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After breakfast at Houseboat, depart by surface to Gulmarg – one of the most beautiful summer resorts in Kashmir valley. It is also well known for its golf course during summer season and ski resort during the winter season. Enjoy the splendour of nature and the snowy mountains. Enjoy Gondola ride (Cable car) from Gulmarg to Kungdoor. Afternoon return back to Srinagar and take a stroll to witness the way of life in the alleys and small streets of Srinagar town. Dinner served at your houseboat.

 09 July Tue Day 03: SRINAGAR – SONAMARG  – KARGIL                     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.

10 July Wed Day 04: KARGIL – LAMAYURU – ALCHI – LEH                                                                                                                        BLD

After breakfast drive to Alchi stopping at Mulbekh 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, Atitse 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.

11 July Thu Day 05: LEH – HEMIS –  WALK AROUND LEH                                                                                                                      BLD

Morning visit Hemis, enjoy the ambience of the festival and cultural dance.  Afternoon 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.

12 July Fri Day 06: LEH – PANGONG LAKE (150 km, 4 hours)               BLD

Early morning drive to Pangong Lake 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. 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 (18,000 feet), 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.

13 July Sat Day 07: PANGONG LAKE – LEH (150 km, 4 hours)                                                                                                                BLD

In the morning enjoy sunrise at Pangong Lake. Later drive back to Leh via same route over Chang-La Pass. On arrival transfer to Hotel.  Evening explore the market and some last moment shopping. Overnight hotel.  (BLD)

14 July Sun Day 08: LEH – DELHI – FLY HOME                                       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.

Hotels Subject to availability

SRS: Single Room Supplement, CWB: Child With Bed, CNB: Child No Bed

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