The legendary paradise of Kashmir, once the summer retreat of the Mughals and the British, is slowly but surely being visited by tourists again. Stay in a Kashmir houseboat for a unique experience. Visit the beautiful Mughal Gardens and pick up exquisite walnut wood artefacts, papier machie handicrafts and visit a carpet weaving factory. You will also stay at picturesque Pahalgam and Gulmarg.

Day 01 - Arrive Srinagar
On your arrival at Srinagar airport our representative will meet & greet and transfer you to the Houseboat. Welcome drink on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in the houseboat/Hotel.

Day 02 - Srinagar
After breakfast visit the Mughal Gardens, Chashmi-e Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat (The Garden of pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Abode of Love). Afternoon at leisure or optionally enjoy a Shikara ride on the Dal Lake .Overnight in the houseboat/Hotel.

Day 03 - Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar (112 Kms)
After breakfast full day excursion of Gulmarg - the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is popular for its highest golf course and skiing in winters. You can enjoy a pony ride and also enjoy a Gondola ride (cable car) to Kangdori / Alpatar (at your own cost). Return to the houseboat/Hotel by evening for overnight stay.

Day 04 - Srinagar - Kargil (Via Sonmarg)
Morning after breakfast drive to Kargil via Sonmarg. Sonmarg - which is one of the most beautiful drive from Srinagar. You may take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. On arrival in Kargil check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 - Kargil - Leh
Morning after breakfast drive to Leh. Enroute visit Lamayuru Monastery (time permitting). On arrival chack-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 - Leh (Full day monasteries tour)
Breakfast at the hotel. This day we take you for full day excursion of Thiksey Monastery. It is better to visit early morning to see sunrise and praying ceremony. Also visit Hemis Monastery which is one of the biggest in this region. While returning to Leh visit Shey Palace. Packed lunch will be provided. Evening return to Leh for dinner & overnight.

Day 07 - Leh (KhardungLa pass – 43 Kms. & City tour of Leh)
After breakfast drive to Khardung la, the highest motorable road in the world at 5600 meters. The views from the top of the pass are amazing. This road carries on to the Nubra Valley. Return to the hotel for hot lunch. After lunch we take you for a tour of Leh city visiting Sangkar, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 - Leave Leh
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to onward destination.

Validity : Till 31st Mar '10

Cost Includes -
» 3 nights stay in Srinagar with breakfast & dinner.
» 1 Night stay at Kargil with breakfast, lunch & dinner.
» 3 Night stay at Leh with breakfast, lunch & dinner.
» Srinagar Airport – hotel – Kargil - Leh transfers.
» Half day tour of Mughal gardens.
» Full day excursion of Gulmarg
» Full day tour of Hemis, Thiksey & Shey monasteries.
» Excursion of Khardungla Pass.
» Half day local sightseeing of Leh.
» Departure transfer to in Leh Airport
» Shikara Ride on Dal Lake for 3 hrs

Hotel Used	Srinagar	Kargil	Leh
Standard	Dlx Houseboat	De Zojila	Singge Palace
Superior	Silver Star	De Zojila	Singge Palace

Important Information:
» For Extra adult in the room we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but some hotels only provide a roll
   out bed and have no provision of an extra bed.
» Operator reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of
   days in each destination and without compromising any services.
» The vehicle used is non air-conditioned and is available for point to point services only and is not at disposal.
   Clients are requested to follow the timings in the program. In case any services are missed due to delay in
   departure, the operator will not be responsible for any refunds.
» Srinagar vehicle is not allowed to do any local sightseeing in Sonmarg, Gulmarg & Pahalgam and hence no local
   sightseeing in these places is included.
» Mughal Gardens remain closed on Fridays.
» Child sharing parent’s room will not be provided an extra bed.