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Himalayan Odyssey: A Journey Through Kashmir and Ladakh

Duration - 13 Nights 14 Days
Tour Type - FIT | Land Package
Meal Plan- MAP

Journey Starts From

Pickup from Jammu Airport (IXJ) or Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT)

Journey Ends At

Drop-off at Chandigarh Railway Station (CDG) or Chandigarh Airport (IXC)

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jammu
  • Arrival: Pickup from Jammu Airport or Jammu Tawi Railway Station (IXJ/JAT)
  • Transfer: Drive to the hotel in Jammu.
    • Sightseeing (if time permits): Raghunath Temple, Bahu Fort, and Bagh-e-Bahu Garden.
  • Overnight Stay: Jammu.
Day 2: Jammu to Srinagar
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and proceed to Srinagar.
  • Travel Duration: Approx. 7-8 hours.
  • Overnight Stay: Srinagar.
Day 3: Full Day Sightseeing in Srinagar
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing:
    • Hazratbal Shrine
    • Mughal Gardens: Nishat Bagh (Garden of Joy) and Shalimar Bagh (Garden of Love)
    • Dal Lake: Shikara ride on Dal Lake (optional).
    • Botanical Garden
    • Shankaracharya Temple on Shankaracharya Hill
    • Chashme Shahi Garden
  • Overnight Stay: Srinagar.
Day 4: Srinagar to Kargil via Sonamarg
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and head towards Kargil.
  • En-route Sightseeing:
    • Sonamarg Valley: Known as the ‘Meadow of Gold,’ offering picturesque landscapes.
  • Travel Duration: Approx. 7 hours.
  • Overnight Stay: Kargil.
Day 5: Kargil to Leh via Magnetic Hill
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and proceed to Leh.
  • En-route Sightseeing:
    • Moonland Hill
    • Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
    • Magnetic Hill: Known for its gravity-defying phenomenon.
    • Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers at Nimmu.
  • Travel Duration: Approx. 5-6 hours.
  • Overnight Stay: Leh.
Day 6: Full Day Sightseeing in Leh
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing:
    • Shey Palace
    • Leh Palace
    • Thiksey Monastery
    • Spituk Monastery (Gompa)
    • Shanti Stupa
    • Sindhu Darshan Point on the banks of the Indus River.
  • Overnight Stay: Leh.
Day 7: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (one of the world’s highest motorable passes).
  • Post-lunch Sightseeing:
    • Hunder Sand Dunes
    • Bactrian Camel Safari (Double-humped camels)
  • Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley.
Day 8: Excursion to Turtuk Village
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Excursion: Full day visit to Turtuk Village, the last accessible village near the India-Pakistan border with rich Balti culture.
  • Overnight Stay: Nubra Valley.
Day 9: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and proceed to Pangong Lake.
  • En-route Sightseeing:
    • Pangong Lake (Pangong Tso): Known for its vibrant blue waters and scenic backdrop, made famous by Bollywood movies.
  • Overnight Stay: Pangong Lake (typically in camps or eco-resorts).
Day 10: Pangong Lake to Leh
  • Breakfast at the camp.
  • Transfer: Check out and return to Leh.
  • Optional Stopovers: En-route photography and rest stops.
  • Overnight Stay: Leh.
Day 11: Leh to Jispa via Nakeela and Lachung La Pass
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and proceed to Jispa.
  • En-route Sightseeing:
    • Nakeela Pass
    • Lachung La Pass with beautiful views of the Himalayas.
  • Overnight Stay: Jispa.
Day 12: Jispa to Manali via Atal Tunnel
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and drive to Manali through the Atal Tunnel (one of the longest high-altitude road tunnels in the world).
  • Travel Duration: Approx. 5-6 hours.
  • Overnight Stay: Manali.
Day 13: Full Day Sightseeing in Manali
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing:
    • Hidimba Devi Temple (historic cave temple dedicated to Hidimba)
    • Ghatotkach Temple
    • Club House (recreational center)
    • Vashisth Hot Water Springs (Vashisth Muni Ashram)
  • Overnight Stay: Manali.
Day 14: Departure from Manali to Chandigarh
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer: Check out and drive to Chandigarh.
  • Drop-Off: Chandigarh Railway Station or Chandigarh Airport (IXC).
  • TOUR END.

Inclusions

Airport/Railway Station Pickup and Drop-off, Accommodation in comfortable hotels, Daily breakfast & dinner, Transfers and sightseeing in a private/sic air-conditioned vehicle, Toll Taxes, Driver Allowances.

Exclusions

Airfare/Train Fare, Meals Not Mentioned, Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, and phone calls, Early Check-in, Late Check-out, Extra sightseeing, Optional Tours, Guide, Porter, Entrance Fees, Permits, Travel Insurance, Visa (If required), ILP (If required), Extra Services, Any Increase in Government Taxes or Fuel Surcharge, Anything Not Mentioned in inclusions.
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