Magical Ladakh with Kargil tour plan (8 Nights / 9 Days)
Overview
Magical Ladakh with Kargil tour plan (8 Nights / 9 Days)
Srinagar 1N - Kargil 1N - Leh 2N -Â Nubra Valley 1N - Turtuk 1N - Pangong Lake 1N - Leh 1 N
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
Upon arrival at Srinagar airport, you will be received by our local executive. Proceed to Dal Lake for check-in to the houseboat for an overnight stay. After relaxing for some time, proceed for Srinagar local
sightseeing.
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 permits, 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 at the Srinagar hotel.
Day 02: Proceed to Kargil (202 Kms | 6-7 Kms approx)
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 03: Kargil to Leh (220 Kms | 6-7 Kms approx)
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 04: 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 05: Leh - Nubra Valley (128 Kms | 4-5 hrs approx)
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 onlyin Ladakh & Mongolia) at the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. Overnight stay at Hunder homestay.
Day 06: Turtuk day excursion (90 Kms | 3 hrs one-way approx)
Early morning, visit Turtuk, a small but beautiful Balti village facing ‘Line of Control’ with POK. Indian Army snatched Turtuk village from Pakistan in the 1971 war. Only in 2010, when the Turtuk village was opened for the tourists. Though a Muslim village, there are a few monasteries located in the region. Mt. K2, the second-highest peak in the world after Mt. Everest. visible on the horizon from the top of the
village. The scenic landscapes & friendly people of Turtuk is the highlight of this place. Explore local culture and sightseeing places, you can visit 16th Century Polo Ground, The ruins of Brokpa Fort, a simple Greek-style watermill, Natural cold storage, a 16th-century mosque, Waterfall. Return to Hunder.
Overnight stay at Hunder homestay.
Day 07: Nubra - Pangong Lake via Shyok river road (150 Kms | 6-7 Hrs approx)
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 08: Pangong Lake – Leh (140 Kms | 4-5 hrs approx)
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 09: Departure
After breakfast, you will be dropped at Leh airport for your return journey.