DAY 01: SRINAGAR AIRPORT – PAHALGAM
On arrival at Srinagar Airport, meet our associate & transfer by car to Pahalgam (about 115 kms - 3 ½ hr drive). En route visit Saffaron fields and Awantipura Temple ruins. On reaching early you can visit to Baisaran (Mini Switzerland) on ponies (on extra cost) the huge meadows surrounded by thickly wooden forests of pine present a beautiful spectacle. Stay overnight in Pahalgam.
DAY 02: PAHALGAM
After breakfast, visit to Aru by local car (on extra cost) - a village 11 km away from Pahlgam. From here a famous trek leads to Kolohoi glaciers 3400 Mtrs. above sea level. Here you can have a glimpse of Kolohoi Peak 5370 Mtrs. And afternoon, visit to Chandanwari (on extra cost) - 16 km from Pahalgam, serves as the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra. Stay overnight in Pahalgam.
DAY 03: PAHALGAM - GULMARG
After early breakfast, drive to Gulmarg (150 kms – 4 ½ hrs), located at an altitude of 2900 Mtrs. A cup shaped valley called “Meadow of flowers”. The green carpeted meadows offer a pleasant view to tourists and perfect level of slopes to the golfers the Asia’s highest golf course with 18 holes is also a part of beauty in Gulmarg. You can take to a Cable Car ride (optional / extra cost) which is completely computerized and goes up to top, which is highest in the world at an altitude of 14000 fts.
One can enjoy the breath taking view of snow caped mountains while going up to the Ist phase known as Kongdori [3045 mtrs] or IInd phase known as Affarwat [4060 mtrs] a famous ridge that offers adventures slopes for downhill skiing /snowboarding. A sledge or Ski can be hired when slopes are covered with snow .In evening visit to Saint Marry church & Rani Temple. Stay overnight in Gulmarg.
DAY 04: GULMARG - SRINAGAR
After Breakfast, drive to the Srinagar city (56 Kms – 2 ½ hrs). Check in at hotel. In the afternoon leave for Sightseeing of famous Shankaracharya Temple & Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, and Cheshmashahi & Parimahal). En route to Hazratbal Shrine & Nigeen Club located on the bank of Famous Nigeen Lake. Stay overnight in Srinagar.
DAY 05: SRINAGAR – SONMARG – KARGIL
After early breakfast leave for Sonmarg. The drive to this beautiful meadow is also as spectacular as the place itself. Driving through the Sindhu valley, you get to see another aspect of Kashmir. Encircled by snow-covered mountains, Sonamarg is a place of enchanting beauty, surrounded by dense forests, full of sycamore and alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine, the meadow presents a captivating sight.
Continue your drive towards Kargil. Region is blend of soothing green of Kashmir valley and rugged brown beauty of Ladakh. Cross Zoji - la (3527 mts), at a distance of 23 km. Continue, drive towards Drass. By now you see barren hills with only the top portion splattered with snow. Continue your drive & reach Kargil by evening. Stay overnight in Kargil.
DAY 06: KARGIL – ALCHI - LEH
Depart from Kargil after early Breakfast, en-route visit Lamayuru & Moon landscape passing through Namkila & Fatula, The highest pass on the Srinagar- Leh road. Later do sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery, the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter proceed to the Likir Monastrey to visit the splendid three storeys Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be impressed with the sight of the massive Buddha statues. Drive through Indus & Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars resist gravity).
Stay overnight in Leh.
DAY 07: LEH – KHARDUNG LA – NUBRA VALLEY
Drive is about 120 kms / 5 hrs - one way
Highlight – Enjoy the freezing temperature at Khardung La. Ensure you carry heavy winter cloths.
After early breakfast, carry packed lunch. Drive pass Khardungla - World's the highest motor able road at 18832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla the snowcapped peaks and the mountain views are amazing. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records. Drive through the valley which is extremely beautiful for photography.
Nubra Valley is the Oasis of Ladakh as you see some colourful trees in this region. Later reach your camp & visit Sand Dunes. Generally you will get to see Double humped Bactrian camels. Enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra valley spread across Hundur Village. Have dinner at the camp. Stay overnight in Nubra.
DAY 08: NUBRA VALLEY –DISKIT - LEH
After Breakfast proceed to Diskit with packed lunch. Visit Diskit monastery which is 515 years old & situated on a hill top, giving panoramic view of the valley. This is known for Giant Buddha Statue. Later walk around the town which has a small village market. Proceed for the tour of Samsthaling, Panamik, Yaraptso Lake along with the splendid view of the Karakoram Himalayan Range.
Samsthaling is situated on the mountainside just above Sumur. This was the route taken by the trade caravans. Panamik, the last village on this circuit, was at that time a busy trade center & the last major settlement before the caravans Proceed back to Leh. Later cross Khardungla Pass once again and reach Leh. Have dinner at the hotel. Stay overnight in Leh.
DAY 09: LEH – PANGONG LAKE
Drive is about 155 kms / 5 hrs - one way. Highlight - It is the highest land locked lake
After an early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake with packed lunch. Drive is through Changla pass (5,486 Mtrs). Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m) above sea level. A long narrow basin of inland water body is hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists, though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and the scenery is unforgettable. Have dinner at the camp. Stay overnight in Nubra.
DAY 10: PANGONG LAKE - LEH
Drive back to Leh in the same route with packed lunch. Evening spend time at leisure for shopping in Leh market. Have dinner at the hotel. Stay overnight in Leh.
DAY 11: LEH AIRPORT DROP
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