Kashmir with Ladakh
Trip Highlights
- Experience a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake
- Experience the gentle, laid-back side to India
- Highest Moon Land In The World - Lamayuru
- Double Hump Bactrian Camels – Nubra
- Visit Pangong Tso one of the highest lake in the world
The Route
| Title | Kashmir with Ladakh |
| Details | Delhi – Srinagar – Gulmargh – Kargil – Lamayuru- Leh- Pangong Tso-Nubra – Leh - Delhi |
| Duration | 14 Nights / 15 Days |
The Mughals aptly called Kashmir 'Paradise on Earth.' After they journeyed across the hot plains of India, they vacationed in the valley's cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar's many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred on their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among these people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.
Ladakh is a land abounding in awesome physical features, set in an enormous and spectacular environment. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south, it is traversed by two other parallel chains, the Ladakh Range and the Zanskar Range.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Some of them which could cherish your mind with the beauty of places are Red fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – a truly memorable experience. A visit to Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India
Some of them which could cherish your mind with the beauty of places are Red fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – a truly memorable experience. A visit to Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India
Day 02 : To Srinagar(1730 M / 5700 FT) - BY FLIGHT
After an early breakfast you are transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Srinagar. Afternoon free for personal activities. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset.
After an early breakfast you are transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Srinagar. Afternoon free for personal activities. In the evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset.
Day 03 : In Srinagar – local sightseeing 50 kms
Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice.
Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice.
Day 04 : In Gulmarg – by surface / 56 kms / apprix 2 hrs
Drive to Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 : In kargil - (2704 m) - by surface / 260 kms / approx 7 hrs
Today after breakfast continue your sojourn to Kargil. After Sonamarg you start ascending a steep rough road and later cross over the wet Zojila Pass (3527 M) known as the Gateway of Ladakh. Continue drive towards Drass (3230 m) which is the second coldest place in the world. Kargil, the headquarter of Kargil district, is around 204 Kms. Kargil is located on the bank of the Suru River which flows at around 10,000 ft. high.
Today after breakfast continue your sojourn to Kargil. After Sonamarg you start ascending a steep rough road and later cross over the wet Zojila Pass (3527 M) known as the Gateway of Ladakh. Continue drive towards Drass (3230 m) which is the second coldest place in the world. Kargil, the headquarter of Kargil district, is around 204 Kms. Kargil is located on the bank of the Suru River which flows at around 10,000 ft. high.
Day 06 : To Ulley tokpo - (3,040 m / 10,032 ft) - by surface / 150 km / approx 5 hrs
Today after breakfast you proceed towards Ulleytokpo. You will visit the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery (3,460 M / 11,418 FT), which is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Today after breakfast you proceed towards Ulleytokpo. You will visit the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery (3,460 M / 11,418 FT), which is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Day 07 : To Leh - by surface / 73 kms / approx 3 hrs
Today you will drive to visit the Alchi Monastery. The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. Later visit the Likir Monastery, which is situated at the head of the village by the same name. In the afternoon you visit Ridzong Monastery. There is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Continue drive to Leh. Check in to your hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Today you will drive to visit the Alchi Monastery. The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. Later visit the Likir Monastery, which is situated at the head of the village by the same name. In the afternoon you visit Ridzong Monastery. There is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Continue drive to Leh. Check in to your hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 08 : To Leh – visit takthok - chemrey - hemis monastries
The days’ tour of monasteries begins with a visit to Takthok Gompa in the morning. Returning from Takthok, visit the Chemrey Gompa which rises majestically on a hill with the residences of the lamas spilling along its contours. Continue your drive to Hemis Gompa, crossing over the Indus River at the village of Karu. The most famous of Ladakh’s monasteries,
The days’ tour of monasteries begins with a visit to Takthok Gompa in the morning. Returning from Takthok, visit the Chemrey Gompa which rises majestically on a hill with the residences of the lamas spilling along its contours. Continue your drive to Hemis Gompa, crossing over the Indus River at the village of Karu. The most famous of Ladakh’s monasteries,
Day 09 : Over Khardung la (ht 5602 m) to Hunder(ht 4350 m) (nubra valley) – by surface / 180 kms / approx 5 hrs
The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5602 M / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. Before proceeding to your camp at Hunder, stop to visit Diskit monastary perched on a rock overhanging next to a stream, which provides the source of energy used by mills in the area.
The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5602 M / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. Before proceeding to your camp at Hunder, stop to visit Diskit monastary perched on a rock overhanging next to a stream, which provides the source of energy used by mills in the area.
Day 10 : In Nubra Valley - bacterian camel safari at hunder - panamik – approx 1 ½ hrs - samstanling gompa in sumoor – approx ½ hr – hunder – approx 1 hrs
After breakfast you will get the unique opportunity to ride on a Bacterian Camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon. On the return journey you stop by to visit Samstanling Gompa founded by Lama Tsultims Nima.
After breakfast you will get the unique opportunity to ride on a Bacterian Camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon. On the return journey you stop by to visit Samstanling Gompa founded by Lama Tsultims Nima.
Day 11 : To Leh - approx 3 hrs
After breakfast drive to Leh over Khardung La. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market.
After breakfast drive to Leh over Khardung La. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market.
Day 12 : Across chang la (5320 m / 17,800 ft) to Pangong Tso - by surface / 160 km /approx 5 hrs
The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5602 M / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. Before proceeding to your camp at Hunder, stop to visit Diskit monastary perched on a rock overhanging next to a stream, which provides the source of energy used by mills in the area.
The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5602 M / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. Before proceeding to your camp at Hunder, stop to visit Diskit monastary perched on a rock overhanging next to a stream, which provides the source of energy used by mills in the area.
Day 13 : To Leh - by surface / 160 km /approx 5 hrs
After having thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the lake, you drive back to Leh. On arrival check-in your hotel. Rest of the time is free.
After having thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the lake, you drive back to Leh. On arrival check-in your hotel. Rest of the time is free.
Day 14 : To Delhi - by flight
In time transfer to the Leh airport to board your flight back to Delhi. You are met upon arrival at Delhi airport and transferred to your hotel.
In time transfer to the Leh airport to board your flight back to Delhi. You are met upon arrival at Delhi airport and transferred to your hotel.
Day 15 : Departure Delhi
In time transfer to the International Airport to board your flight for home / onward journey
In time transfer to the International Airport to board your flight for home / onward journey