9 Days
Starting from Leh, this tour gives you a boost with the beautiful lakes, views, and soothing air. Enter into two completely different worlds - beautiful Srinagar and thrilling Ladakh. Ladakh, the Land of High Passes, wins hearts with its simplicity and rugged natural beauty. Spectacular landscapes, enfolded by serrated mountains, give the region its unique character. The pristine natural heritage of this fabled realm can be seen in its picturesque lakes, unspoiled by human civilization.
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.
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, youve 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 Leh via Shyam Valley.
After morning breakfast, get ready to visit to Shanti Stupa built 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. Later visit Leh Palace and Market. Overnight in Leh Hotel.
After morning breakfast, get ready for a thrill filled day. Check out from the hotel and drive to Nubra Valley via Worlds 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 birds 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 youve 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, youll 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.
After Breakfast Check-out from the hotel and drop at airport.
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