Check-in: Arrive at Srinagar airport and transfer to a houseboat or hotel. Sightseeing: Visit Dal Lake, take a Shikara ride, and explore Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh). Overnight: Stay in Srinagar.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
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Day 2: Srinagar to Gulmarg
Excursion: Drive to Gulmarg (about 2 hours). Activities: Enjoy a Gondola ride, trek, or ski (depending on the season). Return: Drive back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight: Stay in Srinagar.
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Day 3: Srinagar to Sonamarg
Excursion: Drive to Sonamarg (about 2.5 hours). Activities: Visit Thajiwas Glacier, enjoy horse riding, and trek. Return: Drive back to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight: Stay in Srinagar.
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Day 4: Srinagar to Kargil
Drive: Head towards Kargil (about 6-7 hours). Stopovers: Visit Sonamarg, Drass War Memorial en route. Overnight: Stay in Kargil.
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Day 5: Kargil to Leh
Drive: Proceed to Leh (about 5-6 hours). Stopovers: Visit Lamayuru Monastery, Magnetic Hill, and the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. Acclimatization: Rest and acclimatize to the altitude. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 6: Leh Local Sightseeing
Sightseeing: Visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Market. Monasteries: Explore Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 7: Leh to Nubra Valley
Drive: Travel via Khardung La Pass (world’s highest motorable road at 18,380 ft). Activities: Visit Diskit Monastery, enjoy a camel ride in Hunder sand dunes. Overnight: Stay in Nubra Valley.
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Day 8: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake
Drive: Head to Pangong Lake via Shyok River or Wari La Pass. Activities: Enjoy the mesmerizing views of the lake. Overnight: Stay in camps near Pangong Lake.
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Day 9: Pangong Lake to Leh
Return: Drive back to Leh. Relax: Free evening for shopping and leisure. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 10: Leh to Tso Moriri
Drive: Travel to Tso Moriri Lake (about 6-7 hours). Activities: Explore the lake and surrounding areas. Overnight: Stay in camps or guesthouses near Tso Moriri.
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Day 11: Tso Moriri to Leh
Return: Drive back to Leh. Stopovers: Visit Chumathang hot springs and Mahe Bridge. Overnight: Stay in Leh.
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Day 12: Departure from Leh
Transfer: Head to Leh Cab for your onward journey.
