Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone. From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.
Day 02: In Delhi
Morning you will be proceed for a day sightseeing tour of the city.
Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.
Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Amritsar (300 Kms/05 Hrs)
In the morning you will drive to Amritsar and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Around the Golden Temple, the holy city of Amritsar came into being. Guru Ram Das the successor go Guru Amar Das, came to live near this tranquil and peaceful site, and started building the pilgrimage centre around the small pool, (later to become the Sarowar) which had initially drawn Guru Amar Das. The Jallianwala Bagh is a memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 massacre by the British General Dyer. There is the well into which the crowds jumped to escape the murderous hail of bullets and a simple memorial at the site that shaped India's destiny.
Evening an excursion to Wagah Border,
Wagah Border is between India and Pakistan, where you can view the ceremonial changing of the guard at dusk. Be in your seat just half an hour before sunset. Make sure you have a grandstand view of the high- stepping guards as they go through the immaculately contrived nightly parade of closing the border and ceremonial lowering of the flags.
Stay overnight will be at hotel.
Day 04: Amritsar – Dharamshala
In the morning proceed for Dharamshala and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Over looking the plains and is surrounded by dense pine trees and Deodar forests. A busy bazaar town, Dharamsala has established itself as the traveler’s base camp, which come to explore the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides the entire colour and characteristic of a small town, which is mixed with the simple life style. The colourful temple and Gompas, which reflect the culture of Tibet, adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes that have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions.
Day 05: In Dharamshala
Full day sightseeing tour of Dharamshala
Morning visit Norbulingka, an institute for the preservation for tradition Tibetan arts and crafts. Also visit the Kangra Art museum which exhibits painting from the Kangra school of Miniature Paintings, sculptures, tribal and ornaments and photograph of the local monuments. Afternoon visit the Tibetan institute of the performing Arts founded in 1959 by holiness of the Dalai Lama to preserve traditional Tibetan art froms in music, dance and theatre.
Later visit Tsuglkhang or HH Dalai Lama’s temple, Bhasu nag waterfall. Walk around market in the evening.
Rest of the day you will be at leisure.
Stay night at hotel.
Day 06: Dharamshala – Manali (195 Kms/ 06 Hrs)
In the morning proceed for Manali by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
An altitude of 2050 m, Manali is situated along the banks of the Beas, close to the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley, Situated on the banks of the Beas, the village is renowned for its hot springs and temples. The river with the wild flowers, hamlets and fruit-laden orchards present the gifts of the sight, sound and smell.
Stay night at hotel.
Day 07: In Manali
Proceed for a Full Day excursion of the hill queen.
The white peaks send a cheerful welcome to the Land of Snowballs and Skiing as a matter of fact Manali is the first choice of many people who want to see and touch snow for the first time. First times trippers to Manali will invariably want to sues out old favorites such as the 16th century Hadimba Temple, the Hot spring at Vashisht and even speculate anout the life and times Old Manali - the hippy enclave. But the lure of the playing fields of the Solang Valley. Naggar 28 km from the Manali, a picturesque tiny village set on a hill, Naggar is the starting points for the treks over the Chandrakhani pass. The town is host to the Roerich Art Gallery that used to be the home of artist Nicholas Roerich and his wife Devika Rani. Amongst the ancient temples in the area are the 12th century Gauri Shankar temple and the Chatar Bhuj Temple.
Return to the hotel or explore the local markets.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 08: Manali - Jispa (117 Kms /05 Hrs)
Early morning drive to Jispa after breakfast, through the Rohatang Pass 13,060 ft. around 51 Kms climb up to the Rohatang along a rough bridle path and once on top, enjoy the stunning panoramas of the array of snow peaks and glaciers. En route stop off at snow point a static point as it shifts with the snow.
