Kashmir to Kanyakumari Road Trip (K2K) 5604 KM, 11 States LIFETIME EXPERIENCE - SMILING CIRCLE

                      Nothing can beat a Kashmir to Kanyakumari road trip.

 #Incredible India — A land of diversity, culture, and tradition —  stretched from snow-clad mountains of Kashmir to backwaters of Kerala.

 A land of color, happiness, and taste.

 A land of dream and hope.

 The Journey : Starts from Kashmir and ends at Kanyakumari.
 Distance to be covered : 5604 KM , 11 States

 Experience the uncertainty and unfold yourself to the magical land of India , manifest in all its glory in its people, monuments and landscape.

• Skiing– Gulmarg, Kashmir, Shimla, Manali, Gangtok
• Tulip Festival – Srinagar, Kashmir
• River Crossing, Mountain Climbing – Manali
• Hot air Balloon – Rajasthan
• Scuba diving, Snorkelling  – Goa, Andaman Nicobar Island, Mangalore, Pondicherry
• Sea Walking – Andaman Islands
• Island Hopping – Lakshadweep Islands, Andaman Islands
• Water sports like banana boat ride, Paragliding, Jet ski – Goa, Mangalore, Andaman, Dandeli
• White Water Rafting – Rishikesh, Gangtok
• Tea Gardens – Munnar, Ooty, Wayanad
• House Boat Stay – Kerala and Kashmir
• Tree House Stay – Wayanad, Kerala
• Camel Ride, Horse Ride, Elephant Ride – Various parts of India

                                               Destination to be covered: 

 Nestled in the foothills of wonderful Himalayan mountains, also known as Venice of the East, the scenic splendor of Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir has attracted people since time immemorial. The city has mesmerized the Mughals, the Sikhs and the British over the course of the history.

 Enjoy a Shikara ride, stroll at Mughal gardens or devour in Kashmiri cuisines before you start your most epic road trip.

 Things to do:

• Houseboat Stay
• Visiting Mughal garden of Srinagar
• Shopping world famous handicrafts of Kashmir like pashmina shawls and Kashmiri dress.
• Skiing at Gulmarg and gondola ride in the month of
• Trekking at Sonamarg Tajiwas Glacier
• Visiting Tulip garden in Srinagar
• Pose in Kashmiri dresses on a shikhara

Try awesome Kashmiri cuisine like Kheer and Kabab

 2) Srinagar – Leh via Kargil (Distance: 440 km)

 The road trip from Srinagar to Leh via Kargil is said to be the most thrilling and a lifetime trip. The heavy presence of Army can be felt as it is very close to LOC. But it is one of the most scenic drives you have ever been to. Roads at some places are bad and narrow, so make sure you are equipped well.

• Route: Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zoji La – Drass – Kargil – Khaltse – Lamayuru – Nimmu – Leh
• Route Opens: Early May to late October

 Nothing can beat the  Himalayan road journeys , high passes, massive snowscapes mountains, spectacular view, dreamy landscape. Drass is said to be the second coldest place after Siberia.

 Overnight stay at Kargil/ Drass is a must before heading towards Leh.

 Things to do  :

• Enjoy the majestic Himalayan mountains.
• Visit Drass Memorial
• Overnight stay at Kargil – the place that saw a hundred dying for country.
• Visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and monasteries like Hemis monastery,Thiksey Monastery on your way to Leh
• Experience zero gravity at Magnetic hills.
• Pangong Lake which is 5 hours drive from Leh.
• River rafting at Sangam where two rivers – Indus River & Zanskar River, both with different water colors unite.
• take in all the beauty and enjoy the silence.
• Visit to Nubra Valley

3) Leh – Manali via Spiti (Distance: 453 km)

 Driving from Leh to Manali via the most beautiful city of Spiti. The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India.

 Things to do  :

• Overnight stay at Spiti and exploring the dry deserted region
• Attending Ki Cham festival in Spiti
• Visit to Tso Moriri Lake on your way back.
• Visit to Rohtang Pass at Manali
  
  

 4) Manali- Kullu (Distance 40 KM)

 Situated in the Beas River Valley is a hill station nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It is located about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla.

 Things to do  :

• Visit Hadimba Devi Mandir and waterfalls
• Camping at Beas Kund Pass
• River Crossing and Rafting at Manali
• Para Gliding Manali
• Trekking to Hampta Pass
• Bath at hot water spring at Manikaran Gurudwara,Kullu

 5) Kullu – Amritsar (Distance 358.8 km)

 Historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar) is a city in the north-western part of India. It is the spiritual centre for the Sikh religion and the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district in the state of Punjab.

 Things to do  :

• Visit Golden Temple
• Visit Wagah Border to witness the evening parade
• Visit the famous Jallianwala bagh
• Try Sarson de saag and Makhe di roti with glass full of Lassi
• Ride on a tractor on the fields of Punjab
  
  

 6) Amritsar  – Chandigarh (Distance – 238 Km)

 Chandigarh is known as one of the best-planned city and as the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh it is a prestigious city.

 Things to do  :

• Visit the famous rock garden
• Visit Rose garden, Sakuna Lake
• Explore the nightlife of the city

 7) Chandigarh – Delhi (Distance – 288 Km)

 Delhi is the capital of India and the second most populous city after Mumbai.

