🍁 On the Way to Ladakh 2025 🍁

Departure from Howrah/Sealdah by Rajdhani Express towards Delhi.

Arrival at New Delhi by 11 AM. After some rest, board the Shri Shakti Express at 7 PM for Jammu.

Early morning arrival at Jammu. After freshening up, begin the dream journey in a Tempo Traveller vehicle.
Around 2 PM, reach the capital of paradise—Srinagar. After resting, visit the beautiful Dal Lake. Optionally enjoy a Shikara ride (at personal cost).
— Night Stay: Srinagar

Today’s destination: Kargil via Sonmarg. En route enjoy the scenic beauty of Sonmarg, visit Zojila Pass, Drass (2nd coldest inhabited place in the world), and Kargil War Memorial. Check-in at Kargil hotel.
— Night Stay: Kargil

Destination: The thrilling Indian state "Land of High Passes" – Ladakh, with its mesmerizing capital Leh.
On the way, visit Lamayuru Monastery & Moonland, Alchi Monastery, Likir Monastery, confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers (Sangam), Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, and Hall of Fame. Arrive at Leh and check-in.
— Night Stay: Leh

Explore Leh’s natural beauty and heritage: 3 Idiots' Rancho School, Shey Palace & Monastery, Indus Ghat, Thikse Monastery, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Palace.
— Night Stay: Leh

Destination: Nubra Valley & Hunder – the cold desert of the Himalayas.
Travel via Khardung La (world’s 2nd highest motorable road at 18,380 ft). Visit 14th-century Maitreya Buddha statue at Diskit Monastery. Ride the double-humped Bactrian camels (optional, own cost) at Hunder Sand Dunes.
— Night Stay: Nubra

Destination: Pangong Lake – world’s highest saltwater lake, famous for its color-changing hues.
Only one-third of the 160 km long lake lies in India. Stargazing here at night beside the lake is a lifetime memory.
— Night Stay: Pangong

Destination: Hanle – a remote village at 4,500 meters, home to India’s highest astronomical observatory.
Due to clear skies and low pollution, you can see stunning galaxies and constellations with the naked eye or through a telescope.
— Night Stay: Hanle

Bid farewell to Hanle. On the way back to Leh, visit Umling La – the highest motorable pass in the world at 5,798 meters! Then head back to Leh.
— Night Stay: Leh

Destination: Jispa via Leh–Manali Highway.
Leaving Ladakh behind, re-enter Himachal through one of the most thrilling and scenic highways in India. Pass through Pang, Nakee La, Lachung La, Sarchu, Baralacha La, Darcha and reach the beautiful mountain village Jispa.
— Night Stay: Jispa

Destination: Manali via Jispa.
After visiting Gemur Monastery, pass through Keylong (Lahaul-Spiti HQ), and finally enter the stunning Manali. Enjoy Mall Road in the evening if desired.
— Night Stay: Manali

Destination: From Manali via Kullu to Chandigarh Railway Station.
Board the midnight train back to Kolkata.

Relive the fresh memories of Leh-Ladakh as the train rolls back toward Kolkata.

Arrival in Kolkata in the morning. Everyone returns home to their regular busy lives with unforgettable memories of the trip.