SPLENDOUR OF KASHMIR

Tour Duration : 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Destinations Covered :Srinagar- Gulmarg-Sonamarg- Kargil- Leh

Day 01 : Arrival at Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer to deluxe Houseboat. Afternoon free for personal activities. Evening Shikara ride on famous picturesque Dal Lake to enjoy the sun set. Overnight stay at Houseboat

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Day 02: Srinagar Local Sightseeing

Half-day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). Return to houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on the Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city due to which it is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight stay at Houseboat.

Day 3: Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar
Full day tour of Gulmarg, which is one of the most beautiful summer resorts in the Valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer) and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gandola ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khilanmarg or to Apharwath. In the evening, return to Houseboat for overnight stay.

Day 4: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Kargil (205 Kms-7hrs)
Leave in the morning and drive to Kargil. Road passes through the panoramic villages till you reach Sonamarg. After Sonamarg drive on rough roads and through wet Zojila pass also called “Gateway of Ladakh”. Continue drive towards Drass, second coldest inhibited place in the world where we will stop for passport check. Another two and half hours drive will take us to Kargil Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5: Kargil – Leh (235 Kms-8 Hrs)
Leave early in the morning and get ready for full day drive to Leh. First we will come across a buddhist village Mulbek. Then we will cross the highest pass (Fotula 13749 ft.) on Srinagar – Leh route. At lunchtime, we will be at Lamayuru Monastery, oldest one in Ladakh. Continue drive to next village Nimu, where we can view Zanskar River flowing into Indus. Finally, we will reach after tiresome full day journey through one of the highest terrains of the world. We will have refreshing overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 6: Leh
Morning free for personal activities and at leisure. In the afternoon half day tour of Phyang, Spituk and Shanker Gompa. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 7: Leh – Khardongla Pass – Leh
Day excursion to Khardongla pass, which is the highest motorable pass in the world,At the top, enjoy the natural beauty of snow-capped mountains. In the late afternoon, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8: Leh – Delhi
It is time to say good-bye to barren mountains, which definitely will leave a mark on your heart and soul. After bidding farewell will accompany you to the airport to connect to onward destination flight.