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The Parts Kashmir - Jammu & Ladakh
The Parts Kashmir - Jammu & Ladakh
Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Srinagar - Kashmir - Sonmarg - Kargil - Lamayuru - Uletopko - Phyang - Leh - Lamayuru - Leh - Hemis - Shey - Thicksey - Nubra - Fort Spituk Monastry - Shangkar Gumpa - Shanti Stupa - Delhi
If there is heaven on earth -It is here, it is here, it is here are the words written by the Mughal King Shahi Jehan on his visit to Vale of Kashmir.
Only poets artist and Ones own eye can describe this paradise.
Day 01 : Delhi
Fly from your country to New Delhi.
Day 02 : New & Old Delhi
Most of the flight land in Night and thus after landing in New Delhi, you will be transferred to Your Hotel Booked from Overnight at the Hotel Breakfast at Hotel and then leave for full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Jamia Masjid, enjoy rickshaw ride in narrow alleys of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar and 400 years old Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Crematory of Mahatma Gandhi, Birla Temple, Parliament House, Presidential House, India Gate, Government buildings & Qutab Minar. Welcome dinner will be organized at one of the best restaurants of Delhi the Essex Farms. Return Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : New Delhi - Srinagar - Kashmir
After the breakfast at the Hotel, you will be transferred to the Domestic Airport for the flight to Srinagar- Board the flights and land in the Valley of paradise. Arrive in Srinagar upon arrival meet assist and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat. Srinagar is the pride of the beautiful valley of Kashmir and is famous for its lakes, and the charming rows of houseboats floating on them. Late afternoon take a shikara ride on Dal Lake, Visiting floating vegetable gardens; also witness a walnut woodcarving and papier-mâché making demonstration.
Day 04 : Mughal Gardens
The moghal emperor Jahangir was so captivated by the beauty of this valley that exclaimed, "Gar Firduas ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto hamin asto hamin asto the translations is written at the top of the programme. Morning sightseeing of the Mughal gardens built by Jehangir the Shalimar Bagh Nishat Bagh is beautiful gardens located to the far eastern side of the Dal Lake with zabarwan Mountains in the background. One can take a stroll amongst these green and attractive gardens and enjoy the waterworks within. The way back will include the visit to Royal Spring the one and only Chasm's Shahi. The water oozes from the top of the garden and is known for it high quality and digestive Properties.
Day 05 : Srinagar - Gulmarg
After Breakfast in the morning mornings leave to Gulmarg (meadow of flowers) 2730 mts above sea level 92 Hours) in summer, the meadow of Gulmarg are laden with flowers. In winter the snow covered slopes of Gulmarg turn into a skiing resort. It is a popular trekking destination and boasts of world's highest golf course, with 18 holes, one can also have the view of Nanga Parbat if weather permits. One can also make a short trek or there is Gondola going right upto the base of khilanmarg in about 3 hours. Perhaps the world's best Sights can be viewed here.) Drive to Srinagar back to the Houseboat
Day 06 : Srinagar- Sonmarg - Kargil
After breakfast drive towards the north of Srinagar there lies the Sonmarg the valley of Gold, majestic Mountain beautiful streams and scenic beauty all the way welcomes you. The drive continues uphill via Zojilla Pass and crosses over the Drass the Asia coldest places and highest snow falling point arrive in the city of Kargil. The Kargil city is dominated by the Shia Muslims and is surrounded by the Pir Panchal Mountain range. The stop is actually for the overnight stay. Simple Hotels.
