On arrival at Srinagar Airport, meet our associate& transfer by car to Pahalgam(about 115 kms - 3 ½ hrs drive). En routevisit Saffaron fields and Awantipura Temple ruins. On reaching early you can visit toBaisaran (Mini Switzerland) on ponies (on extra cost) the huge meadows surrounded by densely wooden forests of pine present a beautiful spectacle. Stay overnight in 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 meters. above sea level. Here you can have a glimpse of Kolohoi Peak 5370 meters. 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.
After early breakfast, drive to Gulmarg(150 kms – 4 ½ hrs), located at an altitude of 2900 meters. 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 14000fts.
One can enjoy the breath taking view of snow-capped mountains while going up to the First phase known as Kongdori [3045 meters] or Second phase known as Affarwat [4060 meters] 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.
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.
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 meters), at a distance of 23 km. Continue, drive towards Dras. 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.
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 Alchimonastery,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 &ZanskarRiver Confluence, drive along the Indus River visiting Pathar Sahib Gurdwaraand Magnetic Hill (where the cars resist gravity). Stay overnight in Leh.
Drive is about 120 kms / 5 hrs - one way
Highlight – Enjoy the freezing temperature at Khardung La. Ensure you carry heavy winter clothes.
After early breakfast, carry packed lunch. Drive through Khardungla - World's highest motorable road at 18832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla the snow-capped 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 colorful 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
After Breakfast proceed to Diskit with packed lunch. Visit Diskitmonastery which is 515 years old&situated on a hill top, giving panoramic view of the valley. This is known forGiant 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.
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 Pangong.
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.
Things to Buy:Many of the things available in Leh are belong to the place and are not found anywhere else:Buddhist relics, tangkhas, prayer wheels, and copper samovar and also wooden masks, silver jewellery, turquoise and coral stones, Pashmina and Cashmere shawls and stoles, hand-woven blankets and rugs, woolens, fossils and other curios are available
Early morning drop to Leh Airport
| Deluxe Package |
| Location | Deluxe |
| Pahalgam | Hotel Lidder resorts |
| Gulmarg | Royal Park |
| Srinagar | Royal Batoo |
| Kargil | Dzogila |
| Leh | Silk Route |
| Nubra | Nubra Sarai |
| Pangong | Pangong Sarai |
We would like to thank you for arranging Kashmir and Ladakh 10 nights trip. The hotels and its proximity to the locations were great. The locations suggested by you are great. The local contacts and the drivers who drove us 1300 km were very polite and kind. Ambience and Food at Ladakh Sarai was exceptional. Heavan on the banks of Lidder is a great place for visitors to relax. I will surely suggest my family and friends to go thru your agency
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