LEH TO SRINAGAR JEEP SAFARI

Season: June to September
Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Places Covered: Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Khardung-La - Spituk - Likir - Alchi - Lamayuru - Kargil - Srinagar

Ladakh is at the northern most tip of India and is cradled in the Himalayas. The Leh-Ladakh tour packages take you on an enchanting trip of the Himalayas. The tour to Leh - Ladakh includes a trip to the beautiful city of Srinagar as well. The tour itinerary for the Leh - Ladakh tours are drawn up in such a way that not only do you get a view of the picturesque surroundings but also a glimpse of the culture and religion of the region. Book a Leh - Ladakh tour and experience the distinctive natural and cultural environment of Ladakh.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred to the hotel. Spend the night in the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi Sight-Seeing
Relax in the hotel in the morning. In the afternoon visit the Presidential-Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Mahalaxmi Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi in Delhi. Enjoy the evening in a relaxed mood.

Day 03 : Delhi - Leh
After having breakfast, catch a flight to Leh. Leh, the main centre of Ladakh, is located in a small valley, just to the north of Indus valley. Take complete rest throughout the day for proper acclimatization to the high altitude atmosphere.

Day 04 :Indus Valley Sight Seeing (Visit Shey - Thiksey - Hemis Monastries)
Enjoy a short trip to the famous monasteries. Visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery, which is one of the most famous monasteries of the Ladakh region. On the way back, visit the magnificent Shey Palace. Spend the night in the hotel.

Day 05 : Leh - Khardungla Pass (18,380 ft) - Leh
After breakfast, start for a full day excursion to Khardungla pass. The Khardungla pass, which is the highest motorable pass in the world, has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. At the top, you can enjoy the natural beauty of snow-capped mountain. In the evening return to the hotel and spend the night there.

Day 06 : Leh - Spituke - Likir - Alchi
After early morning breakfast leave Leh and drive to Alchi. On the way, visit the splendid Spituk monastery, which is just 5 kms from Leh town. Continue drive to Alchi monastery, which is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. By the lunch time you will reach Alchi. In the evening visit Alchi monastry, back to the hotel and explore around the village on your own.

Day 07 : Alchi - Lamayuru - Kargil
In the morning drive to Kargil. On the way visit the oldest Lamayuru monastery, founded in the 10th Century. Visit the Tete Sping and other interesting places like Suru Valley. Lying nestled along the northeastern foothills of the Great Himalayan wall, it extends from Kargil town, first south ward for a length of about 45 miles and then eastward for another stretch of nearly 50 miles up to the foot of the Penzila watershed where the Suru River rises.

Day 08 : Kargil
Take rest and relax throughout the day in Kargil. Explore around on your own.

Day 09 : Kargil - Srinagar
Drive to Srinagar via Drass, which is noted for its heavy snowfalls and extreme cold. On the road to Srinagar, Drass, is a small township lying in the centre of a valley of the same name. It is the second coldest inhabited place in the world. During the spring and summer, however the valley around the township becomes very picturesque. From there. Drive through Sonamarg, the gold valley, to Srinagar and stay in the houseboat.

Day 10 : Srinagar
Enjoy an exciting cruise through Dal and Nagin Lakes. Float through a network of canals to the enchanted floating gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, built in the 16th C. by the Moghul emperors. Lunch will be served onboard the Shikara (Gondola). Enjoy a Wazwan feast, which is a local multi course meal usually served on weddings or very special occasions, in the evening.

Day 11 : Srinagar - Delhi
Enjoy the morning in a relaxed mood. In the afternoon fly to Delhi..

Day 12 : Depart Home