12 Days 09 NIGHT KASHMIR & LADAKH ADVENTURE TOURS

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience Scenic and Beauty of Natural Dal Lake

• 2nights stay at Luxury House boat at dal lake

• Great view of Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas

• Visit pristine Pongong lake

• Visit little Tibet (Leh,Ladakh) in high Himalaya

• Meet local people

• Experience Local culture of native tribes.

• Scenic landscapes

• Himalayan flora and fauna

• Rivers and suspension bridges

• Visit to pristine villages

• Visit UNESCO Heritage sites

ITINERARY

Day 01: Meet at Changi Airport T3 2300hrs

Meet at Changi Airport T3 -for flight to Delhi (0235am flight)

Day 02: Delhi fly to Srinagar- Altitude 1730m(KASHMIR) (Lunch, Dinner)

Arrive Delhi early morning at 05:30 am meet and assist at airport and transfer to Domestic terminal and fly to Summer capital of Kashmir, which is located on the foot of Himalayan Mountains, where tourist enjoy living in Houseboats which are anchored on famous Dal lake.A Kashmiri warm welcome greets you on arrival from airport to jetty by car and after which transfer to Deluxe Houseboat by Shikara (Gondolas) After lunch at houseboat Cruise on Dal lake by Shikara visiting the Floating gardens, and Lotus gardens(summers) and cruise will go through back water canals of the lake. Dinner & overnight at Premium Deluxe Luxury houseboat.

Day 03: Sri Nagar-Gulmarg - Altitude 2699.6m- Srinagar- Altitude 1730m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast enjoy an excursion to Gulamarg (Meadow of Flowers) at height of 8800 feet above sea-level. Here you will witness the natural beauty of the surroundings of Kashmir set out like a Doll's Villa’e. Gulmarg used to be a favorite hunt of the British in Summer and you will find old fashioned hotels and shops in the village. Gulmarg has the the highest 18-hole Golf Course in the world and has developed into a Ski Resort during Winter. Enjoy tour of Gondola Ride from 8800 ft to 10 200 ft 1stphase.Return to houseboat for lunch, visit Shankeracharya Shiva temple situated 1000ftabove Srinagar city and commanding a magnificent view of town and some lakes around Srinagar later enjoy trip to Mughal gardens of Nishat (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar (Garden of Love) built by famous Mughal Emperors, also visit silk carpet weaving centre and other handicraft centers Look for pure pashmina while in Kashmir. Dinner and overnight stay at houseboat Premium Deluxe Luxury Houseboats.

Day 04: Srinagar –Sonamarg Altitude 2,800 m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast drive to Sonamarg, wonderful trip up to Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) at a distance of 85 kms, situated at a height of 8900 feet above sea level. The distance will take about 3 hours’ drive up to Sonamarg which goes along the Sindh River. It is also known as the Sindh Valley Tour.The drive is very spectacular with beautiful sceneries along the way.enroute stop at Kangan town, an interesting small mountain town where mountain people from the surrounding valleys come down for trading. Once you reach Sonamarg you will feel like you are in the Swiss Alps.The meadows of Sonamarg have a spectacular beauty from the strewn with the loveliest of Alpine flowers,lots of fir and pine and silver birch trees.

Overnight at Sona Marg.

Day 05: Sonamarg -Kargil Altitude 2,676 m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Depart early morning after breakfast Kargil 120 kms via Zojila Pass ( 3529 m ), a scenic drive all the way up to the Pass, after the crossing Zojila pass the landscape completely changes. Drive through Drass Town the second coldest habitant place in the world , enjoy some time exploring Kargil town and here you will see the people are different and these are of Dard Stock which are found in Baltistan region of western Himalayas. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel D’zojila.

Day 06: Kargil – Leh-Altitude 3,256 m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast along with picnic lunch,we leave for Leh (230 km),enroute visit Mulbeck and Lamayuru Monasteries, Mulbeck this is high image of Maitry the future Buddha about 1400 years old built on huge rock.The image commemorate victory of Buddhism over Bonism and also to end the sacrificing of human and animal lives,onword proceed to Lamayuru,After crossing Namikala pass (3737 m) and Fotula Pass (4294 m),the highest point on Srinagar Leh road from the pass one can enjoy spectacular views of Karakoram mountain ranges ,arrive Lamayuru and proceed to monastery,the finest monastery in Ladakh,this about 900 years old and houses the image of Chanaric(The God of compassion and Mercy)of which Dalai lama is considered to be reincarnated.The paintings on the walls are the sketches of the Gods of Buddhist mythology.After lunch drive to Leh with a panaromic landscape and stop at Khaltse village the drive goes all along the Indus River.ArriveLeh Check in hotel and Dinner Overnight hotel Lasssermo or Similar

Day 07: Leh–Altitude 3,256m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast leave for Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries. Shey is 15 kms from Leh is set up on a hill, the monastery has two storey statue of the sitting Buddha wrought of copper and gold that leaves the sense breathless.

Thikseenroute to Hemisgompa provides a panoramic view of the green Indus valley. Thikse houses beautiful tankas, there are 60 resident lamas. Later visit Hemis the Ladakh biggest monastery the Gompa contains quite a few gold statues and stupas decorated with precious stones. It has a super collection of tankas including the one which is supposed to be the largest tanka in existance and is exhibited once in every 11 years. Return in the late afternoon to Leh. Visit Ladakhi family in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 08: Leh Acclimatize & Excursion to Alchi Monastery (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Early morning, embark on a drive to the west of Leh to visit Alchi Monastery which houses astonishing miniature paintings dating back to 990 AD. This day also visit Magnetic Hill that defies gravity and the Indus & Zanskar river sangam. Visit the Military Hall of Fame on the way back.Overnight at hotel in Leh.

Day 09: Leh/Pongong Lake Altitude 4225m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After early breakfast depart at 5 30 am for Pongong Lake 140 kms one way, situated at 4267m through Changla Pass 5490 meters above sea level enjoy the beautiful panoramic View of the villages below the pass,after crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak,the summer pastureland of the YAKS, Arrive DURBUK and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the land scape in the back drop of the lake. A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. The first view of the lake is breath taking because of striking colors of its water especially towards evening when it is deep blue. Overnight and dinner at Resort.

Day 10: Pongong Lake – Leh 3,256m (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, drive back to Leh, 5hrs drive. On the way we will stop by for lunch break, photo break etc.Upon arrival in Leh, check in to the hotel. If time permit, visit local market in Leh. Dinner and we have early rest.

Day 11: Leh /Delhi (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12: 0600am arrival in Singapore