Discover Kashmir & Ladakh

After breakfast, visit the Shankaracharya hill where the temple is located on top-hill.

(The Shankaracharya hill and the temple is a hallmark of the city of Srinagar. It is a very historic hill. It is 5kms away from Srinagar and at the height of 1100m above sea level. The peak of the hill always makes a picturesque and a magnificent view of the vast Dal Lake, houseboats and surrounding areas from one side and the snow-clad mountains, habitation of the South Kashmir and dense forests from the other sides.) After that enjoy a sight-seeing tour of the Mughal Gardens.

Chashma Shahi- "The Royal spring"- The garden presents the Mughal architecture and artistically build gardens has Iranian influence in its art and architecture and the design is based on the Persian gardens. It is built around a fresh water spring, which flows through its centre in terraces. The water of spring is believed to have some medicinal properties.

Nishat Bagh- "The Garden of pleasure"- It is second largest Mughal Garden on the eastern side of Dal Lake, representing the zodiac signs and offer splendid views of the Dal Lake and rectangular layout in Persian style garden architecture from East to West direction housing a few Mughal buildings.

Shalimar Bagh- "Abode of Love"- It is the largest Mughal Garden in Srinagar with full of immense beauty with wonderful vistas and shallow terraces. The Persian lilacs are still huge tourist draw in summers, a preceded by flowering of the cherry trees. The stepping stones across the stream are a delight to use.

In the afternoon, leave for a tour of Medieval city of Srinagar visiting famous Mosque Shah-i-Hamdan- situated on the banks of Jhelum in the centre of the city. It is one of the oldest mosques (drive past) built by Sultan Sikander around 1400. The mosque is built on timber and was constructed without any nails. Both frontage and interiors are covered in painted papier-mâché work. It was founded by Persian saint Mir Sayed Ali Hamdani, and it is likely that his retinue introduced Kashmiris to the Persian art of fine carpet- making. Later, visit local market of Jamia Masjid and a light walk through the old city. You may wish to visit Kashmir Government Emporium to look out for carpets, saffron, pashminas, exquisite embroidery, and intricate jewellery.

Evening at leisure, Overnight in Hotel. B&D

After Breakfast drive directly to Kargil enroute visit Sonamarg. Situated at an altitude of 9000 Ft. Sonamarg – 84 Kms is also called as "The meadow of gold" has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Stop at Sonamarg for Photography/tea (If the clients are interested, they can visit the Glaciers of Thajiwas on ponies on direct payment basis) these glaciers remain throughout the year. Continue your drive towards Kargil and passing over Zojila Pass. Stop at Drass, the 2nd coldest inhabitant place in the World for & enjoy cup of tea. Then drive along the Drass River till one arrives at Kargil & Check in at hotel.

Evening at leisure, overnight stay in "Hotel D'Zojila". B&D

In the morning after breakfast, leave to explore Spituk Monastery also known as Spituk Gompa or Pethup Gompa, a Buddhist monastery. It is situated on a hilltop; it was established in the 11th Century by Od - De. The word 'Spituk' means exemplary.

After that visit, Gurudwara Pather Sahib - where Guru Nanak Dev ji, founder of the Sikh religion is believed to have conquered a demon.

(Legend has it that once Guru Nakak ji was meditating at this place and a demon had thrown a big rock to obstruct his prayers but the boulder turned into soft wax that failed to harm him, seeing this the demon asked for penance for his deed and Guru Nanak ji forgave him. The boulder with the imprint of the body of Guru Nanak Dev and the footprint of the demon is on display in Gurdwara Pathar Sahib. Albeit, the area is known majorly for Buddhism but Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is equally worshipped by anyone who visits this place. It is maintained by the Indian Army.)

The next stop will be Magnetic Hill - the place where gravity takes a backseat. It is a gravity hill located near Leh. The hill road is actually a downhill road, objects and cars on the hill road may appear to roll uphill in defiance of gravity when they are, in fact, rolling downhill.

After that drive to Sangam - 48 km drive from Leh and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and the Zanskar. The two rivers can be separately seen meeting at this point. The Indus River appears Blue and The Zanskar appears muddy green.

Evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel "Ladakh Sarai Resort". B&D

After breakfast transfer from Leh to Pangong. The Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (18,000 feet / 5,475 M) which despite its great elevation is one of the easier passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple. Leave for walk at Pangong Lake, a highest salt water lake in the World, shared by two countries India (25%) & China (75%), enjoy the beauty of lake on banks of the lake while appreciating the changing colours of fascinating high-altitude lake.

Evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel "Himalayan wooden cottage". B&D

Transfer to Leh airport for your departure from Leh.