SRINAGAR AND LEH-LADAKH TOUR
SRINAGAR AND LEH-LADAKH TOUR
Trip Highlights
Srinagar is one of several places that has been called the “Venice of the East” or the “Kashmiri Venice”. It is known for its lakes, which include Dal Lake – noted for its houseboats – and Nagin Lake.
Ladakh is a region in India totally isolated from the modern world. An authentic land, it is faithful to ancestral customs where life is characterized by intense spirituality. Even an Indian traveler will probably find no similarities in the land and people between the ones he leaves behind and those he encounters in Ladakh. Rich traditions of Mahayana Buddhism still flourish in the purest form in this region, which has often been referred to as Little Tibet.
Highlights: –
Srinagar: Sikara Ride on Dal Lake, Visit to the beautiful Gardens of Srinagar
Kargil: Passing through Zozila Pass
Alchi: Lamayuru and Alchi Monastery
Leh: World’s highest motor pass, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Monastery
Day Wise Plan
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Our representative will receive you at the International airport and welcome you and escort you to your hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
Meals: None
Morning after breakfast transfer to Domestic airport for a spectacular mountain flight to Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir situated at height of 5200 ft above sea level, which is located on the foot of Himalayan Mountains, where tourist enjoy living in houseboats which are anchored on famous Dal Lake.
A Kashmiri warm welcome greets you on arrival from airport and transfer to Deluxe Houseboats by Gondolas (shikara). Afternoon at your houseboat enjoy Shikara ride on Dal Lake visiting the Floating garden, back waters of the lake, cruise will go through canals. Dinner and stay at Deluxe Houseboat.
Overnight stay house boat/hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 : Srinagar
Morning after breakfast, drive up to Shankeracharya Temple dedicated to Shiva 1000 ft above Srinagar City an magnificent view from the top overlooking various lakes of Kashmir and main city of Srinagar, followed by visit to the famous Mughal Gardens of Nishat (Garden of pleasure) overlooking the crystal clear Emerald green waters of the Dal lake then to Shalimar Garden (Garden of Love) built by Mughal Emperor during Spring until Autumn these gardens are full of flowers. Also pay a visit to Kashmir Famous
Hand knotted Silk carpet weaving factory for good bargains.
Afternoon, visit handicraft centers for paper mashie and wood carving factor by shikaras. While you are in Kashmir look for pure hand woven pure Pashmina.
Overnight stay hotel / houseboat
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 : Srinagar – Zojila Pass – Kargil
After breakfast start driving for Kargil. Passing through Sonmarg, Zozila Pass (35280Mtrs). and Drass.
On arrival at Kargil check-in at hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight stay in Kargil
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 : Kargil – Lamayuru – Alchi
Morning after breakfast start driving for Lamayuro and Alchi. On the way visit The Monastery of Lamayuru (125 kms from Leh, Lamayuru is a pretty little village surrounded by the rocky Hindukush peaks.The Lamayuru Gompa is about halfway between the verdent valley of Kashmir and the upland desert plateau of Tibet.
Later drive continue for Alchi. On arrival check-in the hotel / resort. Evening free to walk arround Alchi.
Overnight stay in Alchi.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 : Alchi – Leh
After breakfast check out the hotel and first visit The Alchi Monastery (Around 76 Kilometers west of Leh, south of the Indus River, is the little village of Alchi. It’s one of the most beautiful villages in Ladakh and an ideal place to get a feel for Ladakhi village life.
Later drive to Leh. Enrout visit to Basgo and Nimo village.
On arrival at leh check in the hotel for overnight.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 : Leh – Khardung La – Leh ( suggetion to include Khardung La excursion)
After breakfast drive to Khardung La “La means Pass”. The pass on the Ladakh Range lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. The Siachen Glacier lies partway up the latter valley. Built in 1976, it was opened to motor vehicles in 1988 and has since seen many automobile, motorbike and mountain biking expeditions.
Later drive back to Leh and visit to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
Evening free to visit Leh market.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 : Leh (Indus Valley Excursion)
Morning after breakfast, we will take you to a guided tour of the Monasteries of the Indus Valley. Your excursion would start with **Witness the Morning prayer ceremony at Shey Monastery is (15 Kms South of Leh), Hemis Monastery is (45 Kms South of Leh), Thiksey Monastery is (25 Kms South of Leh).
Return to your hotel by the later part of the afternoon. Evening you can walk down to the nearest market and spend some time at leisure.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After early breakfast our representative will assist for transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi. After arriving at Delhi airport board the flight to onward destination.
Meals: Breakfast