En route visit the Keylong. Keylong at an elevation of 3350 m. is situated on the Manali-Leh road is the headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti. It is the only place in Lahaul, which has a regular bazaar. It is ideally situated in the heart of the Himalayas in the lonely cornet with highs cliffs in the front covered with snow. This place is lush green. The climate of this place is dry and bracing but winters are very severe. Keylong located above Bhaga River the district headquarters of Lahaul Spiti has been described as oasis of green field. Three well known monasteries Tayul, Khardong, Gemur and Sha-Shur are within a radius of few kilometers.
Afternoon Keylong visit the monasteries than drive Jispa. Spend day walking around the Jispa village.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 09: Jispa – Sarchu (142 Kms /05 Hrs)
Early morning take the breakfast continue drive to Sarchu through the Darcha village.
This place is the gateway for the trekker's to Lamayuru via Zanskar valley. We stop there for checking, because this is the last check post in the Himachal. we verify our passport and another documents. Than cross the Barlacha Pass (4650m). Sarchu is the very open place on the bank of the Bhaga river. The evening is too much windy.
Stay overnight at the tent.
Day 10: Sarchu - Tsokar – Tsomoriri (118 km / 06 Hrs)
In the morning you will drive to Pang.
En route we cross the wild animal. Pang is the tiny migrated markets in Leh-Manali road. The person who run the shops these are Ladakhi. They are shifted there for few months as mid June till Sep. Just cross the Pang and then drive further up. After the up hill drive we find the plain area around 60 km till base of Tanglanla (5400m).
Reach Tsomoriri and check in at your fixed camp.
Visit the lake side the small collection of huts. Tsomoriri is situated at an altitude of 4573m from south east from Leh. It is like a pearl shape and contains large mineral deposits. The circumference of the lake is around 36 km. Here you must register and show your permit.
Stay overnight at the tent.
Day 11: Karzok Village & Tsokar Excursion (4267m) Excursion
Enjoy breakfast and drive to Karzok.
Before Tanglanla we will take right turn to Karzok village. The gompa here is quite unusual because it is inhabited predominantly by women, who often spend their day making beautiful garments for themselves. The gompa was built in about 1850 replacing one replacing one destroyed during Dogra invasion. Rest day explore the village.
Drive to Tsokar close to your camp.
Tsokar is about 7km from Tsomoriri. There is a small gompa. At the village of Thukse a collection of solid brick huts set up for the dramatic winters.
Late evening return to the camp for overnight. Dinner will be in the camp.
Day 12: Tsomoriri – Leh (210 Kms /07 Hrs)
Morning you will drive to Leh and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Rest of the day you will free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Leh - Ladakh known as the land of passes is at an altitude of 11500 Ft. a land like no other and bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, Leh district comprises of Leh town and 112 inhabited villages and one un-inhabited village.
Day 13: In Leh
Morning visit Leh Palace, Gompa and the Bazaar.
A miniature version of the Potala in Lhasa, the Leh Palace is one of the major attractions. The palace was built in the 17th century and was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s.
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb commissioned the mosque at the head of the Leh Bazaar.
Afternoon you will proceed for excursion of Phyang & Spituk monastery
At a distance of 8 km from Leh, Spituk Gompa was built in the 15th century and houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, icons and thangkas. Belonging to the Brokpa sect, the Phyang gompa was built in the 16th century and houses hundreds of statues, thangkas, old manuscripts and some old weapons.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 14: In Leh
Full day you will be on excursion of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis.
Until the 16th century, the Shey gompa was the royal residence. It is located at a distance of 15 km south of Leh. This Palace Monastery has the largest statue of Maitreya Buddha (the Buddha to come) in Ladakh. Erected in the mid-17th century, worked out of gold and gilded copper sheets with blue hair, it stands 17.5 m high.
Thikse gompa is an imposing monastery and one of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture. The 12-story monastery complex contains numerous stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings, swords and a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings.
Hemis is one of the biggest gompa in Ladakh. Was built in 1630. It is also known as Chang Chub Sam Ling or 'the lone place of the compassionate person.
Day 15: Leh – Delhi
Morning as per scheduled time departure transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Delhi and on arrival transfer your hotel.
The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 16: Depart Delhi
Later transfer to the International Airport for flight to onward destination.
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