The weeklong ‘Journey to Ladakh’ tour explores two naturally furnished regions of Ladakh- Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley. The Nubra Valley is a cluster of tiny villages with irrigated and fertile land. The presence of Buddhist monasteries can be rightly attributed to its natives which are followers of Buddhism at large.
Next there is Pangong Lake which is an important breeding ground for migratory birds such as Brahmini Ducks and Bar-headed goose. Along with these two places, the 6 nights and 7 days tour package encompasses various high passes and other attractions as well. Mentioned below is the day wise description of the tour itinerary for your kind perusal
In the morning, drive towards west of Leh and explore the miniature paintings of Alchi Monastery. The foundation stone of Alchi Monastery was laid sometime back in 990 A.D. En route, drive past Magnetic Hall and confluence of Indus and Zanskar River at Nimu. While heading back to Leh, en route visit Military Hall of Fame.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Leh
Destinations: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Sonmarg -Gulmarg
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
ITINERARY -
Day 1 : Srinagar
Receiving of guests at Srinagar airport- Meet & greet and transfer by to Houseboat/Hotel. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the houseboat/hotel.
Day 2 : Srinagar
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). In the afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Overnight in the houseboat/hotel.
Day 3 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
After breakfast full day excursion of Gulmarg - the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is popular for its highest golf course and skiing in winters. You can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Khilanmarg (at your own cost). Return to the houseboat/hotel by evening for overnight stay.
After breakfast Drive to Sonamarg, and full day excursion of Sonmarg which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. Sonmarg also called Meadow of Gold is located at a height of 2690 meters. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Return to the houseboat/hotel by evening for overnight stay.
Day 5 : Sonamarg - Pahalgam
After breakfast Drive to Pahalgam, and full day excursion of Pahalgam. Take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Palahgam (at your own cost). Return to the houseboat/hotel by the evening for overnight stay.
Day 6 : Pahalgam - Srinagar
After breakfast time free till departure. Transfer by car to Srinagar airport
Ladakh lies at altitudes ranging from about 9,000 feet at Kargil to 25,170 feet at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram. Thus summer temperatures rarely exceed about 27 degree in the shade, while in winter they may plummet to minus 20 degree even in Leh. Surprisingly though, the thin air makes the heat of the sun even more intense than at lower altitude, it is said that only in Ladakh can a man sitting in the sun with his feet in the shade suffer from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.
The original Choglamsar village is situated on the bank of Indus river. The new Tibetan refugee camp just off the main road from Leh, which is important center for Tibetan Culture, History and Buddhism. Tibetan children village has library, Medical center, Traditional Handicraft shop and study center. Around one Km from TCV towards Hemis the central Institute of Buddhist studies, the study center for Tibetan Buddhism and Ladakhi culture has Tibetan painting and sculpture school, library with good collection of books.
Shey, 15 Km south of Leh, was constructed by the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Palgyigon and of successive kings. Around 12 Ft. Shakyamuni Buddha�s statue made by copper guilt is the largest in the region, built by Deldan Namgyal in 1633 is a funerary memorial to his father, king Singee Namgyal. There is another statue of the Buddha three stories in height at dresthang down the castle. Stone carving and many chortens are scattered around the Dresthang Gompa. On the 30th day of the 1st Tibetan month celebrates shey rul-lo and on the 10th day of the 7th Tibetan month the festival of Shey Surb-lo is held
Nestling in the lap of the dazzling snow-capped Himalayas, the Kashmir valley is undoubtedly a jewel in India's crown. An inspiration for so much art, music and poetry, Kashmir is also a honeymooner's paradise, a nature lover's wonderland and a shopper's dream come true. Over the years, Kashmir has come to love and looks after its tourists, fulfilling their every whim. Tourists are everywhere, soaking up all that Kashmir has to offer - the walks, the pony treks, the cable car rides over Gulmarg resort, the Shikara rides at sunset on the Dal Lake
And once you have visited Kashmir, you will agree that what began as a dream, lives on as an unforgettable experience.Nature has been generous enough in bestowing Kashmir with incredible scenic beauty surpassing the entire world. Kashmir basically is full of Lakes and rivers coupled with gushing brooks and streams in every nook and corner of its lengths and breadths. The Himalayan range as well as the Pir Panchal range provide a chain of mountains and hillocks with dense forestation ,with lush green pastures and glades , thus making every inch of Kashmir as tourism potential and on visiting the places even after short intervals it is said that you can't have enough of it. It has been established very rightly that after visiting Kashmir " Paradise On Earth" One's life is divided into two halves i.e. before visiting and after leaving Kashmir. Kashmir has all along been the focal point for tourism from all over the world, be it
conventional tourism , leisure tourism , adventure tourism, Heritage tourism, Holidaying , thus "One Single Destination" providing all sorts of tourism related activities for every class and taste of tourists in particular. Kashmir could be termed as nature's gift for Thinkers , statesmen , Poets , Philanthropists, Naturalists, Artists as the place provides idealistic atmosphere for all in equal fashions.
