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Duration - 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destination - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Sonamarg
- Kargil - Alchi - Leh - Nubra - Pangong - Delhi
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Day 01 : Arrive at Srinagar
Arrive Srinagar by morning flight. Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu &
Kashmir state on the banks of river Jehlum. Lakes and gardens are the
charm of Srinagar city with the back drop of Hariparbat , Shankaracharya
hill & Zabarvan ranges. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later in the
after noon enjoy a Shikara ride (A boat well decorated to the mood) on
Dallake visiting. Stay over night
Day 02 : Drive Srinagar / Gulmarg / Srinagar
Full day excursion to Gulmarg the Meadow of Flowers. One of the most
silent vallies in Kashmir. Very popular for its snow fall in the winter
and a popular skiing destination. It is a smooth drive till Tangmarg 15 km
short of Gulmarg when the Zig Zag route starts through the forest of pine
tress. One of the most spectacular and pollution free drives. Gulmarg has
one of the finest high altitude Golf courses of the world. Gulmarg is
incomplete without a horse ride ane newly introduced Gandola lift which
takes you 5 km to Kong Dori & Affarvat hills. After a days excursion
around Gulmarg drive back to Srinagar. Stay over night
Day 03 : Drive Srinagar / Pahalgam / Srinagar
After breakfast visit Pahalgam. One of the most panoramic meadows of
Kashmir blessed with the enchanting Lidder River crossing through the
meadow. It is a 3 hours spectacular drive from Srinagar to Pahalgam
crossing though the Saffron fields at Pampore. Pampore is the only place
blessed with the cultivation of Saffron in whole India. Also famous for
the romantic episode of most popular king Baadshah & Habakhatoon a
local farmers daughter. Further, ahead are Avantipura ruins the former
capital of Kashmir under king Avantipuram. It is a beautiful drive through
villages & farm land and will pass along the river Jehlum at certain
points till you reach Martand natural springs. The crystal clear water of
these springs has medicinal properties and home to only Sun temple on the
top of hill in the valley. Stay overnight.
Day 04 : Drive Srinagar / Sonmarg
After breakfast proceed to Sonmarg via Kangan famous for trout fish.
Sonmarg the meadow of Gold is one of the finest locations on the banks of
river Sindh with the back drop of Zojila hill. It is an important gateway
to Shree Amarnath Ji Yatra & Kargil via world second largest place
Drass. Sonamarg is famous for its glaciers and river Sindh. Did you know
the art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very
word navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. Stay over
night.
Day 05 : Sonamarg / Kargil
Today after breakfast start your trip to Kargil enroute Drass village the
worlds IInd coldest place and ascent gradually to the Zojila pass till you
reach Kargil the gateway to Zanaskar Himalayan ranges. Kargil was once at
the cross roads of a network of trade routes that led to kashmir,
Baltistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Tibet and an air of romance still
lingers around its narrow cobbled streets and bazaars spilling over with
locally crafted curios. The town retains its conservative Balti Shia
Muslim culture and has two fine mosques built in the Turkish style On
arrival check in at hotel. Your cars accompanying from Kashmir will drop
you here and drivers from Ladakh will meet you at this hotel for further
tour. Stay overnight.
Day 06 : Kargil / Alchi
Today drive further toward Leh town on Srinagar / Leh national highway to
reach Alchi . Alchi no longer an active religious centre, is among Ladakh’s
most beautiful monasteries. Over a thousand years old, its wall paintings
like those of Tabo in Spiti are reminiscent of the Ajanta style of
painting. The only monastry on a flat ground in Ladakh. On arrival check
in at Guest house / camp. Later explore the area and Budhism in the
monastry. Stay overnight.
Day
07 : Alchi / Leh
Today drive to Leh the capital town of Ladakh region. Enroute visit
Spituk monastry which is just 5km short of Leh. Leh is breathtaking.
Towering over the city is the tall nine storeyed palace built by Ladakh’s
ruler Sengge Namgyal in the early 17th century. It is said to have served
as the model for the Potala palace in Lhasa. Another palace in Lhasa.
Another palace built by King Tashi Namgyal in the 16th century stands
above it on the Namgyal Tsemo peak. Down below, the town is a maze of
little box like buildings bristling with brushwood stored on the roof for
winter, set in an oasis of green fields. In the evening visit the bustling
Leh bazaar. Stay overnight.
Day 08 : Leh
Today visit one of the oldest palace Shey palace built in 1645 as a
summer residence for the kings of Ladakh. Also, visit Thiksey the most
picturesquely situated of all the monastries, perched high on a hill
overlooking the Indus. Later visit Hemis monastry. Stay overnight.
Day 09 : Leh / Nubra
Once the undiscovered and restricted valley of Ladakh region has now been
opened for tourists and is a beautifull valley to be explored. It is a
nice adventurous drive along the old silk route and across one of the
worlds highest motorable pass Khardungla . On arrival check in at Guest
house / camp. Stay overnight.
( The road to Khardungla remains close on Mondays )
Day 10 : Nubra
Today expore this beautifull valley and enjoy the gentler climate which
makes it rich for farming and allows to grow crops , fruits & nuts.
The famous monastries to be visited are at samstanling, Summur &
Diskit. It was once used to transport Chinese goods on the Camel carvans
for exchanging with Indian produce. An camel ride on the bactarian camels
is a fun on the dunes. Stay overnight.
Day 11 : Nubra / Leh
Today drive back to Leh. Stay overnight
Day 12 : Leh / Pangong / Leh
A full day trip to Pangong lake. The high altitude largest salt lake
nearly 175 km long with only 25% in India and rest in China. You have to
cross the Worlds third highest pass. Later drive back to Leh. Stay
overnight.
Day
13 : Leh / Delhi
Today transfer to airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi
transfer to Hotel. In the evening free for independent activities.
Day 14 : Depart Delhi
Today visit the important monuments in Delhi and a free time for shopping
. Later transfer to Int. airport for your onward journey.
The Himalayas are not mere rocks and snows
but an ubfailing storehouse of adventure and beauty.
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You may not be a pilgrim at first hand but
you'll soon become one as you arrive here!
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