SONMARG, KARGIL LEH LADAKH TOUR

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVAL SRINAGAR TO SONAMARG (82 KMS/2.5 HRS)

  Reach Srinagar Airport, meet our representative and then start your journey towards Sonamarg. Sonamarg (2740 mts) also known as ‘The Meadow of Gold’ or “The Gateway of Ladakh’ and is surrounded by colorful mountains and thick Pine forests. Drass (3280 mts) is the second coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia and is famous for the 1999 Kargil war. drive to Sonamarg which is 2690 Meters (also known as the Meadow of Gold and Gateway of Ladakh) that is approx. 82 kms 2 ½ hours’ drive one way. One can ride on horse (at own cost) to visit Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. You can also visit Zero point via Zojila Pass / only in summers (April to October) (Union Vehicle at Sonamarg is not included). Visit Shree Kheer Bhawani Durga Temple and reach your hotel in Sonamarg. Have your dinner & stay overnight at Sonamarg.

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• Day 2 : SONAMARG TO KARGIL – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (130/3-4 HRS)

  After breakfast, check out of the hotel and start your journey towards Kargil via Drass through the adventurous Zojila Pass. Enroute visit the Draupati Kund whereas per legends Draupati used to bath during the exile of the Pandavas. Onwards drive to Drass and pay homage to the Kargil War Heroes at the famous Kargil War Memorial. Attend the brief history of the Kargil war memorial by an Army Jawan if available. Enjoy the view of Tiger Hill and Tololing. Reach Kargil by evening. O/N Hotel in Srinagar leave for full day excursion to the enchanting Suru Valley. Suru Valley is one of the most fertile and picturesque valley of the region. It extends from Kargil in the south towards Zanskar in the north. Visit the 7th century 7 Mtrs tall Maytre Buddha statue at Karcheykhar. Also the ruins of the Karchaykhar could be seen. The valley is framed for NUN (7135Mtrs) and Kun (7035 Mtrs) along with other lesser peaks which is seen from the camping site at Damsna if the weather permits. Leave for your hotel in Kargil, have your dinner and rest for the night.

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• Day 3 : KARGIL TO LEH - (SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 11,650 FT /3.500 METER ABOVE THE SEA LEVEL)

  After breakfast, leave for Ule, enroute visit Mulbek it is a huge Chamba statue, an image of a future Buddha, cutting to the rock face beside the road. It's one of the most interesting stops along the road, after that visit Lamayuru monastery (Founded in the 10th Century it’s the Oldest Monastery in Central Ladakh) later have a magnificent view of spectacular Moon landscape. leave for Leh enroute visit Alchi Monastery, Nimo , Sangam of Zanskar and Indus River, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwarastart your drive to Leh. Reach Leh by afternoon/ evening and check into the hotel, with a traditional welcome. Day’s rest advised to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh.
  In the evening you will take a walk to Leh Market to explore the city: The capital of Ladakh, at one time was a major stop on the Asian "Silk Route". A stroll along the main bazar, observing the varied crowd and peering into the curio shops, is an entrancing experience. Chang Gali, behind the main bazar is less bustling but has intriguing little shops selling curios and jewelry like pearls, turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis and many other kinds of semi-precious stones, as well as curiously carved Yak- horn boxes, quaint brass locks, china or metal bowls etc. Shanti Stupa on the hill top where you can see a spectacular view of Leh town . Overnight at hotel in Leh. Relax and refresh before dinner where you will meet our representative will introduce you to the highlights of the entire tour. Overnight Hotel in Leh. (3500 Mts. Above sea levels)

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• Day 4 : LEH - SANGAM - HALL OF FAME – LEH . (WEST INDUS VALLEY)

  After leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Afternoon visit Shanti StupaAfter leisurely breakfast, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, After visits the above places we drive back to Leh. Hall of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army). Overnight at hotel in Leh.

