Day 1 : Delhi
You will be welcomed at Delhi airport by our local agency representative or your French-speaking guide. They will ensure your transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi / Srinagar
After breakfast, you will take a flight to Srinagar and check into the hotel upon arrival. After lunch, you will explore the Nishat Mughal Garden, the "Garden of Joy." Built on the eastern side of Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh is the second-largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. You will also visit the Shalimar Garden and the Shankaracharya Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 3 : Srinagar
After breakfast, you will board your traditional houseboat called a “Shikara” on the peaceful waters of Dal Lake. Surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, this lake is a natural wonder. It is a famous spot for boat rides and relaxing amidst stunning landscapes.After lunch, enjoy a "Shikara" boat ride, a cultural symbol of Kashmir. Originally used for fishing, these "Venetian gondolas" are now mainly used by tourists on Dal Lake.You can enjoy your evening and night on the houseboat, a wonderful experience.
Day 4 : Srinagar / Pahalgam (90 Kms / 2h30)
After breakfast, you will drive to Pahalgam (Kashmir Valley). On the way, visit saffron fields and the ruins of Avanti Raja's Palace.Arriving in Pahalgam, a popular mountain resort and famous for the film industry, you will explore the Arun Valley, known for its scenic meadows, lakes, and mountains.It is also a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.You can also enjoy the Betaab Valley and Chandan Wari.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 5 : Pahalgam / Gulmarg (140 Kms / 3h30)
After breakfast, you will depart for Gulmarg, a famous ski resort in the western Himalayas.After lunch, explore the beauty of Gulmarg Valley, enjoy a pony ride, and take a gondola ride to Khilan Marg, which has the second-highest cable car in the world since 2008.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 6 : Gulmarg / Sonamarg (120 kms- 3h30)
After breakfast, you will head to Sonamarg. The entire day is dedicated to an excursion to Sonamarg, known as the "Meadow of Gold" and "Gateway to Ladakh," a mountain resort in the Ganderbal district. Enjoy breathtaking views of the magnificent mountains.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 7 : Sonamarg / Kargil (120 Kms / 3h30)
After breakfast, you will depart for Kargil, passing through Zojila, a pass that connects the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh.On the way, visit the Kargil War Memorial, which honors the heroes who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan. It commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers, offering visitors a poignant insight into the region's military history.Upon arrival in Kargil, check into the hotel. Kargil offers stunning views with its beautiful Himalayan mountains and breathtaking landscapes.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 8 : Kargil / Lamayuru / Sham Valley (120 kms / 3h)
After breakfast, you will drive to the Sham Valley. On the way, visit Lamayuru and discover its mesmerizing lunar landscapes.The Lamayuru Monastery, one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Ladakh, once housed 400 monks. Its frescoes, a beautiful statue of Buddha Vairocana, and the surrounding landscapes make Lamayuru a magnificent excursion.Arrive and settle into the Sham Valley.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 9 : Sham Valley / Leh (100 kms / 2h)
After breakfast, depart for Leh, visiting Alchi Monastery and the Pantheon on the way.Also visit Liker Monastery, Magnetic Hill, and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Arrive in Leh by late afternoon.Dominated by Namgyal, the nine-story palace with architecture similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Leh was once a significant trading center on the Silk Road. Known as "Little Tibet of India," Leh was influenced by the presence of Sengge Namgyal, the famous king of Ladakh.Leh opened to visitors in 1974 and has seen significant tourism since 2002. Today, Leh is the largest city and capital of Ladakh, with about 33,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 3,500 m.The city has tripled in size in the last two decades and is a major tourist destination.In the evening, enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaars of Leh.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 10 : Leh / Nubra Valley (via Khardung/ Hunder Dunes) (160 kms / 4h50)
After breakfast, travel to the high-altitude cold desert of Nubra Valley (3,028 m), where rainfall and vegetation are rare except along the riverbanks. Cross Khardung La, listed in the Guinness World Records for its altitude of 5,602 m.After lunch, enter Nubra Valley, where you'll be amazed by the incredible diversity of landscapes. Snow-covered peaks, rocky mountains with surprising contrasts and colors, and sandy dunes bordered by lush vegetation and rivers await you.Check into the camp and visit Hunder Dunes, known as the desert in the sky, where you can see camels unique to this region of India.
Dinner and night in a tent.
Day 11 : Nubra Valley / Diskit Monastery / Leh (74 kms / 2h30)
After breakfast, return to Leh. Stop to visit Diskit Monastery, featuring a 35 m high statue of Maitreya Buddha.Upon arrival, check into the hotel and visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Leh Mosque, and Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, all showcasing secular Tibetan architecture.Enjoy wandering through charming alleys, meeting locals, and browsing shops.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 12 : Leh / Pangong Lake (147 kms / 3h)
After breakfast, depart for Pangong Lake. Covering 700 sq km and 100 m deep at an altitude of 4,350 m, Pangong Lake is called the "long, narrow, enchanted lake" by Tibetans.Despite being a saline lake, it freezes completely in winter.Spend the night camping amid one of the world's most beautiful landscapes.After lunch, cross many streams before reaching the third-highest pass in the world, Chang La (5,360 m).
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 13: Pangong Lake / Leh / Thiksey Monastery / Shey Monastery (135 kms / 2h45)
Early in the morning, witness the sunrise over the lake.After breakfast, drive along the narrow road skirting Pangong Lake. After lunch, visit Shey Monastery, the former residence of the Ladakh royal family, with its colossal gilded copper statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Indus River.Arrive and check into the hotel, then enjoy your last evening free to explore.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 14 : Leh / Delhi / Flight back
You will be transferred to Leh airport for your flight to Delhi and then for your return flight.