This is the tour of three
different parts of the Jammu and Kashmir. The Landscape are completely
different from one each. You will visit most ancient monasteries during the
tour. Zanskar towards each other along the northern flank of the Great
Himalaya, meet in the broad plain of Padam. Virtually untouched by the winds
of change and modernization till then, Zanskar is now a favourite
destination for trekkers. Zanskar is also known as a land of religion and
has the greatest concentration of gompas in Ladakh, outside the Indus
valley.
Day
01 : Srinagar On arrival at Srinagar airport. Our representative
will meet you and escort you to Houseboat. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal
lake visiting interesting places around the Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 02 : Srinagar Morning half day tour of world
famous Mughal gardens visiting Nishat (The Garden of Pleasure) built by Asaf
Jah in 1636 AD and Shamilar Bagh (Abode of Love) built by Jehangir for his
beloved Nur Jahan in 1619 AD. Afternoon Visit Srinagar Old city Jamia
Masjid, Shah Hamdan mosque, Srinagar Museum and enjoy the walking through
the narrow bazar of the city. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 03
: Srinagar - Kargil (205 Kms) Full day drive to Kargil. After
Sonmarg you start steep ascending most rough road and wet Zojila pass 3527
Mtrs known as (Gateway of Ladakh) continue drive towards Drass second
coldest place in the world here we stop for tea and passport check. Another
two and half hours drive will take us Kargil. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Kargil - Rangdom (135 Kms) After Kargil drive towards
Zanskar valley on the way see Panikar and Parkachan villages view of Nun &
Kun peaks are seen.. Arrive Rangdom in the evening . Overnight in Tents.
Day 05 : Rangdom - Padam (150 Kms) After short
drive, we stop at Rangdom Gompa and visit the Gompa Continue drive to Padam
which is the Capital of Zanskar valley on the way cross Pensila pass 4401
Mtrs and some ancient Buddhist villages. After crossing Tungri bridge visit
Sunni Gompa finally we reach Padam in the late afternoon. Overnight in
Tents.
Day 06 : Padam Day to visit Pipitong, Thonde
Gompa and Zangla 3450 Mtrs this is the most beautiful village with ancient
Zangla Gompa and you may get chance to visit Queen's house at Zangla. On the
way return visit Karsha Gompa which is one of the oldest Monastery.
Overnight in Tents.
Day 07 : Padam - Bardan Gompa (7/8 Hrs.
trek) Full day trek to Bardan Gompa on the way back visit Padam
market and Padam Gompa. Overnight in Tents.
Day 08 : Padam -
Kargil (285 Kms) Full day drive to Kargil and in the evening we
reach Kargil. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 : Kargil - Uletokpo
(153 Kms) Full day drive to Uletokpo and we have to cross highest
pass on Srinagar leh route Fotula 13749 Fts. On the way visit Mulbek and
Lamayuru monastery one of the oldest Monastery in Ladakh region. Continue
drive to Uletokpo in the late afternoon one may visit to Rizong monastery by
foot 5 Kms to and fro. Overnight in Tents.
Day 10 : Uletokpo
- Leh (81 Kms) After short drive we reach to Alchi Monastery and
continue drive to Leh via some interesting Buddhist villages. Afternoon free
for personal activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Leh (ladakh) Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and
Hemis Monastery which is most popular Monastery in Ladakh region. return
back to Hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
12 : Leh (ladakh) Morning half day sightseeing tour of Spituk and
Phyang monastery. Afternoon visit by foot to Kings palace, Tsemo Gompa, Leh
Mosque, Leh Bazar and Shankar Gompa. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
13 : Leh (Ladakh) Morning half day excursion to Stok Palace/Museum
and on the way back visit Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Leh Transfer in time to
the airport to connect onward destination flight.
