ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP KASHMIR & LADAKH – 09 NIGHTS 10 DAYS

Distance & Time Taken   :         92 Kms 04 - 05 Hrs. drive (Approx.)   

After breakfast enjoy your full day trip to Pahalgam. Pahalgam in the south-east of Srinagar situated at an altitude of 2130 mts above sea level. It is Kashmir’s most popular resort surrounded by high mountains, dense forests, high mountain altitude lakes, it also offers 9-hole golf course, pony trails, Angling, (rainbow & brown trout’s) horse riding, trekking (both hard & soft) & various places of interest in & around like Aru valley, Beetab valley and Chandanwari (by Local Taxi of your own).

On the way to Pahalgam Stop at Pampore (Saffron Fields). Then continue drive to Pahalgam enroute visit Apple orchards where you can enjoy fresh apple juices or make a stop over to visit the orchards.  Overnight Stay at Hotel in Srinagar. 

Distance/Time Taken       :         150 Kms 3.5 Hours’ Drive one way (Approx.)

After breakfast full day excursion to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination. The town is situated in the Pir Panjal range in the western Himalayas. Gulmarg literally means the meadow of flowers. Gulmarg is situated at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level and has a gently sloping topography. Gulmarg attracts various tourists due to its natural beauty.  Gulmarg offer world's highest Cable Car (optional pre book online) that reach up to 14000 ft and other activities like trekking, Horse Riding, ATV Ride, Sledge Ride. Gulmarg can be visited throughout the year.  Overnight Stay at Deluxe Houseboat

Distance/Time Taken       :         210 Kms 6 - 7 hrs. drive (Approx.)

After breakfast proceed for Kargil which is about 210 kilometers from Srinagar. After 2.5 hrs journey you will reach Sonamarg (The Meadow of Gold) famous for Landscape and snowcapped high peaks. Enjoy tea/Lunch and take some photos. Get ready for more adventurous drive through Zojila pass which is 3900 mts above the sea level and is the highest pass between Srinagar and Kargil Road. This road remains open from April till Nov and it’s the only road which connects Kargil, Zanaskar & Ladakh with Kashmir valley. Continue driving towards Kargil, you will pass through several villages and within next 3 – 4 hrs you will be in Drass Village which is said to be the 2nd coldest place on earth after Siberia in Russia. Also make a stop at Vijay War Memorial to pay homage to the brave hearts of Indian Army. From there you can have a magnificent view of Famous Kargil war Peaks (Tiger, Tololing). By the evening, you will reach Kargil town; upon reaching there, check in at hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kargil.

After a delicious breakfast drive to Leh to ascend three major passes. You first stop is at Mulbekh Buddhist village, visit the ancient rock cut statue of Maitreya Buddha. Proceed further towards Lamayuru through Namiki la Pass (3700 mts) and Fotu la Pass 13749 ft on Srinagar Leh route.

At lunch time we will be at Lamayuru oldest monastery. Later stop for photo at lunar like landscapes near Lamayuru Monastery. Continue drive to next village Nimu a view point of Zanskar river following into Indus also known as Sangam. Final stop make at Magnetic hill is a gravity hill having magnetic properties to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference. Finally arrive at Leh 3500 Mtrs. Overnight in Hotel in Leh.

Distance/Time Taken       :         70 Kms 3 - 4 hrs drive with sightseeing (Approx)

After breakfast, proceed for 3 Idiots School, Shey, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery. Shanti Stupa. Hall of Fame

3 Idiots School: The school was featured in a 2007 episode as the Aamir Khan movie 3 Idiots. The school, where some parts of the 3-Idiots film was shot, is supported by international donors as well as Indian celebrities like actor Ameer Khan.

open for tourists between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunrise and sunset are considered to provide the best views from Shanti Stupa.

Shey Palace, the erstwhile royal residence of the Ladakh monarchs, is the main attraction of Shey. The palace was built by King Deldan Namgyal in 1655 AD. Namgyal also made Shey his summer capital. It offers views of a vast expanse of the surrounding valleys

Thiksey: Spectacularly sighted, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive gompa. There are several temples in this gompa, containing images stupas and wall painting of Buddha’s which are exquisite.

Hemis Monastery is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, it was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held there in early June. Stay overnight at the Hotel in LEH

Distance/Time Taken       :         125 kms 4 - 5 Hrs one way drive   (Approx)

After an early breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and is considered as the highest motorable pass of the world. Once you arrive at Khalsar drive on the left towards Diskit& Hunder Village. Check in at your camp/Hotel. Visit Hunder Village and sightseeing of Sand Dunes. Hunder is a small village where the Shyok River meets Nubra River. Hunder lies on the ancient silk rout. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides. Enjoy Camel Safari (OPTIONAL) on the shabby double-humped Bactrian camels, which in olden days were the main mode of transport on the Ladakh-Yarkhand (Turkmanistan) trade. The Safari goes along the soft white sandy deserts with rolling sand dunes. Overnight at Hotel / Cottage/Camp in Nubra.

Distance/Time Taken       :         150 Kms 4 - 5 hrs drive

After early breakfast at your camp drive to Pangong Lake via Shyok. This direct route from Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso has now become more popular in the recent past years Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso instead of coming back to Leh. Drive from Nubra to Pangong via Agham - Shyok and Continue drive to Pangong drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Pangong Lake is salt water body of 120 km in length and 6 – 7 Km broad at the longest point. It is bisected by the international border between India & China (2/3 of the lake is in China’s possession). Visit the exact location of the famous movie “Three idiots” & enjoy outing along the banks of the lake. One really feels very close to nature at Pangong Lake with its scenic surroundings. On a clear sunny day, you can see seven color formations in the crystal-clear salt-water lake. All together it covers 604 km2. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It’s reported there are no fish or other aquatic life in the lake. On the other hand, you will see numerous ducks and gulls over and on the lake surface. Overnight stay at the Camp/Cottage in Pangong. 

Distance and Time Taken :         153 Kms 4 - 5 hrs drive including Sightseeing

During early morning, you can enjoy a photo - session around the lake. Post breakfast drive back to Leh through Changla Pass.  Overnight stay at the Hotel in Leh.

Distance/Time Taken       :         5 kms, 15 Mints Drive one-way drive (Approx)

Waking up early in the morning, enjoy delicious breakfast and get to say bye to the enchanting environs of Ladakh. Pack your bags and weave all the pleasant memories of your amazing Ladakh tour, as you will be dropped at the Airport for your onward journey.