ADVENTURES OF KASHMIR AND LADAKH

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar

With a amazing flight to Srinagar, you will be transferred you to the houseboat or hotel and we begin to explore the

paradise with a half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens built during the Mughal reign in Kashmir, the Nishat

Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). And later to houseboat for hot lunch. In the

afternoon Shikara ride on the Dal Lake would give you a pleasant feeling of being in world 's most beautiful mountains

with scenic beauty around the Lake. Overnight at houseboat.

Day 02: Gulmarg Excursion

The day begins with a beautiful drive trail to Gulmarg, the most beautiful hill station in Kashmir and also popular for

its leisure golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and adventure skiing during the winter season where one

can enjoy the splendor of nature and adventure. One can have experience Gondola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to

Khalinmarg. Drive back to Srinagar and overnight at houseboat.

Day 03: Srinagar - Sonmarg - Kargil (200 kms / approx. 6 hours)

After an morning tea and sumptuous breakfast, drive to one of the most exhilarating and beautiful drive in the world

,Srinagar to Leh via Kargil and road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 mtrs) , which

folllows up with lush green fileds on both the sides After Sonmarg the road is mostly rough and wet to Zojila pass

3527 mtrs (Gateway of Ladakh) mostly covered with snow and the drive continue towards Drass (the second coldest

inhibited place in the world) were we stop for refreshments and passport check. Another few hours drive will take us

to Kargil (2710 mtrs) which is our mid way to Leh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Kargil - Lamayuru (140 kms / approx. 3.5 hours)

A full day drive , a transition from green valleys to barren stark mountains of ladakh . Today we ascend few passes

and experience the first Buddhist village ,Mulbek , the gaint statue of Matreya buddha , believed to be naturally existed

. We cross the highest pass (Fotula 4166 mtrs.) reaching Lamayuru village and have our lunch and later we will be at

Lamayuru oldest Monastery. Overnight in Lamayuru.

Day 05: Lamayuru Leh (135 kms / approx. 3 hours)

Crossing village like basgo and then Nimu village having a view of Zanskar River following into Indus and the

confluence and ultimately reach Leh (3500 meters). Enroute visiting Sangam Point which is the confluence of Indus

and Zanskar River afterwards comes the Magnetic Hill. Magnetic Hill is the place where you will see your car, with

its engine turned off, move upwards on a steep slope. It almost sounds unbelievable. Overnight in Leh

Day 06: Leh Sightseeing

After lunch will visit Shanti stupa, Leh Palace and the local market of Leh. Shanti Stupa built by Japanese monks to

promote world peace, this large, hilltop stupa has brightly colored reliefs on its mid-levels and is topped by a spired

white hemisphere. Later visit Leh Palace, built in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. And

evening roam around the local market to shop and try some local cuisine. Overnight inn Leh.

Day 07: Leh Nubra Valley (160 kms / approx. 5 hours)

After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful NubraValley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380

ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village. On arrival check in Nature's nest North camp.

Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel. Overnight at Camp or Hotel.

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Day 08: Turtuk Excursion

Early morning drive to TurTuk village with drive landscape, Exotic village. Turtuk this village is about 115 kms from

Nubra valley and can take about 3 to 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just 4000 and follow islam

as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and

explore the life here, we will go for a walk around the village and also meet the people. Later Come back to

Hundervillag. Overnight at the camps or Hotel.

Day 09: Nubra Pangong

Today, we get early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of Nubra valley. Drive to Pangong

lake via Shayok valley. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which

will leave you up awestruck. Spent your afternoon enjoy the beauty of Pangong lake and later Check in the camp.

Overnight at Pangong

Day 10: Pangong Leh

After a late breakfast, we stroll in and around lake and watch the mother nature soothes you. Later drive back to Leh.

Overnight Hotel

Day 11: Departure from Leh

After an early breakfast, depart to airport for onward destination... fly with sweet memories of Kashmir and Ladakh.