The valley of Jammu & Kashmir state is an enchantment of nature with lakes, rivers, streams with crystal clear waters, green expanses, meadows of flowers, beautiful mountains and a friendly population that lives off the products of nature and handicrafts such as carpets and papier-mâché which was introduced around 1400 from Samarkand, at the time of Tamerlane. Srinagar built around the Dal lake, in whose waters the green mountains of Kashmir are reflected, infuses tranquility and harmony, Sonamarg “Prato d’Oro” is located in a valley between glaciers and placid lakes, Gulmarg which literally means “meadow of flowers”, is the starting point for interesting treks and is also the most important winter sports center in India, with the “Valley of Flowers” in Ladakh, the Nubra Valley is majestic; a group of crops grown in the middle of an arid desert, surrounded by the Karakorum Range and crossed by rivers (Nubra means garden).

DAY 01: ITALY – DELHI

Departure from Italy with a scheduled flight to Delhi. Upon arrival customs formalities, meeting with our representative, and transfer to hotel for overnight.

DAY 02: DELHI

Breakfast at the hotel and a Guided tour in Italian of the old city, a charming and picturesque maze of narrow streets, divided into two parts by the Via dell’Argento, a colorful and lively succession of shops and bazaars. In the same area you can visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the world, built in 1650. Afternoon visit of New Delhi with its most important monuments: the Qutub Minar complex, the Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun and the government buildings from the colonial era in front of the India Gate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03: DELHI – SRINAGAR

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Srinagar by scheduled flight, arrival in Kashmir, the chief town of the Kashmir valley and accommodation in houseboats. Afternoon at leisure for personal activities. Dinner and overnight in houseboats.

DAY 04: SRINAGAR

After breakfast In the morning visit the Mughal gardens Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh were built in 1632 AD. Afternoon Shikara excursion on Dal Lake and the gardens around Dal Lake. Dinner and overnight in houseboats.

DAY 05: SRINAGAR

After breakfast In the morning excursion to Gulmarg is 2730 meters (60 km. Approx. 2 hours). Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful mountains in India, here is also the highest golf course in the world built 100 years ago. Afternoon returns to Srinagar for dinner and overnight in houseboats.

DAY 06: SRINAGAR – SONAMARG – KARGIL (210 Km. 8 hours approx)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Kargil. Stop at Sonamarg located on the top of Sindh valley, Sonamarg surrounded by mountains and forests. Continuation to Kargil, go up a road with tight bends up to the Zoji-Là pass 3527 masl then follow the Dras route, and go to the town of Kargil, arrival and accommodation in a tented camp.

DAY 07: KARGIL – LAMAYURU – ULEYTOPKO (180 Km. 5 hours approximately)

Morning departure for Uleytopko, stop for a visit to the monastery of Lamayuru, on the ancient caravan that led from Kashmir to Lhasa. Crossing the Namika-La and Fotu-Là passes respectively of 3950/4100 asl The typically Tibetan-Buddhist atmosphere gives way to the first Mulbek Muslim villages, then descent into the Indus valley. Dinner and overnight in a tented camp.

DAY 08: ULEYTOPKO – LEH (120 Km. 4 hours approx)

After breakfast visit the 12th-century Alchi monastery with beautiful wall paintings, and proceed to Leh, visit Likir monastery and Basgo castle. Arrival in Leh and accommodation in hotel for dinner and overnight.

9th Day : LEH – SPITOK – STOK – LEH

After breakfast visit the Tibetan monastery of Spitok and Leh. A visit to the Tibetan monasteries of Ladakh offers a unique opportunity to meet the world of those who fled to Nepal in the face of the Chinese invasion and, from here, fled to the Ladakh valley so similar to Tibet. The temples, well preserved and sometimes animated by the presence of the faithful, express a particular but extremely interesting art. Spitok: is a group of buildings which have been recognized as originating from the 15th century. Phyang: main monastery of the Drugungpa sect, founded in the 16th century. Visit of the royal palace in Stok. In the afternoon visit of Leh and its important palace/palace. Overnight in Leh. The palace of Leh, although very much in ruins, well conveys the grandeur and wealth of this Tibetan lordship. The style and the grandeur of the buildings is clearly inspired by the Potala in Lhasa. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 10 : LEH – SHEY – THIKSEY – HEMIS – LEH

Breakfast at the hotel and visit the monasteries of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. Shey : traveling through the Indus valley in an incredibly verdant natural setting due to newly sprouted barley, you reach Shey , a complex which includes a very ruined royal palace and a gompa of the grupta sect. Thiksey : imposing building, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh (15th century), controlled by the Gelukpa sect, it is perhaps the most populated monastery of monks, the one where it is easier to attend, especially early in the morning, highly suggestive ceremonies. The place is lovely, the view of the Indus valley is splendid. Hemis : very famous monastery. Its collection of tankes, sculptures and paintings is absolutely one of the most important in Tibetan culture. In the evening return to Leh. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11: LEH – NUBRA VALLEY (150 km. 4 hours approx)

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Nubra Valley, crossing the Khardung La pass (5606 m) considered the highest in the world, arriving at the Nubra Valley, recently opened to tourism. This was the passage of the old caravan route between eastern Tibet and Turkistan through the Karakoram pass. The inhabitants of the villages of the valley, mostly Buddhists, practice polyandry, an ancient tradition whereby brothers share the same wife. Visit to Somur where the old Samling Gompa is located. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 12 : NUBRA VALLEY

After breakfast excursion in this region, in a spectacular desert landscape that already evokes the scenarios of Central Asia. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 13: NUBRA VALLEY – LEH (150 km. 4 hours approx)

Breakfast and departure for Leh retracing the outward route. Afternoon free to complete the visit of the city and to stroll through markets and shops full of handicrafts. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 14: LEH – DELHI

After breakfast departure by flight to Delhi, arrival in Delhi and accommodation at the hotel near the airport. Rest of the day at leisure for relaxation or personal activities. Dinner at the hotel and around 10.30 pm transfer to the international airport.

DAY 15: DELHI – ITALY

Departure with a scheduled flight to Italy and overnight on board. On the early morning arrival in Italy.

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