Srinagar-Leh-Srinagar Via Dha Hanu
Highlights
Karzok Monastery, Hot Water Springs, Salt water Tsomorriri Lake, Hemis Monastery & 3-Idiots School , Salt water Pangong Lake, Deskit Monastery, Shyok & Nubra River, Nubra valley, Sham Valley-Lamayuru monastry, visiting Magnetic Hill, Likir, Basgo, Alchi
Itinerary
On arrival at Airport you will be transferred to Houseboat. Day at leisure/ relax to gear up for the long trip. Overnight at Srinagar. Overnight stay- Deluxe Houseboat, Srinagar; Meals included- Dinner
After breakfast, proceed to Kargil. Enroute you will cross the mystic meadows of Sonmarg, tortuous Zojila followed by Drass Memorial, before you finally arrive at Kargil-the gateway to Ladakh. Check in to your hotel. After some rest, by 4 pm, proceed to Hunderman village (this excursion shall be done only if time permits)- It was under Pakistani occupation until 1971 when India won it back during the Indo-Pak war. The village is home to 1000 year old structures currently being researched by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India). Across the border you see Pakistani bunkers, tomb of a famous saint from the region and Pakistani flag. Overnight at Kargil. Overnight stay- Kargil Tourist Camp/ Royal Gasho/ Greenland Kargil; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, get ready to follow an offbeat track known for the leftover race of King Alexander, so called Aryans. Cross Batalik- the centre of Kargil war fought in 1999 between India and Pakistan. Later visit the villages of Dha & Hanu, explore the antique culture, mingle with locals and know more about them- their lives and pattern of daily living. Later proceed to Ule/Alchi for overnight stay. Overnight stay- Alchi Resort/ West Ladakh Camps, Alchi/ Ule; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast, proceed for Leh enroute visiting confluence of Zanskar and Indus, so called Sangam by the locals, Magnetic Hill- which is known to defy the law of gravity, Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib- built and maintained by the Indian army, Likir Monastery- the oldest monastery, also known for the 75 feet statue of Buddha, Basgo- known for its castle ruin and the adjoining royal temples spectacularly located on the rocks, Hall of fame - museum constructed and maintained by the Indian army in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the Indo-Pak wars. Pass by the Spituk monastery.Check in to hotel. After some rest, in the evening, visit Shanti Stupa- Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop that gives panoramic view of snow- capped mountains. Overnight stay at Leh. Overnight stay- Hotel Ratna/ Om Ladakh, Leh; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, move towards Highest Motorable Road of The World, KhardungLa Pass. Have a cup of Tea there, get yourself clicked with the Khardungla Signboard by BRO & proceed towards Nubra valley visiting Deskit Monastery enroute. Check-in at Camps, freshen up & later you can have a Double Hump Bactarian Camel ride. Don't forget to click this unique mammal, found in cold Desert. It was once used to carry the trade material on silk route to Central Asia. Overnight at Nubra Camps. Overnight stay- Cold Desert Camps, Nubra; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, check out from the camps & visit Deskit Monastery, Hot Water Springs at Panamik via confluence of Shyok & Nubra River across Sumoor. Return to Leh by Evening. Overnight at Leh. Overnight stay- Hotel Ratna/ Om Ladakh, Leh; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, check out from Leh & visit Shey and Thiksey monasteries at Leh. Later proceed for one of the most beautiful & scenic, Salt water Pangong Lake at Spangmik via Changla Pass (17350 ft). Various Bollywood movies have been shot at this lake. One Third of this lake is controlled by India & rest of the two-third lies under Chinese province. Enjoy the bonfire in evening with your co-travelers turned friends. Overnight at Camps. Overnight stay- Redstart Camps, Pangong; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, check out from Camps for return journey to Leh. Enroute visit Hemis Monastery & 3-Idiots School. Overnight at Leh. Overnight stay- Hotel Ratna/ Om Ladakh, Leh; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, check out from the beautiful city and take the road to Kargil. Enroute you can stop at Alchi monastery to spend some peaceful time. Overnight at Kargil. Overnight stay- Hotel Greenland, Kargil; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast, start your journey towards Srinagar via Drass. You might like to stop over for a cup of tea at Sonamarg. Arrive Srinagar by noon. Checkin to your hotel. You might like to check out the local markets in the evening(on your own). Overnight at Hotel. Overnight stay- Al Hamra/ Snow Palace/ Similar; Meals included- Breakfast and Dinner
After Breakfast at Hotel, check out & leave for Srinagar Airport for onward flight to home, with memories of Meals included- Breakfast only Your Festigo Journey.
The prices are Inclusive of
- Accommodation on solo/twin/triple sharing Basis.
- Breakfast and Dinner in meal menu
- Transfers from Srinagar Airport.
- Transportation by Non A/C Tempo Traveler as per the category opted and number of people.
- Volvo bus fare.
- All Taxes.
The prices are Exclusive of
- Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
- Any Air/train fares
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Monument Entrances, Rafting & Camel Safari Charges.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the Inclusions.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Most of the Hotels in Ladakh provide Extra Mattress/Roll out bed, as Extra Bed.
- Rates valid only for Indian citizens, however, for foreign nationalities, there would only be a minor cost difference arising on account of Innerline Permits, rest remaining the same. At the time of Tour Planning do inform the nationality of your Group Members if any of them is Non-Indian to get the ILPermits issued in advance.
- Hotels/Camps quoted, are subjected to availability at the time of Confirmation, erstwhile a similar category Hotel/Camp shall be offered, with due consideration of quality remaining intact.
- The tourism infrastructure in Ladakh Region is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of plains & other developed destinations, you may face scarcity of water and power in the region and so you may come across situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis morning & evening.
- Leh vehicles are not allowed to pick up & drop the guest at Srinagar Airport, leading to change of vehicle after coming out of Srinagar Airport.
- We reserve the rights to rearrange the Itinerary to suit Hotel availability without changing the Total number of days at each destination & without compromising on any Services.
- Meals at the accommodations or other services not utilized during the tour shall be not liable for any kind of refund from the tour price.
- We hold the right to alter the tour schedule in case of bad weather & other conditions beyond our control that might affect the normal itinerary.
- We reserve the right to withdraw the tour two months prior to the tour start date in case of any emergencies- in such a case whole of the paid advance would be refunded.
Terms And Condition:
Cancellation
When Cancellation is made Charges
From your Booking Date
50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 20% of tour cost
30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 50% of tour cost
15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 100% of total tour cost