The Passes are so high and the Land so barren, only a dear friend or a serious enemy will reach here

Day 01 Delhi- Srinagar

On Arrival Srinagar Airport transfer to Srinagar, On arrival at Srinagar transfer to Houseboat for 1 night stay. Kashmir is famous for beautiful valley and lakes dotted with Shikaras and the Mughal Gardens. Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake. Night stay at Deluxe Houseboat.

Houseboat - In the 20th century, Srinagar was rediscovered by the British Raj as a place to go to avoid the summer heat on plains. Because they were not permitted to build on the local land, houseboats were introduced. Many of these were furnished in the style of the 1930s and now have modern facilities. They are moored in idyllic settings on the calm and peaceful Dal Lake. Houseboats are far remote from the conventional hotel; it’s more like staying in a floating holiday cottage. Most houseboats have between 2 and 4 bedrooms, there are no room keys. They are fashioned out of carved wood and the traditional furnishings give a wonderful cosiness. Each boat has its own houseboy to attend to your every need. Meals are taken on board in the dining room.

The Shikaras are about 15 ft long with a canopy for shade. The seats and backrest are heavily cushioned; you can relax and stretch out in “Moghul style” for your boat journeys. There are 2 boatmen to paddle in traditional style through the backwaters. They wear traditional dress, a “Phiron” or loose cap and always take their hubble-bubble pipe along and keep a constant supply of embers in their Kangris or portable heater. Shikaras are the most charming water taxis.

Mughal gardens are a group of gardens built by the Mughal in the Islamic style of architecture. This style was heavily influenced by the Persian gardens particularly the Charbagh structure.[1] Significant use of rectilinear layouts is made within the walled enclosures. Some of the typical features include pools, fountains and canals inside the gardens.

Day 02 Srinagar Srinagar – Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for Srinagar sightseeing including Mughal Garden. Night stay at Hotel.

Day 03 Excursion to Gulmarg Srinagar – Gulmarg- Srinagar (46 km, 1.5 Hours each way)

After Breakfast check out from the Houseboat and Check-in at Hotel in Srinagar than proceed to Gulmarg. Drive through the beautiful Hills to Gulmarg one of the finest hill stations in the Kashmir. In Gulmarg cable car –one of the world’s highest cable cars to reach Apharwat to see the enchanting beauty of the place. Gulmarg is a wonderful place to take a walk, a pony ride, get out the paints or play golf on one of the highest golf courses in the world. Evening return back to Srinagar overnight at Hotel.

Gulmarg is at an altitude of 8,500 ft and 51km west of Srinagar. It rests in a small valley with a backdrop of the lofty Pir Panjal range of the Himalaya Mountains. As the area is under snow for 6 months of the year it is popular as a skiing area. It also has one of the best natural golf courses in the world. Pony trekking is available, as are plenty of walks for bird watchers in the meadows of alpine flowers. The Highland Park Hotel is on the western side. There are magnificent views of Nanga Parbat, ranked 9th highest mountain in the world.

Day 04 To Kargil (Via Sonmarg) Srinagar – Sonmarg– Kargil (250 km, 6 Hours)

After breakfasts Check-out from hotel and drive through the local villages and Hills to reach the place called Sonmarg also known as “Meadows of Gold” Enjoy horse riding and local sightseeing. After sightseeing transfer to Kargil. Check- in at hotel evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Sonmarg, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar. The drive to Sonmarg is though yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir, this time in Sindh Valley. The Sindh Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long, and valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and Village-dotted slopes Kargil is a district of Ladakh region in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Kargil lies near the Line of Controlfacing Gilgit–Baltistan to the west, and Kashmir valley to the south. Zanskar is part of Kargil district along with Suru, Wakha and Dras valleys

Day 05 To- Leh Kargil – Leh (250 km, 6 Hours)

After breakfast at hotel transfer to Leh. On arrival at Leh meeting and assistance by our representative at Hotel. Check in at the Hotel for 02 nights wherein welcome tea and coffee will be served by the Hotel. Evening you can visit Leh local market. Leh town offers a number of sightseeing options for the visitors. A historic town that served as the royal capital of the Old Kingdom, it is dominated by the nine-storey palace built by King Singge Namgyal in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture, which is said to have inspired the famous Potala in Lhasa built about half a century later.

Day 06 Leh (Monestries Sightseeing)

Breakfast at the hotel, leave for complete day of visit to the monasteries (104 Kms) visit the Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monasteries and Stok Palace Museum. Evening return back to hotel for overnight stay.

The Shey Monastery or Gompa and the Shey Palace complex are structures located on a hillock inShey,15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the south of Leh in Ladakh, northern India on the Leh-Manali road. Shey was the summer capital of Ladakh in the past. Thikse Gompa or Thikse Monastery (also transliterated from Ladakhi as Tikse, Tiksey or Thiksey) (thiksok Nambar tak pe ling) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect, located on top of a hill, approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh[1] in Ladakh, India. It is noted for its resemblance to thePotala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh

Day 07 To Nubra Leh – Nubra (120 km, 3-4 hrs Drive)

After Breakfast check-out from hotel drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft).on arrival check-in at Hotel Organic Retreat (Tented Accommodation) for 01 night. Rest of the day one is free to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight Hotel.Nubra Valley to Leh (120 Kms) After Breakfast visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. Overnight Tent.

Nubra Valley is about 150 km north of Leh, the capital town of Ladakh, India. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and the Karakoram Ranges. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. above the sea level. The common way to access this valley is to travel over the Khardung La from Leh. Non-locals require an Inner Line Permit (obtainable in Leh town) to enter Nubra.

Day 08 To Leh Nubra - Leh (120 km, 3-4 hrs Drive)

After Breakfast check-out from hotel and visit Deskit Monastery and drive back to Leh by same Route, crossing Khardungla Pass. On arrival check-in at Hotel for 03 nights.

Day 09 Excursion to Pangong Leh – Pangong – Leh (160 Kms 4 – 5 hrs drive each way)

After breakfast leave for a trip to Pangong Lake 14,500 ft, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world.) Return back to Leh for night stay. Pangong Tso (or Banggong Co Lake) is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.

Day 10 Excursion to Alchi Leh– Alchi- Leh (60 km, 2 Hours)

After breakfast Proceed for Alchi sightseeing. Evening return back to Leh evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Sonmarg, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar. The drive to Sonmarg is though yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir, this time in Sindh Valley. The Sindh Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long, and valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and Village-dotted slopes

Kargil is a district of Ladakh region in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Kargil lies near the Line of Controlfacing Gilgit–Baltistan to the west, and Kashmir valley to the south. Zanskar is part of Kargil district along with Suru, Wakha and Dras valleys

Day 11 Leh Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out from hotel and transfer to Leh Airport to board your flight to Onward journey to Delhi.