Tour Code CH/NI/KLT/12D
Location LADAKH
Duration 11 Nights - 12 Days

Kashmir With Ladakh Tour

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:-

  • Srinagar:- Mughal Gardens, Nishant Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, shikara ride on Dal Lake,
  • Pahalgam:- Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandavari,
  • Gulmarg:- Gandola Ride, Snow Activity, Sonmarg,
  • Kargil:-  Thajiwas Glacier, Vijay Smarak (The War Memorial) , Hall Of Fame, Gurudwara Patthar Sahibat
  • Leh:- Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Nakeela and Lachangla Pass, Skyangchu Thang
  • Nubra Valley:- Khardung La, Ldumra or the valley of flowers, Buddhist Monastery, Hunder, Turtuk.
  • Pangong:- Pangong Lake, Shey Palace, Thiksey
  • Operational From April To October

Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL – SRINAGAR


At the airport, you will meet representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later escort you to your hotel, previously booked.

After upon arrival in check into the Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel

DAY 02: SRINAGAR – PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR (03 HRS ONE WAY) 


Today post breakfast, proceed for Pahalgam. Enroute Avantipura Temple Ruins, Cricket Bat Factory, Saffron Fields.

Upon arrival check-into the hotel. Pahalgam is also known as Valley of Shepard’s, is famous for Natural Beauty and Beautiful Landscapes. Visit Aru Valley, Betaab Valley, Chandavari,

Later drive back to Srinagar.

Overnight stay at Hotel

DAY 03: PAHALGAM – GULMARG - SRINAGAR 


Today post breakfast, proceed Gulmarg. Gulmarg is a beautiful hill station located on 02 hours drive from Srinagar majorly famous for Snow Games like Skiing and Sledge Ride etc.

On arrival at Gulmarg check-into the hotel. Then Proceed for Gondola Ride till Phase 01 (direct payment). Return to Srinagar by Evening. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight at Srinagar Hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel

DAY 04: SRINAGAR TOUR 


After breakfast tour of world-famous Mughal Gardens, Nishant Bagh,  Shalimar Bagh, Shankaracharya Temple

In the Afternoon you take a shikara ride on Dal Lake,

Dinner & overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: SRINAGAR – KARGIL  (Via Sonmarg) –(204 Kms/07 Hours)


Post breakfast we drive to Leh via Sonmarg also knows as Meadow of Gold, In somarg one can take a pony ride (at additional cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains roud the year.

Further we drive towards Kargil enroute crossing Drass Village (2nd Coldest inhabitate in the world) and have a magnificient view of Kargil War famous peaks (Tiger & Tololing) and pay tribute to Vijay Smarak (The War Memorial) located right on Highway at the base of tololing. After reaching Kargil we check in at our hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06:  KARGIL - LEH (Via Lamayuru)


Post breakfast we drive to Sham Valley enroute visiting 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes (you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland. The same formations of Land are visible as on the moon), Lamayuru is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides.

Later we proceed further to Leh enroute stopping at to sight the Confluence of The Indus and Zanskar River just after 4 from Nimmu and further to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. Upon arrival in Leh you will met by our representative and check in at our hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07: LEH (Excursion to Monasteries)


Post breakfast we visit Spituk Monastery, Built in 15th century during the reign of Grags ‘bum-lde, these new Gelug-pa monastery was built like fortress on the summit of crags and also visit Hall Of Fame near Leh is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian army.

Post lunch we take a sightseeing tour visiting Sankar Gompa, located at approximately 03 km from the town of Leh, Leh Palace is one of the most captivating architectural ruins that attract the attention of the tourists almost immediately with its majestic setting at the edge of the Namgyal hill and overlooking the town and at once looks like a reminiscent of Lhasa's Potala Palace.

Day 08:  LEH – NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 Kms/05 HOURS)


Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh.

From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif.

Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level.

Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp OR Hotel. Evening we drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon.

Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley.

Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive back Camp or Hotel for Dinner & Overnight stay.

Day 09: HUNDER – TURTUK - HUNDER (82 Kms/03 HOURS)


After an early breakfast we drive to Turtuk, and a lot of other small villages, were brought under Indian control after the 1971 war, when the Indian army pushed the Pakistani soldiers past the mountains towering the Nubra Valley. Turtuk lies at the extreme corner of the Indian border, and hence its accessibility is a challenge. Due to treacherous roads and sensitive army base camps, permits were not issued to Indian civilians until late 2010.

Although the roads are marred by landslides and shooting stones, the 3 hours drive from Hunder to Turtuk is nothing less than exceptional. Throughout the journey, one has the company of Shyok, as well as the vistas, that define the barrenness which is characteristic to Ladakh. After visting we drive back to our camp or Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay.

Day 10: NUBRA VALLEY – PANGONG (170 Kms/07 HOURS)


Post breakfast we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic!

Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m).

This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp or hotel Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Camp or Hotel.

Day 11: PANGONG – LEH Via CHANGLA (140 Kms / 6 Hrs)


Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs enroute visiting Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight

Day 12: LEH - DEPARTURE (Fly Out)


After breakfast check-out from the hotel and move to Leh Airport to board the flight for your onward Destination.

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