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IXL → SXR
Which side of the plane to sit from Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (Leh) to Sheikh ul Alam Airport (Srinagar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The flight path from Leh to Srinagar crosses the heart of the Great Himalayas. The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Zanskar Range and the massive Nun Kun twin peaks.
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Stok Kangri Range
Dominant peaks visible almost immediately after lifting off from Leh.
Zanskar Confluence
The stark contrast of the Indus and Zanskar rivers meeting in the deep gorge.
Nun Kun Massif
The highest peaks in the Zanskar range, rising above 7,000 meters.
Suru Valley Glaciers
High-altitude glaciers carved into the southern Himalayan slopes.
Srinagar Valley Entry
The dramatic transition from high-altitude desert to lush pine forests.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun while getting the best views of the Nun Kun massif. Keep your camera ready within the first 15 minutes of the flight as the most impressive peaks appear quickly.
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Clear views of the distant high peaks to the north of the Indus valley.
Zoji La Pass
The narrow mountain pass that serves as the gateway between Ladakh and Kashmir.
Mount Harmukh
A towering peak near the descent path into the Kashmir valley.
Dal Lake
Iconic water body and houseboats visible during the final approach.
Srinagar Cityscape
Aerial view of the Jhelum river winding through the historic city.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Karakoram range in the distance and the famous Dal Lake during the descent. Morning light provides excellent visibility of the northern ridges and the Zoji La pass road winding below.
Book Hotels in SrinagarDistance: 256 km (159 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: IXL (34.135898590100005, 77.5465011597)
Arrival: SXR (33.987098693847656, 74.77420043945312)
Route Type: Domestic
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