13N14D – Leh Ladakh with Srinagar Ex Delhi

On arrival at Airport you will be transferred to Hotel/ Houseboat. After freshening up, proceed for Local sightseeing visiting Mughal Gardens of Shalimar Bagh & Nishat Bagh, Jama Masjid. Later you may like to visit Shankracharya Temple if time Permits. Overnight at Srinagar.

After Breakfast, proceed for Srinagar City Tour visiting Mughal Gardens of Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh & Chashme Shahi. Later you may visit Jama Masjid, Hazratbal Mosque & Shankracharya Temple (as time Permits).

After Breakfast, proceed to snowcladded Gulmarg. Here, you can enjoy the gondola ride, that takes you across from one Mountain to another. Gulmarg is a paradise Skiing Location for Ski Lovers across the world. Later return to Srinagar for an overnight stay.

After Breakfast, start your journey to Ladakh. Enroute you can stop by Sonamarg to capture the mystic landscapes. Later visit Drass memorial, before you finally enter Ladakh region starting with Kargil. Overnight at Kargil Hotel.

After Breakfast, check out from Hotel, & proceed to Leh enroute visiting 30ft Long Maitreya Buddha, later visit Lamayuru & Likir Monastery, followed by Magnetic Hill & Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib & Hall of fame. Enroute also check the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river called Sangam by locals. Overnight at Leh.

After breakfast, explore Leh. Leh was an important stopover on trade routes along the Indus Valley between Tibet to the east, Kashmir to the west and also between India and China for centuries. Mountains dominate the landscape around Leh as it is at an altitude of 3,500m. Today, visit Shey & Thiksey Monastery with Leh Palace & Spituk Monastery, Hall of Fame & Shanti Stupa. The Shey Monastery or Gompa, 15 kilometers to south of Leh; the ruins of this former summer palace of the kings of Ladakh is perched high up on a rocky cliff. The 12m Sakyamuni Buddha statue made of gold-plated copper by King Singge Namgyal's son Deldan Namgyal, is the largest in the area. King Deldan Namgyal constructed Shey Palace in the early 17th century AD. Leh Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the town of Leh. The palace was abandoned when Dogra forces took control of Ladakh in the mid-19th century and forced the royal family to move to Stok Palace. Spituk is yet another interesting monastery, on the hill top near Indus about 18 kms from Leh on Srinagar road. The Spituk monastery offers a commanding view of Indus. It has a totally new Gompa within the monastery as well as the old Gompa has also been restored. It is constructed in a series of tiers with courtyards and steps. Higher up in the hill is a chamber which houses the enormous statue of goddess. Its face is covered and uncovered only once in a year during the festival time. Thiksey Monastery, affiliated to Gelugpa or the Yellow Hat sect of Buddhism, is located at a distance of around 19 km from the town of Leh. The 12-storeyed monastery is built atop a hill and structured in a unique hierarchical manner, where the top of the hill has the monastery and the official residence of the chief Lama while the foot of the hill has living quarters. Hall of Fame is a museum constructed by the Indian Army in memory of the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives defending the motherland in the Indo-Pak wars. Later in the evening, visit the ‘Shanti Stupa’. The Shanti Stupa is a white-colored domed-shaped structure, which looks extremely beautiful during night when it is illuminated. This peace pillar was built by a Japanese Buddhist Organization to celebrate the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and for the promotion of world peace. One can reach the top via road or by climbing 500 steps. Reaching the top via those steps (at such altitude) gives a whole new dimension for your efforts, which one would understand once they reach the summit.

After Breakfast, move towards second 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 covering Deskit Monastery enroute. Check-in at Hotel/Camp, freshen up & later you can have a Double Hump Bactarian Camel ride. Dont forget to click this unique mammal, found in cold Desert. It was once used to carry the trade material on silk route. Overnight at Hunder/Nubra Camps/Hotel.

After Breakfast, check out from the camps & visit Deskit Monastery, Hot Water Springs, Panamik via confluence of Shyok & Nubra River across Sumoor. Return to Leh by Evening. Overnight at Leh.

After Breakfast, check out from Leh & 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. Overnight at Camps.

After Breakfast, check out from Camps for return journey to Leh. Enroute visit Hemis Monastery & 3-Idiots School. Overnight at Leh.

After Breakfast at Hotel, you are advised to depart from Leh by 8:00am, in order to reach Jispa in due time. Enroute you will come across Upshi, Tanglangla, Moore Plains, Sarchu, Baralacha-la, before finally arriving at Jispa. This route is most loved by shutterbug community, for the amazing snow cladded landscapes & tortuous roads one come across. Overnight at Jispa.

After early Breakfast, start your journey to Manali via Keylong, (the administrative centre of Lahaul & Spiti district) & snowbedded Rohtang La . Overnight at Manali.

After early Breakfast, proceed for Manali Local sightseeing visiting Hadimba Temple, Vashisht & Solang Valley. Depart for Delhi by 4:30pm VOLVO, VOLVO Bus Seat Cost Included. *Consult our Tour Planner for an extended trip around Himachal

Today you will arrive at Delhi, Majnu ka Tila by 7:00am. Your Tour ends here with colorful memories of DRS Tours and travels Pvt.Ltd.