Ladakh tour with Pahalgam and Gulmarg (10 Nights / 11 Days)
Overview
Ladakh tour with Pahalgam and Gulmarg (10 Nights / 11 Days)
Srinagar 1N - Gulmarg 2N - Srinagar 1N - Kargil 1N - Leh 2N - Nubra Valley 1N - Pangong Lake 1N - Leh 1N
Included/Excluded
- Private AC Car
- Luxury accommodations
- 24x07 dedicated service
- Personal expenses
- Cost due to any natural/political/medical crisis
- Meals not mentioned in package
Tour Plan
Day 01: Arrival at Srinagar Airport
Our representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel on arrival at Srinagar airport. Welcome to the Srinagar, the Lake City. After rest leave for Srinagar local sightseeing, Tour of Mughal gardens visiting Cheshmashahi, Nishat, Shalimar, Evening back to Srinagar hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02: Srinagar to Gulmarg
After breakfast, proceed to Gulmarg “Meadow of Flowers” Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired by its grassy slopes covered with wildflowers. After reaching Gulmarg our vehicle will stand at Parking Area or Hotel Because Our Vehicle is not allowed inside in the Gulmarg & inner sightseeing which you have to do by Walking or Horse Ride (on your Expenses). In winter Gulmarg looks more beautiful due to heavy snowfall & turns into India's premier Ski resort. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course with 18 holes enjoy your day by day by gondola ride from Gulmarg to Kangdoor 1st Phase & Second Phase Kangdoor to Afarwat (at your own Expense) after enjoying your day evening free for leisure, overnight stay in Hotel at Gulmarg.
Day 03: Gulmarg to Pahalgam
After breakfast, proceed from Gulmarg to Pahalgam “Valley of Shepherds”. En-route sightseeing visit Awantipura Ruins, Saffron Fields, and Cricket Bat Factories, continue to drive towards Pahalgam, Pahalgam, the most famous Indian Film Industry. In Pahalgam, you can also visit Betaab valley (Betaab Valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam the valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow-clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation) and Aru Valley (Aru Valley is a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 12 km from Pahalgam) or you can visit Chandanwari (Is situated at a distance of 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the month of (July to August) A local Taxi has to be hired for these beautiful places (on your Expenses) return to the hotel after enjoying your day. Evening free for leisure, overnight stay in the hotel at Pahalgam.
Day 04: Return to Srinagar, Houseboat stay
After breakfast, return to Srinagar. Visit: Shankar Acharya Temple (built on the top of the mountain overlooking Dal Lake) then visit Cheshma Shahi (Mughal Spring), Nishat Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in the 16th century (1633) by Mughals. Then visit Shalimar Garden known as 'Garden of love' built in the 16th century (1619) by Mughal King Jehangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa) you will also enjoy SHIKARA RIDE on world-famous Dal Lake in which you will cover, Floating Gardens, Vegetable Gardens, Golden Lake, Inner markets like Mena Bazar, and Canals, etc. If your luck and time permit, visit Char Chinar. Char Chinar, also sometimes called Char Chinari, Ropa Lank, or Rupa Lank, is an island in Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir. Dal Lake includes 3 islands, 2 of which are marked with beautiful Chinar trees. Also enjoy the scenic view of the Zabarwan Mountains, overnight stay in Houseboat at Srinagar.
Day 05: Proceed to Kargil
After breakfast, proceed to Kargil via Sonmarg, Zojila Pass, Drass, visit the Vijay Memorial Hall & Museum (Subject to local permissions). Upon arrival, relax at Kargl. Overnight stay at the Kargil hotel.
Day 06: Kargil to Leh
After Breakfast leave for Leh, enroute view of Moon landscape, Lamayuru, and Giant Maitreya at Mulbekh. Visit Magnetic Hill & to Alchi Gompa. Arrive at Leh by evening. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 07: Leh local
In the morning after breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Leh city, visit the Hall of Fame Museum, Spituk Gompa, Leh Fort & Shanti Stupa. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 08: Leh - Nubra Valley
After Breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla (the Second Highest Motorable road in the world,18,380 ft). You can take short breaks at roadside cafes and scenic points for photography. On arrival check in to the hotel/camp. Post lunch, enjoy a camel safari (double-humped camel which are found only in Ladakh & Mongolia) at the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. Overnight stay at Hunder homestay.
Day 09: Nubra - Pangong Lake via Shyok river road
After Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake located at the height of 14,500 ft from sea level. Drive of 6 – 7 Hrs. Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color-changing lake and the sunset on the banks of the lake. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake camping.
Day 10: Pangong Lake – Leh
Early morning, enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on the lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh, en-route visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast, you will be dropped at Leh airport for your return journey.