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Northern India: Dharamshala, Kashmir & Ladakh Highlights

Discover the very best of Northern India on this epic 22-day adventure. From the spiritual calm of Dharamshala to the golden glow of Amritsar’s iconic temple, from Srinagar’s dreamy houseboats to Ladakh’s sky-high mountain passes — this journey is pure bucket-list material. Wander through ancient monasteries and serene valleys. Sip chai with Himalayan views that stop you in your tracks. Cross some of the highest motorable roads on Earth (pretty cool, right?). Add in warm hospitality, authentic flavours, and a few surprises along the way — and you’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that’s as bold as it is breathtaking.

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22 DaysDelhi to Leh
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: AHDE
From $2279.2 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Northern India: Dharamshala, Kashmir & Ladakh Highlights - Itinerary

Trip Start: DelhiTrip End: Leh

DAY 1

Delhi

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project. In the evening, join your CEO for a welcome meeting.

Women With Wheels Arrival Transfer:
Transfer by a G Adventures-supported project, Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers, while providing a dignified livelihood for a local woman from a resource poor community.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Northern India: Dharamshala, Kashmir & Ladakh Highlights - Itinerary

Trip Start: DelhiTrip End: Leh
DAY 1
Delhi

DAY 1

Delhi

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project. In the evening, join your CEO for a welcome meeting.

Women With Wheels Arrival Transfer:
Transfer by a G Adventures-supported project, Women With Wheels. This program provides safe and reliable transport for travellers, while providing a dignified livelihood for a local woman from a resource poor community.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

DAY 2
Delhi/Chamba
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DAY 3
Chamba
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DAY 4
Chamba
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DAY 5
Chamba/Dharamsala
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DAY 6
Dharamsala
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DAY 7
Dharamsala/Amritsar
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DAY 8
Amritsar/Srinagar
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DAY 9
Srinagar
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DAY 10
Srinagar
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DAY 11
Srinagar/Pahalgām
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DAY 12
Pahalgām/Sonāmarg
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DAY 13
Sonāmarg/Lāmayūrū
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DAY 14
Lāmayūrū/Leh
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DAY 15
Leh
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DAY 16
Leh
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DAY 17
Leh/Nubra Valley
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DAY 18
Nubra Valley
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DAY 19
Nubra Valley/Pangong Tso
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DAY 20
Pangong Tso/Leh
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DAY 21
Leh
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DAY 22
Leh
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Arrival Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • Your G for Good Moment: Tenacious Honey Bee Collective, Dharamshala
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery, Lāmayūrū
  • Your Local Living Moment: Kyagar House Experience, Nubra Valley
  • Guided temple and museum visit in Chamba
  • Half-day hike in Chamba Valley
  • Organic farm tour
  • Embroidery workshop on Chamba rumal - experience and Chamba painting
  • Cooking class with homestay family
  • Dharamshala orientation walk & Dalai Lama Temple visit
  • Impact experience at Tenacious Bee Collective with honey tasting session .Wagah Border ceremony & Golden Temple visit
  • Vande Bharat express from Delhi to Pathankot (air-conditioned seat class)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Domestic flight from Amritsar to Srinagar
  • 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 Old City guided walk and Central Asian Museum visit
  • Sunset visit to Shanti Stupa
  • Morning prayer experience at Samstanling Monastery
  • Crossing Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world
  • Visit Diskit Monastery and explore the Nubra Valley
  • Immersive cultural storytelling at Kyagar House and Pangong Lake homestays
  • Early morning yoga by Pangong Lake
  • Visit Rezang La Memorial and meet Pashmina herders
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
  • Simple hotel (twin-share): 14 nights, Homestay: 6 nights, Boat House: 1 night
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, Plane, Train, Boat, Jeep, Walking
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Northern India: Dharamshala, Kashmir & Ladakh Highlights Departure Dates

All Years

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Sun, Sep 20 2026Sun, Oct 11 2026Open (16)$2,279.2 USD
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Sun, May 09 2027Sun, May 30 2027Open (16)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, May 23 2027Sun, Jun 13 2027Open (16)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jun 06 2027Sun, Jun 27 2027Open (16)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jun 20 2027Sun, Jul 11 2027Open (16)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 05 2027Sun, Sep 26 2027Open (16)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 19 2027Sun, Oct 10 2027Open (16)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Oct 03 2027Sun, Oct 24 2027Open (16)$3,149 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Arrival Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Your G for Good Moment: Tenacious Honey Bee Collective, Dharamshala
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery, Lāmayūrū
Your Local Living Moment: Kyagar House Experience, Nubra Valley. Guided temple and museum visit in Chamba. Half-day hike in Chamba Valley. Organic farm tour. Embroidery workshop on Chamba rumal - experience and Chamba painting. Cooking class with homestay family. Dharamshala orientation walk & Dalai Lama Temple visit. Impact experience at Tenacious Bee Collective with honey tasting session .Wagah Border ceremony & Golden Temple visit. Vande Bharat express from Delhi to Pathankot (air-conditioned seat class). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Domestic flight from Amritsar to Srinagar. 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 Old City guided walk and Central Asian Museum visit. Sunset visit to Shanti Stupa. Morning prayer experience at Samstanling Monastery. Crossing Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Visit Diskit Monastery and explore the Nubra Valley. Immersive cultural storytelling at Kyagar House and Pangong Lake homestays. Early morning yoga by Pangong Lake. Visit Rezang La Memorial and meet Pashmina herders. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Explore Dharamshala’s Tibetan culture and Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Cruise Dal Lake and overnight on a traditional Srinagar houseboat, Travel the epic Srinagar–Leh Highway into the Himalayas, Visit cliffside monasteries and trek through Nubra Valley, Stargaze on the shores of Pangong Lake

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.

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