Kashmir and Ladakh Extravaganza

On arrival at Delhi/Mumbai international airport, our representative will greet you. After the warm welcome transfer to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport for your flight to Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, our company representative will greet you with a warm welcome and then escort you to your Houseboat in Srinagar. Check-in and relax. In the evening, enjoy a Shikara ride (a traditional Kashmir-style boat) on the Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.

After breakfast, you will proceed for Srinagar sightseeing tour. Srinagar (5,200 Ft), is also known as “Paradise on Earth” and is one of India’s top tourist draws. Explore the famous Mughal Gardens portraying fine example of Mughal style of garden design and architecture. The Mughal gardens are a combination of three renowned gardens developed over a period of time during the seventeenth century. The Shalimar bagh (the Abode of Love) – the largest was laid by Emperor Jehangir in 1619, Nishat bagh (the Garden of Pleasure) – a beautiful terraced garden with a backdrop of the beautiful mountains, and the Chashme-Shahi (the Royal Spring) – one of the most charming of the gardens along the banks of the Dal Lake, was laid by emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. Visit Shankarayacharya temple, the holiest Hindu shrine of Kashmir. Overnight stay in Srinagar Houseboat.

After breakfast and check-out of the houseboat / hotel and drive to Pahalgam (7,200 Ft) or “Valley of Shepherds”. Pahalgam is a scenic hill station and a popular shooting location for the Indian film Industry (Bollywood). It is also famous for its trekking routes and is the base camp for Amarnath Pilgrimage. On the way to Pahalgam, you’ll cover places such as the world-famous saffron growing fields, Awantipura ruins (dating to 9th Century) with remnants of number of ancient Hindu temples built during the reign of King Awanti Varman who ruled Kashmir during the 9th century, and Martand Temple (Sun temple). On arrival in Pahalgam, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

This day after breakfast, enjoy free time exploring the natural beauty of Pahalgam. Ride Jeep and proceed to Chandanwari (9,500 Ft), which is also the starting point of pilgrimage to Amarnath, “the abode of Lord Shiva”. Visit Baisaran meadows, often dubbed as Mini Switzerland’ of India. Also, visit the extremely picturesque Aru Valley and Betaab valley. Back to hotel by evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Pahalgam.

After breakfast, check-out and drive to Gulmarg (8,500 Ft) popularly known as the “Meadow of Flowers”. During summers it has a functional 18-hole golf course, probably the highest in the world and in winters, a premier Ski resort. Check-in at the hotel, rest for a while and get ready for a Gondola ride, the world’s second highest operating cable car ride that goes up to the height of 13,780 ft. from the base of Mt. Apharwat, which has the Gondola’s ticket office. From here you are ferried to Phase I. You need to take another gondola lift to get to Phase II. The gondola passes over the beautiful pine forests, over lush green hilly terrain offering a panoramic view of the picturesque surroundings. A short visit to Gulmarg Golf course – the highest green golf course anywhere in the world Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.

After breakfast in Gulmarg, we’ll embark on a scenic countryside drive to Sonmarg (9,000 Ft), a journey absolutely worth it, as beautiful Himalayan peaks surround you while you chase the snow-capped mountains. On reaching Sonamarg, check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sonmarg.

After enjoying breakfast, head out to enjoy the natural beauty of Sonmarg. Sonmarg is blessed with world of natural wonders combined with flower-laden meadows, panoramic vistas of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks, and numbers of hiking and trekking trails that lead to the high altitude Himalayan Lakes and peaks. The valley is home to a variety of mountain peaks. In Sonmarg, you can do some nature walks to unwind yourselves. Take a Jeep OR Horse ride to Thajwas Glacier- from where you can view high altitude Himalayan lakes and peaks. After lunch, drive to Kargil (8, 780 Ft). Enroute, visit War Memorial in Dras. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kargil.

After breakfast, check-out and drive to Leh (11, 562 ft), enroute visiting Alchi and Lamayuru. Arrive in Leh, check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Leh. (Travelling to Leh requires your body to adjust or acclimatize to the high altitude terrain. Hence, we advise you to rest for the entire time, after reaching Leh, until the next day.) Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh

After breakfast, visit Leh. Visit Hall of Fame built in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for India at the Indo-Pakistan war, Stok Monastery, Indus View Point – confluence of River Indus & Zanskar, Patthar Sahib Gurudwara – the famous Sikh shrine, Magnetic Hill – a “Cyclops hill” where objects and cars on the hill may appear to roll “lefthill” in defiance of gravity when they are in neutral gear. Then proceed back to Leh. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Market. Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh.

Post breakfast, check-out and we head for Khardungla Pass (17852 Ft), which lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. It is the world’s highest motorable pass. To most visitors, going across the Khardungla pass gives the satisfaction of having triumphed over the un-conquerable. On arrival, check-in at Hotel / Luxury Camp. Overnight stay at Luxury Camp/ Hotel in Nubra.

Post breakfast, visit Nubra valley (10,000 Ft). Visit Hunder. Explore the nomadic villages, meet Tribes. You can visit a local family to enjoy the Butter Tea and Barley drinks. Enjoy a round of Double-humped Bactrian Camel ride. Back to Camp / Hotel by afternoon. Overnight stay at Luxury Camp/ Hotel in Nubra

After an early breakfast, check-out and visit Diskit monastery. Then Drive To Pangong Lake, Enroute Visiting Shyok. Arrive Pangong Lake, check-in at Luxury camp. Overnight stay at Luxury Camp in Pangong Lake.

Watch the mesmerizing Sunrise over The Pangong Lake (14,000 Ft). After breakfast, check-out and leave for Leh via Changla. Enroute stop at Shey Palace and Shey Monastery; the Gompa (the local term used to refer to monastery) complex are structures located on a hillock in Shey. Hemis Monastery, situated 45 km from Leh. It was re-established by King Sengge Namgyal in 1672. The Hemis Festival is held annually in June and is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava who is believed to have been born on the 10th day of the fifth month of the Monkey year. Thiksey Monastery, built on top of a hill. It has a striking resemblance to the Lhasa’s Potala Palace. The monastery is affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It exhibits a gold-plated statue of Lord Buddha, called the Maitreya Buddha, which is the largest statue in Ladakh. It houses around 120 monks. Also visit Sindhu Ghat. Resuming drive, arrive in Leh. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Leh

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Leh Airport to board a flight to Delhi/Mumbai. On arrival, take internal transit to reach international terminal to board your international flight for onward destination with wonderful memories of your tour conducted by Travel Across Oceans.