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11 Days
Specific Tour
50 people
English
Ladakh is bounded by world’s two mightiest mountain ranges the great Himalayan and the Karakoram, It lies athwart two others The Ladakh and the Zanaskar range. It lies at altitude ranging from about 2,750m to 7,673m.
Arrival at Leh Airport you will be met our representative and drive towards Hotel. Afternoon have a relax for acclimatization. Overnight stay in Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast visit to Samker Gompa & Leh Bazaar. Samker Gompa is little up in the valley, 3 Kms from Leh Town, which is open to visitors in the morning and evening only. The Gompa belongs to Yellow Sect & was founded in 18th Century. The Gompa is the seat of the Head Lama of Ladakh & founder of yellow sect, Tson-Kha-Pa. The temple walls have recent painted of figures including Sakyamuni, Avalokiteshwara, Padmasambhava, Tson-Ka-pa and green Tara. After Samker, visit Leh Monastery/Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Then visit Ladakh hall of fame museum: The Hall of Fame is a glorious museum constructed by the Indian Army. It is worth a visit for every citizen. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defense personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during the Kargil and other key strategic battles fought in Ladakh and belongings of the enemy soldiers found at war site. All the martyr and the gallantry awards are also mentioned there. Overnight stay in Hotel in Leh.
After leisurely breakfast, visiting Shey, Thiksey & Hemis. Shey - it was the ancient capital of Ladakh and even after Singge Namgyal built the more imposing palace at Leh, the kings continued to regard Shey, as their real home. The importance which was attached to Shey - the seat of Ladakh's heartland - is attested by the enormous number of Chorten about the village, particularly around the palace complex and barren plain to the north of the road. Thiksey - is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompa containing images, stupas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses a two - storied statue of Buddha which has the main prayer hall around its shoulder.Hemis - which is dedicated to Padmasambhava, what a visitor can observes a series of scenes in which the lamas, robed in gowns of rich, brightly colored brocade and sporting masks sometimes bizarrely hideous, parade in solemn dance and mime around the huge flag pole in the center of the courtyard to the plaintive melody of the Shawn. The moan of the eleven feet horns, the boom of drums and the clash of Cymbals. Hemis was found in the 1630's by Tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Singe Namgyal, Hemis is the largest and richest of the Ladakh Gompas. It nestles into the mountain side a little way up a glen in the mountains of Zanskar range. Overnight stay in Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast Day excursion to Khardungla pass, this is the highest Motorable pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow-capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel in Leh.
After breakfast leave for fullday excursion to Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. while ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Overnight stay at Hotel / Camp at Pangong. Overnight stay in Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast Drive for Kargil enroute visiting the Monastery of Mulbekh, famous for 1st century Statue of Maitrya Buddha, carved out of a huge rock. Proceed further towards Lamayuru & passing through Namikala & Fatula Passes, the highest pass on Srinagar - Leh road. Overnight stay in Hotel in Kargil
After breakfast leave from Kargil towards Srinagar enroute seeing the village of Drass and it is said to be the 2nd coldest inhabited place in the world. And cross Zojila pass 11,200 ft high and which remains closed for more than 6 month because of the heavy snow fall in that area. After crossing Zojila you will reach Sonamarg and stop for Tea. After tea proceed towards Srinagar and there you will be transferred to Hotel. Rest of the day free for rest. Overnight at Hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Pahalgam. Pahalgam (2133 mts) also known as 'The valley of Shepherds or Trekker's Paradise for 02 nights stay. Pahalgam is the most famous place for Indian Film Industry. On the way visit Awantipura ruins, Saffron fields One of the most beautiful places on earth, the town of Pahalgam offers breath-taking views. One can just enjoy the town of Pahalgam trek to some of the most beautiful places on earth. One can trek to Lidderwat, Kolohoi Glacier or to Sonamarg. Pahalgam is also the entry point for the famous Amarnath Cave, a holy site for Hindus. Overnight stay in Hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Gulmarg. Gulmarg (8700 ft i.e. 2652 mts), known as 'Meadow of flowers. Discovered by the Kashmiri romantic poet in the 16th century who was inspired with its grassy slopes covered with wild flowers. It is one of the India's premier Hill resorts. Gulmarg today is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty - It also turns into India's premier Ski resort in winter. The Gondola Cable Car offers rides to the upland meadows of Kongdori and beyond to the top of Apharwat range to a height of 14000 ft for viewing the Himalayan Peaks in summer and for downhill skiing in winter. Overnight stay in Hotel in Srinagar.
After breakfast tour to famous Nishat Garden known as 'Garden of pleasure' built in 16th century (1633) by Mughal Emperor Asif Khan. Then visiting Shalimar arden known as 'Garden of love' built in 16th century (1619) by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Noor Jehan or (Mehr-un-Nissa). Afternoon enjoy the relaxing Shikara ride on Dal Lake for 02 - 03 Hrs and enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city, which is often compared to Venice. You will get a lovely view of some interesting places around the Lake. Overnight stay in Hotel in Srinagar.
Today transfer from Hotel to Airport to catch flight for onward destination with sweet Holiday memories.
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