Memorable Kashmir & Ladakh Tours

Day 01: Delhi - Srinagar

Post breakfast, flight to Srinagar. Reach and check in at the hotel, rest of the time will spend at leisure. Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 02: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar

Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar (90 Kms – 03 Hours / One Way)

After breakfast, depart for full day excursion to Gulmarg. Drive to Gulmarg Enjoy beautiful

snowcapped peaks and gondola ride (Till 1st & 2nd level as per the weather conditions). Later you

can take a walk around Gulmarg and enjoy beautiful flowers.

Return to the hotel in Srinagar in the evening.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 03: Srinagar – Pahalgam

Srinagar – Pahalgam (90 KMS/ 0230 HRS)

Today after an early breakfast, Visit Shankaracharya Temple situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range in Srinagar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is at a height of 1,000 feet above the valley floor and overlooks the city of Srinagar, Nishat Garden The beautiful garden is on the eastern side of the picturesque Dal Lake and is situated against the backdrop of

the magnificent Zabarwan Mountains. This surreal garden is a place of sheer delight for nature lovers, family vacationers as well as romantic couples as it offers them spectacular views and a memorable experience, Chashme Shahi Garden is part of the Mughal Gardens, and is a must-see in Srinagar. The natural spring in this top attraction in Srinagar catches the eyes of the tourists. Believed to have been discovered by great female saint of Kashmir, Rupa Bhawani, the spring got its name from her clan and was originally called 'Chashme Sahibi'. After Visit leave for Pahalgam, the Valley of Shepherds ,drive through saffron fields; enroute Pampore It is the only place in the world after Spain that cultivates saffron, one of the most expensive spices globally. Situated on the eastern side of River Jhelum, around 15 km from Srinagar, Pampore is often called the saffron town of Kashmir. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.

Day 04: Pahalgam

Post breakfast, depart for excursion trip to Betab valley & Aru Valley , Betab valley the valley was named Betaab after the bollywood movie by the same name! Earlier known as Hajan Valley, after the release of the movie, it was renamed as major part of the movie was shot here. Aru Valley known for its scenic meadows, and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 05 - Pahalgam – Sonmarg

Pahalgam – Sonmarg (160 KMS/ 04 Hours)

Today after breakfast proceed for Sonmarg (Golden Meadow). Sonmarg lies in Sind Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude of Himalayan Lakes. Enjoy horse riding upto Thajiwas glacier and sledge riding on snow. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 06 Sonmarg – Srinagar

Sonmarg – Srinagar (80 Kms / 02 Hours)

Arrive Srinagar. Day at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Srinagar – Leh (apprx 01 Hours by Flight)

Post Breakfast, drive to airport and board flight from Srinagar to Leh (Ladakh), Check in at Hotel on Arrival. Day at Leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 08 Leh

Sightseeing Around Leh (90 Kms Round Trip): Morning after breakfast visit Hall of Fame, Spituk Monastery and Kali Mata Temple, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Confluence of Zanskar - Indus rivers. Return to Leh for lunch (on own). In the evening visit Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa for beautiful sunset view and take a stroll in Leh Market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. Ladakh Hall of Fame: The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh. And belongings of the enemy soldiers found at war site. Spituk Gompa: 8 Kms from Leh, it stands prominently on the top of hillock commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine Thankas are to be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal. The face of the Kali image is kept covered and is revealed only at the annual function at January every year. Magnetic Hill: Defying the Law of gravity. This place is close to the Gurdwara Shri Patthar Sahib. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up-hill that’s the Believe it or not of Ladakh!

Gurudwara Shri Patthar Sahib: situated 25 miles from Leh, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib stands at the place where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru, is believed to have vanquished a demon. Conflence of the Zanskar and Indus: On way to Sham Valley before Nimu village one can have this magnificent view of two rivers in wed-lock! In seasons they have different colors and flow and wildness.

Leh Palace: The Palace overlooks Leh town and is modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Leh Palace is nine storeys high; The palace, a ruin, is currently being restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. The palace is open to the public and the roof provides panoramic views of Leh and the surrounding areas. The richest collection of jewellery, ornaments, Thangkas, ceremonial dresses, crowns, and centuries-old pieces of jewellery are kept here for public display. Shanti Stupa (Japanese Peace Pagoda): Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is build by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Changspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 09 Leh

Leh – Pangong Lake – Leh

Excursion to Pangong Lake (280 Kms round trip): Morning after breakfast drive to to Pangong Lake on the Indo China border. Evening back to hotel in Leh for dinner and overnight stay. The Pangong Lake: Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers at its widest point to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of the Chan gchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the  ever-changing blues and greens of the lakes brackish water. Above Spangmik are the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Pangong range. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 10 Leh

Early Morning Excursion trip to Khardung La. Gateway to the Shyok and Nubra Valley, the Khardungla Pass is strategically a very important landmass for the country. Famous for being the a very important landmass for the country. Famous for being the highest motorable pass with an elevation of 5359 metres, the pass is a favourite spot among the bike riders and adventure lovers. The pass has mighty mountains on both of its sides, which further offer the most dramatic views one can imagine. The pass is on the Ladakh Range, north of Leh, and connects the Indus river valley and the Shyok river valley. It also forms the gateway to the Nubra valley, beyond which lies the Siachen Glacier. Drive Back to Leh by late afternoon. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Day 11 Leh – New Delhi

Post Breakfast, drive to Airport for Flight to New Delhi

Tour ends with memories”