Diversity of Kashmir & Ladakh
Destination: Srinagar + Ladakh
Type: Culture
Duration: 10 nights / 11 days
Best Time: Mid of June to end of Sep
Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 5602m/18380ft
Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrive Srinagar Airport. - On Arrival you will be transferred to the House boat,
evening 30 mins Shikara ride on the lake. Overnight stay at the houseboat
Day 02: Full day Srinagar sightseeing: Today enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Srinagar visit- World Famous Mughal Gardens covering the Nishat Bagh (The Garden of Pleasure) built by Asif Jahan in 1636 AD and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of Love) built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan in 1619 AD also visit Shankaracharya temple which commands one of the magnificent view of Srinagar. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 03 Srinagar Sonamarg Kargil 7/8 Hrs drive 250 Kms..-Sonamarg - theMeadow 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 04 Kargil to Uleytokpo 5/6 Hrs drive - 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 to Ulleytokpo. Overnight stay at the camp
Day 05 Drive Sham Valley & Alchi- Leh -After breakfast, carry packed lunch for the day. Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter proceed to the Likir Monastrey to visit the splendid three storeys Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues., Indus & Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace Hiking only and further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia) Overnight stay at the camp
Day 06: Tour of Hemis, Thiksey Shey monastery 3 Idiots School Campus Sindhu DarshanAfter 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 Sindhu Darshan visit. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 07: Tour of Khardungla Pass 18832 Ft. Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes – Drive 120 Kms 4/5hrs After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by Afternoon. Rest of the day, Post lunch free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at the camp
Day 08: 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 09: 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. Drive back to Leh by the same route.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 10: back to Leh,
back to leh and in the evening free for market .Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Depart Leh:
Afterbreakfast transfer to leh airport .
Inclusion
Assistance upon arrival and departure
Accommodation on Twin sharing basis as per itinerary listed above or similar
Daily Breakfast + Dinner On MAPIA
Return airport transfer along with all sightseeing by Non Ac Innova / Xylo / Scorpio
Inner line permits to restricted area
Environmental fee
Shikara Ride at Dal Lake
All Taxes
Cost does not includes
Airfares, items of any personal nature such as drinks, tips/ gratuities, etc
Extra hotel nights due to flight cancellations, extra expenses incurred due to mishandled luggage, any insurance
Any kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours/ Extra Meals Ordered
Tips,Insurance,Laundry,Phone Calls
The services of vehicle is not included after finishing the sight seeing tour as per the itinerary
Any kind of Drinks(Alcoholic,Mineral, Aerated)
Any entrance fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary
Medical & Travel Insurance
Tour guide/Local Guide