12N/13D In-Depth Ladakh & Kashmir Grand Master Expedition - Kashmir Lakes to Ladakh Monasteries & Capital

Srinagar, Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Delhi · 12 nights / 13 days · India

Kashmir Lakes to Ladakh Monasteries & Capital. Stay plan: Srinagar (3N) – Leh (4N) – Nubra Valley (2N) – Pangong Tso (2N) – Delhi (1N). Arrive Srinagar, depart Delhi.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Srinagar

   Arrive at airport / railway station (Jammu/Srinagar/Leh/Delhi). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Srinagar. Check in at hotel/houseboat/camp. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

   Overnight: Srinagar

2. Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Srinagar

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Srinagar. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

   Overnight: Srinagar

3. Day 3 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Srinagar

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Srinagar. Summer capital of J&K: Dal Lake iconic Houseboat stay, Shikara ride, Floating Vegetable Market, and Mughal Gardens (Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Chashme Shahi). Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Srinagar.

   Overnight: Srinagar

4. Day 4 — Srinagar to Leh High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Leh through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Leh and check in at hotel/camp. Capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Hall of Fame, and bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Overnight stay in Leh.

   Overnight: Leh

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Leh

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Leh. Capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Hall of Fame, and bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Leh.

   Overnight: Leh

6. Day 6 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Leh

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Leh. Capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Hall of Fame, and bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Leh.

   Overnight: Leh

7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Leh

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Leh. Capital of Ladakh at 11,500 ft: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Hall of Fame, and bustling Leh Main Bazaar. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Leh.

   Overnight: Leh

8. Day 8 — Leh to Nubra Valley High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Nubra Valley through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Nubra Valley and check in at hotel/camp. Valley of Flowers across Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft): Diskit Monastery, giant Maitreya Buddha statue, Hunder sand dunes, and double-humped Bactrian camel rides. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

   Overnight: Nubra Valley

9. Day 9 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Nubra Valley

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Nubra Valley. Valley of Flowers across Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft): Diskit Monastery, giant Maitreya Buddha statue, Hunder sand dunes, and double-humped Bactrian camel rides. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.

   Overnight: Nubra Valley

10. Day 10 — Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Pangong Tso through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Pangong Tso and check in at hotel/camp. Breathtaking high-altitude endorheic lake at 14,270 ft changing shades of blue across the Indo-China border. Overnight stay in Pangong Tso.

    Overnight: Pangong Tso

11. Day 11 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Pangong Tso

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top scenic and cultural landmarks of Pangong Tso. Breathtaking high-altitude endorheic lake at 14,270 ft changing shades of blue across the Indo-China border. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Pangong Tso.

    Overnight: Pangong Tso

12. Day 12 — Pangong Tso to Delhi High Altitude / Scenic Transfer

    Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Delhi through magnificent mountain passes, river valleys, and high-altitude highways. Arrive in Delhi and check in at hotel/camp. National Capital Gateway: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) connecting domestic and international flights. Overnight stay in Delhi.

    Overnight: Delhi

13. Day 13 — Delhi - Morning Sightseeing & Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning mountain views, check out from hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/houseboats/camps on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / Innova SUV / Tempo Traveller / Non-AC Xylo/Innova for Ladakh interior sectors) for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary.
• Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) environmental permits, wildlife fees, and Inner Line Permits for restricted Ladakh border sectors.
• Shikara ride on Dal Lake for 1 hour in Srinagar.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state/inter-state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated J&K / Ladakh destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Srinagar / Jammu / Leh / Delhi.
• Mata Vaishno Devi helicopter tickets, battery car, pony, or palanquin charges at Katra.
• Gulmarg Gondola cable car tickets (Phase 1 & Phase 2), pony rides, or local union cab charges for Nubra / Pangong / Tso Moriri if union vehicle rules apply.
• Entry fees to monasteries, museums, national parks, wildlife sanctuary fees, or adventure sports.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks at Zojila/Khardung La, flight cancellations, or extreme weather conditions.