Trekking in kashmir and Ladakh
Day 1: Srinagar
Receiving of guests at Srinagar airport- Meet & greet and transfer by to Houseboat/Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the houseboat/hotel.
Day 2: Srinagar - Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). In the afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Overnight in the houseboat/ hotel.
Day 3: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar
After Breakfast drive down to Pahalgam .En-route visit Saffron fields, Anantnag Sulphur Springs. Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River. On arrival, Pahalgam check-in to your Hotel. Enjoy local sightseeing of Pahalgam and Evening Back to Sriangar and Overnight stay in Houseboat
Day 4: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast full day excursion of Gulmarg - the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is popular for its highest golf course and skiing in winters. You can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Khilanmarg (at your own cost). Return to the houseboat by evening for overnight stay.
Day 5: Srinagar - Sonamarg
After breakfast Drive to Sonamarg, and full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonmarg also called Meadow of Gold is located at a height of 2690 meters. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. and after sightseeing stay in Hotel / Camp
Day 6: Sonmarg - Kargil (3440 m) (204 km / 7-8 hrs approx.)
After breakfast we depart for full day drive to Kargil via Sonmarg. Sonmarg, which means Meadow of Gold, has its backdrop of snowy mountains against the blue sky. The drive offers incredible scenic beauty, dense pine forests and gigantics mountains. The place provides an ideal base for various trekking routes, high mountain lakes, glaciers, After Sonamarg the road is steep and mostly rough till Zojila Pass (3527 m), known as "Gateway to Ladakh". Just after the Zozila Pass the topography suddenly changes and greenery of the Kaskmir valley is replaced by the rugged, dry mountain scenery of Ladakh plateau against the deep blue sky. We continue drive towards Drass, second coldest place in the world after Verkhoyansk in Siberia, RUSSIA. Here we stop for tea and passport check and then continue to drive to reach Kargil. On arrival we check-in the Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 7: Kargil - Lamayuru - Alchi (161 km / 5 hrs)
After breakfast we start our drive to Alchi via Lamayuru. On the way we cross the high Passes, Namikala (3718 m) and Fotula (4094 m), and also visit the huge rock-cut statue of Lord Buddha at Mulbekh. Lamayuru Monastery (106 km from Kargil) is one of the most popular and magnificent monasteries of Ladakh. It is known to be the oldest monestic establishment in Ladakh and was founded by Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century. This Monastery is located amidst the massive mountains. The spectacular setting of this Monastery and its renowned collection of carpets, thangkas and frescoes has been attracting many people all over the world over a long time. After visiting the Monastery we drive towards Alchi (55 km from Lamayuru). About 5 km before Alchi we arrive at Uleytokpo Camp and check-in the Camp.Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.
Day 8: Alchi - Likir - Basgo - Leh (3521 m) (69 km / 2 hrs)
After breakfast we drive towards Alchi (5 km from Uleytokpo Camp). Just before Alchi we drive across the mighty River Indus over the bridge and reach Ladakh's most loved Alchi Monastery. After that we drive to Likir (16 km) and visit Likir Monastery, situated atop a windy cliff overlooking the beautiful village of Likir. It was founded in the 12th Century although the present construction dates back to the 18th century as the original one was destroyed by fire. In its courtyard is a yellow colored 3 storey high mammoth statue of the Buddha, which was constructed by a resident monk. The top floor has an impressive museum containing old thangkas and weapons used many centuries back. Later we drive to Leh (3521 m), Capital of Ladakh and check-in Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 9: Leh - Chumathang - Tso Moriri Lake (Korzok Monastery) (4572 m) (227 km / 9-10 hrs)
After early breakfast, we drive towards Tso Moriri Lake. From Leh we reach Upshi on Leh-Manali road and then turn to another valley and drive along the mighty Indus River. It is one of the most interesting areas and goes through narrow valleys, sandy deserts, rocky paths, and our vehicle crosses number of mountain streams. On the way we visit Chumathang, famous for its hot springs that has medicinal properties and Sumdah village from where Korzok village is another 55 km. Little before Tso Moriri Lake we drive past a small green valley famous for wild Marmots locally known as Phya. We arrive at Korzok village (4572 m) in the evening and check-in the Camps little away from the village. Korzok (4572 m), the only village near Tso Moriri Lake, is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu region with an approximate population of 500 people. The few barley fields at Karzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. In the evening we visit Korzok Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camp.
Day 10: Leh Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for Indus Valley Monastery Tour. We start with a visit to Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning in front of the statue. Then we visit Thiksey Monastery (Gompa), an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Monastery, founded in the year 1630 by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgyal. Hemis is one of the largest and richest monasteries of Ladakh. The two-day festival of monastic dance in July / August has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world. Later we visit the Stok Palace, Stok & the Museum that has a rich collection of ancient Ladakhi artefacts including old Thangkas, precious stones, arms and armoury, the Queen's necklace and the crown of the King of Ladakh among others. We drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 11: Leh - Delhi
After early breakfast we transfer you to the Airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi our representative would assist you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day at leisure for shopping or individual activities. Overnight stay at the Hotel.