Overview
‘Cultural tour of Ladakh and Kashmir’ is well designed itinerary which will give you the chance to explore the two different regions of Jammu and Kashmir State.Kashmir is a jewel crown on the map of India, surround by two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan and The Pir Panjal. Jammu & Kashmir is known throughout the country and the world for its natural beauty. Breathtaking mountain ranges, crystal clear streams, shrines, glaciers, and gardens add up to the grandeur of the place, It is also known as a Paradise of the earth. The state has been divided into three regions, Kashmir Valley, Jammu, and Ladakh. Ladakh is the heights region in India under the state of Jammu and Kashmir and it is located much of it being over 3,000 meter. It is located on the foothill of Karakoram Mountain which is subrange of the Hindu Kush Himalayan Range. Ladakh is also called The Land of Mountain Passes.The duration of the tour is 09 nights and 10 days covering popular destinations of the region such as Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Sonamarg, Kargil, Khardungla Pass and PangongLake.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Srinagar
Upon arrival at Srinagar, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. On reaching Srinagar, you will be escorted to your accommodation. Check into your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. Fresh up and then proceed for local sightseeing, covering Mughal Gardens, ChashmaShahi, Shalimar Bagh, Shikara ride at Dal Lake. After the end of the tour, return back to your hotel.
Overnight at Srinagar
Day 02: Srinagar – Gulmarg (By Road-60 Kilometers)
Today after having your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Gulmarg. It will take 2hrs approx. On reaching Gulmarg, check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Gulmarg local sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight at Gulmarg
Day 03: Gulmarg Sightseeing
After breakfast and then proceed for activities as per your choice. Enjoy Golfing, trekking, skiing and other interesting activities. In the afternoon, have your lunch in a hotel. After that return back to your accommodation and relax.
Overnight at Gulmarg
Day 04: Gulmarg – Pahalgam(By Road-150 Kilometers) - Srinagar (By Road-100 Kilometers)
Today after having an early breakfast, drive to Pahalgam. It will take about 3 hrs to reach there. On reaching Pahalgam, proceed for local sightseeing of Pahalgamand activities. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to Srinagar.
After reaching Srinagar, check into your pre- booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight at Srinagar
Day 05: Srinagar – Sonamarg - Kargil (By Road-250 Kilometers)
Post breakfast, drive to Kargil. En-route visit to Sonamargvillage and enjoy some activities. After that we will proceed for Zojila Pass and never forget to collect your woolen clothes from local shop as it is very cold in high altitude. Enjoy the stunning surroundings of the place.
Upon arrival atKargil, check into your pre-booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight at Kargil
Day 06: Kargil – Leh (By Road-280 Kilometers)
Today after having an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and then drive to Leh. En-route visit the local sightseeing of Kargil. It will take the whole day journey with sightseeing of Himalaya Mountain. After that visit to Fortula pass and then explore the Nimu village. Then continue visit to Leh.
On reaching Leh, check in the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, explore the beautiful surroundings and understand the culture and traditions of the place.
Overnight at Leh.
Day 07: Leh
Enjoy the breakfast at hotel. Morning is free at leisure. Post lunch, proceed for Leh local sightseeing, enjoy the stunning surroundings of the place along with Phyang, Spituk and Shankar Gompa. Interact with the locals. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
Overnight at Leh
Day 08: Leh – Khardungla Pass – Leh (By Road-40 Kilometers)
Today after having breakfast, proceed for an excursion tour to Khardongla Pass, the World’s highest Motor biking road and recorded in the Gunnies Book of World. After reaching enjoy the snow-capped mountain and then return back to Leh and relax in your accommodation.
Overnight at Leh
Day 09: Leh – Pangong Lake –Leh(By Road-135 Kilometers)
Have your breakfast and proceed for an excursion tour to Pangong Lake.Located at the distance of 135 kilometers east of Leh via the Changla Pass and drive past Durbuk and Tangste villages in the Changthang region of Ladakh. It is one of the most amazing lakes in Asia and changes its color 4 to 5 times in a day.
After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
Overnight at Leh
Day 10: Leh – Delhi (By flight) Departure
Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On reaching Delhi, take your next flight for onward destination.