Kashmir and Ladakh Short Trip
10 Nights | 11 Days
Hotel Guide
Meals
Travel
Tour Description
Destinations Covered:
Mughal gardens | Chashmashahi or The Royal Spring | Nishat Bagh or Garden of Pleasure | Shalimar Bagh or Garden of Love | Dal Lake | Kargil | Sonmarg | Zojila pass | Drass | Leh | Mulbekh Buddhist village | Lamayuru | Namiki la Pass | Fotula Pass | Nimu | Shanti Stupa | 3 Idiots School | Thiksey | Nubra Valley | Khardungla Pass | Hunder | Pangong | Shyok | Changla Pass |
Package Includes:
Travel| Accommodation| Meals| Permits| Assistance
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival-Srinagar-Local Sightseeing Tours
Arrival at Srinagar Airport you will be met by our Representative. Transfer to Hotel/Houseboat which is already booked for you. Later on visit the famous Mughal gardens, Chashmashahi or The Royal Spring, Nishat Baghor Garden of Pleasure, Shalimar Bagh or Garden of Love. Evening enjoy Shikara Ride on Famous Dal Lake. No experience defines romanticism more than taking a Shikara ride on the serene waters of the Dal Lake. Passing lotuses floating on the Dal Lake will surely add to the moment. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the Houseboat/hotel in Leh.
Day 02
Srinagar-Sonamarg-Kargil via Zojila Pass 204 kms 6-7 hrs drive
After a delicious breakfast proceed for Kargil which is 204 kilometers from Srinagar. After 2 hrs journey you will reach Sonmarg (The Meadow of Gold) famous for its Landscape and snowcapped high peaks. Enjoy tea/Lunch and take some photos. Get ready for more adventurous drive through Zojila pass which is 3900 mts above the sea level and is the highest pass between Srinagar and Kargil road. This road remains open from April till Nov and it’s the only road which connects Kargil, Zanaskar & Ladakh with Kashmir valley. Continue driving towards Kargil, you will pass through several villages and within next 3 – 4 hrs you will be in Drass Village which is said to be the 2nd coldest place on earth after Siberia in Russia. Also make a stop at Vijay War Memorial to pay homage to the brave hearts of Indian Army.By the evening, you will reach Kargil. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Kargil.
Day 03
Kargil-Leh via Fotula Pass 230 kms 6-7 hrs drive
After a delicious breakfast drive to Leh to ascend three major passes. You first stop is at Mulbekh Buddhist village, visit the ancient rock cut statue of Maitreya Buddha.Proceed further towards Lamayuru through Namiki la Pass (3700 mts) andFotu la Pass 13749 fton Srinagar Leh route. At lunch time we will be at Lamayuru oldest monastery. Later stop for photo at lunar like landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. Continue drive to next village Nimu a view point of Zanskar river following into Indus also known as Sangam. Final stop make at Magnetic hill is a gravity hill having magnetic properties to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Finally arrive at Leh 3500 Mtrs. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh. .
Day 04
Leh-Local Sightseeing
After a delicious breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Hall of fame (A Museum built by Indian Army) visit Gurdwara Pathar Sahib which was built in 1517 in the memory of GuruNanak.
Shanti Stupa is situated on a hilltop in Chanspa built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist BhikshuGyomyo 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.
3 Idiots School: The school was featured in a 2007 episode as the Aamir Khan movie 3 Idiots. The school, where some parts of the 3-Idiots film was shot, is supported by international donors as well as Indian celebrities like actor Ameer Khan.
Thiksey: Spectacularly sighted, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive gompa. There are several temples in this gompa, containing images stupas and wall painting of Buddha’s which are exquisite. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 05
Leh-Nubra Valley via Khardungla Top
After delicious breakfast at the hotel drive to Nubra Valley (125 kms) via Khardungla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and is considered as the highest motorable pass of the world. Once you arrive at Khalsar drive on the left towards Diskit & Hunder Village. Check in at your camp/Hotel. Drive to Hunder Sand Dunes to enjoy Camel Safari (OPTIONAL) on the shabby double -humped Bactrian camels.
Hunder is a small village where the Shyok River meets Nubra River. Hunder lies on the ancient silk rout. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel/Camp in Nubra.
Day 06
Nubra Valley-Pangong Lake via Shyok
After delicious breakfast at yourcamp drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok.This direct route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso has now become more popular in past few years. Drive from Nubra to Pangong via Agham – Shyok drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Pangong Lake is salt water, 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China. Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots” & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the Camp in Pangong.
Day 07
Pangong Lake-Leh via Changla Pass
During early morning, you can enjoy a photo-session around the lake. Post breakfast drive back to Leh through Changla Pass.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 08
Departure from Leh
Waking up early in the morning, enjoy delicious breakfast and get to say bye to the enchanting environs of Ladakh. Pack your bags and weave all the pleasant memories of your amazing Ladakh tour, as you will be dropped at the Leh Airport for your onward journey.
Package Includes
- 07 Nights stay on twin/double sharing room for at the hotels/Camps/Resorts mentioned above or similar
- Airports transfers in Srinagar and Leh by Non AC SUV
- All Sightseeing Tours/Excursions/Transfers/ by Non AC SUV
- Breakfast and Dinner included at all places of stay
- Meeting and Assistance on Arrival at Srinagar airport by our Rep/Driver
- Inner Line Permits for Restricted areas
- Wild Life Fees &Ladakh Environmental Fees
- Toll Taxes, Parking Charges are included
- All Local &GovtTaxes included
- Shikara Ride on Dal Lake for 01 HR.
Accommodation
Destination
Hotels to be used or similar
Places
Budget Hotels
Standard Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
No. of Nights
Hotel May Flower
Hotel Ratna Residency
Hotel Magnotel
Leh
Green Villa Guest House
Hotel Abu Palace
Ladakh Imperial
03 Nights
Hotel 3 Roses
Hotel Ladakh Heaven
Hotel Fort View
Wild Camp
Dowa Deluxe Camp
Shangri- la camp
Nubra
Paramount
Ladakh Summer Camp
Double Humped Camp
01 Night
Ladakh Terrain
Regal Camp
Summer Castle
Hotel Akbar inn
Shefaf
Royal Arabia
Srinagar
Hotel Holiday Villa
The Victory
Royal Heritage
01 Night
City Grace
Green Ambition
Royal Batoo
Hotel Greenland
Hotel D Zogilla
Hotel Chhutuk Heights
Kargil
Hotel Saqi
Hotel Caravan Sarai
Hotel Baru la
01 Night
Hotel Suru View
Highland Mountain Resort
Wild Camp
Shambhala Camp
Pangong Heritage
Pangong
Wonderland Camp
Ladakh Summer Camp
Pangong Delight
01 Night
Eco Traveler
Regal Camp
Martsemik Camp
Package Excludes
- International/Internal Airfare/Insurance
- Alcoholic/Aerated beverages, bottled water
- Camera and Entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses, optional tours, Tips and extra meals
- Guide Services
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Any joy ride (Water Rafting, Camel Ride)
Price Guide
No. of Persons
Budget Hotels
( INR)
Standard Hotels
( INR)
Deluxe Hotels
( INR)
Based on 2 Persons
30, 400/-
32, 100/-
34, 200/-
Based on 4 Persons
19, 800/-
21, 400/-
23, 600/-
Based on 6 Persons
16, 200/-
17, 900/-
20, 100/-
Extra bed
7, 000/-
8, 600/-
10, 400/-
Child without bed
4, 200/-
4, 800/-
5, 700/-