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4.8

Kashmir

812 km from Delhi

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4.9

Ladakh

1,050 km from Delhi

Kashmir vs Ladakh — Which to Visit By Car from Delhi?

OPTION A

Kashmir

Paradise on Earth, green valleys, houseboats, Mughal romance

Drive Time

16-18 hours (2 days)

Cab Fare

₹17,860 (sedan round trip)

Daily Cost

₹3,500-6,000/person

Best Time

April-October (summer), December-February (snow)

Best For

CouplesFamiliesNature loversFirst-time Himalayan visitors

Top Highlights

Dal Lake
Gulmarg Gondola
Pahalgam
Sonmarg
Mughal Gardens
Shikara Rides

Advantages

  • +Lush green valleys and meadows
  • +Comfortable altitude (1,600-2,700m)
  • +Excellent for families and all ages
  • +Houseboat experience on Dal Lake
  • +Gulmarg — world-class gondola and skiing
  • +Year-round appeal

Drawbacks

  • -Overcrowded in summer peak season
  • -Security situation varies
  • -Tourist prices can be inflated
  • -Long drive from Delhi
OPTION B

Ladakh

Moonscape desert, highest motorable roads, Buddhist monasteries, extreme adventure

Drive Time

20-24 hours (2-3 days)

Cab Fare

₹23,100 (sedan round trip)

Daily Cost

₹4,000-7,000/person

Best Time

June-September only

Best For

Adventure bikersPhotographersSolo travelersMountain enthusiasts

Top Highlights

Pangong Lake
Nubra Valley
Khardung La Pass
Leh Palace
Magnetic Hill
Monasteries

Advantages

  • +Most dramatic landscapes in India
  • +Pangong Lake — surreal blue waters
  • +World's highest motorable passes
  • +Unique Buddhist culture and monasteries
  • +Best for motorcycle road trips
  • +Less commercialized, more authentic

Drawbacks

  • -Very far and requires acclimatization
  • -Only accessible June-September
  • -Altitude sickness risk (3,500m+)
  • -Limited medical facilities
  • -Not suitable for elderly or young children
Point by Point

Head-to-HeadComparison

Category
Kashmir
Ladakh
Winner
Distance from Delhi
812 km (2 days)
1,050 km (2-3 days)
Kashmir
Cab Cost (Round Trip)
₹17,860 (sedan)
₹23,100 (sedan)
Kashmir
Accessibility
Year-round, all ages
June-Sep only, altitude risk
Kashmir
Natural Beauty
Green valleys, lakes, gardens
Surreal moonscapes, Pangong
Draw
Adventure Level
Moderate
Extreme — highest passes
Ladakh
Family Suitability
Excellent for families
Not for elderly/children
Kashmir
Photography
Scenic green landscapes
Dramatic barren landscapes
Ladakh
Cultural Experience
Kashmiri culture, Mughal heritage
Buddhist monasteries, unique tribes
Ladakh

Expert Analysis

Our Verdict

Choose Kashmir for a comfortable, romantic family holiday with green valleys, Dal Lake houseboats, and Gulmarg adventures — accessible year-round for all ages. Choose Ladakh for an extreme adventure through the world's highest passes, surreal landscapes, and Buddhist monasteries — best for fit travelers seeking raw, untouched beauty.

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Cab to Kashmir

812 km | ₹17,860 (sedan round trip)

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Cab to Ladakh

1,050 km | ₹23,100 (sedan round trip)

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