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Romantic Kashmir and Mysterious Ladakh
08 nights - 09 days

Delhi - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Kargil - Leh - Delhi

Kashmir is one of the most beautiful regions on earth where charming nature is at its glorious best. Crowning the natural splendor, Kashmir combines past magic with modern luxury. The setting is completely romantic, charming, picture perfect and thoroughly relaxing.

Located at high altitude Kargil and Leh provide a panoramic view of starkly beautiful mountains. It's a secluded land steeped in religion. Leh's surreal landscape is dotted with pretty hamlets and fascinating gompas (monasteries).

Day 01

Delhi - Srinagar
Meet upon arrival and transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Srinagar. Meet upon arrival at Srinagar and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake. Early evening enjoy a relaxing shikara ride. Overnight.

Day 02

Srinagar
Take a shikara trip to Shalimar Garden (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan. Later visit Shankaracharya Temple for a view of the city. The temple has a steep and a long staircase, stop at a couple of view points to admire the view of Dal Lake, the Maharajas Palace and view of the city. In the afternoon visit the fascinating local markets at Jama Masjid. Later see the famous mosque of Shah Hamadan on the banks of river Jhelum. Overnight.

Day 03

Gulmarg
Drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers). Full day excursion at Gulmarg. Take a Gondola ride to the high slopes to enjoy the scenic beauty of the valley of Gulmarg. Lunch at Hotel Highlands Park. Return to Houseboat in the late afternoon. Overnight.

Day 04

To Kargil
After early breakfast leave Srinagar for Kargil. Enroute stop at Sonamarg that lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Soak in the stunning beauty of Sonamarg valley before you ascend to Zojila Pass (11000 feet). On Kargil arrival, check-in at hotel for 01 night.

Day 05

To Leh
Leave Kargil after breakfast, as soon as you cross the Suru River and go up the road to the high planes look back and enjoy the fantastic setting of Kargil town located on the banks of River Suru. It is an amazing site. Continue your journey and stop at the stunning statue of Buddha at Mulbekh — Buddhist Ladakh starts from here. Reach Namikala Pass and then the high pass Fatula (14000 feet). Also visit the famous Lamayuru Monastery. Down the pass and through interesting village of Khaltse and Saspol reach Leh. Check-in at hotel on arrival. Overnight.

Day 06

Leh
Morning at leisure. Afternoon a leisurely walk in the Leh bazaar. Evening visit the Shankar Gompa. Overnight.

Day 07

Leh
Morning sightseeing of twelve-storeyed Thiksey monastery, Stok Palace and the Museum. Overnight.

Day 08

Leh
Take a guided day return drive on the Nubra road, the highest motorable road in the world. Visit a local family to see their home and join them for tea. Overnight.

Day 09

To Delhi
Morning transfer to Leh airport for your flight to Delhi. Met on arrival and transfer to International Airport for your flight back home or a hotel for overnight stay depending on your onward departure from Delhi.

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RouteDistanceTime*
Srinagar - Gulmarg46 km  1.5 hrs
Srinagar - Kargil203 km11.0 hrs
Kargil - Leh184 km10.0 hrs
* Approx driving time in private driven AC car. Tempo traveller and Mini coach will take a bit longer.









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