KASHMIR WITH LEH
10 NIGHTS - 11 DAYS
Day 1 : Arrival Srinagar- Srinagar Houseboat
On Arrival Srinagar Airport and drive towards the houseboat check into the Houseboat then escort you to a jetty around Dal Lake/Nagina, where the houseboats are docked.Relax for a while after check-in at the Houseboat. Later in the evening, you will be taken for a Shikara ride to the Nehru Park. The day concludes with dinner and overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 2 : Srinagar - Pahalgham ( 60 KM 2 - 3 Hrs. )
On Arrival at Srinagar drive to Pahalgam. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is the most famous place for the Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the natural charm of the valley. In the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pahalgam.
Day 3 : Pahalgam –betaab valley-chandanwari- aru valley (Direct payment basis).
Pahalgam –Betaab Valley-Chandanwari- Aru Valley Morning after breakfast enjoys the natural charm of the valley. One can visit Betaab Valley. Betab valley is a very famous tourist spot situated at a distance of 15 Kilometers from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from the sunny Deol- Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The valley is towards the northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwari and en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The Valley is surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation. (Direct payment basis). Chandanwari is situated 16kms from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place in the month of Sawan (Rain). It is famous for snow sledding on a snow bridge. (Direct payment basis). Aru Valley, Aru is located about 12 kms from Pahalgam, 11 kms upstream from Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Aru River, which is a tributary of the Lidder River. (Direct payment basis). In the evening return back to the hotel. The evening is free at its Leisure. Dinner & overnight stay in Pahalgam Hotel.
Day 3 : Pahalgam – Srinagar ( 60 KM 2 Hrs. )
Morning after breakfast leave from the hotel and drive to Srinagar,Check into the hotel, after fresh up leave for Mughal Gardens Nishat, Shalimar & Shankaracharya. In the evening Boat ride "Shikara" (to be paid directly by the guest) around Dal Lake, overnight at the Hotel
Day 4 : Srinagar - Gulmarg ( 60 KM 2 Hrs. )
Morning after breakfast leave from Srinagar and drive to Gulmarg. You can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Khilanmarg. Evening is free to explore the charm & beauty of Gulmarg Valley, overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05 : Gulmarg via Sonmarg - Kargil ( 248 KM 7 - 8 Hrs. )
After breakfast, drive towards Kargil enroute visit Sonmarg which is the most beautiful drive from Gulmarg, On the way we stop at many beautiful spots. Continue to drive to Sonmarg 2690 mtrs (Meadow of Gold). One can ride on horse to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year and Sonmarg is known as Gateway of Ladakh,Zero Point,Later continue drive towards Kargil cross Zogila pass enroute stop in Drass war Museum,On arrival Kargil check into the hotel have dinner overnight stay.
Day 6 : Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh (220 Kms 08 Hrs )
Depart from Kargil after early breakfast, en-route visiting the monastery of Mulbekh & Lamayuru & Moon landscape passing through Namkila & Fatula Passes,the highest pass on the Srinagar-Leh,There after proceed to the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river(Sangam)drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia). Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 7 : Leh Local Half Day Sightseeing
After breakfast, rest in hotel,In the afternoon will visit Shanti Stupa,Leh Palace Market,On return to the hotel, you are free to relax and end the day with dinner and stay.
Day 8 : Leh- Nubra Valley via Khardungla (125 Km)
We will take you to Khardungla pass which is the world’s highest motorable pass and then Diskit, headquarters of Nubra Valley. Its attraction is that of an ancient monastery which was built in the 14th century and is one of the oldest monasteries in Nubra Valley. Continuing from Diskit on a moderate road and amidst fruit orchid, is the village hunder, famous for sand dunes. At Hunder, you will get to see the extraordinary Bactrian Camel, also known as “Two Humped Camel”. After a memorable day in Nubra Valley, relax and end your day with tempting dinner and overnight stay.
Supplement Cost:
ATV ride: INR 1000 per person
Camel Ride: INR 450 per person (15 mins ride)
Supplement Cost:
ATV ride: INR 1000 per person
Camel Ride: INR 450 per person (15 mins ride)
Day 9 : Nubra - Pangong (180 Km)
After an early breakfast, you will leave for Pangong, which has been a tourist attraction for a very long time and has gained further popularity after being a “hot-spot” for many film shoots. “The Pangong Lake” on the Indo-China Border, holds a route with quaint villages and Gompa. We would reach the lake, where you could spend time and soak in the breathtaking view of the crystal clear water and majestic mountains. After a relaxing time, we will check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Pangong - Leh via Changla Pass (160 Km)
After breakfast, leave for Leh. Enroute, visit Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Also visit Druk Padma School (aka Rancho School). Next, drive back to Leh. You could visit the market and wander around the beauty that Leh exhibits. The night would be completed with dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Leh
Day 11 : Departure
With a heavy heart, your journey to Mother Nature “Leh”, ends here. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward journey. Depart with memories galore.