I T I N E R A R Y

D1-15 May: ARRIVE DELHI (216m)                                     International Flight                                                                           Meal on Board

Fly to Delhi.  On arrival transfer to Hotel.

D2-16 May: DELHI – SRINAGAR         Domestic Flight                                      BLD

After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to board on your scheduled flight to Srinagar – located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year. On arrival, transfer to anchored Deluxe Houseboat.

D3-17 May: SRINAGAR – SONAMARG  – KARGIL (2676m) 210 km, 5-7 hours  BLD

After breakfast start the spectacular journey to Sonamarg by car. About 2.5 hours to cover around 80 km through the rural civilization along with meandering Sindh River. Sonamarg lies at the head of the Sindh valley, is surrounded by mountains and pine forests. Drive through spectacular facets of countryside.  After Sonamarg start drive up to first pass on our route, Zojila Pass (3529 m).  Zojila Pass marks dramatically the boundary line between Kashmir and Lardakh. Dense green forest clad slopes give way to bare multi-colored mountains of stark beauty. Drive through Drass Town en-route, the second coldest inhabitant place in the world. You will notice a sudden change of landscape from lush green to barren Himalayan mountain ranges in a small transition. Overnight at hotel in Kargil.

D4-18 May: KARGIL – LAMAYURU – ALCHI – LEH (3500m)                                                                                                                             BLD

After breakfast drive to Alchi stopping at Mulbeck, where a 1400 years old image of Maitry-the future Buddha, built atop a huge rock. The image commemorates the victory of Buddhism over Bonism, and in turn, the end of sacrificing of human and animal lives. We drive over Fotula Pass (4108 m) and Namikala Pass (3718 m) the highest point on the Leh – Srinagar road. En route visit Lamayuru monastery and Naropa Cave.  Lamayuru is one of the most significant gompa set amidst majestic scenery. The 900 years old finest monastery in Ladakh, houses the image of Chanaric – The God of Compassion and Mercy – of which Dalai-

Lama is considered to be reincarnated.  We make a quick photo-stop at Moonland before we continue our journey to Alchi. In the evening visit Alchi Monastery. The monastery was founded in 11^th century by the great Monk & Translator, Rinchen Zangpo. On completion drive to Leh for overnight stay.

D5-19 May: WALK AROUND (3500m)                                                BLD

A day to explore the surroundings of Leh town. We walk to Shanti Stupa followed by walk to Leh Palace. You can shop for turquoise and silver jewellery that come from Tibet and Burma. Main Market in Leh is a wonderful place to shop. Two of the places that are worth checking are Ladakh Art Palace and Lhasa Embroidery. Tibetan Refugee Market on Old Leh Road is another ideal place for shopping in Leh. For Tibetan-Ladakhi items of art one can head to Government Emporium. Popular souvenirs picked up by tourists include, Thangka paintings, small prayer wheels, music bowls, Ladakhi carpets, rugs, shawls and stoles.

D6-20 May: LEH – KHARDUNGLA – DESKIT (3144m)         130 km, 4 hours               BLD

After a nice breakfast at your hotel start your drive to Nubra valley via Khardungla (Highest motorable road in the world, 5360m. From Khardungla you can have stunning view of Indus Valley and the Karakoram ranges if the weather remains very clear. Later descend down to Nubra Valley. Afternoon stroll to a small sand dune in Hunder where you can enjoy a camel ride on two hump camels, specific to Nubra Valley only. The domesticated Bactrian camel has served as a pack animal in inner Asia since ancient times.

D7-21 May: DESKIT – LEH (3500m)                                     130 km, 4 hours                BLD

In the morning enjoy sunrise by a local monastery while the chants go along during morning prayers. Drive back the same way over the pass to Leh. Evening at leisure and for some last minute shopping around Leh town.

D8-22 May: LEH – SHEY – THIKSHEY – PANGONG LAKE (4267m)                               158 km, 4-5 hours                                                             BLD              

Early morning drive to Pangong. This journey takes us past picturesque villages of Shey and Thikse, and turns off the Indus valley by the side-valley of Chemrey and Sakti. Ladakh range is crossed by the Chang-la (5360m), which despite its great elevation is one of the easier, passes, remaining open for much of the year even in winter, apart from periods of actual snowfall. Tangse, just beyond the foot of the pass, has an ancient temple. But the main attraction of this circuit is the Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). The surrounding views reflected on the lake are simply mesmerizing. The color of the lake keeps changing throughout the day. Overnight Camp.

D9-23 May: PANGONG LAKE – HEMIS – LEH (3500m) 173 km, 4-5 hours + 2-3 hour visit and Lunch                                                                  BLD         

In the morning enjoy sunrise at Pangong Lake. Later drive back to Leh via same route over Chang-La Pass visiting Hemis monastery on the way.  Visit to Ladakh is not complete without visiting Hemis monastery. It is one of the largest and most important monasteries with excellent library, well preserved wall paintings and good Buddha figures. On arrival transfer to Hotel.  Evening explore the market and some last moment shopping. Overnight hotel

D10-24 May: LEH – DELHI (216)     Domestic & International Flight                        BL

Early morning transfer to airport for your scheduled flight to Delhi.  On arrival, visit around Delhi. Free day for own activities or shopping around Delhi. After dinner transfer to airport for board on your scheduled flight to Singapore.

D11-25 May: ARRIVE HOME

Arrive home in the morning.            

Accommodation Subject to availability

Airfare Inclusive cost Per Person in Singapore Dollars

5 Per MPV means Total 5 Person + Driver sit in MPV – 3 Per MPV Means 3 Persons sit in MPV

Tipping guideline provided based on number of person in group

Note: Sequence of itinerary may change due to domestic flights availability or any other operational reasons