Best of Leh & Kashmir Package
- 8 Nights/ 9 Days
- Leh/ Srinagar Airport
- Leh, Khardung La, Kargil, Sonmarg, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
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This Tour can be customized according to your travel needs & requirement
Arrive Leh - day free to relax and acclimatize
On your arrival at Leh airport our representative will meet & greet and transfer you to the Hotel.
Welcome drink on arrival and check in to the hotel.
We recommend you completely relax for the rest of the day to enable your body to acclimatize to the rarefied air at the high altitude. Leh is situated at the height of 11563 feet.
Lunch and dinner is served at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Day free - Acclimatize Yourself
Leh - Monastery tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast we take you for a full day tour of Monasteries.
We first visit Hemis Monastery which is one of the biggest and best known monastery in this region. Then we visit Thiksey Monastery located at a distance of 18 kms from Leh town. Then we visit Shey Palace. Then we visit Rancho School of 3 Idiot’s fame. The we return to hotel en route visiting Sindhu Point.
Lunch at the hotel. After lunch time free to visit the local markets.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Full day Monasteries tour
Leh - Khardung La
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Khardung La which is 43 Kms from Leh. Today it is the unique opportunity to drive on the highest motor-able road in the world at 18380 feet.
The views from the top of the pass are amazing. This road carries on to the Nubra Valley.
Return to the hotel for hot lunch.
After lunch take a tour of Leh city visiting Sangkar, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Khardung La
- Leh city tour
Leh - Kargil
After breakfast leave for Kargil.
On arrival in Kargil check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day free to walk around the small town of Kargil.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Kargil Sightseeing
Kargil - Srinagar via Sonmarg
Early breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Srinagar.
En-route stop at Sonmarg - You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year.
On your arrival at Srinagar, check in at the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
- Sonmarg Sightseeing
Srinagar – Half day tour of Mughal gardens
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the afternoon we take you for a tour of Mughal Gardens. Chashmi-e Shahi - The Royal Spring which commands a magnificent view of Dal Lake; Nishat Bagh - The Garden of pleasure is located on the bank of Dal Lake with Zabarwan Mountains in the back & Shalimar Bagh - Abode of Love which was built by Emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Nur Jehan.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Srinagar Mughal gardens
Srinagar to Gulmarg
Breakfast at your hotel.
After breakfast check out and drive to Gulmarg which is at a distance of 56 Kms and 2 hours drive from Srinagar.
On arrival in Gulmarg check in at hotel. Gulmarg – Meadow of Flowers. Gulmarg is a popular hill station and well known for skiing in winters.
Gondola ride in Gulmarg is a must for all tourists. There are 2 phases of Gondola. The first phase takes you from Gulmarg to Kungdoor. The second phase takes you from Kungdoor to Aparwath. The tickets can be booked in advance on http://www.gulmarggondola.com.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
- Gulmarg Sightseeings
Gulmarg to Pahalgam
Breakfast at your hotel.
After breakfast drive to Pahalgam located at a distance of 150 Kms and is 4 hours drive from Gulmarg.
On arrival check in at your hotel in Pahalgam.
Pahalgam – A Valley of Shepherds located on the banks of river Lidder at a height of 7200 ft.
On arrival check-in at your Hotel.
In the afternoon you can enjoy a short trek or take a pony ride to one of the many beautiful spots around Palahgam (at your own cost).
Spend overnight at your hotel in Pahalgam.
- Pahalgam Sightseeings
Pahalgam to Srinagar Airport
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out and transfer to Srinagar airport for your flight to onward destination.
Tour Optionals:
Leh Ladakh (0 optional tour)
Tour Information:
Inclusions
- 3 Nights stay at hotel in Leh with all meals.
- 1 night stay at Hotel in Kargil with all meals.
- 2 nights stay in Srinagar at Hotel with breakfast and dinner.
- 1 night stay in Gulmarg at Hotel with breakfast and dinner.
- 1 night stay in Pahalgam at Hotel with breakfast and dinner.
- Airport – hotel transfer in Leh.
- Tour of Hemis and Thiksey Monastery.
- City tour of Leh visiting Sangkar, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.
- Tour of Khardung La.
- Vehicle for Leh to Srinagar transfer via Kargil.
- Hotel – airport transfer in Srinagar.
- Half day tour of Mughal Gardens.
- Full day tour of Gulmarg.
- All applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Airfare & airport taxes.
- Train fare other than that mentioned in the inclusions.
- Travel Insurances charges.
- Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusions.
- Optional sightseeing tours other than those mentioned in inclusions.
- Entrance fees or Fees for video or camera permit (wherever applicable).
- Pony rides.
- Tips, gratuities.
- Any item of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls etc.
- All such things not mentioned as included.
Good to Know
- For Extra adult in the room we will provide an extra bed. Children share parent’s room without an extra bed.
- We reserve the right to re-arrange the itinerary without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
- All Hotels and services are subject to availability & confirmation.
- Hotel check in is at 1400 hours and checkout is at 1200 hours.
- Early check in and late check out is subject to availability and consent of the hotel.
- The vehicles used is non air-conditioned and is available for point to point services only and is not at disposal. Vehicles used in Leh are Innova, Xylo, Mahindra Bolero or similar. We can only request for a specific vehicle and not guarantee it as vehicles are provided by transport union in Leh in a sequence.
- All Indian Nationals require Inner Line Permits to travel to Nubra valley, Pangong Lake & Tso Moriri Lake. Besides this permit all travelers need to pay Environment Fee and Red Cross Fund fee.
- All visitors to Leh must ensure that they are physically fit. People with asthma, heart and lung related problems must consult a physician before travelling.
- Acclimatization to the rarefied air, at a height of 11563 feet, is a must in Leh for all passengers. Therefore, we very strongly advise everyone to take it easy on the first day and do not undertake any hectic activity on first day.
- Some travelers are likely to experience some breathlessness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite. The Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital in Leh has an extremely qualified team of dedicated doctors familiar in dealing with high altitude sickness and other medical problems.
- When traveling to Leh it is an absolute must to carry skin creams, lotions and chap sticks. One should also carry Sun Glasses, hats, Scarfs, thick cotton trousers / jeans for day use, woolen sweaters/ jackets, sports shoes, sandals with straps for rafting and evening wear and gloves.
Remarks
- NIT Worldwide Holidays Pvt. Ltd. will not be liable for any claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature.
- There are no refunds on any unutilized or partly utilized services of the package.
- Any increase in taxes by the Govt. of India will be payable extra.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides.