 Things to do  :

• Street Shopping at Sarojini Nagar and Connaught Place
• Enjoy the night Life
• Explore the city monuments like Qutab Minar, India Gate and much more.
• Do not miss the street food scene.

 8) Delhi – Agra (Distance -216 Km)

Agra the former capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

 Things to do  :

• Visit the famous monument of love – Taj Mahal
• Taste Agre ka Petta (Sweet which is very famous)

 9) Agra – Jaipur (Distance – 238 Km)

 The pink city is the cultural attraction of India. The city boasts of dramatic forts, beautiful temples, land of fair and festivals.

 Things to do :

• Enjoy the Rajasthani Thali
• Camel Ride
• Visit numerous palaces/ forts
• Desert safari
• Shake your leg in the tune of Rajasthani folk music
• Pose in Rajasthani dress

 10) Jaipur – Ahmedabad: (Distance – 670 Km)

It is the largest city and former capital of the Indian state of Gujarat. The city is the administrative headquarter of Ahmedabad district and is the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court is located here. With a population of more than 5.8 million and an extended population of 6.3 million, it is the fifth largest city and seventh largest metropolitan area of India.

 Things to do :

• Visit Sabarmati waterfront
• Visit Akshardham Temple,Iskon Temple
• Buy some traditional Gujarati dress
• Taste Gujrati Thali
• Visit to Calico Museum of Textiles

 11) Ahmedabad – Nashik : (Distance – 475 Km)

Nashik is a city in western India in the state of Maharashtra. Nashik is located in the north-west of Maharashtra, 171 km from Mumbai and 210 km from Pune.

 Things to do :

• Visit the famous vineyard – Sula wines and spend a day at the resort
• Wine tasting
• Visit the famous Trimbakeshwar Temple

 12) Nashik – Mumbai (Distance : 171 km)

 The financial capital of India as well as Bollywood capital.

 Things to do :

• Places to visit include gateway of India, Nariman Point, Elephanta cave
• Horse Cart ride at marina drive
• Take a ferry ride to Alibaug
• Essel world and water kingdom
• Take a Bollywood Tour

 13) Mumbai – Goa : (Distance – 604 Km)

 Goa is the most popular tourist destination in India.Very popular among foreigners as well as the domestic crowd.Famous for its nightlife and cheap alcohol.

 Things to do :

• Lazing around the Beach
• Water Sports
• Snorkelling
• Gorge on some awesome seafood
• Scuba Diving
• Enjoy night life

 14) Goa – Gokarna (Distance – 145 Km)

 Gokarna is beautifully culturally rich city with temples and water sports, less crowded then Goa. Gokarna is a town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, India with a permanent population exceeding 25,000. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre as well as a popular tourist destination

 Things to do :

• Lazing around the Beach
• Water Sports
• Paragliding
• Banana Boat Ride
• Escape to secluded Beaches
  
  

 15) Gokarna – Bangalore (Distance – 487 Km)

 Bangalore is the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India’s third most populous city. Also known as the “Garden City “. It is the IT Hub of India.

 Things to do :

• Visit the Lal Bagh Garden or Cubbon Park
• Visit Bangalore palace & Tipu’s palace
• Explore the beautiful city various tourist attraction like Bull Temple, Kempfort, Bangalore Palace.
• Pub Hopping

 16) Bangalore – Wayanad (Distance – 261 Km)

 Let escape to the god’s own country – Kerala’s most popular and beautiful hill station – “Wayanad“. The etymology of the word Wayanad is Vayal (paddy) Naad (land); ‘Land of Paddy Fields’. Wayanad is one of the exquisite hill stations of Kerala. Exotic spot with aesthetic locales.

 Things to do :

• Stay at tree house
• Camping, trekking & Bonfire
• Trek to stunning waterfalls
• Jeep Safari
• Buy different types of tea like Cardamon tea, Chocolate tea, green tea etc

 17) Wayanad- Alleppey (Distance – 317 Km)

 The town is popularly known as ” VENICE OF THE EAST’. The most famous attraction in Alappuzha is the NEHRU CUP SNAKE BOAT RACE.

 Things to do :

• Houseboat stays at the backwaters
• Hang out with locals
• Backwater Fishing
• Soak in the beauty of the greenery all around.

 18) Alleppey – Kovalam (Distance – 161 Km)

 Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km from the city.Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches.

 Things to do :

• Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Kovalam
• Go for long walks
• End the journey with Ayurvedic Spa
• Yoga session

 19) Kovalam – Kanyakumari (Distance – 90 Km)

 The southernmost tip of mainland India. Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu.

 Things to do :

• Enjoy the beautiful sunset at Vivekananda Memorial.
• Ferry ride to Thiruvalluvar Statue
• Enjoy a south Indian meal in Banana Leaves
• Witness the confluence of Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean
• Watch the sunset at the southern most tip of the country.

 A road trip in India gives you the best of everything and satisfies your hunger for adventure sports, water sports, cultural scene, trekking, beautiful landscape from snow clad Himalayas to secluded beaches of Kovalam, tasting the different cuisine, meeting different people speaking different language and lifestyle.