Kashmir and Ladakh Tour

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Highlights

Visit the beautiful sites of Kashmir and Ladakh
Shikara Ride ar Dal Lake
Explore monasteries of Ladakh
Visit Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley
Visit Khardonga Pass

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival / Delhi
Arrival / Delhi

At the airport, you will see that Tree Trunk Travel representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later he will escort you to your hotel, previously reserved. After upon arrival in Hotel discuss your tour itinerary with our representative in Lobby and after that our representative will help you to check into formalities.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 02 : Delhi / Srinagar (6E 653 – 1005 / 1135 Hrs)
Delhi / Srinagar

Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to Hotel.

In the afternoon you take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, where you visit the floating vegetable gardens & Open Dal Lake . While riding the Shikara’s there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching with plentiful species including Kingfisher, Little Bittern, Common Pariah Kites, Grebe etc.

In the afternoon take a tour of world famous Mughal Gardens, Nishant Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: Srinagar / Pahalgam / Srinagar
Srinagar / Pahalgam / Srinagar

Full day excursion to Pahalgam 2440 Mtrs (vale of Kashmir) on the way visit Saffron fields, Avantipur ruins and Anantnag sulpher spring. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. Enjoy the nature charm of the valley. In the evening return back to Hotel  

Overnight at Hotel

Day 04: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar
Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar

After breakfast drive to Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley. It is also   popular    for its   golf course   (in summer), the highest in the world   and   skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains.  We will have Gandola ride here.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 05: Srinagar– Sonmarg – Kargil
Srinagar– Sonmarg – Kargil

Post breakfast we drive to Kargil via Sonmarg, One of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. In Sonmarg one can take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Upon arrival in Kargil we check in at our hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 06: Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh
Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh

After leisurely breakfast, leave for Leh. On the way you can visit the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining “Moonland” hills.

Upon arrival check into hotel.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 07 : Leh – Shey – Thiskey – Hemis – Leh
Leh – Shey – Thiskey – Hemis – Leh

Morning after breakfast Visit the Hemis Monastery – The richest and the largest monastery in Ladakh, on the same route, way back to Leh, we’ll visit Thiksey Monastery which belongs to red hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and Shey Palace – summer palace of the kings of Ladakh called Singey Namgyal. Facing Shey across the river Indus lies the Stok Palace Museum. A visit to the museum will be followed by a drive back to Leh. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 08 : Leh – Khardonga Pass – Nubra Valley
Leh – Khardonga Pass – Nubra Valley

Morning we depart towards Northwards across the Khardong La the highest motorable road in the world, which is at a hight of 5570 mts. (18300 ft.) after a brief halt at the pass, we continue our drive to a different landscape. We arrive at the village of Hunder in Nubra Valley, check-in to a tented camp.

Overnight at Deluxe Camp

Day 09 : Nubra – Leh
Nubra – Leh

Morning we drive or walk up to visit Diskit Monastery. After that, we visit the Double Humped Camel Breeding Center. This camel also known as the Bactrian Camel is the principal animal of inner Asia used especially on the Northern part of the route beyond Karakoram Pass.

Later we drive back to Leh from the same route across the Khardong La pass. Upon arrival in Leh, we check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 10: Leh – Pangong lake – Leh
Leh – Pangong lake – Leh

After an early breakfast, we leave for Pangong Lake. We drive towards Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs. The long easy ascent takes you to Changla pass through its winding roads passing through Sakti Village. Stop at the Changla Pass for a quick photograph session and drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can relax for a cup of tea. Leaving Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the “Indo China Border”. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.  After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world.

Following the visit drive back to Leh.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 11: Leh / Departure (G8 204 – 0835 / 0955 Hrs)
Leh / Departure

Morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer for onward destination.

Duration
10 Nights/ 11 Days
Theme
Adventurous
Visit Place

SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM - SONMARG - KARGIL - LEH - NUBRA - PANGONG LAKE

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