Day 01: Jammu
Arrive in Jammu in the morning.
Proceed by road to Patnitop, 112 kms.
Check into hotel for night stay.

Day 02: Patnitop
Scenic and peaceful, Patnitop lies at 2024 m between the Chenab valley and the Pir Panjal range on the Jammu - Srinagar route. It has good trekking routes and its snow covered slopes are perfect for skiing in winter.
Trek up to Sanasar, 19 km. Gentle meadows, a golf course, and paragliding greet you there.
Return to Patnitop for night stay.

Day 03: Patnitop - Sudh Mahadev - Gauri Kund - Mantalai -Patnitop
After breakfast, proceed for Sudh Mahadev, 10 km. This is the holy shrine of Lord Shiva, with the three separated pieces of his 'trishul' or trident used by him to protect his wife Parvati from a demonic looking stranger, Sudhanshu, actually Shiva's devotee. The place derives its name from the devotee who gladly fell to Shiva's blow. The holy month of "sawan" between mid July to mid August is highly auspicious at Sudh Mahadev. A unique feature of the shrine is the constant level of ash in the "agni kund" and water in the water kund in spite of regular burning of firewood and pouring of water over the lingam, respectively.
A short distance from Sudh Mahadev is Gauri Kund, the site where Goddess Parvati bathed before her prayers every morning.
Further ahead is Mantalai, 2000m high, the holy venue of the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati...
Approx 60 km is the Mansar Lake enclosed by pine covered hills and known for the Sheshnag temple on its banks.
Return to Patnitop hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04: Patnitop - Srinagar
After breakfast, depart for Srinagar, 280 km in 7 hours.
Arrive in Srinagar, check into hotel/houseboat on the Dal Lake
Evening at leisure or shopping
Overnight stay in hotel

Day 05: Srinagar
After breakfast, take a city tour.
Srinagar, within the Vale of Kashmir,has one of the loveliest locales of the world.
Towering peaks of the Pir Panjal ring the lake dotted valley, and rice fields, meadows, gushing streams and flower bedecked gardens add to the beautiful landscape. The city's attractions include: the Shankaracharya temple on a hill which affords a splendid view of the city; the Hazrat Bal mosque, the gardens of Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh, and the lovely Dal, Nagin, Wular and Manasbal Lakes.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06: Srinagar -Gulmarg - Pahalgam - Srinagar
Depart early for Gulmarg, 60 km/2 hrs.
The drive to Gulmarg is lined with poplar trees, rice fields and dainty hamlets. Poplar gives way to fir after Tangmarg, and the views of the snow capped mountains are breathtakingly beautiful. Gulmarg is synonymous with softly rolling meadows in summer and skiing slopes in winter, and is referred to as the "meadow of flowers". It also has the highest golf course and the highest cable car in the world.
After lunch, proceed to Pahalgam, 140 km/ 4 hrs.
Pahalgam is popular for golfing, angling, trekking and pony rides and is also the base for pilgrims to the holy shrine of Amarnath.
Return to Srinagar for night stay

Day 07: Srinagar - Sonamarg
Depart early for Sonamarg, the "Meadow of Gold", 84 km, 2730m across the Sindh River. Here the snow capped slopes are much closer, and you can take to tobogganing even in summer on the Thajiwas glacier. Sonamarg is off the Leh-Srinagar highway and also a base for treks to Amarnath and the lakes of Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal.
Return to Srinagar for night stay.

Day 08 : Srinagar - Kargil
Depart early for Leh, 434 km on the Srinagar - Leh highway, open between June and November.
The Leh-Srinagar highway is a fantastic journey from the verdant slopes of the Kashmir Valley to the stark barrenness of the Ladakh districts. The Zoji la pass at 3505 m marks the boundary between these two geographic regions. The road passes through Drass, Kargil, into the secluded Zanskar range, Pashkyum, Mulbek, Namika la, Fotu la, Lamayuru, and finally to Khalatse by the banks of the Indus.
Night halt at Kargil

Day 09: Kargil - Leh
After an early breakfast, depart for Leh
Arrive in Leh, check into hotel
Night stay in Leh

