Best of Srinagar and Leh

Best Time: April - October
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days (Children Share with parents in the same room with Extra bed)
Places Covered: Srinagar - Gulmarag - Sonmarag - Kargil - Alchi - Nubra

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Srinagar
On arrival at the Srinagar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist and escort you to your waiting vehicle. From the airport it is a 35 minutes' drive through the heart of New Srinagar city. The drive takes you past the Abdullah Bridge which connects the banks of the Jehlum River, snaking its way towards the North-Western frontier of Kashmir. Arrive and check in at hotel / Houseboat. Rest of the time Sikara Ride at Dal lake and visit local market. Overnight at Houseboat (D)

Day 2

Srinagar
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). Afternoon visit Shankaracharya Temple and local market. Overnight in the houseboat. (B/D)

Day 3

Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (90 Kms)
After breakfast full day excursion of Gulmarg - the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is popular for its highest golf course and skiing in winters. You can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Kangdori / Alpatar (at your own cost). Return to the houseboat by evening for overnight stay. (B/D)

Day 4

Srinagar – Kargil Via Sonmarg (204 Km)
Breakfast at hotel, later drive to Kargil via Sonmarg. Sonmarg, at a distance around 80 KM from Srinagar, is located at a height of 8950 ft. By the side of river Indus Sonmarg is famous for it scenic beauty of snowcapped mountains and green valley. If the time is allowed visit Sonmarg. Continue drive to Kargil. On arrival check in hotel or guest house. Rest of the time visit Kargil local market. (B/D)

Day 5

Kargil – Uley Topko Or Alchi
After an early breakfast drive to Uley Topko or Alchi. Enroute visit Mulbem Stone cut Buddha Statue, & Lamayuru Monastery (time permitting). On arrival at Uley Topko, check in Ethic Resort, rest of the time visit Rizong Moastery and Nunnery. Overnight at Ulery Topko or Alchi. (B/D)

Day 6

Alchi – Likir – Nimmu – Pathar Saheb Gurudwara – Megnetic Hill – Leh (70 Km)
After breakfast drive to Leh, en route visit Likir Moanstery, Nimmu View Points (Confluence of Indus and Zanskar River) Gurudwara Pathar Saheb & Magnetic Hill, on arrival at Leh check in hotel, If the time is allowed walk in the local market. (B/D)

Day 7

Leh Sightseeing
After breakfast commence full day monastery sightseeing. Visit 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. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner & overnight. (B/D)

Day 8

Leh – Khardung La Pass – Nubra (Diskit) 120 Kms
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla, Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft. Arrive at Nubra Valley Diskit by afternoon. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight Nubra (B/D)

Day 9

Nubra - Leh (120 Kms)
After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery, where you can have a magnificent view of Nubra Valley and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. (B/D)

Day 10

Leh Departure
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board flight back to destination. Journey ends with Sweet Memories of Ladakh.


Included

  • 3 Nights' Houseboat or Hotel at Srinagar on Half board basis (Room + Breakfast & Dinner)
  • 1 Night's accommodation on Half board basis at Kargil
  • 1 Night's accommodation in fix tent at Nubra Valley on Half Board
  • 3 Night's accommodation at Leh on Half board basis
  • 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 points basis (not for disposal)
  • Inner line Permit
  • Ladakh Autonomous Fee
  • Welcome Drinks

Excluded

  • Any Airfare
  • 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.