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ESSENCE OF KASHMIR AND LADAKH 9Night/10Days

Jammu & Kashmir
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Duration

9Night/10Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Overview

Ladakh is a part of strategically important Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian military maintains a strong presence in the region. The largest town in Ladakh is Leh, followed by Kargil. … In August 2019 the Parliament of India passed a bill which will reconstitute Ladakh as a union territory on 31 October 2019.

Highlights

  • Srinagar
  • Nagin Lake Savors a grand lunch at the houseboat
  • full-day excursion to the snow-capped land of Gulmarg
  • Pahalgam
  • Avantipur Ruins and Cricket Bat Factory
  • Kargil
  • Indus Valley Monasteries.
  • Stok Palace, Stanga, Thisky, and
  • Changchubling Hemis Monasteries
  • Khardungla Pass
  • Pangong Lake

Itinerary

Day 1 Srinagar

On arrival at Srinagar, our team members will offer you an assisted transfer to the Deluxe
Houseboat at Dal Lake/Nagin Lake. Savor a grand lunch at the houseboat. After lunch,
enjoy a Shikara ride on the lake and afterward proceed towards the famous Mughal
Garden. This also includes a visit to Shalimar Gardens and Nishat Bagh.

Day 2 Srinagar - Gulmarg

Morning Breakfast and enjoy a full-day excursion to the snow-capped land of Gulmarg
which is around 45 kilometers from Srinagar. After that make this tour to Gulmarg all
the more adventurous, you can also enjoy Gondola cable car ride, snow skiing, etc. The
lunch is arranged in a hotel in Gulmarg. Overnight stay at Gulmarg Hotel.

Day 3 Gulmarg - Pahalgam

After Morning breakfast in the hotel drive to the beautiful valley of Pahalgam situated on
the banks of the River Lidder. After that proceeding towards Pahalgam, en-route visit the
Avantipur Ruins and Cricket Bat Factory. By the afternoon, you will reach Pahalgam.
Upon reaching there, take some rest and then explore the scenic beauty of the Lidder
river valley. Overnight at the Pahalgam hotel.

Day 4 Pahalgam - Srinagar

Morning Breakfast in the hotel walks along Lidder River to experience its mild lapping.
In the afternoon, embark on a drive to Srinagar. After reaching Srinagar check in a hotel
to relax and unwind. In the evening is free to you; so if you want you can also visit the
local markets of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 Srinagar - Sonamarg - Kargil

Morning Breakfast in the hotel starts for Kargil which is about 205 kilometers from
Srinagar. En-route you will stop at the valley of meadows Sonmarg for lunch and then
crossover the Zojila pass which is located 3900 meters above the sea level. After driving
for some time, reach the Drass Village which is said to be the 2nd coldest place on earth
after Siberia in Russia. By the evening, you will reach Kargil town; upon reaching there,
check-in at hotel/deluxe camp for overnight stay.

Day 6 Kargil - Leh

Morning breakfast embarks on a drive to Leh which is 230 kilometers from Kargil town.
En-route you will visit the ancient rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh
village. Later stop for a photo at landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. On the way,

enjoy a mouth tempting lunch and photo stop at the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers.
In the evening, arrive Leh and check-in at the hotel in Leh.

Day 7 Leh - Indus Valley - Leh

Morning breakfast in the hotel proceed for a full-day tour of Indus Valley Monasteries.
This day you will be visiting the Royal Museum at Stok Palace, Stanga, Thisky, and
Changchubling Hemis Monasteries. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Day 8 Leh - Khardung La Pass- Leh

Morning Breakfast in the hotel drive to Khardungla Pass, and Khardungla Pass is the
World’s highest motorable road at 18380 feet. After that return to Leh in the afternoon,
and enjoy a Hot Lunch at the hotel. After Lunch visit the Leh local market at one’s
disposal. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.

Day 09: Leh To Pangong Lake – Leh (4 - 5 Hrs – One Way)

After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake en-route visiting Shey Palace,
Enroute Visit 3 Idiots Rancho School & further 5 Kms Driving through a picturesque
landscape we reach Thiksey is an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above
the village. And en route towards the Changla Pass 17,586 feet third highest motorable
road in the world. The long easy ascent takes you will toChangla pass through its winding
roads passing through Sakti Village. This famous Pangong Lake is 133 Kms long and
5/6 Kms wide and over with half of it is running the other side of the "Indo China
Border". You will feel close to nature and the environment and the scenery is
unforgettable. After that come back to Leh. Overnight stay at Leh Hotel.

Day 10: Leh– Departure

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and get driven to Leh Airport for onward
journey. The journey ends with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.

Included/Excluded

  • Welcome drinks on arrival. 06 Nights’ accommodation in hotel Daily morning tea, Breakfast & Dinner
  • (Check-in & Check-out Time 12 Noon)
  • half-day sightseeing tour to Srinagar
  • On the way sightseeing of Gulmarg by individual cab.
  • One Full day local sightseeing tour Pahalgam by Individual cab.
  • One full day sightseeing tour of Kargil by individual cab.
  • One-day sightseeing tour to Leh City
  • One-day sightseeing tour to Khardungla pass
  • One-day sightseeing tour to Pangong lake
  • Cab For Sightseeing & all
  • Pick and drop from Chandigarh Airport /Railway Station.
  • Taxes included i.e. Toll Tax, Parking Fee, Green Tax, Driver & Fuel Expense, etc.
  • 5% GST Exclude
  • Guide charges.
  • Lunch
  • Camera Fees or monument fee.
  • Entry fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All activities at your own cost.

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