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Day 1: Srinagar
Arrival On Arrival meet with our representative & assist at the airport and transfer to Houseboats in Srinagar /Hotel in Srinagar. After Refresh Proceed to sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat Bagh built by Asaf Khan in 1632 AD, and Shalimar Bagh built by Jehangir for his wife empress Nur Jahan. Overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.
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Day 2: Srinagar Local Sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for full day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of love) , Shankaracharya Temple , Pari Mahal , Hazratbal Shrine .In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city . You will get a view of some very interesting places around the Lake. Overnight stay at Deluxe Houseboat / Hotel.
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Day 3: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (56 Km, 2 hrs One Way)
After Breakfast drive to Gulmarg, Full day excursion trip to Gulmarg (2440 Meters above Sea level) - it is one of the most beautiful hill station in this world and also called meadows of flower. It has world highest golf course (World Highest) and Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports skiing etc. Enjoy guided sightseeing of Gulmarg also enjoy Gondola ride (Cable car, own cost) from Gulmarg to Khilan. Return back to Srinagar. Overnight Srinagar.
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Day 4: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar (94 km, 3 hrs One Way)
Today enjoy full day excursion trip to Pahalgam (2440 Meters above Sea level). En-route visit Saffron fields, Anantnag Sulphur Springs. Drive through the green pine forest and along the Lidder River. Return back to Srinagar. Overnight Srinagar. (Chandanwari sightseeing will be not included)
Pahalgam is 95 km. east of Srinagar, 2400 mt. above sea level popular holiday resort. It is called "Shepherds village" at the head of the Lidder valley. Best place for trout fishing. Apart from angling, Pahalgam is also known as the starting point for trekking.
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Day 5: Srinagar - Kargil (204 kms, 8-9 hours)
Leave early morning and drive through the thickly forested Sonmarg and onwards to cross Zoji la Pass (3529 meters / 11645 feet). Travel across Drass (supposedly the second coldest inhabited place in the world). Visit the Kargil War Memorial at Drass. You can also view the infamous war peaks of Tiger Hill, situated on the banks of river Suru at a height of 9,000 feet, midway between Srinagar and Leh, reach Kargil by evening. Overnight at hotel in Kargil.
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Day 6: Kargil - Uleytokpo (155 kms, 5-6 hours)
After breakfast, start the breathtaking drive towards Uleytokpo over the barren terrain via Namik-La (3760m) and Fotu-La Pass (4147m). En route visit the giant Maitreya at Mulbekh, Suru Valley (Mulbekh Chamba is a 9 meter high rock sculpture),
the lunar landscapes and Lamayuru which has the oldest monastery in Ladakh. Overnight in Alchi, Uleytokpo.
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Day 7: Uleytokpo - Leh (75 kms, 2-3 hours)
Drive further on to Leh. En route visit Alchi, Basgo Castle, Likir monastery. Along the way see the Sangam of Zanskar and Indus rivers near Nimu, Hall of Fame, Spituk and Magnetic Hill. Overnight at Leh.
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Day 8: In Leh (Visit Stok Palace + Leh Palace + Shanti Stupa & Leh Market)
After breakfast visit Stok palace which houses a fine private museum. There is a superb collection of thangkhas, said to be the best in the world. In the afternoon visit Leh, a fascinating labyrinth of winding streets and quaint bazaars. The main street is open and airy, with rows of shops on either side. On either side of the market are seen a long line of Ladakhi women in traditional dress and colorful jewelry of coral and turquoise, seated behind enormous baskets, selling vegetables. The spectacular eight-storey Leh Palace looming above, overlooking the town, was built in the 16th century, about the same time as the Potala in Lhasa which it resembles. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 9: Leh - Pangong Lake
After an early breakfast we Leave for Pangong Lake through Chang la pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Chang la 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. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Evening at leisure and stroll near the lake and overnight stay at the Camp / Guest house.
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Day 10: Pangong Lake - Leh
After Breakfast Check out Hotel and drive back to Leh, Upon arrival we check in at our pre-arranged hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.
