AMAZING KASHMIR - LADAKH

Meet upon arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to Hotel After fresh up at Hotel proceed for sightseeing of Mughal gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure), built by Asif Khan brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 AD, Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. These beautiful mountains are situated on the bank of Dal Lakewith the Zabarwan Mountains in the background. Distance from Srinagar to the said gardens is about 12 and 15 kms respectively. Enroute, visit a carpet weaving factory. Also enjoy Shikara ride on Famous Dal Lake. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast full day excursion to to Pahalgam (7200 fts) called as “Village of Shepherds” for overnight stay. (97 kms / 3 hrs) Enroute visiting the world famous Saffron growing fields, Awantipura ruins (9th Century). Pahalgam is also famous for Indian film Industry (Bollywood). On Pahalgam is also famous for some trekking routes & also base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. Enjoy the Natural beauty, river and environs there in. . Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar Dinner & overnight in the Hotel

After breakfast full day excursion to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers ( 57 kms / 2 hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, y. Enjoy the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. In winter, Gulmarg acquires a new persona that of the country’s premier skiing resort. One can also Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost. Experiance the Breath taking View of the Gulmarg from the Gondola cable car. Gulmarg also offers some execellent opportunities for long walks. Walking along Gulmarg circle path you only have to look down to have a complete view of the valley including Srinagar. A fine view can also be had of Nanga Parbat , The Naked Mountain which is over 26000 feets and dominates the entire region. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar Dinner & overnight in the Hotel

Morning drive to Kargil via), over Zoji’la pass (3033 Mts.) and Drass (second coldest inhabited place in the world). A distance of 200 kms. will be covered in about 89 hrs. Dinner overnight in hotel at Kargil.

After very early breakfast, leave for Leh, distance of about 220 kms will be covered in about 8 hrs Post breakfast we drive to Leh enroute visiting Lamayuru, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat). Then we drive and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, (If time Permits) Ladakh's most loved monastery. Further we drive to Likir, Likirgompa situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir and Confluence of The Indus AndZanskar 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 GurudwaraPathar 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

Morning Free for personal activities. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese, Shankar Gompa is associated with Spituk Gompa and serves as the residence of the Head Lama. The monastery has Dukar Lakhang with a Dukar figure, a most impressive representative of Avalokiteshvara complete with 1000 armes (All holding weapons), and 1000 heads. The painting of the walls is worth seeingLehPalaceis to be visited by foot as it is situated on a hillock. It was built by Sengge Namgyal it is a 9-storey Palace, A building in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture, said to have inspired the famous Potala in Lahsa. Also visit the Leh market for last moment shopping

Post breakfast embark on a mesmerizing drive to the Nubra Valley which is 125 kilometers from Leh. On the way to Nubra Valley, cross the Khardungla Pass which is 18360 ft. above the sea level and is the highest motorable pass in the world. In the afternoon, visit the Diskit and Hunder Monasteries and also the White Sand Dunes. Enjoy a camel safari on the double humped camels which are found only in the Nubra Valley as far as India is concerned. Dinner and overnight at deluxe camp.

After breakfast drive downward shyok river.to pangong lake, (4267m / 14000 ft.), 145 kms / 5 hours one way upto the shore of the lake and the first village, lukung. Pangonglakeis 7 kms at its widest point, and over 130 kms long, and is divided by the international border betweenindiaandchinaonly one-third of it lying inindia. Spangmik, the farthest point is about 7 kms along the southern shore from the head of the lake. It presents a spectacular view of the mountains of the chang-chenmo range to the north, their reflections shimmering in the ever-changing blues and greens of the lake’s brackish waters. Above spangmik are the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the pangong range. The water o the lake is salty. Late afternoon drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Morning after breakfast drive to Leh. Enroute visit Hemis, Thiksey and Shey Palace. Dinner overnight stay at Hotel In Leh

Afterwards drive to Leh airport to board flight for onward destination.