KASHMIR & LADAKH TOUR

KASHMIR & LADAKH TOUR	ITINERARY FOR 09 NTS. / 10 DAYS

DATE	SECTORS	PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
Day 01	ARRIVE SRINAGAR	Upon arrival at Srinagar Airport You will met by our representative and transfer to Houseboat. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities. OPTIONAL - One can also enjoy a relaxing Shikara ride on the lake Its one of the most soothing & relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir.
Day 02	SARCHU - LEH (255 KMS)	Post breakfast we take a sightseeing tour of Srinagar (Lake City) visiting Shankaracharya Temple & Mughal Gardens, Nishat Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Pleasure). Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 03	LEH TO PANGONG LAKE (06 HOURS APPROX.)	Morning proceed for a picturesque drive to Gulmarg (Meadow of Gold) – It was discovered as a tourist destination by the British in the 19th century. Prior to that, Mughal emperors vacationed in the Gulmarg valley which is about 03 kms long and up-to 01 km wide. OPTIONAL - One can enjoy Gondola ride or Horse ride at Gulmarg. Afternoon drive back from Gulmarg to Srinagar and overnight stay at houseboat
Day 04	PANGONG LAKE TO LEH (06 HOURS APPROX.)	Post breakfast we drive to Leh via Sonmarg, One of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. In Sonmarg one can take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Upon arrival in Kargil we check in at our hotel for overnight stay
LEH TO HUNDER (NUBRA VALLEY) (126 KMS / APRX. 06 HRS)	PADUM S/S	Post breakfast we drive to Leh enroute visiting Lamayuru, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat). Then we drive and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. Further we drive to Likir, Likir gompa situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir. Upon arrival in Leh you will met by our representative and check in at our hotel for overnight stay
Day 06	HUNDER (NUBRA VALLEY) – LEH	After an early breakfast we drive to NUBRA VALLEY leads through KHARDUNG-LA-PASS (the highest motorable road in the world) at 18,390 ft, around 39kms from Leh. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. It is situated to the North of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Arrive Hunder by afternoon and rest of the day at leisure to explore Hunder & Diskit Village. Overnight at Camp at Nubra Organic Retreat situated in a beautiful village called HUNDAR with lot of trees.
Day 07	LEH TO ULEYTOKPO	After your breakfast at the camp, visit the SAND DUNES to enjoy a camel safari (Optional). Later we drive to Leh by same route over Khardung La. Afternoon rest and relax or take a walk to the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08	ALCHI – LAMAYURU – KARGIL (160 KMS / 05 HRS APPROX.)	After an early breakfast we leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance.  Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at Camp Watermark on the shore of Lake.
Day 09	KARGIL TO SRINAGAR (07 HRS APPROX.)	Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we drive back to leh enroute visiting Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & Stok Palace Museum. Drive further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight
Day 10	SRINAGAR (LOCAL S.S)	Tour concludes. Mountain Trails thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination

HOTELS INCORPORATED
CATEGORY	02 PAX	04 PAX	06 PAX	08 PAX	10 PAX	EXTRA ADULT	EXTRA CHILD WITH BED	EXTRA CHILD WITHOUT BED	SINGLE ROOM SUPPL.
Standard	36,450	26,450	23,150	23,500	22,100	13,950	13,950	7,900	6,650
Deluxe	37,100	27,150	23,850	24,200	22,750	14,500	14,500	8,200	6,950
Super Deluxe	46,550	36,600	33,250	33,600	32,200	17,400	17,400	9,600	10,150

HOTELS INCORPORATED
DESTINATION	STANDARD	DELUXE	SUPER DELUXE
SARCHU	Deluxe Houseboats	Kolu Group of Houseboats or Similar	Kolu Group of Houseboats or Similar
KARGIL	Hotel Siachen or Hotel D Zozila	Hotel Siachen or Hotel D Zozila	Hotel Siachen or Hotel D Zozila
LEH	Grand Willow / Hill Town	Mandala, Sinnge Palace, City Palace, The Kaal, Noble House or Similar	The Grand Dragon
PANGONG	Pangong Resort	Camp Watermark (Deluxe)	Camp Watermark (Deluxe)
NUBRA VALLEY	Karma Inn or Similar	Nubra Organic Retreat	Nubra Organic Retreat

COST OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Assistance upon arrival at Srinagar airport with traditional welcome in Houseboat
• 09 Nights / 10 Days Accommodation on twin sharing Basis as per the Itinerary
• All Meals (Bed Tea, Breakfast, Hot / Pack Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner)
• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Non-ac Scorpio / Qualis / Tavera or Tata Safari (Srinagar & Ladakh) as per the program.
• Inner line Permit to restricted / protected areas (Pangong & Nubra valley)
• Wildlife fee for Pangong area
• Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary
• 01 Bottle of Mineral Water every day to each tourist

The above COST OF THE PACKAGE Does not Include

• Airfare to and from Leh.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls
• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
• Guide fee, camera fee, Soft or Hard drinks, Starters.
• Medical & Travel insurance
• Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc

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.


Other Charges: (Charges are Net Non Commissionable)

• Professional Tourist Guide Rs. 1000 per Day.
• Camel Safari in Nubra Valley Rs. 600 per person
• River Rafting Rs. 1000 per person (Phey to Nimu) Note: Season for Rafting is from 25th June until 30 August)
• Cultural Program Rs. 5000 per program.

Note: Prices valid for Minimum 02, 04 & 06 pax traveling together in one vehicle & above 06 pax based on Maxi Cab (12 Seater).