SRINAGAR WITH LADAKH

Day 1: ARRIVAL/SRINAGAR

Meet upon arrival and transfer to hotel, half day at leisure. Overnight stay in Hotel at Srinagar.

Day 2: SRINAGAR FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING

After morning breakfast visit famous Mughal Gardens, Nishat garden of pleasure, Shalimar abode of love Mughal laid out in the 16th century and these fall along the bank of Dal-Lake in the heart of Srinagar city and Shankaracharya Temple located on a hillock, thus providing panoramic view of entire city, along with famous Dal-Lake and River Jhelum. Later in the evening check in at houseboat, overnight stay in Houseboat at Dal lake.

Day 3: FROM SRINAGAR - KARGIL VIA SONAMARG.

After morning breakfast head towards Kargil. On the way to Kargil we have to pass through Sonmarg and after long drive we reach Kargil by late evening. Overnight at Hotel. Zoji La: (3528m) Zojila is located on the National Highway 1D between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. Zoji La is 9 km (5.6 mi) from Sonamarg and provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. Drass: (3280m) A few km beyond Drass is the Drass war memorial, built in the memory of fallen soldiers in the 1999 Kargil war and a must visit for every traveller passing through this route. From here it is a straight run to Kargil and you will be there with in 1-½ Hours. Kargil is the intended pit stop for the majority of travellers. Ule eco resort.Overnight stay at hotel .

Day 4: DRIVE FROM KARGIL TO LEH VIA CROSSING NAMKILA PASS(12198 ft.) and FOTOLA PASS (3,510 m)

After breakfast drive towards Leh with some spectacular view from the pass. Overnight hotel in Leh. Mulbek: The chief attraction is Mulbek Chamba, a 9m high rock sculpture in deep relief of the Maitreya, the “Future Buddha” which reflects a unique blend of esoteric symbolism, with early Buddhist art. Lamayuru: It was originally the foremost Bonpo monastery in Ladakh and was called g Yung-Drung Monastery (from Tibetan: g Yung-drung-a swastika-a popular symbol in Bon, Buddhism. The oldest surviving building at Lamayuru is a temple called Seng-ge-sgang, at the southern end of the Lamayuru rock, which is attributed to the famous builder-monk Rinchen Zangpo. (958-1055 CE). Lamayuru is also known by Land o Broken Moon.

Day 5: LEH – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast drive to explore the beauty of Shanti Stupa, Leh palace and market . Shanti Stupa:- Shanti stupa was founded in 1985 sponsored by Japanese for world peace. It was inaugurated by His holiness the 14th Dalai lama. Shanti stupa has a spectacular view od Leh city and Stok glacier. Leh Palace:-The Leh Palace known as ‘Lachen Palkhar’ was built by Singay Namgyal, around the beginning of 17th century AD. The nine-storey Palace is now deserted, and archeological survey of India has taken up the renovation work. Overnight at hotel in Leh

Day 6: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,380 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)

After 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 / 18,380 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 / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

Day 7: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG –VIA – SHAYOK TO LEH

After breakfast drive towards Pangong lake via Shayok river and Agham village, by evening reach at Pangong Lake situated at 13,930 feet. This famous high altitude Lake of Pangong is 5- 8Kms wide and over 140 Kms long with 30 % in India and 70% in China. This large, serene lake forms a brilliant color variation including deep blue, dark green, turquoise,etc. After spending sometime drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at leh Hotel

Day 8: DEPART LEH- SRINAGAR

After early morning breakfast head towards Srinagar later reach in the evening, transfer to hotel, overnight there.

Day 9: DEPART SRINAGAR

After morning breakfast head towards Srinagar International Airport for your onward journey.

♦ Welcome Drink on arrival.

♦ 08 Nights’ accommodation.

♦ MAP Meal plan

♦ Pick and Drop at Srinagar by cab.

♦ Sightseeing as per iternary by individual cab.

♦ Including all taxes (Toll tax, Parking Tax, Fuel charges, driver’s allowance).

♦ Any monument entrance fees / camera fees.

♦ Any Air fare / Train fare.

♦ Any activities and personal expense.

♦ Any adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, river rafting etc.

♦ Any other item which is not mentioned in the package.

♦ Heater charges extra.