11N/12 Days -Best Of Ladakh & Kashmir

Arrival assistance in Leh Airport and proceed to hote& check-in. Later visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Zorwar Port, Leh market. Evening back to the hotel and overnight stay in Leh.

After Breakfast Proceed to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (The Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Diskit by afternoon. The rest of the day one is free to explore Diskit, Hunder Villages, and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Diskit and Hunder Village. Overnight Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, visit Deskit, the main village in the Nubra Valley. There's a small market and a gompa dating back to 1420 on the hilltop, from which there are spectacular views of the valley. About 100 monks live here. Then, continue to Hundar village, where you'll also see Samstanling Monastery and a ruined fort on a hill above it. Then, return from Hundar to Deskit on a Bactrian camel safari (or on foot if you prefer). The trek through the sand dunes takes about two hours. Then, head to your hotel in the Nubra Valley to spend the nigh

After breakfast, Proceed to Pangong Lake via Shyok Route. Pangong Lake is a salt water body of 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China (2/3 of the lake is in China’s possession). Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots” & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings. On a clear sunny day, you can see seven colour formations in the crystal-clear salt water lake. Proceed to Leh via Changla Pass. Overnight stay in Leh

After breakfast, leave for Kargil , On the way visit the Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point, Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers) and then the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic complex famous for its wall frescoes and architecture - a UNESCO listed heritage site. Later visit Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moonland” hills. Later drive towards Kargil enroute viewing the 9-Mtrs. tall rock sculpture of the Maitreya Buddha at Mulbek (7th –8th century AD).Overnight in

Today after Breakfast,check-out and proceed to Sonamarg (Golden Meadow) via Zojila pass , Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonamarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding up to Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow (on direct payment). In the evening check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel in Sonamarg

After Breakfast proceed to Gulmarg and visit Affarwat and Khilanmarg glaciers by Gondola cable car (https://jkcablecar.payu.in/). If you have a nick for winter sports then you could buckle up for snow skiing, snow skiing,sledging, or snow bikes and ATV bikes(Optional). Overnight stay in Gulmarg. Gondola cable car ride time slots(8 Am-3.30 Pm) . For Phase 1 the ticket price is 810 INR & For Phase 2 Price is 1050 INR per person.

After breakfast check out from Gulmarg and transfer to Srinagar . Visiting Mughal gardens in Srinagar which are Nishat Bagh (the garden of Pleasure), Shankaracharya Temple, Hazratbal Shrine, and Shalimar Bagh (abode of love). PariMahal, Shikara Ride in Dal Lake ( Optional).Later check-in to the houseboat and overnight stay.

After Breakfast, drive to the Pahalgam on the way to visit the Saffron fields in Lethpora, visit the Bat making factory, Awantipur ruins Temple (1100 yrs old Temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantiverma), an Apple Farm, see the beautiful countryside on the way, and a lot of rice fields. Arrive at Pahlgam and visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley & Chandanwadi (Rs.2300/- for a cab – only cabs operated by locals are allowed). Enjoy walking around Aru Village. A walk along the Lidder stream towards Pahalgam from Aru Village is highly recommended for Nature Lovers. Also, check-in to the hotel and overnight stay in Pahalgam.

After breakfast full day in Pahalgam to explore the natural surroundings. One can hire a Pony / Horse* to visit Baisaran Valley, Kashmir Valley,Old Shikargah, Denow Valley, and Daban. Enjoy Other activities White water river rafting, Lideramusement park Overnight stay in Pahalgam. * Charges Applicable

After breakfast checkout and proceed to Srinagar and visit, Cheshma Shahi (Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD ) Pari Mahal (Built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s, Friday holiday) Nishat Bagh Garden, Shalimar MughalGarden, Botanical Garden, Tulip Garden(March 20 th till April 30 th Only), Shankaracharya Temple (243 Steps By walk Timings, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and Shikhara ride in Dal Lake ( Optional,01hr Rs. 1000/- Per Shikara Upto 4 Pax ). Overnight stay in Srinagar. Gardens Timings 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Notes: Rs.24/- Per Gardens Entry Tickets.Rs. 100 /-For Tulip Garden

After breakfast check out and proceed to Srinagar Airport. End of tour services. Back to home with sweet & everlasting memories of Switzerland of India with Indus Traveller