Srinagar to Leh Ladakh One Way Ride via Turtuk and Kela Pass 2022

For travellers who wish to do the Leh Ladakh journey in a short span of time from Srinagar, this 8-day road trip option starting from Srinagar is a great option to explore the Kashmir valley, Leh-Ladakh region and ending the trip in Leh, Ladakh.

Highlights

• Fixed Departures: All available dates on the calendar are bookable.
• Premium Stays: All accommodations during the ride in comfortable hotels and deluxe camps. All with attached washroom.
• Car/Bike Rent and Fuel: All the options have car /bike rent and fuel price included in them.
• All Permits and Fees: No hassle of paying permit fees, entry fees or wildlife fees during your ride. It's all included in the price.

Route: Srinagar - Kargil - Leh - Nubra Valley - Turtuk - Pangong Lake - Leh

Detailed Overview

Leh town is like a relic left behind by religious men of the past and dynastic politics, age-old traders and imperial inter-kingdom relations. The Kushanas, the Tang dynasty or the anti-Buddhist Tibetian king, Langdarma; they have all left an impression on this ancient town. It’s the place where God seems to have tried out his artistic prowess for the first time because the scenic splendour comprises a riot of colours. The biscuit-coloured hills to the tanzanite skies; it’s a veritable visual treat. God’s own Shangri-La, this town is an enchanter.

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar is located in the beautiful Kashmir Valley, on the banks of Jhelum River, Srinagar is renowned for its natural beauty, lakes and houseboats. Srinagar is a beautiful place, and must-visit attractions include Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashmashahi and Shankaracharya Mandir. Srinagar also serves as a base for trekking expeditions in the Kashmir Valley, taking the adventure tourist to alpine lakes on high altitude. 

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Report at Srinagar hotel/accommodation
• Day 2: Ride from Srinagar to Kargil (220 KM / up to 7 Hours)
• Day 3: Ride from Kargil to Leh (240 KM / up to 7 Hours)
• Day 4: Ride from Leh to Nubra Valley (160 KM / 5-6 Hours)
• Day 5: Ride fromNubra Valley to Turtuk to Nubra Valley (196 KM / up to 8-9 Hours)
• Day 6: Drive from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (160 KM / 7-8 Hours)  
• Day 7: Ride from Pangong Lake to Leh via Kela Pass (160 KM / up to 7-8 Hours)
• Day 8: Departure from Leh

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Report at Srinagar hotel/accommodation

• All the members are required to report in Srinagar by a time convenient to them, preferably by 2:00 pm so each one is properly rested and has time to see some parts of Srinagar.
• Stay and dinner will be arranged for you in Srinagar.

Day 2: Ride from Srinagar to Kargil (220 KM / up to 7 Hours)

• The road trip starts today and you will take the journey from Srinagar to Kargil.
• An overnight stay will be conducted in Kargil.

Day 3: Ride from Kargil to Leh (240 KM / up to 7 Hours)

• On the third day, after early morning breakfast, you will ride to Leh, which will be a ride of about 6 hours.
• En route Leh, you will be driven via Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pather Sahib along with the view of Sangam/confluence of Zanskar and Indus river.
• After you go past the Khaltsi check-post, you will witness the moon land and Lamayuru monastery.
• You will be staying overnight in Leh.

Day 4: Ride from Leh to Nubra Valley (160 KM / 5-6 Hours)

• On day 4, you will ride from Leh to Nubra where you will be covering about 160 kilometres.
• You will ride through the most exciting and achievable roads to the world's highest motorable pass - Khardungla Pass (18,380 feet).
• On this drive, you will witness variants of landscapes.
• After your arrival in Nubra, you will be checking in to your accommodation for the night and be resting for the day after dinner.

Day 5: Drive from Nubra to Turtuk to Nubra (196 KM / 8-9 Hours)

• On the 5th day, drive from Nubra to Turtuk.
  
• Turtuk is the last village prior to LAC and was under Pakistan's control till 1973.
• Post completion of the tour drive back to Nubra and stay overnight.

Day 6: Drive from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (160 KM / 7-8 hours)

• This day will mark the beginning of your journey to the famous Pangong Lake.
• You will be riding from the Nubra valley to the Pangong Lake, you may spend some time in the serenity of the lake.
• Your stay for the night will be prearranged in a deluxe camp near the Pangong Lake.

Day 7: Ride from Pangong Lake to Leh via Kela Pass (160 KM / up to 7-8 Hours)

• On day 7, you will be riding back to Leh from Pangong via Kela Pass (world's highest motorable pass), Chang La (world's third highest motorable pass), and Choglamsar.
• You will follow a serene route of about 160 kilometres from Pangong to Leh.
• A drive will take you around the famous go-to places in Leh.
• Upon arrival in Leh deposit the bikes, you will be staying overnight in comfortable deluxe accommodation.

Day 8: Departure from Leh

• On day 8, you have your breakfast and depart from Leh to your onward destination.