Jammu – Srinagar – Leh Ladakh

Best Time: June - September
Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Places Covered: Jammu - Vaishno Devi - Patanitop - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Phalgam - Kargil - Leh - Nubra - Turtuk - Panong - Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Sarchu - Manali

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Jammu – Katra (45 Km)Arrival at Jammu Railway station or Airport, meet to our representative and transfer to Katra, on arrival check in hotel, later commence trek to Vaishno Devi. Overnight trek. (B/D)

Day 2

Katra – Patanitop (110 Km)Early morning descend trek to Jammu, on arrival check in hotel, morning get relax, after lunch drive to Patanitop, on arrival check in hotel. (B/D)

Day 3

Patanitop – Anantnag – Srinagar (185 Km)After breakfast visit Nag Temple and Chinar Garden, later proceed to Srinagar via Anantnag, on arrival check in houseboat. Rest of the time free for individual activities. Overnight at Houseboat (B/D)

Day 4

Srinagar SightseeingAfter breakfast at hotel commence sightseeing of Nishat Garden known as ‘Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then visiting Shalimar Garden known as ‘Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) and later on pay a visit the famous White mosque of Srinagar city (Hazratbal shrine). Overnight Houseboat or Hotel (B/D).

Day 5

Srinagar – Gulmarag – Srinagar (90 Km)After breakfast full day excursion of Gulmarg. You can enjoy a pony ride or enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Kangdori/Alpatar (at your own cost). Return to the houseboat/hotel by the evening for overnight stay. (B/D)

Day 6

Srinagar – Pahalgam (120 Km)After breakfast drive to Pahalgam en route explore the apple & nut plantation and local villages. On arrival at Phalgam, check in hotel, rest of the time visit Betab Valley, Mahamaleswar Temple and enjoy the natural beauty of this valley. Back to hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the time visit local market. (B/D)

Day 7

Pahalgam – Kargil (285 Km) Via SonmaragAfter an early breakfast drive to Kargil, this is the long day journey, enjoy the natural beauty of Kashmir Ghati. On the way stop at Sonmarag, if the time is allowed visit meadow of Sonamarg, later proceed to Kargil, on arrival check in hotel. (B/D)

Day 8

Kargil – Leh (204 Km)Morning after breakfast drive to Leh. Enroute visit Mulbek and Lamayuru Monastery (if time permitting). On arrival chack-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B/D)

Day 9

Leh SightseeingBreakfast at the hotel. This day we take you for full day excursion of Thiksey Monastery. It is better to visit early morning to see sunrise and praying ceremony. Also visit Hemis Monastery which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace. Rest of the time visit local market. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay. (B/D)

Day 10

Leh – Khardung La Pass – Nubra Valley (120 Km)After leisure breakfast drive to Nubra valley over the highest motorable pass in the world called “Khardungla Pass 18380 ft.” You will see the magnificent view of the Indus valley from the top of Khardungla Pass. Proceed to Nubra Valley, reach at Diskit, on arrival check in fix tent or hotel. Rest of the time visit Hunder village. Overnight at Diskit. (B/D)

Day 11

Diskit – Turtuk – Diskit (150 Km)After breakfast full day excursion of Turtuk (this place is open for the tourist in 2010) which is a place captured by Indians in the war of 1972 with Pakistan, enroute visit Tyakshi (it is the border which divides India and Pakistan), reach Diskit by evening. (B/D)

Day 12

Diskit Sightseeing – LehAfter breakfast, visit Diskit & Hunder Villages and monasteries take a stroll around the place to see the life style of people living at the northernmost region of India . Visit Sumur Monastery & Panamic Hot Springs. Drive back to Leh via Khardungla pass. Overnight in Leh. (B/D)

Day 13

Leh – Pangong Tso (Lake) ( 310 Km Round Trip)After an early breakfast, full day excursion of Pangong Tso (Lake) through Chang la Pass 17,350 ft., It is the third highest motorable road in the world. Enjoy the beauty of lake on the banks of Pangong while appreciating the changing colors of the high Altitude Lake. Visit the Exact Spots where the Famous Bollywood movie “3 Idiots” was shot. More Recently “Jab Tak hai Jaan” was also shot. Afternoon drive back to Leh. (B/D)

Day 14

Leh – Shey – Thiksey – Chumathang – Tomoriri (260 Km)After any early breakfast drive to Tsomoriri via Mahay bridge. En route visit Shey Palace, Thiksey monastery and Chumathang Hot spring, later cross the Indus River from Mahay Bridge, and visit one Tibetan refuge village “Sumdo” on the way you will enjoy the natural beauty and witness the wild animals. On arrival at Karzom (Tsomoriri) check in fix tent. Rest of the time visit Tsomoriri Lake and Karzok Village. (B/D)

Day 15

Tsomoriri – Tsokar – Pang Plan – Dibring – Nakila – Sarchu (210 Km)After breakfast visit the lake, later proceed to Sarchu via Tsokar (Salt) Lake, Pang Plan, Dibring and Nakila Pass, On arrival at Sarchu check in fix tent. Rest of the time free for photos etc. (Sarchu is not ideal place for local visit, no monastery, no market, nothing there, just overnight break for avoid the long journey) (B/D)

Day 16

Sarchu – Baralacha La (4290) – Suraj Tal – Darcha – Jispa –Rohatang Pass – Manali (230 Km)After breakfast drive to Manali over the several passes and small tea stall as Bhartpur, Zinzing Bar, Baralachal Pass, (One trek lead from this top to Chandratal in Spiti Valley), Suraj Tal, Darcha, Jispa, Keylong, finally you will cross the sandwich point called Rohatang Pass, from there you will see the Kullu valley lush green and more populated, on arrival at Manali, check in hotel, for overnight stay. (B)

Day 17

Manali Sightseeing & DepartureFull day sightseeing of Manali, visit Naggar Castle, Jagatsukh Temples, Vashist hot spring, Manu Temple, Hadimba Maata Temple, & The Mall Road Manali. Evening Ac push back Volvo bus to Delhi or Chandigarh. Our services will be terminate here. (B)


Included

  • All accommodation on Half board basis, as per above program. As per above program
  • Transportation by Non Ac Innova, Xylo or Scorpio Car
  • All in – out transfer, local sightseeing and sector drive, as per program
  • Transport on points to point's basis (not for disposal)
  • One hours sikara ride at Dal Lake
  • Full day Gulmarag Excursion
  • Airport representative
  • Inner line Permit
  • Ladakh Autonomous Fee
  • Welcome Drinks

Excluded

  • Any Airfare or train fare
  • Any personal expenses, laundry, tips etc.
  • Guide, any entrance fees of monuments, monasteries, or camera charge, etc.
  • Camel Ride at Nubra Valley
  • Any optional services specified in the detailed program
  • Beverages like soft drinks, mineral water etc.
  • Government Services Tax (3.625%)
  • Medical & Travel insurance
  • Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.