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Kashmir & Ladakh, India

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Kashmir and Ladakh are two of India's most dramatically scenic regions, nestled in the far north of the country along the western Himalayas. Kashmir, often called "Paradise on Earth," is renowned for its lush valleys, Dal Lake houseboats, Mughal gardens, and traditional crafts including shawls and carpets. Ladakh, by contrast, is a high-altitude cold desert — a stark, breathtaking landscape of rugged mountains, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and turquoise lakes like Pangong Tso. Travellers come for trekking, mountain biking, river rafting on the Zanskar, cultural immersion in remote Himalayan villages, and some of the most awe-inspiring road journeys in the world.

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Kashmir & Ladakh, India · 15 days

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Kashmir to Ladakh: Self-Launched Valley & Sky Adventure

Same epic overland journey from Srinagar to Leh — houseboats on Dal Lake, Mughal gardens, high mountain passes, ancient monasteries and star-filled Ladakhi skies — without the guided group tour price tag. This self-launched version swaps the private vehicle convoy for a mix of shared jeeps, local buses and hired taxis, and replaces tour-group hotels with characterful guesthouses and homestays. You'll follow the same stunning route through Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Kargil and Lamayuru, arriving in Leh having experienced one of India's most breathtaking overland journeys at a fraction of the cost.

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