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DURATION: 22 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS
LOCATIONS VISITED: DELHI - SRINAGAR - LEH - KARGIL - GULMARG -
PAHALGAM(including an optional 4 day trek to Kolahoi Glacier) - AGRA - JAIPUR -
DELHI
ITINERARY
DAY 1 DELHI
On arrival in Delhi, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight is in Delhi.
DAY 2 DELHI
After breakfast you will head out by car for a comprehensive tour of Delhi. In the evening
there is time for shopping before viewing a spectacular light and sound show at Red Fort.
Overnight is in Delhi.
DAY 3 DELHI - SRINAGAR
You will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Srinagar. On arrival, You will be
taken to your houseboat. Overnight is on your houseboat in Srinagar.
DAY 4 - DAY 5 SRINAGAR
Sightseeing in and around Srinagar takes in the beautiful Hazratbal mosque where the
famous relic of the repository of a single hair of the prophet Mohammed is found, the old
section of the city as well as the beautiful Mughal gardens, a legacy of the Mughals' great
love for Kashmir. Overnight is on your houseboat in Srinagar.
DAY 6 SRINAGAR - LEH
In the morning, you will take the short flight to Leh and settle into your hotel on arrival.
Overnight is in your hotel in Leh.
DAY 7 and DAY 8 LEH
To facilitate your acclimatization, two days are spent sightseeing in and around Leh, the
capital of Ladakh. Overnight is in your hotel in Leh.
DAY 9 LEH - KARGIL
You will be transferred by road to Kargil, the second largest settlement in Ladakh and the
midway point of your journey back to Srinagar. Nestled in the Suru Valley, Kargil is set
amidst green, richly cultivated hillsides. You will spend the night in Kargil.
DAY 10 KARGIL - SRINAGAR
You continue on your way to Srinagar along the spectacular Leh - Srinagar mountain road.
On arrival in Srinagar in the afternoon, you will be taken back to your houseboat for the
night.
DAY 11 SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR
You will take a day trip to Gulmarg, one of the most stunning hill resorts in the country. In
the summer, Gulmarg is a paradise for golfers where the highest green course in the world
is found at an altitude of 2650m. Fishing, walking and horseback riding can be enjoyed
here as well as skiing or sledding in the winter. In the early evening you will return to
Srinagar and stay overnight in your houseboat.
DAY 12 GULMARG - PAHALGAM - ARU
Today you will take a day trip to Pahalgam by car. Pahalgam was once a humble
shepherd's village with breathtaking views, but now it is Kashmir's premier resort. The
optional trek to Kolahoi Glacier begins here (otherwise you return to Srinagar to spend the
following days relaxing on the houseboat). You will trek steadily along the river to the pretty
log-hut village of Aru, 11 km from Pahalgam. At Aru, the camp is already set up for you
beside the Lidder River. Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the fire and rest.
DAY 13 ARU - LIDDER WATT
You will trek 11 kms through the lush Lidder Valley to Lidder Watt where your reward is
overnight at a beautiful campsite situated by a stream that runs straight from the glacier
into the Tarsar Lake.
DAY 14 LIDDER WATT - KOLAHOI
A short trek takes you to the base of the Kolahoi Glacier at the head of the Lidder Valley.
The glacier, climbing from 3400 m up to 4000 m, descends from twin peaks that tower
majestically overhead. You will head back to Lidder Watt for a meal by campfire and rest.
DAY 15 LIDDER WATT - PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR
You will return through green valleys to Pahalgam by the early afternoon. After lunch, you
will return to Srinagar by car and be taken to your houseboat.
DAY 16 SRINAGAR
The day is at leisure in Srinagar to rest after the trek or to explore the city and shop for
famous Kashmiri handicrafts. A marvellously lazy day can be spent lounging on a shikara
boat, exploring the narrow waterways of the lake. Overnight is aboard your houseboat on
Dal Lake
DAY 17 SRINAGAR - DELHI
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Delhi. On arrival, you will
settle into your hotel and are at leisure for the remainder of the day. Overnight is in your
hotel in Delhi.
DAY 18 DELHI - AGRA
Today, you wil be driven to Agra, home of India's most famous monument, the magnificent
Taj Mahal. You will spend several hours exploring this sacred sight and learning its history
after which you will check into your hotel for the night. Overnight is in Agra.
DAY 19 AGRA - JAIPUR
From Agra you will be driven to Jaipur along the way stopping to visit Fatehpur Sikri which
was abandoned when the town’s water supply dried up. On arrival at Jaipur, you will check
into your hotel; the rest of the day is free to enjoy this bustling, colorful city. Overnight is in
Jaipur.
DAY 20 JAIPUR
You will take a short drive outside the city walls to Amber Fort, an example of typical
Rajasthani Rajput architecture, where you can also ride an elephant. Afterward, you will
return to Jaipur and visit the City Palace, or the Palace of Winds. Nearby, is the Royal
Observatory which was built by Maharajah Jai Singh, who had a passion for astronomy.
Overnight is in Jaipur.
DAY 21 JAIPUR - DELHI
Today you will leave Rajasthan, driving the 265 km back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you
will check into your hotel for the night.
DAY 22 DELHI
You will be taken to the airport or station for your onward journey. Tour ends.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Accommodations on a room-only basis except while in Srinagar and while on trek.
Full board on houseboat in Srinagar and all meals while trekking are included.
All transfers by car, including pick-ups and drop-offs at airport or station.
All economy class flights as specified: Delhi - Srinagar; Srinagar - Leh; Srinagar - Delhi.
All sightseeing and trekking tours as specified.
