05-15Jun 11D Ladakh Overland
2013 Confirmed Departures
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Updated 29Mar
HIGHLIGHTS:
Srinagar Deluxe Houseboat stay
Srinagar - Moghul Gardens
Gulmarg (Meadow of Gold) - Gondola Ride
Leh -
Lamayaru , Thikse monastery
Jeep drive to Nubra Valley over Khardung La Pass
Pangong Lake excursion
Pangong Lake (at the border between India & China)
Booking starts now ! Book early to avoid disappointment.
CONTACT - Olevia Cheong
Mobile - (65) 8112 8393
Email -
olevia@gmail.com
Price - $2350 (all inclusive, visa, taxes)
Payment - EU Holidays Pte Ltd
Deposit - $800
Booking Deadline - 15Apr 2013
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Arrive Delhi, You will be meet & Greet
by the local representative at the Delhi International
airport and you would be transferred to your hotel where you will proceed for
check-in.
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DAY 02/ DELHI
– SRINAGAR (BY FLIGHT)
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After Breakfast, you will be transfer to Domestic
Airport and catch 1 hour Flight to Srinagar Airport, you would be transferred
to your Luxury Houseboat where you will proceed for check-in.
After Lunch you will After noon visit the famous
Mughal Gardens of
Nishat (Garden of pleasure) overlooking the crystal clear Emerald green
waters of the Dal lake then to
Shalimar (Garden of Love) built by Mughal Emperors During Spring until
Autumn these gardens are full of flowers. Also pay a visit to Kashmir Famous
Hand knotted Silk carpet weaving factory for good bargains.
Later back to houseboats Dinner & Overnight
Stay.
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DAY 03 GULMARG EXCURSION (52 KMS)
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Morning proceed for a picturesque drive to
Gulmarg. 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. It is exquisitely situated in a pine
surrounded basin of the Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 2,730 meters above
sea level and one of the most famous tourist destinations of Kashmir. It also
has one of the world’s highest green golf courses with 18 holes, as well as a
clubhouse, which is a historical building in its own right. One can enjoy
Gondola ride or (Optional - Horse ride
at Gulmarg) For a fun-filled ride of a most unusual kind, Gulmarg’s newly
constructed gondola lift from high above Gulmarg, through pine-clad slopes is
exhilarating. From Gulmarg a pony track leads upwards to Khilanmarg, Kangdori
& seven springs, a couple of hours by pony longer on foot.
Afternoon
drive Later back to houseboats Evening Enjoy Shikara cruise on Dal Lake in
Shikaras (local Gondola) visiting the Floating garden, Lotus gardens
(summers), back waters of the lake, cruise will go through canals. Its one of
the most soothing & relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir, Dinner
& Overnight Stay.
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DAY 04 / SRINAGAR – KARGIL (VIA SONMARG) (220
KMS)
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Post breakfast we drive to Leh via Sonmarg, One of the most beautiful
drive from Srinagar. Sonamarg (Meadow of Gold) – It is a place of enthralling
beauty, lies in Sindh Valley, streamed with flowers, surrounded by mountains
and perched at an altitude of 2690 m above sea level. Visited less frequently
by tourists, it has as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a clear sky. It
is a quiet alpine retreat surrounded with sycamore, silver birch, fir and
pine trees and the last halt on the Kashmir side for the drive from Srinagar
to Leh. It is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude
of Himalayan Lakes. In Sonmarg one can
take a pony ride (Optional Horse Ride) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow
remains round the year. Upon arrival in Kargil we check in at our hotel for
Dinner & overnight stay
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DAY 05 /
KARGIL - ULEYTOKPO – (VIA LAMAYURU) (150 KMS)
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Post breakfast we drive to Uleytokpo enroute visiting
Lamayuru, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat) like Phyang. The oldest
structure in Lamayuru is the Singey Lhakhang built by the founder of Alchi
Lotsava Rinchen bzangpo in 11th century. After visiting Lamayuru we proceed
further to Uleytokpo enrote visiting Ridzong Gompa, known as the paradise for
Meditation. Upon arrival in Uleytokpo. We check in at our Camp for overnight
Stay.
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DAY 06 / ULEYTOKPO – LEH
(VISITING MONASTERIES) (60 KMS)
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Post
breakfast we check out from the Camp & Visit Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery and drive to Leh enroute
visiting Basgo is certainly the
most impressive of Ladakhi citadels despite its ruined state, Likir gompa situated atop a windy
cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir & Phyang Gompa, located just 6 kms
before Leh. Upon arrival in Leh you will met by our representative and check
in at our hotel for overnight stay
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DAY 07 / LEH –
NUBRA
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DAY 08 / NUBRA
- LEH
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Post
lunch we take a sightseeing tour visiting Sankar Gompa, located at a distance of approximately 3 km from
the town of Leh, Leh Palace is one
of the most captivating architectural ruins that attract the attention of the
tourists almost immediately with its majestic setting at the edge of the
Namgyal hill and overlooking the town and at once looks like a reminiscent of
Lhasa's Potala Palace. Overnight Stay
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DAY 09 / LEH –
PANGONG LAKE - LEH
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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. On
the way back, visit Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa
Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit Thiksey, and Shey Palace, the ancient
capital of Ladakh & Stok Palace Museum.
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DAY 10 / LEH –
DELHI (BY FLIGHT)
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