Explore The Land Of Lamas

Leh Ladakh tour packages from Srinagar take you on an incredible journey of 11 days. During this span, you will get to explore some truly amazing places around Srinagar and the region of Ladakh. Go through the following list of places and get a glimpse of what awaits you in this specially curated tour package provided by TravelTriangle.

6 Places to Visit in Leh Ladakh

1. Pangong Tso Lake

What’s Special: Landscape

Entry Fee: Inner line permit required

Timings: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Distance From the City Center: 224.6 km

Pangong Tso Lake is situated at an elevation of 4,250 meters above sea level. This endorheic lake is one of the most sought after places in Ladakh. This pristine blue beauty is a salt water lake that shares the Indo-China border. Due to its awe-inspiring landscape, it has also been a shooting spot for many films such as “Three Idiots”. In winters, the lake gets frozen. Note that boating activity is not permitted in this lake.

2. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

What’s Special: Mythology

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Distance From the City Center: 23.2 km

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is one of those places in Ladakh which has a great mythological tale attached to it. As per a legend, it was considered that Guru Nakak ji once meditated at this place and a demon threw a boulder to distract him but instead of the boulder hitting him, it got transformed into wax. One can see the boulder with a deity-like shape preserved inside the gurdwara. Moreover, inside the gurdwara, one can feel a sense of calm.

3. Lamayuru Monastery

What’s Special: Oldest Monastery of Ladakh

Entry Fee: INR 30*

Timings: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Distance From Leh: 114.7 km

Leh Ladakh tour packages from Srinagar also take you to Lamayuru Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. The monastery is situated at an elevation of 3511 meters. It is situated atop a hill. It is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries of Ladakh. The Annual Masked Dance festival that takes place at this place draws a major crowd. Some of the highlights of visiting this monastery are Naropa's cave, prayer flag, and murals. It is best to visit this monastery during the months of April to June.

4. Ladakh Hall of Fame

What’s Special: Museum maintained by the Indian Army

Entry Fee: INR 25

Timings: 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM & 02:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Distance From the City Center: 4.2 km

Ladakh Hall of Fame is a museum constructed by the Indian Army in the memory of soldiers who lost their lives during the various Indo-Pak wars. Inside the museum, one can also watch a documentary called Operation Vijay in the projection room. Some of the highlights of the museums are The Last Post, Lest We Forget, souvenir shop, OP Vijay Gallery, etc. Note that in order to take a camera inside, additional charges are levied.

5. Betaab Valley

What’s Special: Campsite; Landscape

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Famous Cuisine: Meat balls; Seekh kababs; Roganjosh; Tabak maz

Timings: Open 24 hours

Distance From Pahalgam: 15 km

Betaab Valley is situated at an elevation of 2,393 meters above sea level. The valley is best visited during the months of October and April. The valley is surrounded by deodar and pine forests and pristine hill stations. This valley is also considered as a base camp for many trekking trails that start from here.

6. Khardungla Pass

What’s Special: Highest motorable pass

Entry Fee: Inner Line Permit

Best Time to Visit: June to September

Distance From Leh: 38.9 km

Khardungla Pass is one of the key attractions of Ladakh. It is the world's highest motorable road and many riders come to traverse through this pass. The pass is situated at an elevation of 5,359 meters. It connects Leh city with Nubra valley and Shyok valley. The temperature at this elevation can drop to extreme. It is recommended to have precautionary measures and carry a personal first aid kit as high acute mountain sickness is a common thing here.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

Some of the factors that make this trip right for you are mentioned below:

• A duration of 11 days is apt to explore a place so geographically diverse that it will take you through crests, valleys, and cold deserts.
• Get ready to be enchanted by the surrealism and serenity in the several monasteries that you will get to visit throughout this tour.
• If you are photography enthusiast, then that just adds to the experience since here you will see landscapes so incredibly beautiful that cannot be found elsewhere.
• This trip is also a great option for someone who is willing to go on a great road trip since Srinagar-Leh highway is said to be one of the most scenic routes in India.

Through Leh Ladakh itinerary from Srinagar, you will visit Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg. In all these three places you can get some rejuvenating views of the Himalayas. Expect the weather to change its color every now and then as it is a unique feature of Kashmir. You will also visit Chandanwari and Betaab Valley where the vibrant meadows will wait for you. The famous spots of Kargil and Baltal will be visited in the Leh Ladakh tour Itinerary from Srinagar.

As you end up your tour in the Kashmir valley, it is time to visit Leh. There are a number of monasteries and Gompas like Lamayuru and Alchi that you will visit. The Patthar Sahib is also included in the sightseeing. You can also get a chance to enjoy a drive through the Khardungla Pass which is known as the highest motorable road. The Deskit village, Hundar village and the Gompa are also included in the itinerary. You can also witness the beauty of the famous Pangong Lake in the tip. Other spots include the Leh Palace and the Thiksey Monastery.

So, you should not waste any more time and book a place in the Leh Ladakh itinerary from Srinagar with TravelTriangle. You can be assured of the excellent hospitality and comfort that we deliver.