Day 10: Leh
Ladakh is culturally and physically very different from the rest of Jammu and Kashmir, and comprises the two districts of Leh and Kargil. Predominantly Buddhist, Ladakh has greater cultural affinity to the Tibetans across the border.
The extremes of climate demand a day or two for acclimatization, though the journey by road prepares you partially for the extreme conditions.
Day at leisure and rest in Leh.
Overnight stay in Leh

Day 11: Ladakh
After breakfast, you may rest, or proceed on a local sightseeing tour.
Its attractions include the 17th century Leh Palace, Temple of Mangyal Tsemo, Spituk, Stok Palace and Monastery, Shey Palace and Monastery. At some distance away from the town are the Phyang, 17 km, Thiksay 18 km, Stakna 25 km, Matho, 26 km, Hemis, 47 km, Chemday, 40 km, Thaktok 46 km and Basgo, 42 km.
Overnight stay in Leh

Day 12: Leh - Nubra Valley
North of Leh, the Nubra Valley can be accessed through the Khardangla Pass at 5600 m, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Several Buddhist gompas can be visited enroute.
The first halt is at Diskit, 118 km from Leh on the Khardongla Pass. From here, cross over a bridge built over a glacier
Afternoon, visit the 515 year old Diskit monastery
Overnight stay in Diskit guest house.

Day 13: Diskit - Panamic - Diskit
Depart for Panamic hot sulphur spring in the morning and visit the Sanstalling and Sumur monastery.
Return to guest house for lunch and proceed to Hunder in the afternoon.
Return to Diskit for overnight stay.

Day 14: Diskit - to Leh
After breakfast, return to Leh, 118 km.

Day 15: Leh - Chumathang - Tsomoriri - 240 km
Depart early for Lake Tsomoriri, 240 km from Leh.
Tsomoriri is an 8 x 28 km wide pearl shaped lake at a height of 4525 m habitat for a large number of bird species. The Korzok Gompa is situated on the banks of the lake. Stopover at Chumathang sulphur spring, and monastery, 140 km from Leh.
Further along the road, visit the Sumdah village.
55 km ahead, is Lake Tsomoriri
Spend night here in tents.

Day 16: Tsomoriri
Visit the Korzak village and gompa and walk around the highest barley fields in the world.
Overnight stay in tents along the lake

Day 17: Tsomoriri - Puga - Polokongka pass - Tanglanga - Leh
Early morning, proceed to Mahe village and up to Puga valley.
Road winds past Polokongka pass at 13,500 ft to reach Tsokar Lake and Thigke gompa. Look out for the herds of wild asses here.
Continue drive up to Leh Manali highway, through the Tanglangla pass at 5350 m, the second highest motorable pass in the world.
Total distance covered - 245 km

Day 18: Leh - Kargil
Proceed to Kargil 183 km by road. Drive past impressive Fotu La, 14,000 ft, a high mountain pass between the Indus valley and the Suru valley. Halt at the Lamayuru monastery, one of the oldest monasteries amongst the 'Red Hat' sect.
Overnight stay in hotel in Kargil

Day 19: Kargil - Rangdum
Zanskar is 220 km south of Kargil, with a partially paved road for a distance of 40 km. The road is open from the middle of July to early November. It is a 5000 sq. km large mountainous terrain sandwiched between the Zanskar and Great Himalayan Range. The Stod and Lingti - Tsarap rivers meet to form the Zanskar river, supporting a 14,000 strong Buddhist population.
Proceed to campsite at Rangdum, , with views of the Nun and Kun massifs, glaciers and meadows over 7000 m.
Overnight stay in Rangdum.

Day 20: Rangdum - Remala
After breakfast, drive to Remala for the first lap of the rafting trip, past the Pensi - La at 14,500 ft. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Zanskar peaks and the Drung Drang glacier.
Overnight at Remala.

Day 21: Remala - Padum
After breakfast, raft from Remala to Padum, near the Karsha Gompa. This river stretch is a class II section.
Spend the afternoon trekking to the Karsha gompa for the evening prayer session.

