Indien 8 Tage Kashmir to Ladakh: Houseboats & Himalayan Roads Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Venture into the Himalayas on this 8-day journey through Kashmir and Ladakh – a region of shimmering lakes, soaring passes, and ancient traditions. Float on Dal Lake in a traditional houseboat, hike through the lush valleys of Pahalgam and Sonmarg, and cross dramatic mountain roads to the surreal „Moonland“ of Lamayuru. With monasteries, villages, and warm encounters along the way, this trip blends epic landscapes with the spirit of the people who call them home.

• Stay on a traditional houseboat and glide across Dal Lake by shikara

• Trek through Pahalgam’s Lidder Valley and take in sweeping views at Sonmarg

• Explore Lamayuru’s surreal „Moonland“ and visit centuries-old monasteries

• Cross Zozila Pass

• Visit Kargil and Drass war memorials

• And soak in iconic Himalayan drives

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Srinagar

Arrive at any time. In the evening, join your CEO and group for a welcome meeting. Then walk through the famous Lal Bazar market area on an orientation walk.

Event: Lal Bazar Orientation Walk
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: The Sapphire

2. Tag Srinagar

Today we’ll learn why Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. With the stunning Dal Lake, beautiful gardens and historic temples, you’ll quickly see why Srinagar is so magnificent.

Event: Srinagar City Tour
Unterkunft: The Sapphire

3. Tag Srinagar

Join your group for an unforgettable sunrise from the deck of a Shikara, a traditional Jammu and Kashmir style boat. Pay a visit to what’s considered the oldest temple in all of Jammu and Kashmir, the Shankaracharya Temple. The rest of the day is yours to explore Srinagar. We recommend a safari at Dachigam National Park to spot the Royal Kashmir stag. Tonight we will stay on a houseboat on Dal Lake.

Event: Sunrise Boat Ride on Dal Lake
Event: Shankaracharya Temple
Freizeit: Srinagar
Event: Overnight on a Houseboat
Unterkunft: Mahajong Houseboats

Optionaler Ausflug:
Dachigam National Park (**)

4. Tag Srinagar / Pahalgam

Drive to Pahalgam and stop at the Avantipura Temple Ruins and Martand Sun Temple on the way. Arrive to Pahalgam in the afternoon and join an orientation walk of the bazaar and down town area.

Transport: Srinagar – Awantipur (1.0h)
Event: Avanti Swami Temple ruins
Event: Shri Martand Sun Temple
Transport: Mattan – Pahalgam (2.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (0.5h)
Unterkunft: Pahalgam Retreat

5. Tag Pahalgam / Sonamarg

We continue east through Jammu and Kashmir to the town of Sonamarg. We’ll stop at the famous Zero Point for incredible glacial views and then explore the Sonamarg Bazaar.

Transport: Pahalgam – Sonamarg (5.0h)
Event: Zero Point
Event: Sonamarg Bazaar
Unterkunft: Hotel Glacier Heights

6. Tag Sonamarg / Lamayuru

Cross the border into the next Indian union territory of Ladakh, known for its high-altitude cold Himalayan desert and often referred to as „Little Tibet.“ On the way stop and visit the Kargil War Memorial. In Lamayuru, we will be staying in the guesthouse of the Lamayuru Monastery, an incredible opportunity to witness the activities of the monks. (A)

Transport: Sonamarg – Lamayuru (6.5h)
Event: Kargil War Memorial
Event: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery
Unterkunft: Hotel Moonland

7. Tag Lamayuru / Leh

Travel deeper into the Ladakh region as we head to Leh today. On the way, stop at Sangam point, a beautiful lookout point where the Indus and Zanskar Rivers meet. Next stop is at the optical illusion known as „Magnetic Hill,“ a gravity hill where a downhill road appears to be uphill, making vehicles in neutral seem to roll upwards. This phenomenon is caused by the layout of the surrounding landscape and slopes, creating the illusion. Third stop is to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a significant Sikh pilgrimage site. Arrive to Leh and join an orientation walk of the Leh Market. (F)

Transport: Lamayuru – Leh (5.0h)
Event: Morning Prayer Ceremony at the Lamayuru Monastery
Event: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Event: Leh Market
Unterkunft: Ladakh Palace Boutique Hotel

8. Tag Leh

Depart at any time.

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery, Lamayuru. Panoramic walk to Shankaracharya Hill. Guided visit to Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, Chashm-e-Shahi). Houseboat stay. Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Guided Lidder Valley trek. Short guided hike in Sonmarg. Jeep ride to Zero Point. Scenic drive through Zozila Pass & Kargil. Visit to Drass War Memorial, Mulbekh Monastery, and Kargil Gompa. Evening walk through Lamayuru’s moonlike landscapes. Leh town orientation tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Unterbringung: Simple hotel (twin-share): 6 nights, Traditional Boat house: 1 night
Transport: Private vehicle, Boat, Jeep, Walking.
Mahlzeiten: 1 Frühstück, 1 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

30.05.2027 -08.10.2028 EUR 349

Gruppengröße: Max 16