HIMALAYAN JEEP SAFARI |
Tour Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days |
via Kashmir & Kargil |
Day 1: Arrive Srinagar
Greet & transfer to houseboat. Afternoon at leisure, Shikara ride on the Dal lake in the
late afternoon to visit Nehru Park.
Overnight in houseboat
Day 2: Srinagar.
Sightseeing of Mughal gardens; visiting Nishat & Shalimar garden. Afternoon visit
Shankaracharya temple over looking the valley.
O/n in houseboat.
Day 3: Srinagar � Gulmarg - Srinagar
After breakfast start for a day trip to Gulmarg �meadow of flowers�, drive about 2hrs.
Upon arrival explore the picturesque Gulmarg (2730m), you can enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride
(rope way) and later retrace to Srinagar. O/n in houseboat.
Day 4: Srinagar � Kargil.
Early start for Kargil (2,745m), via Sonamarg �meadows of gold� & over crossing Zojila la (3,540m), about 7hrs. Arrive Kargil &
check-in to hotel for overnight.
Day 5: Kargil � Uletokpo.
Continue drive to Uletokpo (about 6hrs.), over crossing Namika la (3,760m) �Pillar of the sky� and Fotu la (4,147m), en route visit the ancient Mulbek rock statue and Lamayuru monastery. Arrive Uletokpo for overnight in tented resort.
Day 6: Uletokpo - Leh
Morning drive to Leh (3hrs.), en route visit the 1000 year old Alchi temple, Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar river),Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and Magnetic hill. Arrive Leh (3,505m/ 11,500ft.) and check-in to hotel for overnight.
Day 7: Leh.
After a leisure breakfast we proceed for sightseeing of Leh city visiting the imposing Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame.Rest of the day free. O/n in hotel.
Day 8: Explore Indus valley.
After breakfast set off for a day excursion to Indus valley; visit Stok Palace museum, Sindhu Ghat, Thikse & Hemis gompa(monastery). O/n in hotel.
Day 9: Leh � Pangong lake - Leh.
Start early morning for a day trip to visit Pangong Tso or �Hollow Lake� (Asia�s largest saltwater lake). Stunning drive
over crossing Chang la (5,300mts./ 17,800ft.).
Explore the lake and retrace to Leh for overnight.
Day 10: Leh � Khardung la Top � Leh.
Morning we drive to Khardung la Top (5,602m/18,380ft.) - the highest motorable road in the world, is also highlight of your tour. Retrace to Leh for Lunch.
Afternoon free.
Day 11: Depart Leh.
Morning transfer to KBR Leh airport.
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