Kashmir & Ladakh Grand Expedition!

Upon arrival at Srinagar International Airport, meet your private chauffeur with traditional garland & saffron kahwa welcome. Transfer to your luxury wooden carved houseboat on serene Nigeen Lake. In the evening, enjoy a peaceful private Shikara cruise through floating gardens and lotus canals.

Board the famous Gulmarg Gondola ascending past snow-draped pine canopies to Apharwat Peak. Then traverse saffron fields of Pampore to the valley of shepherds, Pahalgam, enjoying riverside walks and pine-scented picnics.

Cross the dramatic switchbacks of Zoji La Pass (11,575 ft). Pass through Drass and the Kargil War Memorial. Continue through the Martian-like moonscapes of Lamayuru Monastery and the emerald confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers into Leh.

Ascend the world’s most iconic motorable pass: Khardung La (17,982 ft). Descend into the Valley of Flowers in Nubra. Ride the double-humped Bactrian camels across the silver sand dunes of Hunder and marvel at the 106ft Maitreya Buddha at Diskit.

Drive along the Shyok river trail to the mesmerizing blue waters of Pangong Tso Lake (14,270 ft). Watch the lake shift colours at sunset and sunrise. Return over Chang La pass (17,688 ft) to Leh for cultural shopping before VIP airport departure.