Tours - Kashmir - Ladakh Special
Day 01 DELHI - SRINAGAR
Departure by morning flight from Delhi to Srinagar (Alt.1730 m). Srinagar is a unique city because of its lakes - the Dal, Nagin and Anchar. The river Jhelum also flows through a part of the city. Transfer from Airport to Deluxe House Boat on the Dal Lake. Lunch. Afternoon free on your houseboat to observe the Kashmiri way of water-life on the lake. The Dal is famous not only for its beauty, but for its vibrancy, because it sustains within its periphery, a life that is unique anywhere in the world. The houseboat and shikara communities have lived for centuries on the Dal, and so complete is their infrastructure on the lake, that they never have to step on land. Doctors, tailors, bakers - all in tiny wooden shops on the lake, near picturesque vegetable gardens and acres of lotus gardens. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02 SRINAGAR: MUGHAL GARDENS
After breakfast proceed on Shikaras to the most famous Mughal Gardens viewing the Hazaratbal mosque en-route. Kashmir was a favourite of the Mughal emperors who visited it as often as they could. They planted gardens with stepped terraces and flowing watercourses. When they rested in their gardens, they dreamt they were in paradise. Magnificent chinar trees shade the Shalimar garden - planted by by Mughal Emperor Jehangir. Nishat, built by Asaf Khan (brother-in-law of Emperor Jehangir) is the largest garden. It has several terraces, a central water course and a majestic site between the Dal and Zabarwan hills. Picnic Lunch at Nishat Garden. Return by late afternoon for tea at your house-boat. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03 SRINAGAR : GULMARG
Breakfast. Full day excursion to Gulmarg (Alt. 2730 m/ 56 km) - the meadow of flowers. A huge cup-shaped meadow, lush and green, with slopes where the silence is broken only by the tinkle of cowbells, Gulmarg looks like a fantasy set in a film. All around are snow capped mountains. Gulmarg also has one of the world's highest golf courses. For the would-be golfer, there are golf sets on hire, pros to instruct one in the game. For a fun-filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg's gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through pine-clad slopes, is exhilarating. One can also take either a small trek or pony-ride to Khilanmarg (4 km) a picturesque meadow surrounded by giant brooding pine trees. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 GULMARG - SRINAGAR
After breakfast drive back to Srinagar, rest of the day free, Overnight at House boat.
Day 05 SRINAGAR - PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR
After Early breakfast drive to Pahalgam (Alt. 2130 m/ 96 km). En route, visiting saffron fields at Pampore and Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of lord Vishnu built by king Awantivarman). Arrive at Pahalgam at the confluence of two streams, the Sheshnag and the Lidder. Picnic lunch on the banks of the river Lidder. In its tranquil environs of forested hills and snowy peaks, practically the only sounds to be heard were those of the wind sighing through fir trees and the gush of the river. The population of the village is largely made up of simple shepherds, it is called shepherd's hamlet or in Kashmiri - Pahalgam.
Day 06 SRINAGAR -KARGIL
After breakfast drive to kargil. The drive to Kargil through Zojila pass the gateway between Ladakh and the rest of the world and the highest pass on this road between Srinagar to Kargil. Overnight in Kargil.
Day 07 KARGIL / ULEYTOKPO
After breakfast drive to Uleytokpo enroute visit Lamayuru monastery Overnight at Uleytokpo Camp(the best and the only Resort in Ladakh)
Day 08 ULEYTOKPO - LEH
After breakfast drive to Leh enroute visit Alchi monastery the oldest monastery of Ladakh or drive to Leh, Afternoon free to visit local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 IN LEH
Fullday to visit, She , Theksey, Hemis, and Sindhu Ghats, Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 IN LEH - KHARDONGLA - LEH
After breakfast drive to the world's highest motorable road to view the Indian Himalayas, Back to Leh for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 LEH - DELHI
Early breakfast and transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Tour cost includes: (based on four persons traveling together)
Transportation by non-AC Jeep, Tata Sumu or Qualis from Arrival at
Srinagar Airport till Departure from Leh Airport.
Accommodation at House boat in Srinagar and In Kargil and Srinagar at
A, Class Hotel on twin Sharing basis.
All meals included.
Local Guides wherever possible or required.
Tour cost does not include:
Flight Tickets From Delhi / Srinagar and Leh / Delhi.
Drinks, Tips, Personal nature of expense.
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