Srinagar (3 N) – Kargil (1 N) – Leh (2 N) – Nubra (1 N) – Leh (1 N) – Pangong (1 N) – Leh (1 N)
HIGHLIGHTS: Srinagar | Mughal Gardens | Gulmarg | Sonmarg – Kargil | Lamayuru | Leh | Spituk – Shankar Gompa | Khardung La | Nubra Valley | Diskit | Pangong Lake
Tour Summary:
DAY 01 – ARRIVAL AT SRINAGAR AIRPORT → HOUSEBOAT/HOTEL BOOKED IN SRINAGAR – SHIKARA RIDE ON DAL LAKE
DAY 02 – SRINAGAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
DAY 03 – GULMARG EXCURSION
DAY 04 – CHECK OUT → SONMARG – HOTEL BOOKED IN KARGIL
DAY 05 – CHECK OUT → ENROUTE SIGHTSEEING – HOTEL BOOKED IN LEH
DAY 06 – LEH LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
DAY 07 – CHECK OUT → KHARDUNGLA PASS – CAMP BOOKED AT NUBRA VALLEY
DAY 08 – CHECK OUT → DESKIT MONASTERY – HOTEL BOOKED AT LEH
DAY 09 – CHECK OUT → CHANGLA PASS – ENROUTE SIGHTSEEING – CAMP AT PANGONG LAKE
DAY 10 – CHECK OUT → HOTEL BOOKED IN LEH
DAY 11 – DROP TO LEH AIRPORT
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your booked Houseboat / Hotel.
Afternoon is free for personal activities.
In the evening you can enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset.
Stay overnight in Srinagar.
Morning after breakfast proceed for Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love).
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight in Srinagar.
Morning after breakfast, take a day excursion tour of Gulmarg, which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley.
It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains.
One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg.
Stay overnight in Srinagar.
Morning after breakfast drive to Kargil.
The road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 meters).
After Sonmarg the road is mostly rough and wet to Zojila pass 3527 meters (Gateway of Ladakh).
Continue drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the World) where we stop for tea and passport check.
Another 2.5 hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 meters) which has got its importance after opening of Ladakh for tourists in 1974.
Stay overnight in Kargil.
Morning after breakfast drive to Leh.
Today we have to move up three passes this day will be tiresome but panoramic too.
The first Buddhist village will be Mulbek a giant Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain.
We have to cross the highest pass (Fotula 13749 ft) on Srinagar Leh route.
En-route visit the Lamayuru oldest Monastery of Ladakh and witness a beautiful mesmerizing moon landscapes.
Continue drive to next village Nimu a view of the Confluence of Zanskar River & Indus River en-route visit Alchi Gompa, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Hall of fame.
Finally, we reach Leh 3500 meters.
Stay overnight in Leh.
After breakfast drive to Sindhu Darshan.
Later proceed to visit Shey Place,
Later continue to drive to visit Hemis Monastery,
Later visit Stok Palace Museum. Return to Leh in the evening.
Stay overnight in Leh.
After breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) continue drive till Hunder Village.
On arrival check in to the Camp.
After lunch enjoys the beauty of sand dunes one can also enjoy Camel Safari.
Stay overnight in Nubra Valley.
After breakfast, visit to Deskit Monastery and have a wonderful view of Nubra Valley. Later drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardung La Pass.
Stay overnight in Leh.
After early breakfast drive to Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) through Changla Pass 17,350 ft, 3rd highest motorable road in the world.
It is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China.
End route, cross Chang la pass and drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
On arrival check in at the Camp.
Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the sun set on the banks of lake with magnificent mountains.
Stay overnight in Pangong.
Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sun rise on the lake.
After breakfast drive back to Leh, take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea.
Stay overnight in Leh.
Early morning transfer to Leh airport.
Tour ends with sweet memories of Ladakh…
Cost Includes
- Welcome Drink (Hot Tea / Coffee / Kahwa) on arrival.
- Accommodation on twin sharing Basis as per Package Selected.
- 03 Night’s Accommodation in Srinagar, 04 Night’s Accommodation in Leh & 01 Night Accommodation in Nubra, Kargil & Pangong Each on twin sharing Basis as per the Itinerary & Meal (Bed Tea, Breakfast & Dinner).
- Pick up from Srinagar & drop to Leh Airport.
- Transport with all sightseeing tours by Non A/C Innova, Xylo, Mahindra XUV for Premium, Luxury, Deluxe and Standard Packages (Point to Point).
- Transport with all sightseeing tours by Non A/C Scorpio, Qualis or Sumo Grand for Budget Package (Point to Point).
- Transport with all sightseeing tours by Tempo Traveller for 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 person (Point to Point).
- Wild Life fees & Red Cross fee for Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake.
- Inner line Permit to restricted / protected areas (Khardungla Pass & Pangong Lake).
- Environmental Fee Included at Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council fee (Ladakh entry fee).
- Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder for Nubra & Pangong Tour Only.
- <u><strong>Please note :</strong></u> Coaches/ Tempo Traveler are not allowed in airport premises so we will send Non A/C Innova / XUV/ Aria / Xylo/ Scorpio for Airport Pickup only .
Cost Excludes
- Any Airfare / Train fare.
- Any meals other than those mentioned (Highlighted) above.
- Any portage at Airport and Hotels tips, Insurance, Laundry, Mineral water, Telephone charges And all items of personal nature and meals and drinks not specified in the inclusions.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
- Monument Entrances, Innerline Permit, Environmental Fees, Oxygen Cylinder, Rafting & Camel Safari Charges.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral Water, Aerated).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Heater Charges in Hotels.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.