Ancient Monasteries Tour

Once you arrive at the Srinagar airport, you will get an assisted transfer to the houseboat. Enjoy a ride in the Shikara on the Dal Lake while admiring the beautiful view around. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 2 is booked for a half- day tour of the Mughal Gardens, which also includes a visit to Nishat, also known as The Garden of Pleasure. It was built during 1636 AD. Next in line is Shamilar Bagh, the Abode of Love built during 1619 AD. Post lunch, cover, the Jamia Masjid, Museum, Shah Hamdan mosque. Stroll around the market in the evening. Stay overnight on the houseboat.

Start your road journey to Kargil (205 kilometers). After Sonmarg, your drive is going to be downwards. Cross Zojila pass (3527m). It is popular as (Gateway of Ladakh). Stop at Drass for refreshment and passport check.  From here, Kargil is just two and a half hours away. Once you arrive, check-into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Proceed towards the Zanskar valley, en-route Panikar and Parkachan villages. Enjoy the sight of Nun and Kun peaks. Evening arrival in Rangdum. Overnight stay in the tents.

Early morning visit toRangdum Gompa. Later, proceed to Padum, the Capital of Zanskar valley. En-route cross Pensila pass (4401 m). Also  enjoy the view of some ancient Buddhist villages. Once you cross Tungri bridge, you cover Sunni Gompa. Afternoon arrival in Padum. Stay overnight in the tents.

Today, enjoy a day-trip to Pipitong, Thonde Gompa and Zangla (3450 m). This one of the most beautiful villages houses the Zangla Gompa . Next in line is another ancient monastery, Karsha Gompa. Overnight stay in the tents.

Day 7 is booked for an entire day trek to the Bardan Gompa (7 to 8 hours). Visit Padum market and Padum Gompa, while returning. Stay overnight in the tents.

Reach Kargil in the evening after a full- day drive. Stay overnight in the hotel.

While driving to Uletokpo (153 kms), you will cross Fotula pass (13749 feet), the highest pass on Srinagar- Leh route. Cover Mulbek and Lamayuru monastery, two of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. Later proceed to Uletokpo. Afternoon visit to the Rizong monastery (5 kilometer journey on foot). Overnight stay in the tents.

On day 10, pay a visit to Alchi Monastery.  Carry on with the journey to Leh. Enjoy the view of Buddhist villages. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Overnight in the hotel.

Enjoy an excursion to Hemis, Thiksey and Shey Monastery. These are three of the most well-known monasteries of Ladakh. Back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Visit to Spituk and Phyang monastery. Later cover King’s palace, Leh Mosque, Tsemo Gompa, the Bazar as well as Shankar Gompa. Staying overnight at the Hotel.

Visit to Stok Palace and Museum. Visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp, on your way back. Spend the afternoon in the activities of your interest. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Get transferred to the airport to catch a flight for your onward destination.