Details Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrive Srinagar

Arrive Srinagar airport, assistance on arrival & proceed to houseboat check-in. Srinagar is also known as “paradise on earth” & “The Venice of Asia”. Afternoon leave for sightseeing tour of Mughal Gardens visiting Cheshmashahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of Ple asure), Shalimar (The Adobe of Love) & famous Shankaryacharya temple. Evening 1 hrs Sikara Ride on Dal Lake, after back to Houseboat, Dinner & overnight at houseboat.

Day 2 Srinagar- Gulmarg -Srinagar (58 kms one way)

After breakfast leave houseboat proceed for full day excursion tour of Gulmarg (8700 fts a, s,l) “Meadow of Flowers”. Gulmarg has a famous golf course during summer (which is one of the highest 18-hole golf course in the world) & ski Resort during winter. Return back to Srinagar for dinner & overnight in houseboat.

Day 3 : Srinagar- Zojila- Drass- Kargil ( 205 kms / 5 - 6 hours)

After breakfast leave for Kargil, driving through Sonamarg and crossing the Zoji-la pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 mtrs) en-route. On the way, there are halts at Sonamarg a pristine valley with lush views and snow-clad peak; Zo jila Pass (a high altitude pass); Drass Village- the world's 2nd coldest inhabitant place. Here you visit War memorial hall and Museum- also known as Vijaypath. The memorial was constructed by the Indian Army in the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army who laid their lives in Kargil War. Overnight in the hotel at Kargil.

Day 4 : Kargil - Lamayuru- Indus Zanskar River Conference - Rafting Point - Magnetic Hill - Leh ( 235 kms / 6-7 hours )

After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to Leh, enroute viewing / visiting the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining "Moonland" hills forming its backdrop. Driving further on along the Indus, visit Sanagm (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), (River RAFTING POINT - you can rafting here 2 or 3 hrs) after drive to Magnetic Point, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage).
Magnetic hill to marvel at the amazing natural wonder. Also pay respects to Pathar Sahib Gurudwara- constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji- the founder of Sikh religion and the first guru . Continue your road journey. On arrival in Leh, visit the Hall of Fame Museum a war memorial by the Indian Army that was founded in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid lives in Indo-Pak wars. Complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 05 : Leh to Nubra via Khardungla Pass - Hunder (120 Km / 4 - 5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley, also known as Valley of flowers via Khardungla, the highest motorable road in the World, (18,380 ft).
Visit to Diskit Monastery after drive to Hunder. On your arrival in Hunder check in the camp.
After enjoying lunch proceed to enjoy walk on the banks of Shayok river, you can also enjoy a ride on double humped camel on the Sand Dunes between Deskit & Hundur Village. Overnight stay in Hunder.

Day 06 : Hunder - Turtuk - Hunder (Approx 2 - 3 hrs)

After early Breakfast, move towards Highest Motorable Road of The World, KhardungLa Pass. Have a cup of Tea there, get yourself clicked with the Khardungla Signboard by BRO & proceed towards Turtuk- the Land of Baltis, which was under control of Pakistan before 1971 War between the two nations. You may like to visit 16 century Mosque and Minaret, Royal house of Yabgo dynasty, Ruin palace of Pun Khar, Historic polo ground. Overnight stay at Homestay /Camps.

Day 07: Hunder - Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shayok

After breakfast at hotel we drive to next destination pangong lake via Shyok and onto Tang Tse and Spangmik ( Pangong). It's a short cut and it's a beautiful route. The road follows the Shyok river, and climbs up a mountain before finally descending into Shayok village. It took us less than an hour to reach Shayok, and we were delighted at the sight of the rather big village surrounded by barren mountains, the entire setting being very picturesque. Afternoon we reach at Pangong lake and enjoy your day at pangong lake. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 08 : Pangong - Leh Back via Changla Pass

After breakfast, leave Pangong / Tangtse and retrace the Leh route across Chang-la. Upon reaching Karu, drive across the Indus and visit the famous Hemis Monastery, biggest monastery of Ladakh. Later drive on to Leh, enroute visiting the picturesque Thiksey monastery. Shey Palace, White Lotus (3Idiot) School and after sightseeing back to Hotel check in Hotel and Evening visit to Leh Local Market, Overnight stay in Hotel

Day 09 : Leh Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drop at Airport for return journey with sweet memories of Ladakh Tour.