SRINAGAR, KARGIL & LEH, NUBRA, TURTUK PANGONG TOUR ITINERARY (09 NIGHT / 10 DAYS)

• Day 1

  Arrival Srinagar/ Airport

  Welcome to Srinagar the city of Lakes you will met over representative and get transferred to Hotel and then local sight seen of Srinagar visiting Nishat, Shalimar Chesham shahi over night stay in hotel in Srinagar

  
• Day 2

  Srinagar | Gulmarg (85 kms / approx. 2½ hour drive)

  Early morning Check Out from houseboat and proceed to Gulmarg driving past willow trees, fast flowing streams and lush green meadows. Gulmarg - the meadow of flowers is an apt term for this idyllic flower-laden meadow offering a spectacular view of towering snowcapped peaks covered with dense forests of tall conifers and gigantic fir and pine trees. Stroll leisurely or take pony rides (by your own payment) across the green meadow to one of the world's highest Golf Course. A must is a fun-filled ride in the Gondola lift (by your own payment). Return to Srinagar in the evening and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at hotel.

  
• Day 3

  Srinagar/Pahalgam

  After morning breakfast will leave for Pahalgam the 'valley of shepherds' the approx distance of 100kms 3hrs drive; Pahalgam is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from river Lidder and Sheeshnag lake. Enroute visit the Awantipura ruins, an 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and built by King Awantivarma, Today you can visit to Kashmir valley, baisaran and water fall (by your own expenses) or betaab valley, Chandanwari and Aru valley (by hiring car on your own expenses) overnight stay in hotel in Srinagar .

  
• Day 4

  Srinagar - Sonamarg - Kargil

  Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive towards about 205 kilometers from Srinagar. En-route, stop at the valley of meadows Sonamarg for lunch and then crossover the Zojila pass which is located 3900 meters above the sea level. After driving for some time, reach the Drass Village which is said to be the 2nd coldest place on earth after Siberia in Russia. By the evening, you will reach Kargil town; upon reaching there, check-in at hotel/deluxe camp.

  
• Day 5

  Kargil - Leh

  Post breakfast embarks the journey to Leh which is 230 kilometers from Kargil town. Enroute visit the ancient rock-cut statue of Maitreya Buddha at Mulbekh village. Later stop for a photo at lunar-like landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. On the way, enjoy a mouth tempting lunch and photo stop at the Sangam of Indus and Zanskar rivers. enroute visit Mulbek, Magnetic Hill,Gurdwara On the arrival check into hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

  
• Day 6

  Leh Local Sightseeing

  Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Later embark on sightseeing tour of Leh, the capital town of Ladakh. You’ll visit today attractions like leh Palace, Hemis Monastery and Stok Palace, Museum. Shanti Stupa Dinner and LEH MARKET overnight stay will be at the hotel.

  
• Day 7

  Leh - Khardung-La Pass - Nubra Valley

  Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive towards Nubra Valley driving passing through the Khardung-La Pass (the highest motorable pass in the world - alt: 18,380 ft). After Reaching Nubra Valley visit and explore the famous Diskit Monastery, Maitriya Buddha Statue, Hundar and Sand Dunes. You can enjoy a short camel safari using the doublehumped camel. Later you’ll check-in at a fixed camp in the same area or drive across the Diskit for overnight stay in a camp

  
• Day 8

  Nubra Valley - Pangong Lak

  After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake via Sheyok. Upon arrival at Pangong Lake visit 3 idiots shooting point. Explore around the lake take group photos. Later drive to Spangmik village and check in to your pre booked camp at the bank of Pangong Lake. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp

  
• Day 9

  Pangong Lake - Leh

  Take breakfast drive back to Leh crossing the Chang-la Pass (alt: 17370 ft.). Enroute visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Rancho School and Sindu Ghat. Stop at Leh market do your last minute shopping before leaving Leh. Buy presents for your friends and relatives. Later our driver will drop you at you hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

  
• Day 10

  Departure

  Today early morning our driver will transfer you to the Leh Airport where you’ll board your flight back to your home / onward destination. (End of Tour)