Day 1: Srinagar to Airport Pickup to local sightseeing:
Meal : Dinner
Arrival at Srinagar, you will meet our representative and will be driven towards your hotel.
After refreshment, you will be taken to local sightseeing of Srinagar covering Nishat Garden
known as "Garden of pleasure" built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal King Asif Khan. Then
visit Shalimar Garden known as "Garden of love" built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal King
Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) and later on pay a visit the famous
White mosque of Srinagar city (Hazratbal shrine). Evening visit to famous Dal Lake where you
can enjoy Shikara Ride (on direct payment basis). Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 2 : Srinagar to Kargil via Sonamarg (9000ft i.e. 2750mt)
Meal : Breakfast and dinner
Arrival at Srinagar, you will meet our representative and
will be driven directly to Kargil (204 km) and drive
through Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 ft.
Sonamarg – 84 km is also called as "The meadow of gold"
has at its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean
sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley
abounds with trout and mahseer. Continue your journey
towards Kargil and passing over Zojila Pass. Stop at Drass,
the 2nd coldest inhabitant place in the World. Then drive
along the Grass River till one arrives at Kargil. On arrival
check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Day 3 : Kargil to Leh enroute Mulbekh & Lamayuru (11562 ft i.e. 3524 mt)
Meal : Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast drive for Leh enroute Mulbekh and Lamayuru passing through Namikala &
Fatula Passes, the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 4 :Full day local sightseeing around Leh
Meal : Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast visit for local sightseeing of Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill,
Sangam View where Indus & Zanskar River meet. The Hall of Fame: Located near the
LehAirfiled, is a museum constructed as well as maintained by the
Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers who had lost
their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. It is also termed as
a memorial for the war heroes. This building consists of
two floors. While on the ground floor, there is
information about the brave soldiers and a souvenir
shop but on the first floor, there are artifacts of various
wars (mainly Kargil war) such as the weapons used
during the war and some important documents, related
to the same. There is another section dedicated to the
Siachen glacier. Gurdwara ShriPatharSahib: It is
situated on the Srinagar-Leh Road, 25kms before the
Leh. It is very beautiful and it was created in memory of
the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru, Guru
Nanak Dev Ji. Magnetic Hill: It
is a so-called "gravity hill" located near Leh in Ladakh, India. The "Magnet Hill" is located on the
Leh-Kargil-Srinagar national highway, about 30 km from Leh, at a height of 11,000 feet above
sea level. On its south side flows the Indus, which originates in Tibet and goes to Pakistan. The
magnetic hill has become a popular stop for domestic tourists on car journeys. The alignment of
the road with the slope of the background can give the illusion that cars are able to drift
upwards. Sangam Valley: It is a 48-kilometer drive from Leh and is the confluence of the rivers
Indus and Zanskar. Just the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon
in ecstasy. The colors of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence. It is an amazing
place to sit, relax, and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. Overnight stay in Leh..
Day 5 : Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Top
Meal : Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast at hotel drive towards Nubra valley. Popularly known as Dorma or "the valley of
flowers" via Khardungla Pass - the
World’s one of the highest motorable road
(5602 mts). On arrival, check-in to your
Hotel. Later in the afternoon, visit the
Diskit Monastery and the giant statue of
Maitreya Buddha which is the tallest
Buddha statue in Ladakh. Later visit the
white sand dunes at Hunder where you
can enjoy the Double Humped Bactrian
camel ride (ride on direct payment
basis).Overnight stay in Nubra.
Day 6 : Nubra to Leh
Meal : Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast you will leave for Leh on the same route to Nubra. Afternoon you will we taken
to visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Shanti Stupa: Located on the hilltop at Changspa. The Stupa
was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as "The Japanese for World
Peace". The aim behind the construction of the Stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of
Buddhism and to promote World Peace. Leh Palace: Built in the 17th century, it was built as the
residential palace for the King Singge Namgyal. Much smaller but resembling the Potala in
Lhasa, Leh Palace is now in ruins. It has nine stories and has been deserted since the royal
family shifted to the Stok Palace in the 1830s. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 7 :Leh to Pangong (14270 ft. i.e. 4350 mt)
Meal :Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Pangong Lake.This route takes the visitor
past the picturesque villages of
Shey and Thiksay and turns off the
Indus valley by the side valley of
Chemrey and Sakti. The Ladakh
range is crossed by the Chang‐la
(18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which
despite its great elevation is one of
the easier passes, remaining open
for much of the year even in
winter, apart from periods of
actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple. But the
main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 M). A
long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometers at its widest point
to which foreigners are permitted, is only some seven km along the southern shore from
the head of the lake, but it affords spectacular views of the mountains of the
Changchenmo range to the north, their reflection shimmering in the ever‐changing
blues and greens of the lakes brackish water. Above Spangmik are the glacier and
snow‐capped peaks of the Pangong range. Overnight stay in Pangong.
Day 8 : Pangong to Leh (13950 ft. i.e. 4250 mt)
Meal :Breakfast
After breakfast leave for walk at Pangong Lake, the highest saltwater lake in the World, shared
by two countries India (25%) & China (75%), enjoy the beauty of lake on banks of the lake while
appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high altitude lake. Drive back to Leh covering
Shey Palace, Thiksey monasteries, Sindhu Ghat and 3 Idiot’s School. Shey Palace (15kms south of
Leh): Was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17th century AD. The main image in the
monastery is a three-story statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, made of copper gilt which was made
by Deldan Namgyal in the memory of his father Singay Namgyal. The statue is the only of its kind
in the region. Thiksey Gompa (17kms south of Leh): The most beautiful in all the monasteries in
Ladakh, belongs to the Gelukspa order. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 9 : Leh to Jispa to Keylong to Manalia
Meal :Breakfast
Today after an early breakfast you will check out from the hotel and drive to Manali via
Baralacha Pass (4890m), Keylong (3350 m) & Rohtang Pass
(3978 m). Manali, located in the most charming
and beautiful Kullu Valley spreads out its charm
on either side of River Beas. Kullu was once
known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of
the habitable world. Beyond rose, the forbidding
heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the
banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled
"Silver Valley". The valley runs north to south of
Beas River and is 80 kms long and about 2 kms
wide. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 10 : Manali Drop
Meal :Breakfast
After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel & you would be transferred to near railway station/
Bus Stand. Your memorable tour to land of dragon concludes here.
