus, I found North India to be a perfect place to fulfil all of my cravings to visit the places of my choice. I travelled to Ladakh and also did biking through its motor-able passes. I was stunned to see the lifestyle of people living here! Thanks Max for this trip.
Hello Sanya, hope you are doing great. It was such a wonderful trip and thanks to you for arranging it so well. Starting from arriving in Cochin till our departure, everything was so well organized. Exploring scenic places such an Munnar and Thekkady, staying on houseboat, spending time on white sand beaches was just few highlight of the trip. Our driver Ramesh is a down to earth person with so much of patience. We will definitely come back to India and in our wish list, next place would be visiting Ladakh on bike which I hope you do organize.
We are in contact with Max Holidays for the last 17 years and have done many trips with them. They are one of the most professional set of tour operators, working under a good system in their office. The team is awesome as they are capable of dealing with almost every situation. Not only Rajasthan, Ladakh, Sikkim but we also travelled with them to Mt. Kailash in 2018 where we felt their strength to perform in adverse conditions. Hats off to their efforts and kudos to the team of the Company.
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