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Atom Special – Kashmir & Ladakh group (Delhi/Srinagar/Kargil/Leh/ Pangong Lake(10 nights))

Dates: 17 – 28 July 2024

PRICE:

• Rs 93,500* per person sharing double room,
• Rs 83,000* per child under 12 (with his own bed)
• RS 17500* Single supplement

COST INCLUDE:

• 08 NTS ACCOMO ON TWIN ON HALF BOARD IN SRINAGAR AND LEH
• 02 NTS ACCOMO ON TWIN ON BB BASIS IN DELHI
• ALL TRANSFER/TOURS BY LARGE AIRCON COACH IN DELHI
• NON-AC 12 SEAT TEMPO TRAVELER FROM SRINAGAR TO LEH (MAX 10 PAX IN ONE TEMPO).
• LOCAL ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE IN KASHMIR
• ACCOMPAINIED GUIDE FROM KARGIL TO LEH
• PRESENT GOVT. TAXES
• Air tickets (international and internal)
• All entrance fees.
• Cable car (USD25) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg

ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Any personal expenses
• Travel insurance – COMPULSORY
• Compulsory tips

Hotels:
DAYS  NTS  CITY  HOTELS – GOOD 3*
01/04  03  SRINAGAR  DELUXE HOUSEBOAT
04/05  01  KARGIL  D’ZOZILA
05/09  04  LEH  KESAR PALACE
09/11  02  DELHI DEVENTURE

ITINERARY:
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17 jul
Mauritius/Delhi on MK744 dep : 2115

18 jul
After clearing Immigrations and customs our airport rep shall meet the group and help with the transfer to the Domestic terminal for departure flight to Srinagar.

IMPORTANT: Kindly note that domestic airlines allow only one 15 kilos of check in bag and one 7 kilo hand bag.
Dep: Delhi 1145 hrs UK643
Arr: Srinagar 1310 hrs
Snacks shall be served on the flight. Meet arrival at Srinagar airport and transfer to houseboat in Dal Lake. You shall be served late Lunch in houseboat, some time to rest. You will get a beautiful view of the Kashmiri Himalayas from the deck of Athena houseboat. Late Afternoon enjoy a shikara ride in the back lanes of Dal Lake and see the local’s way of life. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat. (B/D)

19 jul Srinagar (B/D)
Visit Mughal gardens, known as Nishat, Shalimar gardens, Chashme shahi & the Old city. Later afternoon free shopping time at the Boulevard.

20 jul Srinagar: (B/D)
Same day excursion to Gulmarg (50 kms – 02 hours one way)
Gulmarg (50 kms, 2 hrs 30 mins). Gulmarg at 2730 m is like a fantasy set in a film with lush green meadows and snow-capped mountains all around.
Enjoy a Gondora ride (cable car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg & get the beautiful view of Himalayas covered with snow. Dinner and overnight on the houseboat

21 jul Srinagar/Kargil (200 kms (6 hrs) (B/D)
After early breakfast drive to Kargil via Sonmarg. You cross over the beautiful ZoJila pass at 3528 meters and can see the snow glaciers from the pass. Enroute visit Kargil War Museum known for the velour of Indian soldiers . Kargil is situated on river Suru and its very peaceful place, known for local apricots. You shall see Apricots hanging on trees because they start ripening late June to early August. Stay and Dinner at hotel (3*)

22 jul Kargil/Leh (225 kms, 6 hrs) (B/D)
We leave for Leh visiting Lamayuru & Alchi monasteries. We also see, Maitreyan Buddha – an endowment of great loving kindness of all Buddhas. Closer to Leh we stop briefly at magnetic hill and Sikh gurudwara shrine enroute if group wish to.

Lamayuru: known for its monastery, & unique “lunar” landscape with its spectacularly odd geological formations. The gompa consisted originally of five buildings, and some remains of the four corner buildings can still be seen. It is one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh, with a population of around 150 permanent monks’ resident. Being at an elevated location (11500 feet), Monastery gives excellent views of the mountains all around, including the view and feel of Moon land. The monastery is very old and the paintings inside are very beautiful.

Alchi Monastery: It’s the oldest and most revered monastery of this region. These are some of the oldest surviving paintings in Ladakh. The complex also has huge statues of the Buddha and elaborate wood carvings and art-work comparable to the baroque style. Shakti Maira has vividly explained the beauty of this small monastery.

At the Magnetic hill you see your vehicle going towards height without engine being switched on.! Its good fun stop. Late arrival into Leh and check in at your hotel Kesar Palace.

23 jul Leh – (B/D)
Day excursion to Thiksey and Hemis Monastery.

Thiksey : 19 kms from and Leh spectacularly sited, Thikse is one  of the largest  and architecturally most impressive  gompas.  There are several temples in this gompa containing images,  stupas  and  wall paintings of buddha which are exquisite.

Hemis: 40 kms from Leh it is the wealthiest best known and biggest gompa of Ladakh. its popularity stems from the major annual festival held here in summer. the festival is in honor of guru padma samb-hav’s birth anniversary. it also has the largest thanka in Ladakh which is unfurled once in 12 years. this year it was from 28/29 June. on these days hundreds of pilgrims will gather at hemis to pay their tribute and homage.

24 jul Leh – Pangong Lake (B/D)
Day excursion to Pangong Lake, made popular by Three Idiots movie. We go over Chang La Pass pas at 17000 feet on way to beautiful lake Pangong. Pangong Lake, situated at a height of almost 13,500 feet, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its water, which seems to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-third is in China.

25 jul Leh (B/D)
Free in Leh for visiting local Bazaar for shopping. We also suggest you visit Leh history and air force museum next to airport giving real insight into history of Leh and is very interesting. It also covers 1999 Kargil war and 1962 China war.

26jul Leh/Delhi (B)
Morning transfer to Leh airport for flight to Leh. (Check in bag 1 piece 15 kilo and handbag up to 7 kilo)
Dep : Leh 1300 6E2049
Arr : Delhi 1540
Meet at Delhi airport and transfer to your hotel Deventure. Afternoon Old Delhi visiting Jama Mosque area, walk though Chandni chowk and drive pass by the Red Fort.

Evening visit Indian home to meet up Indian families, have home cooked snacks and drinks. It’s fun filled insight to an Indian home.

27 jul Delhi (B)
Day free for shopping and personal activities (No coach).

28 jul Dep: Delhi
Early Morning transfer to airport for flight to Mauritius by MK 745 departing at 0800 hrs.