Pahalgam Retreat
Pahalgam
Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term "Kashmir" denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range.
Arrival Jammu. Proceed to Pahalgam ( 230 kms - 6.5 hrs ). Enroute visit Asia Longest Nashri & Banihal Tunnel. Check-in the hotel & relax. Rest of the day free at liesure. Visit Club House, Golf Course, etc. O/N in Pahalgam.
Day free for sight seeing. Visit Chandanwari / Betaab Valley / Arhu Valley, etc. Later enjoy rafting at Lidder River ( optional ). Evening free for personal activities. Visit local market for delicious food junctions, shopping, etc. O/N in Pahalgam.
Proceed back to Srinagar ( 96 kms - 3.5 hrs ). Check-in the hotel & relax. Rest of the day free at liesure. Visit Mughal Gardens. Boulevard Road, Nehru Park. Enjoy shikara ride in the evening. O/N in Srinagar.
After breakfast leave for Gulmarg local sightseeing .The distance of about 55 kms will be covered in about 2 hrs. Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) 2730 Mts above sea level. Gulmarg has one of the best ski slopes in the world and the highest golf course of the world with 18 holes. 0ne can also have the view of Nanga Parbat if weather permits. The view enroute from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is fascinating. One can also have a short trek up to Khilanmarg which can be covered in about 3hrs.Also enjoy sledge riding on snow or Gondola ride (Cable car) up to Khilanmarg to enjoy the fascinating view of Peerpanchal range and also you can visit Boota Pathri in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), also called the Nagin Valley, was opened by the Tourism Department in May 2012. The destination had been closed to visitors for a period of 22 years. Bota Pathri, which boasts of serene natural beauty, is located at a distance of 9 km from the main market of gulmarg. There is a huge influx of tourists in J&K, for example about 1.4 million tourists came here last year.Also enjoy sledge riding on snow or Gondola ride (Cable car) up to Khilanmarg to enjoy the fascinating view of Peerpanchal range and for pony rides and overnight in the same Hotel at Srinagar.
Proceed to Kargil ( 225 kms – 7 hrs ) Enroute Visit Sonmarg Zojila Pass, Drass, Kargil War Memorial. Check-in the hotel & relax. O/N in Kargil.
Proceed to Leh ( 204 kms – 8 hrs ). Enroute Visit Magnetic Hills & Pather Sahib Gurudwara. Check-in the hotel & relax. Evening free at leisure. O/N in Leh.
After breakfast. Full day local sight seeing. Visit Thiksey & Hemis Monasteries, Shey Palace, Shanti Stupa & Hall of Fame. Evening free at leisure. O/N in Leh.
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft).You can Take short breaks at roadside cafes and scenic points for photography .On Arrival at Hunder by Afternoon explore beautiful villages of Hunder, enjoy Camel Safari ( Double humped camel which are found only in ladakh and Mongolia) at the sand Dunes between Diksit and Hundur village Overnight stay at the camp.
After Breakfast Leave For Turtuk .On the Way visit Diskit Monastery (Which is 515 Years old)Turtuk is The Last Village On The Indian Side of the Border and was taken by the indian army during kargil war you will be mesmerised by the beauty in simplicity of turtuk and its people . Overnight stay at Nubra
After early Breakfast leave for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft) via shyok River . Pangong Lake the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China.After Arrival at Pangong Camp, Enjoy the beauty of colour changing lake and the sunset on the Banks of Pangong Lake.overnight at camp
After breakfast leave from Pagong enroute visit monestries Hemis, Shey,Thiksey,Sindhu ghat,3 idiots school.reach Leh by evening.overnight at Leh.
Departure Leh Early in the morning by air / road for onward destination.
Pahalgam
Srinagar
Kargil
Leh
Nubra
Pangong
Leh