Kashmir & Ladakh Panorama

Morning on arrival at Srinagar Airport drive to Kargil. The road passes through the panoramic village to reach Sonmarg (2740 meters). After Sonmarg the road is mostly rough and wet to Zojila pass 3527 meters (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue to drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhabited place in the World) where we stop for tea and check post. Visit the War memorial hall & Museum. Another 2.5 hours drive will take us to Kargil (2710 meters) which has got its importance after the opening of Ladakh for tourists in 1974, to reach Kargil. Night stay in Kargil.

Morning after breakfast drive to Leh. Today we have to move up three passes. This day will be tiresome but panoramic too. The first Buddhist village will be Mulbek, a giant Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain. We have to cross the highest pass (Fotula 13749ft) on the Srinagar Leh route. Enroute visit the Lamayuru oldest Monastery of Ladakh and witness beautiful mesmerizing moon landscapes. Continue to drive to next village Nimu, a view of the confluence of Zanskar River & Indus River enroute visit Alchi Gompa, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Hall of fame. Finally, we reached Leh 3500 meters. Night stay in Leh.

After breakfast, drive to Sindhu Darshan and about 7 kms from Leh on the bank of the Historical Indus River. Later proceed to visit Shey Place, The ancient capital of Ladakh and Thiksey Monastery located on top of a hill; the Monastery is an excellent example of Ladakhi architecture. This contains several Stupas, Statues, Thangka, Wall Paintings and a large pillar depicting Buddha's teachings. Later, we continued to drive to visit Hemis Monastery, which was built in 1630, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism and It houses some beautiful Wall Paintings, Thangka and several other historic objects. Later visit the Stok Palace Museum. Returning to Leh in the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh palace & Market. Night stay in Leh.

After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) continue drive till Hunder village. On arrival check in to the Camp. After lunch, enjoy the beauty of sand dunes one can also enjoy Camel Safari. Night stay in Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, visit Deskit Monastery and have a wonderful view of Nubra Valley. Later, we drove back to Leh by the same Route, crossing Khardung La Pass. Night stay in Leh.

After an early breakfast drive to Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) through Changla Pass 17,350 ft, 3rd highest motorable road in the world. It is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. En route, cross Chang la pass and drive through Durbuk and Tangtse village situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh. On arrival check in to the Camp. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the sun set on the banks of the lake with magnificent mountains. Night stay in Pangong.

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of the Sun rise on the lake. After breakfast, drive back to Leh, take a short halt at Changla Pass to enjoy a cup of hot steaming tea. Night stay in Leh.

Early morning transfer to Leh airport with sweet memories of Ladakh.