Srinagar Leh Tour

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Cost : INR 15,600 (valid till Dec. 2012)

Best time to visit : May - September

Attractions:

Leh | Shanti Stupa | Scenic Monasteries | Khardong la | Nubra Valley | Pangong Tso | Magnetic Hill | Lamayuru | Dal Lake | Sonmarg | Mughal Gardens

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Khardung-La: One of the highest motorable pass (18380 ft.) in world is located in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir. The pass on the Ladakh range lies north of Leh and is the gate way to Nubra Valley. Construct in 1976, it was opened to motor vehicles in 1988 and has since seen many motorbike and mountain biking expeditions.

Day 01: Arrive Leh

Arrive Leh, transfer to Guest House. Day is at rest for acclimatization. Evening, short hike around the Leh Bazar. Overnight at Guest House. (3500m)

Day 02:In Leh (Sightseeing in and around Leh)

Morning, post breakfast then drive to visit Shanti Stupa, Samkar monastery and Leh Palace. Post Lunch, visit Hall of fame (A museum by Indian Army). Overnight at Guest House in Leh. (3500m)

Day 03: Full day sightseeing tour to Matho – Stok and Sindhu Ghat

After breakfast at the Guest House, drive to Stok (14 km) by crossing Indus River over a Bridge at Choglamsar. Visit the Stok Royal Palace. Great collection of Royal dresses, Armor, statues and Thangkas (Scroll paintings). After the visit, continue drive to Matho. Visit the picturesque monastery. Later drive back to Leh via visit Sindhu Ghat. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 04: Drive Leh – Khardung-La (5400 m) - Nubra (120 km)

Morning after breakfast, drive to Nubra, 120 km from Leh and it takes about 4-5 hrs drive, by crossing Khardung-la (The highest motorable road in the world 5400m). On the way, you have amazing panoramic view of Indus valley, Shayok River, Himalayan Mountains and Karakoram range. Post Lunch at Guest House, drive to Hunder where you enjoy the Double humped bacterian camel riding. After then drive back to Deskit (administrative block of Nubra valley) and visit the monastery and recently built huge statue of Maitreya Buddha (100ft Future Buddha). The most attractive features of Nubra valley is the sand dune. Explore the Nubra valley (The valley of flowers). Overnight at Guest House/ fixed camp. (3165m)

Day 05: Drive Nubra – Khardung-La (5400 m) - Leh (120 km)

Morning, after breakfast, drive back to Leh along the same road. Arrive Leh by afternoon. Post Lunch free to explore Leh. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 06: Drive Leh – Changla (5300 m) - Pangong Lake – Leh (149 km one way)

Early morning drive to Pangong Lake 149 km from Leh. Today you cross Chang-la (The world's third highest motorable road in the world 5300m). On the way, you have amazing view of charming villages, beautiful mountains, animals like Yaks, nomads and Chanthang valley. Arrive at Lake, the Lake is 136 km long and 5-10km wide, 47% of this lake is in India and rest is in Tibet. The view of lake is spectacular and breathtaking. Spend few hours there and drive back to Leh. Overnight at Guest House in Leh.

Day 07: Drive Leh –Pathar Sahib (Gurudwara) - Magnet Hill - Sangam - Lamayuru – Kargil (225 kms)

As usual after breakfast, drive to Kargil (225 km). Today you pass through (Pathar Sahib Gurudwara), Magnetic Hill, Sangam (Confluence of Indus and Zanskar River) and many charming villages of Sham region and Kargil district. Arrive Lamayuru, visit the monastery,after visiting the Lamayuru monastery, continue your journey to Kargil by crossing Photu-la (4090m). On the way, halt at Mulbek village for few minutes to visit the 9m high big rock curved statue of Maitreya Buddha. After then continue drive to Kargil. Arrive Kargil. Overnight at Guest House in Kargil. (2900m)

Day 08: Drive Kargil – Zoji-La (3530 m) - Srinagar (204 kms)

After breakfast at Guest House, drive to Srinagar, 204 km away from Kargil. Enroute, pass through the Drass valley, is a Himalayan Highland, locally known as "HIMBABS" a Sanskrit name meaning the Abode of Snow, believe to be coldest place of the world. Enjoy the enchanting and amazing view of Zojila pass (the gateway of Ladakh), Sonamarg (valley of golden meadows) and Kashmir valley (paradise on the earth). Arrive Srinagar. Overnight at House Boat in Srinagar. (2800m)

Day 09: Full day Sightseeing in Srinagar

After breakfast, sightseeing tour in Srinagar. Visit Mughal gardens like Nishat (Garden of pleasure), Shalimar (Abode of Love), Cheshmashai (Royal spring) and also visit Shankaracharya temple. Later drive back to House Boat for Lunch. Afternoon, Enjoy Shikara ride in the Dal lake. Overnight houseboat in Srinagar.

Day 10: Flight Srinagar – Delhi

After breakfast, transfer to Airport to catch flight for Delhi.

Cost Details per person on Twin Sharing Basis:

(Rates are valid till December 2012)

No. of Pax	02 Pax	04 Pax	06 Pax
Cost in Rs.	Rs. 25,500	Rs. 17,900	Rs. 15,600

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