All camping equipment, including modern tents and down sleeping bags, is provided. You
carry only your daypack
DURATION: 22 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS
LOCATIONS VISITED: DELHI - SRINAGAR - LEH - KARGIL - GULMARG -
PAHALGAM(including an optional 4 day trek to Kolahoi Glacier) - AGRA - JAIPUR -
DELHI
ITINERARY
DAY 1 DELHI
On arrival in Delhi, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight is in Delhi.
DAY 2 DELHI
After breakfast you will head out by car for a comprehensive tour of Delhi. In the evening
there is time for shopping before viewing a spectacular light and sound show at Red Fort.
Overnight is in Delhi.
DAY 3 DELHI - SRINAGAR
You will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Srinagar. On arrival, You will be
taken to your houseboat. Overnight is on your houseboat in Srinagar.
DAY 4 - DAY 5 SRINAGAR
Sightseeing in and around Srinagar takes in the beautiful Hazratbal mosque where the
famous relic of the repository of a single hair of the prophet Mohammed is found, the old
section of the city as well as the beautiful Mughal gardens, a legacy of the Mughals' great
love for Kashmir. Overnight is on your houseboat in Srinagar.
DAY 6 SRINAGAR - LEH
In the morning, you will take the short flight to Leh and settle into your hotel on arrival.
Overnight is in your hotel in Leh.
DAY 7 and DAY 8 LEH
To facilitate your acclimatization, two days are spent sightseeing in and around Leh, the
capital of Ladakh. Overnight is in your hotel in Leh.
DAY 9 LEH - KARGIL
You will be transferred by road to Kargil, the second largest settlement in Ladakh and the
midway point of your journey back to Srinagar. Nestled in the Suru Valley, Kargil is set
amidst green, richly cultivated hillsides. You will spend the night in Kargil.
DAY 10 KARGIL - SRINAGAR
You continue on your way to Srinagar along the spectacular Leh - Srinagar mountain road.
On arrival in Srinagar in the afternoon, you will be taken back to your houseboat for the
night.
DAY 11 SRINAGAR - GULMARG - SRINAGAR
You will take a day trip to Gulmarg, one of the most stunning hill resorts in the country. In
the summer, Gulmarg is a paradise for golfers where the highest green course in the world
is found at an altitude of 2650m. Fishing, walking and horseback riding can be enjoyed
here as well as skiing or sledding in the winter. In the early evening you will return to
Srinagar and stay overnight in your houseboat.
DAY 12 GULMARG - PAHALGAM - ARU
Today you will take a day trip to Pahalgam by car. Pahalgam was once a humble
shepherd's village with breathtaking views, but now it is Kashmir's premier resort. The
optional trek to Kolahoi Glacier begins here (otherwise you return to Srinagar to spend the
following days relaxing on the houseboat). You will trek steadily along the river to the pretty
log-hut village of Aru, 11 km from Pahalgam. At Aru, the camp is already set up for you
beside the Lidder River. Here you will eat a delicious dinner around the fire and rest.
DAY 13 ARU - LIDDER WATT
You will trek 11 kms through the lush Lidder Valley to Lidder Watt where your reward is
overnight at a beautiful campsite situated by a stream that runs straight from the glacier
into the Tarsar Lake.
DAY 14 LIDDER WATT - KOLAHOI
A short trek takes you to the base of the Kolahoi Glacier at the head of the Lidder Valley.
The glacier, climbing from 3400 m up to 4000 m, descends from twin peaks that tower
majestically overhead. You will head back to Lidder Watt for a meal by campfire and rest.
DAY 15 LIDDER WATT - PAHALGAM - SRINAGAR
You will return through green valleys to Pahalgam by the early afternoon. After lunch, you
will return to Srinagar by car and be taken to your houseboat.
DAY 16 SRINAGAR
The day is at leisure in Srinagar to rest after the trek or to explore the city and shop for
famous Kashmiri handicrafts. A marvellously lazy day can be spent lounging on a shikara
boat, exploring the narrow waterways of the lake. Overnight is aboard your houseboat on
Dal Lake
DAY 17 SRINAGAR - DELHI
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Delhi. On arrival, you will
settle into your hotel and are at leisure for the remainder of the day. Overnight is in your
hotel in Delhi.
DAY 18 DELHI - AGRA
Today, you wil be driven to Agra, home of India's most famous monument, the magnificent
Taj Mahal. You will spend several hours exploring this sacred sight and learning its history
after which you will check into your hotel for the night. Overnight is in Agra.
DAY 19 AGRA - JAIPUR
From Agra you will be driven to Jaipur along the way stopping to visit Fatehpur Sikri which
was abandoned when the town’s water supply dried up. On arrival at Jaipur, you will check
into your hotel; the rest of the day is free to enjoy this bustling, colorful city. Overnight is in
Jaipur.
DAY 20 JAIPUR
You will take a short drive outside the city walls to Amber Fort, an example of typical
Rajasthani Rajput architecture, where you can also ride an elephant. Afterward, you will
return to Jaipur and visit the City Palace, or the Palace of Winds. Nearby, is the Royal
Observatory which was built by Maharajah Jai Singh, who had a passion for astronomy.
Overnight is in Jaipur.
DAY 21 JAIPUR - DELHI
Today you will leave Rajasthan, driving the 265 km back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you
will check into your hotel for the night.
DAY 22 DELHI
You will be taken to the airport or station for your onward journey. Tour ends.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Accommodations on a room-only basis except while in Srinagar and while on trek.
Full board on houseboat in Srinagar and all meals while trekking are included.
All transfers by car, including pick-ups and drop-offs at airport or station.
All economy class flights as specified: Delhi - Srinagar; Srinagar - Leh; Srinagar - Delhi.
All sightseeing and trekking tours as specified.
All camping equipment, including modern tents and down sleeping bags, is provided. You
carry only your daypack
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