Leh-Ladakh with J&K Package

Covering Destinations:
Pickup Leh Airport - 03N Leh - 01N Nubra Valley - 01N Pangong Tso - 01N Kargil - 02N Srinagar - 02N Katra - Drop Jammu Airport

Group Size     : 12 Pax
Stay                  : Tent/Home Stays/ Hotels/Camp
Pickup             : Leh Airport
Drop                 : Jammu Airport

 

Itinerary:

DAY 01: ARRIVE LEH

On arrival at Leh Airport you will meet to our XTourizm Representative and drive to hotel. Relax for the Day, take a complete rest for acclimatization to the height altitude of Leh (3500 meters). In the late afternoon drive to the city for an orientation walk in the markets. overnight in hotel.

DAY 02: LEH - EXCURSION TO SHAM VALLEY (65 KMS / 04 HRS)– ONE WAY                         

After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with Hall of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). After visiting confluence, we head to Alchi Gompa, the complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. After visiting Alchi we back towards leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery was built in 11th century and was again re-built in 18th century and houses a 25 feet Lord gold covered Buddha Statue. Later we drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.

DAY 03: LEH–NUBRA VALLEY VIA KHARDUNG LA 18,390 FT. (120 KMS / 4 – 5 HRS)

Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road in the World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.

DAY 04: IN NUBRA (HUNDER VILLAGE) – EXCURSION TO TURTUK

After an early breakfast, proceed to Turtuk (A village that was won by India in the 1971 war with Pakistan) and extremely close to the border. Visit a 16th Century Mosque, (comprising of a touch of Turkish & Iranian culture), ruined fort of Dhards and Monastery. Admire the magnificent view of the famous K2 peak (The second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest). Later back to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 05: NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE (150 KMS / 5 HRS)

After an early breakfast we check out from Camp or hotel and drive towards Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high-altitude desert with snowcapped mountains on the horizon. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Later we drive towards Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic!  Later after crossing this adventurous part, we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). Upon arrival we check in at our Camp/Hotel Near Pangong lake (Spangmik Village). Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel

DAY 06: PANGONG LAKE TO LEH VIA CHANGLA (140 KMS / 6 HRS)

Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs en route visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. And further to Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Drive further to Leh. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07: Drive to Kargil

Arrive and proceed for Kargil Local Sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 08: Drive to Srinagar
Arrive and proceed for Srinagar Local Sightseeing. Overnight at Houseboat.

DAY 09: SRINAGAR - LOCAL SIGHTSEEING:
After fresh up leave for Mughal Gardens visiting Nishat Bagh (Abode of pleasure) built by Asif Khan brother-in-law of Jehangir in 1632 A.D. and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by Jehangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan & TULIP GARDEN, It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 hectares. It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lak and visit Shankaracharya Temple. In the evening Boat ride "Shikara" around Dal Lake, overnight at hotel.
 

DAY 10: Drive to Katra
Arrive and proceed for Mata Vaishno devi Darshan.
Overnight at Hotel

DAY 11: In Katra - Day at Leisure.
Day at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel

DAY 12: DEPART JAMMU

Transfer to Jammu Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.

Return Home with Happy Memories.