Neerav Sanghavi || Srinagar - Leh

Day 1 | Arrival at Srinagar

On arrival at Srinagar Airport,
Pick up and transfer to houseboat. Later you’re free to self-explore dal lake and Shikara ride. Dinner
and overnight stay in Houseboat.

Day 2 | Srinagar Local Sight seeing

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Srinagar visiting the famous Mughal Gardens on the banks of Dal
Lake. Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure), built in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love) built by
Jehangir for his wife empress Noor Jehan. En-route visit a carpet weaving factory and Shankaracharya
Temple. The evening is free for shopping and leisure activities. Rest of the day at leisure for independent
activities. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Srinagar.

Day 3 | Srinagar – Gulmarg - Srinagar

This morning you will be transferred to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers. Situated at an altitude of 2730
meters, a full day at leisure to take leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop
of the snow-capped mountains. Enjoy a pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your
own cost. In the evening return to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Srinagar.

Day 4 | Srinagar to Kargil via ZojiLa Pass

(Distance: 224 kms. / Ride Duration: 8 hrs. / Altitude of Kargil: 2676 mts.)
After breakfast, the day starts by travelling to Kargil. We would be taking a hault for sightseeing at
Sonmarg. We'll cross the famous zozila pass & visit the Kargil war memorial. The Kargil War Memorial,
also known as Drass War Memorial, was built by the Indian Army in the town of Drass village (2nd
coldest inhabited place in the world), commemorating the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan,
followed by Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 | Kargil - Leh via Fotu La Pass

(Distance: 220 kms. / Ride Duration: 6-7 hrs. / Altitude of Kargil: 2676 mts.)
After Breakfast, we leave for Kargil. You will be left in awe of nature as we ride past the Moon
Landscape near Lamayuru Monastery, enjoying the magnificent view. We also witness Sangam - the
confluence of the Zanskar and Indus River on our way. Furthermore, we’ll be stopping at Mulbekh
Monastery, where the statue “Chamba” is a remarkable piece carved over “Maitreya Buddha”. Enroute,
we visit the famous Magnetic Hill. Conclude your engaging day with dinner and overnight stay at the
hotel.

Day 6 | Leh Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, we’ll take you to the hot spots of Leh. You’d be awestruck by the sight of the Indus &
Zanskar River Sangam, where you could drive along the riverside and visit Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, 25
miles away. Further taking you to the Hall of Fame. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
On return to the hotel, you are free to relax and end the day with dinner and stay.

Day 7 | Leh - Nubra Valley via Khardungla

(Distance: 130 km / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Nubra: 3048 mts.)
We will take you to Khardungla pass, the world’s highest motorable pass, and then Diskit, the
headquarters of Nubra Valley. Its attraction is that of an ancient monastery which was built in the 14th
century and is one of the oldest monasteries in Nubra Valley. Continuing from Diskit on a moderate
road and amidst fruit orchids, is the village hunder, famous for sand dunes. At Hunder, you will get to
see the extraordinary, Bactrian Camel, also known as the “Two-Humped Camel”. After a memorable
day in Nubra Valley, it’s time to relax and end your day with a tempting dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 8 | Nubra Valley to Turtuk Village | Last Village of India

After a delicious breakfast, drive towards Turtuk. Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the
Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier. The place
is culturally, linguistically, and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh
holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow
valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower
altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples.
Overnight stay at the campsite/Hotel in Nubra Valley

Day 9 | Nubra Valley - Pangong Tso

(Distance: 180 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Pangong: 4250 mts.)
After an early breakfast, you will leave for Pangong, which has been a tourist attraction for a very long
time and has gained further popularity after being a “hot spot” for many film shoots. “The Pangong
Lake” on the Indo-China Border, holds a route with quaint villages and Gompa. We would reach the
lake a little before the sun sets, where you could spend time and soak in the breathtaking view of the
crystal clear water and majestic mountains. After a relaxing evening, we would all sit for dinner and
spend the night at the campsite at Pangong.

Day 10| Pangong - Leh via Chang La Pass
(Distance: 160 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Leh: 3524 mts.)
We would wrap up the campsite at Pangong, and leave for Leh post breakfast through Chang La pass.
En route, visit Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Also halt at Druk Padma School (aka Rancho School) if
time permits. On arrival, you could visit the market and wander the shops for pashmina shawls and other
handicrafts. The last night would be completed with dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

Day 11 | Departure
With a heavy heart, your journey to mother nature “Leh”, ends here. After breakfast, check out from the
hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward journey. Depart with memories galore!

HOTELS: -

Srinagar - Hotel Pride Inn
Srinagar - Houseboat Safina Group
Kargil - Hotel Royal Gasho
Leh - Mantra Hotel
Nubra - Nubra boutique Camp 
Pangong - Pangong Panorama Resort