On arrival at Srinagar Airport/ Railway Station our representative will meet & greet you and then you will be transferred to the Houseboat.
You may stay at Dal lake, which is more commercial or at Nigeen lake which is more calm and quiet, but more serene.Rest of the day leisure at your own. You would be amazed by the life along the lakes, where you would see flower sellers and vegetable vendors selling their goods in boats.Enjoy Dinner & Overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 2: SrinagarIf you really wish to experience the beauty of Srinagar and its lakes, we strongly suggest that you get up early in the morning to catch a glimpse of reflections of mountains and lights in the lake, as lakes are more calm at early morning time.After finishing the breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing of Srinagar including the Mughal Gardens, Chashm e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). In the Afternoon enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Dinner & Overnight in the houseboat.
Day 3: Srinagar – Gulmarg- Srinagar [112 Kms]After breakfast on time proceed for full day excursion of Gulmarg - the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. This place is popular for its highest golf course and skiing in winter’s season. Enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Kungdoor / Aparwath (at your own cost). Return back to the houseboat by evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Srinagar -Kargil [Via Sonmarg]After an early breakfast in the hotel proceed to Kargil via Sonmarg. You can enjoy a pony ride here at your own cost to Thajiwas Glacier where you will find snow remains round the year. On arrival in Kargil, check-into the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Kargil - LehIn the Morning after finishing breakfast drive to Leh. Enroute visit Lamayuru Monastery (if time permits). On arrival in Leh check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy the dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Leh After Breakfast in the hotel proceed for full day excursion of Thiksey Monastery. The best option is to visit early morning to see sunrise and praying ceremony of Ladakh culture. After this visit Hemis Monastery which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh back visit Shey Palace also. Packed lunch will be provided to you from the hotel. In the evening return back to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 7: Leh After finishing breakfast on time drive to Khardung la which is about 43 Kms far, the highest motorable road in the world at 5600meters. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. This road carries on to the Nubra Valley. Return back to the hotel for hot lunch and later visit Leh city including Sangkar, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Palace. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Leave LehIn morning after breakfast on time transfer to the airport for your flight to onward destination.