Ladakh has gained so much popularity among travellers over the past few years. There are some stunning sights to see, incredible adventures to indulge in, local flavours to savour and wonderful memories to take back home. If there is hiking and river rafting opportunities, then there are also some old monasteries to visit.
2 night(s) in Gulmarg
2 night(s) in Pahalgam
1 night(s) in Srinagar
2 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Nubra Valley
1 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Pangong
1 night(s) in Leh
Day 1: Srinagar To Gulmarg
Arrive Srinagar and transfer to Gulmarg Known as “Meadow of Flowers” Gulmarg is 53 Kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 8700-ft. Gulmarg also referred as Meadow of flowers is a famous Ski Resort and the world’s highest 18 hole Golf Course. The place was prominent during the British time. Day free at leisure and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing Tour Of Gulmarg
Enjoy the scenic view of Kongdoor on a Cable Car ride – (Gondola). Gulmarg to Kungdoor (IST Phase) and Kungdoor to Apparwath. Overnight at Hotel Khaleel Palace or similar.
Day 3: Gulmarg To Pahalgam
After breakfast transfer to Pahalgam. On arrival check in at Hotel. In Pahalgam. Enjoy the nature and walk around the banks of River Lidder. Pahalgam is famous for some trekking routes, it is also the base camp for Amaranth Pilgrimage.
Day 4: Sightseeing Tour Of Pahalgam
After breakfast enjoy half day excursion of Aroo Valley, Betab valley and Chandanwari. Evening free at Leisure and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Pahalgam To Srinagar
After breakfast transfer to Srinagar. Enroute visit Mattan temple and Awantipur Ruins. Check into the Hotel at Srinagar. Visit Mogul Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashm-e-Shahi) and evening enjoy Shikhara ride at Dal Lake.
Day 6: Srinagar To Leh (By Flight)
After Breakfast transfer to airport to catch onwards flight to Leh. Arrival at Leh airport you will be greeted by our representative and transferred directly to your hotel. After check-in spend the day taking rest and adapting to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the late afternoon visit the beautiful Shanti stupa and capture some magnificent photos at sunset. Overnight stay in Leh hotel.
Day 7: Leh To Alchi Proceed To Magnetic Hill Later Back To Leh
You will begin the day with a visit to Alchi monastery to see the Kashmiri influenced architecture of the local area. You will take a road trip stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill to watch reverse gravity in action and then proceed to the Sikh temple of Pathar Sahib. Stop for some magic photos at the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus River at Sangam before returning back to Leh in time to browse the markets before your overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 08 : Nubra Valley – Disket – Hundar
Day 9: Nubra Valley To Disket Later Proceed To Hundar
An early morning departure for ‘Nubra Valley’ - popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’. Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ - the world’s highest motor-able road located 18390 feet above sea level. A half day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery, this experience is sure to be once-in-a-lifetime and truly unforgettable. On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery to see the 100ft tall Buddha statue before settling in to your overnight stay in a luxury camp.
Day 10: Summor To Leh City Tour
In the morning you will visit Samstanling monastery in Sumoor before climbing aboard Sumoors resident double-humped camels and exploring the sand dunes with a camel safari. On completion, return to Leh for a half day of city sightseeing including visiting the ancient Leh palace and Tso Mo gompa. Overnight stay in Leh Hotel.
Day 11: Leh To Pangong Lake
This morning you will take another scenic drive to the magnificent Pangong Lake - a must see destination for your time in Ladakh and made famous by the 'Three Idiots' movie. More than half of Pangong Lake separates Ladakh from China and the appearance of the water changes colour at every angle of the sun. This experience makes for some amazing photographs so don’t forget your camera. Overnight stay in luxury camp.
Day 12: Pangong To Leh
Start your morning with a sunrise view of beautiful Pangong Lake before driving to Thiksey monastery (commonly referred to as Little Lhasa because of its architectural resemblance to Little Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet). You will finish the afternoon with a scenic drive to Shey Monastery and Palace (both built in 1655 as summer retreat spaces for the reigning King) before returning back to Leh. Visit the beautiful Shanti stupa and Druk Padma Karpo ( School represented in 03 idiots movie). Overnight stay in Leh hotel.