Kashmir Ladakh Tour

Arrival at Srinagar airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer you to Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel. Evening enjoy shikara ride tour which will cover Char Chinar, Floating Gardens, Canals etc. Dinner & Overnight Srinagar.

After breakfast sightseeing of Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of Pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother-in-law of Emperor Jehangir in 1632AD. And Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. All the gardens are situated on the bank of Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountain in the background. The distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute visit carpet - weaving factory. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting floating and Vegetable gardens etc. Also witness walnut woodcarving and paper machine making demonstration. Overnight in Deluxe Houseboats/Hotel.

After breakfast check out hotel and drive to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers. Situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khilanmarg at your own cost. Dinner & overnight in the Gulmarg.

After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to the Pahalgam. Valley of Shepherds. Reroute you will have an rare opportunity to visit the Saffron fields. Also visit Awantipora Ruins & Anantnag Sulphur Springs enroute, Arrive and proceed to your hotel, Dinner & overnight at the Pahalgam.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, check out hotel and back to Srinagar, check in Hotel, and evening free and shopping, and shikara ride in Dal lake, after back to hotel and overnight stay in hotel.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

Leave early morning and drive through the thickly forested Sonmarg and onwards to cross Zoji la Pass (3529 meters / 11645 feet). Travel across Drass (supposedly the second coldest inhabited place in the world). Visit the Kargil War Memorial at Drass. You can also view the infamous war peaks of Tiger Hill, situated on the banks of river Suru at a height of 9,000 feet, midway between Srinagar and Leh, reach Kargil by evening. Overnight at hotel in Kargil.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast, start the breathtaking drive towards Uleytokpo over the barren terrain via Namik-La (3760m) and Fotu-La Pass (4147m). En route visit the giant Maitreya at Mulbekh, Suru Valley (Mulbekh Chamba is a 9 meter high rock sculpture),
the lunar landscapes and Lamayuru which has the oldest monastery in Ladakh. Overnight in Alchi, Uleytokpo.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

Drive further on to Leh. En route visit Alchi, Basgo Castle, Likir monastery. Along the way see the Sangam of Zanskar and Indus rivers near Nimu, Hall of Fame, Spituk and Magnetic Hill. Overnight at Leh.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast visit Stok palace which houses a fine private museum. There is a superb collection of thangka as, said to be the best in the world. In the afternoon visit Leh, a fascinating labyrinth of winding streets and quaint bazaars. The main street is open and airy, with rows of shops on either side. On either side of the market are seen a long line of Ladakhi women in traditional dress and colorful jewelry of coral and turquoise, seated behind enormous baskets, selling vegetables. The spectacular eight-storey Leh Palace looming above, overlooking the town, was built in the 16th century, about the same time as the Potala Palace in Lhasa which it resembles. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

After an early breakfast we Leave for Pangong Lake through Chang La pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Chang La pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer Pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 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. Evening at leisure and stroll near the lake and overnight stay at the Camp / Guest house.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

After Breakfast Check out Hotel and drive back to Leh, Upon arrival we check in at our pre-arranged hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys