L21 KASHMIR WITH LEH LADAKH TOUR

Duration : 12 Nights/ 13 Days   |   Hotel Stay : 2N Pahalgam, 1N Gulmarg, 1N Srinagar, 1N Sonmarg, 1N Kargil, 2N Leh, 1N Nubra Valley, 1N Pangong, 2N Leh

❄ Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 Srinagar – Pahalgam

  Meet and greet on arrival at Srinagar airport by our representative and proceed to Pahalgam (4-5 hrs drive). Reach Pahalgam and check into the hotel. Pahalgam is also known as ‘Valley of Shepherds’. O/n Pahalgam.

• Day : 2 Pahalgam

  After breakfast visit Chandanwadi - Snow point, picturesque Betaab valley & Aru Valley – famous location of Bollywood film shooting by local union vehicle. Betaab valley is a photographer’s paradise - surrounded by snow dressed mountain peaks, its landscape is dotted with trees like chinar, deodar, pine, willows & poplars, while the Lidder River with its bluish/green waters complements its beauty greatly. Later enjoy near rafting point on the bank of Lidder river (rafting charges extra), Evening free for shopping and exploring local bazaar. O/n Pahalgam.

• Day : 3 Pahalgam – Gulmarg

  After breakfast proceed to Gulmarg (5-6 hrs drive) - World’s best Ski destination. En route visit Cricket Bat factory and witness Saffron farms on both sides of the road. Reach Gulmarg and check into the hotel. O/n Gulmarg.
  Gulmarg has one of the best Ski slopes in the world and highest golf courses of the world with 18 holes. One can also have the view of Nanga Parbhat if weather permits. The view en route from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating.
  NOTE : For Gondola Phase I & II, please book the tickets in advance online (http://www.jammukashmircablecar.com) once the tour is booked. You will get all the necessary details on this link.

• Day : 4 Gulmarg – Srinagar

  After breakfast check out rooms. Later walk towards Gondola rope way - Highest and longest cable car ride in India with 2 phases. The Phase I is about 9 mins ride to reach upto Kongdoori station (3080 m). The phase II is about 12 mins ride, it takes you to Apharwat station (3950 m), tranquil environment and stupendous views of the snow-coated Himalayas will feel your heart with delightful memories. You can enjoy various snow activities – Snow Bike, Skiing, Sledging, pony ride, etc. at extra cost. After lunch at 4.00pm proceed for Srinagar (2 hrs drive). Reach Srinagar and check into the hotel. O/n Srinagar.

• Day : 5 Srinagar – Sonmarg

  After breakfast proceed for Sonmarg (3 hrs drive). Arrive Sonmarg and check into the hotel. You can visit Thajwasa glacier by walk or on pony at additional cost. Enjoy snow activities here at additional cost. O/n Sonmarg.

• Day : 6 Sonmarg – Kargil

  Morning after breakfast leave for Kargil (9-10 hrs drive). En route Zojila Pass, Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabited place in the World), Kargil war famous peaks and Kargil war Memorial. Reach Kargil by evening. Check into the hotel. O/n Kargil. Please Note : To cross Zojila pass Military declares Check Post time, accordingly you have to leave from Sonmarg.

• Day : 7 Kargil – Leh

  After breakfast leave for Leh (9-10 hrs drive) enroute Mulbek (1st Century Giant Living Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain), later visit Lamayuru Monastery & enjoy magnificent view of “Moonland - An undulating series of mountains that resemble the surface of the moon.”, Magnetic Hill, Confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers and Patharsaheb Gurudwara. Reach Leh and check into the hotel. O/n Leh.

• Day : 8 Leh City Sightseeing

  After breakfast proceed for Leh city sightseeing which includes Hemis Monastery – Oldest and richest monastery of Ladakh, Thiksey Monastery – Historic Buddhist monastery on a Hill, Shey palace, Sindhu Ghat, Rancho School, Hall of fame museum – Indian army operated memorial & museum, Shanti stupa – Domed Buddhist temple on a hill, and Leh Palace – Centuries old mountaintop palace. Evening explore Leh market by walk. O/n Leh.

• Day : 9 Leh – Nubra Valley

  After early breakfast leave for Nubra valley (5-6 hrs drive) via Khardungla pass @ 18,380 ft (World’s highest motorable road). Reach Nubra valley by afternoon. Nubra Valley offers tremendous scenery on a grand scale with green oasis villages surrounded by thrillingly stark scree slopes and harsh arid mountains. You can enjoy Two hump camel safari on the World’s highest coldest desert at own expenses. O/n Nubra Valley.

• Day : 10 Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake

  After early breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (4-5 hrs drive) enroute visit Diskit – Future Buddha Statue. Pangong Lake is at an altitude of 14,500 ft and is World’s highest and longest salt water lake. Enjoy changing colours of the Blue Brackish Lake. O/n Pangong Lake.

• Day : 11 Pangong Lake – Leh

  After breakfast proceed for Leh (4-5 hrs drive) via Changla pass (17,350 ft- world’s third highest motorable road). Reach Leh and check into the hotel. O/n Leh.

• Day : 12 Leh (No Vehicle)

  After breakfast day free at leisure. You can go for rafting, cycling at extra cost or enjoy shopping in Leh local bazaar. O/n Leh.

• Day : 13 Final Departure

  Today morning drop at Leh airport to catch flight for your onward journey. The tour ends here with the sweet memories of HAZEL TOURS.