A well-planned Srinagar Leh Manali itinerary should provide enough time for mountain driving, sightseeing, acclimatisation and suitable overnight stops. The following 10 Nights / 11 Days itinerary is an illustrative journey beginning in Srinagar and ending in Manali.
Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
Arrive in Srinagar and transfer to your confirmed accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, explore suitable local attractions or enjoy a relaxed evening before beginning the Himalayan road journey.
Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil
Begin the journey towards Kargil through Sonamarg, Zoji La and Drass, subject to road accessibility. Visit the Kargil War Memorial if permitted and time allows. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Day 3: Kargil to Leh
Continue towards Leh through the scenic Srinagar-Leh Highway. Enjoy accessible sightseeing along the route before reaching your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day resting after the mountain journey.
Day 4: Leh Acclimatisation
Keep the day relaxed and allow your body to adjust to Leh's altitude. Avoid strenuous activity and higher-altitude excursions. Local sightseeing should remain light and depend on how you feel.
Day 5: Leh Local Sightseeing
Explore suitable attractions around Leh, including Buddhist heritage sites and local viewpoints. Complete the recommended acclimatisation period before travelling towards higher-altitude regions.
Day 6: Leh to Nubra Valley
Travel towards Nubra Valley through Khardung La, subject to accessibility. Explore the valley's natural surroundings and nearby attractions before checking into your accommodation.
Day 7: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
Continue towards Pangong Lake using the permitted and accessible connecting route. Enjoy the beautiful lake surroundings before checking into the confirmed overnight accommodation. For additional planning information, explore our Pangong Lake travel guide .
Day 8: Pangong Lake to Leh
Return to Leh through the accessible mountain route. Enjoy suitable sightseeing stops along the way before spending the night in Leh.
Day 9: Leh to Sarchu
Begin the journey towards Manali along the Leh-Manali Highway. Travel through the dramatic mountain landscapes of the high plateau before reaching Sarchu for an overnight stay. This is a very high-altitude stop and should only be used when suitable for the travellers and conditions.
Day 10: Sarchu to Manali
Continue towards Manali through the accessible highway, passing the Baralacha La region, Darcha and Keylong. Proceed towards Manali through the designated road connection and check into your hotel.
Day 11: Departure from Manali
Complete your journey in Manali according to the confirmed departure arrangements. Your Srinagar Ladakh Manali holiday concludes after the scheduled services are completed.
Important Itinerary Note: This is a sample itinerary and not a confirmed tour schedule. The Leh-Manali highway requires careful planning because of high-altitude passes, changing weather and long driving distances. Overnight stops may be revised according to acclimatisation, health, accommodation availability and road conditions.