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• Day 5 : LEH-NUBRA VALLEY. (120KMS ON WAY)

  After breakfast you will set off for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-La (The Highest Motor able road in the World alt: 5602Mts/18390Ft). It is situated to the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. After descending from the pass, Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. visits to Diskit Monastery and has wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive back to Leh by same route. Arrive at Hunder by afternoon. After being settled in Hotel/Camps. Options are hiking, flower watching or just relax and enjoy the nature and the 2 humped “Bactrian” camels. Riding are available at the base of additional payment. After being settled in a Hotel/ fixed Camp at Hunder/ Disket. (3330 Mts. above sea levels

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• Day 6 : NUBRA (HUNDER) - TURTUK - HUNDER. (160 KMS)

  One of the moist fascinating journeys in Ladakh this is a less popular destination recently opened for tourist, if you have a thirst for a beautiful location this is the place. En route spectacular mountain ranges and Villages like. This region is controlled mainly by the Ladakh Scouts a rear department of the India Army. A border village that was recaptured by the Indian Army in 1971. Locals have relatives across the border (Line of Control) and depend mainly on farming of vegetables, apricot besides providing mules and porters. Baltistan.A beautiful village with charming people “On the night of December 13, 1971, the people of this village went to sleep in Pakistan. The next morning, they woke up in India.” We are in Turtuk, listening to a villager recount the history of this remote northwest corner of Ladakh, which until that night was part of Baltistan in PoK. A full day rough excursion evening back Hunder . After being settled in a Hotel/ fixed

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• Day 7 : NUBRA VALLEY-PANGONG VIA SHAYOK RIVER.

  After breakfast visits to Diskit Monastery and has wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok River and Tangtse. After Arrive Pangong Lake. It is situated at alt: 14,000 ft. Pangong is 5-6Kms wide and over 135 Kms long, Lake which is the highest salt water Lake in Asia, while on third part of the lake falls in India; the remaining is in Tibet (China). After The Success of 3 Idiots, Increased tourist attraction to the lake is due to the 3 Idiots Bollywood film set here. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the sun set on the banks of lake with magnificent mountains. Stay overnight in Pangong.Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the camp near lake.

  • Hotspots Pangong Lake
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys, Lakes & Rivers
• Day 8 : PANGONG LAKE – HEMIS MONASTERY -LEH

  Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sun rise on the lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via Changala Pass- world’s 3rd highest motor able road) 17,350ft/5486 Mtrs. En route visit Hemis Monastery is one of the largest and the wealthiest Buddhist monasteries in this region, The monastery was founded in 1630 by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso when he was invited by the then King of Ladakh, Singey Namgail and offered a religious estate. Beautiful statues and mural paintings adorn the monastery halls. The monastery also has a museum within its premises, the museum that exhibits a large collection of Buddhist relics. Where several ancient religious and historical paintings (Thangkas), weapons are displayed in the museum. However, the photography is prohibited inside the museum. After that continue drive to Leh. Enroute Thiksay monastery. Its looks like Potala palace of Tibet Overnight at hotel in LehAfter that continue drive to Leh. City. Check in at Hotel upon arrival. In the evening explore Leh market for Shopping and have the day for Leisure

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• Day 9 : DEPARTURE

  Concludes. Our teams thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual drop to Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Hotel accommodation –1Night in Sonamarg, 1 Night in Kargil, 3 Nights in Leh, 2 Night in Nubra Valley & 1 Night in Pangong suggested or similar category hotels
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner as specified in the itinerary above
• 1 mineral water on daily basis.
• Travel by comfortable vehicle as per the tour itinerary
• Personal tour coordinators for one point of contact
• All parking and permit charges as per itinerary
• Inner Line Permits/Wild Life Fees.
• Oxygen Cylinder per Vehicle for Turtuk, Nubra Valley & Pangong.

Exclusions

• Lunch Throughout the tour
• Travel Insurance
• Any air/ train Fare/ Bus/ Transfers (not mentioned in the itinerary)
• Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation, early check in or late Check Out charges.
• Any increase in Airfare, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt.
• Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
• Any extra cost incurred due to delay in Flights, Rail, Strike etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
• Entry Fees / Monument Fees
• Any charges for extra ride, Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu.
• Any services or activity charges other than those included in the tour itinerary
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column.
• Water Sports activity charges

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TOUR COST PER PERSON (EX - SRINAGAR):

Package Start From

• Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Asia

HOTELS USED AS PER BELOW:

• Sonamarg: Hotel Mount View / Similar
• Kargil: Hotel Royal Gasho / Similar
• Leh: Hotel Evergreen / Similar
• Nubra: De Nubra / Similar
• Pangong: Ibex Wooden Cottage / Similar

Terms & Conditions

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