Ladakah & 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, 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. Overnight stay in Pangong .

After having breakfast, we will start our return journey towards Leh via the Khardungla Pass. On the way to Leh, we will visit the Thiksey Monastery and the Sindhu Ghat.Later check-in to the hotel and overnight stay at 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

After breakfast check out and proceed to Srinagar driving through Drass (famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and crossing the Zoji-la Pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 m),Enroute visit on the way to visit Sonamarg(Golden Meadow). Sonamarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Later drive to Srinagar through the beautiful Kashmir countryside. Arrive hotel in Srinagar for dinner and overnight.

After Breakfast check out and proceed to Gulmarg. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit Affarwat and Khilanmarg glaciers by Gondola cable car ride ( Phase 1) and Optional Activities of Snow Bike ( Rs.1000/- Per person), sledding, etc. Later visit Phase 2 by cable ride (Optional). Back to basement &Optional ATV rider/pony horse /walk, around Gulmarg (In this ride you will cover various places around Gulmarg like Strawberry Valley, children’s park, golf course, etc. This ride will take approx 1 hour to complete and will cost RS 2000/-approx per person. You will be accompanied by an ATV operator at all times, you can also self-drive but under the supervision of an operator). Later back to hotel & Overnight stay 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. *Chained Vehicle From Tangmarg to Gulmarg to be booked directly on the spot, in case of heavy snow( During Winter time).Rs. 2500/- for a Vehicle drop & pick up.

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 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