Kashmir & Ladakh

Duration	Destination	Departure
13 days and 12 nights	India (New Delhi, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Ladakh (Leh), Nubra, Pangong Tso Lake)	India (New Delhi)

Description

This tour will begin in Delhi the city with many monuments of Mughal era. Fly Srinagar to visit Kashmir also called Paradise on earth for its natural beauty. Enjoy Shikara ride on the glistening Dal lake, Gondola ride in Gulmarg and horse ride in Pahalgam. Fly Leh to visit disarmingly friendly Ladakh. Ethno-linguistic Tibetan people are predominantly Buddhist their timeless monasteries are set between arid canyons and soaring peaks, while emerald-green villages nestle photogenically in highland deserts. You will visit Leh, Khardungla Pass, Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Delhi - Srinagar - Leh - Delhi flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Delhi - Srinagar - Leh - Delhi flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Delhi - Srinagar - Leh - Delhi flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
O/n at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi - Srinagar
Transfer to airport to board flight for Srinagar. On arrival transfer hotel check in at hotel. Evening Shikara ride on the Dal Lake, visiting floating vegetable gardens.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Srinagar
Visit Mughal gardens, Tulip Garden, Pari Mahal, Hari Parbat Fort & 250BC Shankaracharya Temple.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Srinagar - Gulmarg (56kms)
Drive to Gulmarg check in at hotel. Later Gondola ride. Golf playing, Hiking & Snow Skiing are other activities available here at additional cost.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Gulmarg - Pahalgam (142kms)
Drive to Pahalgam the Valley of Shepherds. On the way visit the famous Saffron growing fields and Awantipur Ruins. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Pahalgam
Full day to explore Pahalgam & surrounding. Visit Aru valley, Betaab Valley, Chandanwari, Mamleshwara Temple, Lolab Valley & Tulian Lake.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Pahalgam - Srinagar (83kms)
Drive to Srinagar, check in at hotel. Rest day free and easy for personal activities relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Srinagar - Leh
Transfer to airport to board flight for Leh. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest time to get acclimatize at high altitude. Walk in Leh Market.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Leh
Visit Leh Palace, Thiksey Gompa, Shey Palace and Gompa, Shanti Stupa & Sankar Gompa. Enjoy panoramic views of Leh and surrounding areas of Indus valley.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 10:
Leh - Nubra Valley (140kms)
Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass. Drive alongside the Shyok river, visit Samstanling Gompa at Sumur and hot springs at Panamik. Head to Hunder the sand dunes village. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 11:
Nubra - Pangong Lake (150kms)
Drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok river road. On arrival check in at Camp. Rest time to enjoy the color changing lake and the sun set on the banks of lake.
O/n at Camp. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 12:
Pangong Lake - Leh (140kms)
Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sun rise on lake. Drive to Leh check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 13:
Leh - Departure
Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Delhi - Srinagar - Leh - Delhi flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsNew Delhi	New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2	4 StarsSrinagar
3	4 StarsSrinagar
4	4 StarsGulmarg
5	4 StarsPahalgam
6	4 StarsPahalgam
7	4 StarsSrinagar
8	4 StarsLadakh (Leh)
9	4 StarsLadakh (Leh)
10	4 StarsNubra
11	4 StarsPangong Tso
12	4 StarsLadakh (Leh)
13		Ladakh (Leh) - Leh Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
New Delhi	Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar	The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar	Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
Srinagar	Hotel Royal Batoo/ Batra Hotel or similar / Nanga Parvat Houseboat or similar	Fortune Resort Heevan/ Four Point by Sheraton or similar / Gurkha Houseboat or similar	The Lalit Grand Palace/ Vivanta by Taj Dal View or similar / Sukoon Houseboat or similar
Gulmarg	Grand Mumtaz/ Royal Park Hotel or similar	Heevan Retreat/ The Vintage or similar	The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa or similar
Pahalgam	Grand Mumtaz/ Royal Park Hotel or similar	Heevan/ Pine Spring or similar	WelcomHotel Pine N Peak/ Pahalgam Hotel or similar
Ladakh (Leh)	The Palace Hotel/ Royal Holiday or similar	Hotel The Zen/ Hotel Singge Palace or similar	The Grand Dragon Ladakh or similar
Nubra	Nubra Ethnic Camp/ Hotel Yarab Tso or similar	Stone Hedge or similar
Pangong Tso	Camp Whispering Waves/ Pangong Sarai Camp or similar