Day 07 : Kargil - Lamayuru - Uletopko
After Breakfast drive to Uletopko over some high passes and your first stop will be Monastry of Lamayuru -It is said that a lake existed there and a demon lived here which was killed with the barley and a huge monastery was erected on the place - After visiting this monastery drive on the JILABI MODS -Jilabi mods are 22 serpentine circular road which can be photographed from the top and in front the formations of land can be seen as same as on moon. Arrive at Uletopko camp, Uletopko camp site. For sake of words this is a campsite however, location of this camp, site and facilities puts this camp in many ways better than a Hotel. You are surrounded by peaches an apple trees and you are right on a Hill cliff over the river Indus. Overnight at camp with all meals. Rest and enjoy this environments- This camp produces its own electricity by Hydraulic system
Day 08 : Uletopko
Breakfast at Hotel and leave to visit Alchi and Rizong Monastry - Across the River Indus Is the 11th centaury Monastry Alchi which has mural dating back to the 12th Centaury? The restorations of the Murals are done by German and Italian students of art. After visiting this Monastry visit The Monastery Rizong- the schools where young lamas are taught Buddhism .Return back to the Uletopko for overnight and dinner.
Day 09 : Uletopko - Phyang - Leh
Breakfast at Hotel and leave Ultopoko enroute visit Villages of Laddakh and Monastry Phyang. On the way you will also see Magnetic fields -To test the magnetic fields. Stop your car in the neutral gear and see the car moves slightly because beneath the surface is lot of magnetic fields the villages farming and finally monastery Phyang nestled in the Mountains. A further drive will make to see the exact conflux of river Indus and River Zanaskar. During the winter time the River Zanaskar freezes and one can trek over the river. You will now enter the Town of Leh city and check in the Hotel. Explore the environments of this place which was the main station to the old caravan route.
Day 10 : Uletopko - Lamayuru - Leh
Breakfast & leave to Lamayuru, another ancient monastery believed to be made by sowing a seed of barley in a pond. However, your journey to this place allows you to travel over Jelebi Mods (serpentine road) and once you reach at the top, a photograph of the road you traveled up is something you cherish to posses. In front of the Lamayuru you will believe why the name of this tour is Moonland. Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon. Visit Lamayuru monastery and afterwards drive back to Leh via Alchi Monastry has murals dating back to 11th century and is perhaps one of the oldest monastery in Ladakh. Continue your drive towards Leh and another stop will be Pyang Monastry and finally at Spituk Monastry. Arrive back at Leh & check in your Hotel for overnight.
Day 11 : Leh - Hemis - Shey - Thicksey
Breakfast & drive to Shey, the summer Palace of royal family, a lake in front of it. In front of it His Holiness Dalai Lama has also his Ladakh residence. A small drive ahead takes you to Thiksey where you can see the biggest Buddha statue. Finally to the most revered and richest monastery of Ladakh the Hemis, this monastery is nestled between two mountains and has many a things of great importance. Return back to Hotel for overnight stay .
Note: On the Banks of River Indus - We have a small camp which organizes River Rafting - There is no worry if you know nothing about River rafting. Our expert Staff has all the experience & equipments to teach you basics and make you complete a two hours soft rafting on River Indus, try this, we recommend.
Day 12 : Leh - Khardungla - Nubra
Breakfast in the hotel and drive towards the worlds highest mortabale pass Above the sea level and then drive downwards to the Valley of Nubra- Here you can see The real old caravan route where from the cental Asia trade was carried along. Panamik and Dikshit monastery are worth sightseeing the valley having more vegetations and Double hum camels stay in the tents and driving all the way to the highest mountain motorable pass are the highlights.
Day 13 : Nubra - Leh - Fort Spituk Monastry - Shangkar Gumpa - and Shanti stupa
After breakfast drive back to Leh and starting from the Fort of Leh which is partly in ruins now can allow you to have birds view of Leh town and polo matches played thought the day at Leh followed by a Monastry built by Japanese called Peace Monastry. The Shangkar Gumpa is of the Yellow sect Buddhist and finally overlooking the airport of Leh Visit Spituk Monastry where the Head Lam was ambassador to Magnolia near to it is the Temple of Goddess kali protecting the Airport. Return back to the Hotel for overnight and dinner
Day 14 : Leh -Delhi (By Flight)
Breakfast & time to say Good By to this Land of Lamas & Moon Land, you will be transferred to airport to board flight for New Delhi. Arrive Delhi & explore few hours in the busy markets & after farewell dinner transfer to International airport to board flight back to your country.
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