Day 22: Padum - Pidmu
After breakfast, raft from Padum to Pidmu for 30 km. This is a grade II and III section.
Settle into the camp at Pidmu.
Rest of the day, visit neighbouring villages of Pidmu and Hanomil.
Overnight stay in Pidmu.

Day 23: Pidmu - Neyerak Village
After breakfast, raft to Neyerak, 20 km. This is a Grade III section.
Overnight stay in Neyerak village.

Day 24: Neyerak - Lamaguru
This alternates between Grade III and IV, the water gushing through narrow gaps, especially at the confluence with the Markha River.
Overnight stay in Lamaguru.

Day 25: Lamaguru - Nimu
Another Grade III/IV section along the 40 km stretch.

Day 26: Nimu - Alchi - Leh
Your cascade down the Zanskar ends 25 from Nimu at Alchi over Grade III and IV rapids.
Rest awhile and then walk up to the beautiful Alchi monastery.
Drive back to Leh, 67 km.
Check into hotel for overnight stay

Day 27: Leh - Delhi
Check out of hotel in time for flight to Delhi

Tour Ends

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International airport by International flight.
Meeting, garlanding at airport and transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
Delhi - India's capital has always been the seat of power since 13th century due to its strategic location. Delhi has witnessed the trail of rulers and has been under Mughals and British Raj for a long period. Their influences are still quite clear in its structures and buildings. The third largest city of India is divided into Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi was an amalgamation of seven cities, the seventh being the Mughal city - Shahjahnabad. The major tourist attractions of the city are Qutub Minar, which was built in 1199 and once the tallest structure of the city, it rises to a height of 72.5 metres from a base of 14.32 metres; Humayun's Tomb dating back to 1564, the mausoleum of Mughal emperor Humayun is one fine example of a garden Tomb, the magnificent Red Fort that holds its head high since it was build in 17th century and Jama Mosque, which is believed to be the largest mosque in India. The other notable spots are India Gate, President House, Government Buildings and Birla Temple.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Srinagar Flight
After breakfast transfer to airport in time to board flight for Srinagar.
Assistance on arrival and transfer to houseboat for overnight.

Day 04: Srinagar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Srinagar.
Srinagar - The Hari Parbat Fort crowning the Sharika hill was constructed in the 18th century by Atta Mohammed Khan but the walls that surround the fort were built much earlier, during Akbar's regime. It is believed that the original temple atop the Shankaracharya hill have been built by Ashoka's son Jaluka around 200 BC, on the site of the famous Takht-I-Suleiman or the throne of Solomon. The present temple, however, was built during the reign of Jehangir. Mughal Gardens, the gardens of Chashma Shahi, Nishat and Shalimar laid out around the Dal Lake, are perfect examples of the Mughal style of garden; terraced lawns, evergreen cypresses, flowering bushes and fruit trees and a channel of sportive water taking a break into a pool spouting fountains. Nishat, "The Garden of Bliss" built on the Dal Lake, by Empress Noorjehan's brother Asaf Khan, is laid over seven terraces. Emperor Jehangir laid Shalimar, "The Graden of Love". Its waterfalls designed over three terraces mark Chashma Shahi, "The Royal Spring" garden built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1632.
Afternoon enjoy shikara ride in Dal Lake & overnight.

Day 05: Srinagar - Gulmarg - Srinagar 104 KM
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Gulmarg with packed lunch.
Gulmarg - 52 km west of Srinagar, lays Gulmarg. At the end of the ascending, twisting road through a pine forest, the gently sloping downs of Gulmarg open out suddenly, almost miraculously before one's eyes. White peaks of snow frame the unbroken green of this cosmic meadow. Gulmarg, at an altitude of 2730 metres is equally luring in winters when the dawns beckon the skiers, and bid farewell to the golfers who had thronged to it through the summers. About 6 km up is another perfect llittle meadow, Khilanmarg, which gives a picture-perfect view of the bare awesome face of the mountain peak of Nanga Parbat (8125 metres) on a clear day.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Srinagar - Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi.