Day 1

Mumbai to Srinagar

Upon arrival, transfer to Houseboat at Nagin Lake. A day of rest is highly recommended as it eases the process of acclimatization. Also sipping some hot Kawa while overlooking the lake is definitely not a bad way to start your trip, alternatively you can also choose to take a Shikara ride and go bird watching. Dinner and overnight stay at Double Deluxe Houseboat at Nagin Lake.

Day 2

Depart to Panikhar

We depart for Panikhar early morning and this journey is blessed with mesmerizing sights.

Soon after leaving Srinagar, we enter Sonmarg, Sonmarg, which means “Meadow of Gold”, provides a fantastic start to the journey as we enter the Sindh Valley. Road to Panikhar is via the Zozilla Pass (11575 ft) and Kargil. We also visit Vijay Samarak (Kargil War Memorial) and the legendary Tiger Hill. We set up camp close to lush green fields of Panikhar, a beautiful Muslim dominated village near the Suru River.

Day 3

Explore Panikhar & Depart to Rangdum

Panikhar offers one of the best views of Nun-Kun, the highest peaks in Jammu and Kashmir over 6000 metros. We explore the area around Panikar and leave for Rangdum.

Day 4

Camping and Trekking at Rangdum

The drive to Rangdum is surrounded by colourful hills on the one side and glacier – encrusted Rocky Mountains on the other. Rangdum also has a 18th Century Buddhist monastery of the Geluks-pa.We explore the area around Rangdum.
We should be moderately acclimatized here to do a trek near Rangdum looking for Brown Bears. Known for its population of Bears and the rare glimpse of snow leopard, this trek is going to be exciting. We visit "Doksa", rock houses atop mountains where young women from nearby villages make yoghurt in summer season.

Day 5

Depart for Padum

We depart for Padum, the largest town in Zanskar Tehsil crossing Penzila pass. The Penzi-la pass (4401m) is a scenic tableland surrounded by snow-covered peaks. As the Zanskar road winds down the steep slopes of Penzi-la to the head of the Stod valley, the majestic Drang-Drung glazier looms into full view. We cross the Drang Drung glacier, the source of Doda River to reach Padum and set up our camp.

Day 6

Explore Padum - Kursha Monastery and other places

We visit the Kursha Monastery, one of the 2 monasteries in Padum. A must visit for the rock-carvings at the site and statue of Lhaso Cho Rinpoche with golden crown of carnelian and turquoise decorations that was brought from Lhasa in the 1960's.The monastery is now under the control of the younger brother of the Dalai Lama.

Day 7

Depart for Panikhar

Early morning departure towards Kargil. A long drive from Padum, we camp before Panikhar at a different site.

Day 8

Leave for Srinagar

Early morning depart to Srinagar to have the final party in the house boat at Nagin Lake.

Day 9

Depart to Mumbai

Early morning visit to floating market and departure for Mumbai with unforgettable memories. That’s a promise!!!