Journeys
Private itineraries across Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu. Use them as they are, or as the beginning of something entirely your own.
8 journeys
Kashmir: Houseboats & Alpine Meadows
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg
The classic Kashmir journey, done slowly and privately. Begin on a heritage houseboat on Nigeen Lake, then move between the three great meadows — Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg — with time t…
Ladakh: Monasteries Above the Clouds
Leh, the Indus valley, Nubra & Pangong
An acclimatisation-first journey through the high desert. Morning prayers at Thiksey, the ancient murals of Alchi, the dunes of Nubra and a night by the shifting colours of Pangong — with ox…
Houseboats & High Passes
The great road from Srinagar to Leh
One of the world’s great drives. Start on Nigeen Lake, climb through Sonamarg and over Zoji La, pause at Drass and Kargil, and descend through Lamayuru’s moonscape into Leh — letting the alt…
Gulmarg: A Winter Escape
Snow, fireplaces and Srinagar in winter
Kashmir under snow is another country. Ski or sledge in Gulmarg with a private instructor, ride the Gondola high above the tree line, then return to Srinagar for a misty houseboat night and…
Kashmir in Bloom: Tulips & Blossom
Srinagar’s spring gardens, Pahalgam & Yusmarg
For a few short weeks each spring, the tulip garden beneath the Zabarwan hills blooms in waves of colour while almond and apple blossom fills the orchards. A gentle journey timed to the bloo…
Gurez: Hidden Kashmir
The Kishanganga valley and the far north
Cross the Razdan pass into a valley few travellers reach. Log-house villages, the river beneath Habba Khatoon peak, Dard-Shina hospitality and walks where you will meet shepherds rather than…
Jammu: Pilgrimage & Heritage
Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Patnitop
A calm, well-organised yatra to the holy cave at Vaishno Devi — with helicopter options where available — followed by the temples and palaces of Jammu and a restful night among the pines of…
Ladakh: Lakes, Nomads & Dark Skies
Tso Moriri, Tso Kar & Hanle
Head south-east from Leh into the Changthang plateau: nomad encampments, wild asses, the high lakes of Tso Kar and Tso Moriri and finally Hanle, where the night sky is among the darkest on e…
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Every CNE journey is private and planned from scratch with one of our specialists in Srinagar, Leh or Jammu. There’s no obligation and no fee to start.