Leh Ladakh / Deluxe

Welcome to the Srinagar, the Lake City. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, being your tour of Splendid Kashmir'. You will be transferred to Hotel. Proceed on a city tour visiting the Shankracharya temple situated on the highest hill of Srinagar, the famous Mughal Gardens-Chashmashahi, Nishat & Shalimar. These gardens were Mughal Emperors concept of Paradise and today these are popular picnic spots. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Early in the morning leave for Pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' which is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag Lake. En route visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarman. On arrival into Pahalgam enjoy the surrounding beauty or walk to Baisaran, which is about 2 km from Pahalgam. A small village set in pine and fir forest is pleasing and offers good view and u will proceed for Aru valley, and chandanwari by car (at your own cost). Aru is small village, 11 kms upstream the Lidder River, is a beautiful locality. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier. The most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine .Hajan and Beetab valley on the way to chandanwari. In the evening return to Srinagar.

In the morning drive to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers. The route from Srinagar to Gulmarg is fascinating. You will be mesmerized by its beauty. Gulmarg is famous all over the world for Skiing and Snowboarding. During the British Raj, Gulmarg hosted the Britishers and Europeans and as such they created a European hill resort and named it Gulmarg. In Gulmarg you would be able to find European surroundings and 18-hole Golf Course and enjoy Gondola Cable Car Ride world’s highest and the Asia’s longest cable car (at your own cost). Enjoy photography, horse riding and shopping at this beautiful snow point and enjoy gondola ride to Kongdoori & Appahrwhat. In the evening return to Srinagar. Over Night in HOUSEBOAT.

After breakfast drive to Sonmarg, 3 hours journey, 2800mts above sea level. It is called: Golden meadow “At the head of the river Sind with beautiful mountains and glaciers. Post that drive to Kargil. Overnight in Kargil.

Today, you’ve reached over 11000 feet and thus the weather is very different here. During afternoon, you can take a leisurely walk through the old town for a self-orientation with the lovely city. Evening visit toShanti Stupabuilt in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. Shanti stupa provides beautiful and panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Shanti Stupa in Ladakh was built to promote world peace and a symbol of the ties between Japan and Ladakh. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh

After morning breakfast, get ready for a thrill filled day. Check out from the hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via World’s Highest Motorable Pass. Drive through steep serpentine roads and reach Khardung La at a height of 5550 metres. Take a stop at the pass and enjoy bird’s eye view of Leh city. Capture the fantastic views in your camera before driving down to Nubra Valley. It is an enticing old caravan route at the confluence of Shyok and Nubra rivers. Arrive at the camp resort, freshen up and proceed to visit the charming valley of Diskit, the tiny capital of Nubra. Visit the famous Diskit Gompa, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery (gompa) in the Nubra Valley providing a breath taking view of the valley. After the visit, further drive to Hunder to see the cold desert and the world famous two humped camels. Enjoy a unique camel ride (on your own cost). After a super exciting time, it is time for some rest. We get back to the camps in late afternoon and relax. Take leisurely strolls in the evening, have dinner and retire for a relaxed sleep

After a delicious breakfast, drive towards Turtuk.Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. The place is culturally, linguistically, and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples. Come back to the hotel and indulge in a lip-smacking dinner. Overnight stay in camps at Nubra valley.

Have an early breakfast today morning and set out for a visit to the famous Pangong Lake via Shyok. Enjoy the spectacular journey with amazing sceneries of snow clad Himalayas. Situated along India/China border, Pangong Lake is an utter delight to eyes with its various water colours seen at a stretch. It is the highest salt-water lake in the world with a height of 4267 metres, 130 kms long and about 6 kms wide. The perfectly clear environment with beautiful sky and surrounding hills add to the magnificence. Have your dinner, spend some more time with nature and enjoy the crystal clear sky views with glittering stars at night. Overnight in Pangong.

Enjoy a beautiful morning in the camps, charge yourself with morning breakfast and create lifetime memories. Today, drive back to Leh driving on the same route crossing the Changla La (pass). Arrive at Leh around afternoon and check in at hotel. You can go for some shopping in nearby local markets or just relax. Have dinner and go for a relaxed sleep to recharge yourself for the upcoming day.