One of the world’s great road journeys — from the lakes of Srinagar over the high passes to Leh, and on across the ranges to Manali.
This is one of the world’s great road journeys — from the green valley of Srinagar over the Zoji La to Kargil and Leh, through the monasteries, dunes and lakes of Ladakh, and finally across the highest ranges to Manali.
We pace the ascent for acclimatisation, arrange every permit, and choose the best stays along the way.
A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.
Arrive and transfer to a Dal Lake houseboat.
The Mughal gardens.
A sunset shikara ride.
Sonmarg and the Zoji La pass.
The Drass war memorial (second-coldest inhabited place).
Arrive Kargil.
The Lamayuru ‘moonland’ and monastery.
The Sangam and Magnetic Hill.
Arrive Leh; rest.
Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.
Leh Palace and the market.
The Shanti Stupa at sunset.
Cross the Khardung La.
The Diskit monastery.
The Hunder dunes and camels.
A drive along the Shyok.
Arrive Pangong Lake.
Sunset and a shore camp.
A Pangong sunrise.
Drive back over the Chang La.
Arrive Leh.
The Taglang La and the Gata Loops.
The Moore Plains and high desert.
Arrive Sarchu (tented camp).
The Baralacha La and Keylong.
The Atal Tunnel / Rohtang to descend into Manali.
Arrive green Manali.
A relaxed breakfast.
Transfer onward (Bhuntar airport or Chandigarh).
Onward journey.
Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.
Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.
Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.
Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.
Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.
Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.
The best window is Jun–Sep. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.
We begin from Srinagar (SXR) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.
This route is designed as a well-paced 10 Days / 9 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.
Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for adventurers, road-trippers. Difficulty is rated Moderate–Challenging (high altitude), and we adjust everything to your comfort.
Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.
Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.
Tell us your dates and how you love to travel. Your personal designer will send a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day — no obligation, no hidden charges.