kashmir ladakh tour
(srinagar-gulmarg-sonmarg-kargil-leh-khardongla
pass)
Day 1 Srinagar: Meet
and greet on arrival at Srinagar by Concept Voyages' representative and
transfer to Deluxe Houseboat. Afternoon free for personal activities.
Evening shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset on the Lake.
Overnight stay at Houseboat.
Day 2 Srinagar-Local sightseeing (50kms): Half day tour of world
famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure)
and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Return to houseboat for hot lunch. In
the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God
has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get
a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight at stay
Houseboat.
Day 3 Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar (112kms): Full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the valley.
It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the
world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature
and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable car) from
Gulmarg to Khalinmarg In the evening return to Houseboat. Overnight stay at
Houseboat.
Day 4 Srinagar-Sonmarg-Kargil (205kms): Drive to Kargil by car/coach and road passes through the panoramic village
reach Sonmarg (2740 Mtrs). After Sonmarg most rough road and wet Zojila
pass 3527 Mtrs (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue drive towards Drass (The
second coldest inhibited place in the world) we stop here for tea and
passport check. Another two and half hours drive will take us to Kargil
(2710 Mtrs) which has got its importance after opening of Ladakh for
tourists in 1974. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Kargil-Leh (235kms): Leave in the morning full day drive to
Leh today we have to ascend three passes this day will be tiresome but
panoramic too. First Buddhist village will be Mulbek. We have to cross the
highest pass (Fotula 13749 ft.) on Srinagar Leh route. At lunch time we
will be at Lamayuru oldest Monastery. Continue drive to next village Nimu
a view of Zanskar river following into Indus. Finally we reach Leh 3500
Mtrs. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Leh: Morning free for personal activities and at Leisure.
Afternoon half day tour of Phyang, Spituk and Shanker Gompa. Overnight
stay at
hotel.
Day 7 Leh-Khardongla pass-Leh (85kms): Day excursion to Khardongla
pass which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has
been recorded in the Gunnies Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the
nature beauty of snow capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back
to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Leh: Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards
destination flight.
End of Tour!
tour inclusions & pricing
Tour Booking Code: CVDJK-04
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