Day 01-Europe / Delhi

On arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel.Afternoon go for a short orientation tour of Delhi driving past India Gate,Parliament building etc.Overnight at Hotel.

India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. One of the most historic capitals in the world, Delhi is a treasure trove that reveals the ultimate combination of tradition and trends. Delhi is made up of seven ancient cities, spanning the period from the 11th to 20th centuries. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, which have left behind a plethora of monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages. Very few cities in the world can express such a profusion of architectural styles. Its many-layered existence is tantalizing and can entice the curious traveller into a fascinating journey of discovery.

Day 02 – Delhi

After breakfast leave for full day city tour visiting QutabMinar, India gate (war memorial), Lakshminarayan Temple – modern Hindu temple, drive past President’s House, Parliament House & Secretariat Building. Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi visit Rajghat& Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru), Jama Masjid and drive past Red fort and ChandniChowk. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03 – Delhi / Leh (Flight)

Take your early morning flight to Leh. On arrival met by our representative with traditional welcome and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure to rest and acclimatize to high altitude and low oxygen levels in Leh which is at an altitude of 3504 M above sea level. Afternoon tale a leisurely walk to visit Leh monastery, Leh palace and local bazaar. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04 – Leh

After breakfast leave for visit Shankar monastery, Shanti Stupa and Spituk monasteries. Afternoon visit Stok Palace and Museum.

Day 05- Leh

Morning proceed for sightseeing of Shey, old summer palace with 12 feet statue of Buddha: Thikse, the superbly situated Monastery on a hilltop overlooking the village and the indus river and Hemis Monastery the richest and the largest Monastery of the area. afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 – Leh – Nurla (70 kms / 2 hrs approx)

After breakfast leave for Nurlaenroute visit Phyang monastery, Basgo Castle and Alchi monastery. Proceed to Nurla. Evening free at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 07  – Nurla– Lamayuru – Kargil (164 kms / 6 hrsapprox)

After breakfast proceed to Kargil. Enroute visit Lamayuru monastery. Later cross over Fatula Pass (4147 M) which is the highest pass on Leh– Kargilhighway. Stop to visit Mulbekh Monastery. Check in hotel; for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08 – Kargil – Padum (Jeep, 234 kms / 8 – 9 hrs approx)

After breakfast leave for Padum via Parkachik and Panikhar. On a clear day you can have a view of the majestic peaks of Nun and Kun. Enroute visit Ringdom monastery. On arrival check in hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 09 – Padum

After breakfast leave for visit to Karsha monastery which is a replica of the Potala Palace of Tibet. Return to Padum. Afternoon visit Pipi Tong and Stagnimo monasteries. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 10 – Padum – Kargil 

After breakfast retrace the route back to Kargilenroute visit Sani monastery. On arrival check in hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11 – Kargil – Srinagar (204 kms / 7 hrsapprox)

After breakfast drive to Srinagar via Drass (the 2nd coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia) and Zojilla Pass. On arrival in srinagar transfer to Dal Lake for a Shikaratransfer (Local Boat) to your houseboat. Evening free at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on houseboat.

Kashmir is one of the most exotic holiday destinations in India. Thanks to its Nature’s abundance,any traveler will love to be a part of this mesmerizing land.Srinagar, the state’s winter capital, is the first stop for most travellers to Kashmir; and with its great lake and meandering river, its exquisite pleasure gardens and romantic shikara rides, the old-world charm of its houseboats and the ageless grace of its architecture, the city is a real introduction to the unique attractions of the valley. The vast Dal lake is, of course, Srinagar’s emblematic feature, and its deep waters carry the most popular of Srinagar’s attractions: houseboats and shikaras. Many visitors are content to spend a great part of their holiday aboard these waterborne hotels, watching the lake’s traffic float by from cushioned balconies, venturing into the houseboat’s walnut-wood interiors for delicious, fragrant Kashmiri cuisine.

Day 12 –  Srinagar

Morning leave for half day tour of Mughal Gardens, Nishat -“the Garden of pleasure, Shalimar – “the Abode love and CharmaShahi – “the Royal Spring”. Afternoon visit the Shankracharya temple and Carpet weaving factory. Evening 1 – 2 hours Shikara ride on Dal Lake Dinner and overnight on houseboat.

Day 13 – Srinagar – Gulmarg – Srinagar

After early breakfast leave for Gulmarg (52 kms / 1 ½ hrsapprox) also known as the “Meadow of Flowers”. The road from Srinagar rises gently towards the lower stopes of the Pirpanjal range passing through rice and maize fields. Gulmarg is paradise for Golfers and for winter sports. On an clear day one can have clear view of Nanga Parbat (5th highest mountain in the world) also of Wular Lake, the largest Fresh Water Lake of Asia. Day free at your own leisure. Evening return drive to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight on houseboat.

Day 14 – Srinagar / Delhi

After leisurely breakfast leave Srinagar and proceed to airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to an airport hotel. Later you will be transferred to Delhi International Airport to connect your flight home.