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