Kashmir ladakh Tour

Overview

Destinations & Night Stays

  • Kashmir, Ladakh - 9 Nights / 10 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Srinagar Airport.

On Arrival you will be transferred to the House boat, evening 30 minsShikara ride on the lake. Overnight stay at the houseboat

Day 2 Full day Srinagar sightseeing

Today enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Srinagar visit- World Famous Mughal Gardens covering the NishatBagh (The Garden of Pleasure) built by AsifJahan in 1636 AD and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of Love) built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife NurJahan in 1619 AD also visit Shankaracharya temple which commands one of the magnificent view of Srinagar. Overnight stay at the houseboat.

Day 3 Srinagar SonamargKargil 7/8 Hrs drive 250 Kms.

Sonamarg - the Meadow of Gold Depart from Srinagar as per road opening timings. The drive to Sonamarg is another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir in Sindh Valley. The Sindhu Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. Drive to Kargil the road passes through the panoramic village reach Sonamarg (2740 Mtrs). After Sonamarg most rough road and wet Zojila pass 3527 Mtrs (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the world). Another two and half hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 Mtrs) which has got its importance after opening the Ladakh for tourists in 1974. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 Kargil to Leh

Depart from Kargil after early Breakfast, en-route visiting the monastery of Mulbekh&Lamayuru&Moonlandscape passing through Namkila&Fatula Passes, The highest pass on the Srinagar- Leh road and proceed for Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter proceed to the Indus &Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia) Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 5 Tour of Hemis, ThikseyShey monastery 3 Idiots School Campus SindhuDarshan

After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. 3 Idiots School Campus SindhuDarshan visit. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 6 Tour of Khardungla Pass 18380Ft. Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes.

Drive 120 Kms 4/5hrs After early breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Khardongla Pass (18,380ft) the world's highest motorable road and gateway to Siachen Glacier, the views from the top of the pass are amazing. Visit Deskit Monastery (118kms) founded by Lama SherabZangpo in 1420 A.D. Check inn at camp or hotel and after that we will visit Hundar village (7kms from Deskit) and Double-Humped Bactrian Camel Safari in sand dunes at Hundar.Dinner and overnight at Hotel/Camp in Nubra.

Day 7 After Breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old

After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Reach Leh by afternoon. Evening free time at Leisure to explore Leh market. Overnight stay at the hotel .

Day 8 Tour of Pangong Lake- It is the highest land locked lake (155 Kms One way)

After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Pangong Lake it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 Drive back to Leh, evening Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa

After breakfast Visit Lake at Sun rise, drive back to Leh, Late Afternoon visit Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa, Later in the evening walk around Local Market. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 10 Depart Leh

On time departure transfer to Leh airport.

  • Under unavoidable circumstances itineraries may be changed or reversed, however all inclusions in the itinerary will remain same.