Duration
: 15 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Shimla - Naggar - Manali -
Jispa - Sarchu - Leh - Delhi
Day 01: Abroad-Delhi
Ar: Delhi Transfer from airport to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting
the
Raj Ghat, the site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India; and the
Red
Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul
Empire. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the
Humayun's
Tomb, the
Qutub Minar.
Drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing
India
Gate,
Parliament House
and the
President's Residence
and end the tour with a drive through Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight at
hotel.
Day 03: Delhi-Shimla Transfer from
hotel to the airport for Delhi/Shimla flight (0900/1000 hrs)
Upon
arrival transfer from airport to hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Shimla visiting,
Tara Devi Temple-
situated 8 kms from Shimla are two temples dedicated to Mata Tara Devi and
lord Shiva. The military dairy farm and Shimla boy scout head quarters are
also located near by.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04:
Shimla-Naggar Drive to Naggar.
On arrival check-in at:camp.
Overnight at Camp.
Day 05: Naggar- Manali
Drive to Manali.
On arrival check-in at: hotel.
Overnight at
hotel.
Day 06: Manali -Jispa Drive to Jispa
(145 kms / 7 - 8 hrs) This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan
range, connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark
barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali slowly winding up
mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950 Mts. which connects the Kullu to
the Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change
with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. We reach
Jispa by late afternoon. Overnight in deluxe tents.
Day
07: Jispa-Sarchu Leisurely start to drive over the scenic Baralacha
Pass (4880 Mts.). Plenty of stops to capture the scenic grandeur of this
majestic landscape dotted with snow capped peaks and high altitude lakes.
After crossing the pass drop down to the vast Sarchu plains at an altitude
of 4200 Mts. (80 KMS/4 HRS)
Overnight in deluxe tents.
Day08: Sarchu-Leh Drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at hotel.
OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL.
Day 09: Leh Full day visit of Shanti Stupa, Sankar, Leh Palace.
Sankar Gompa: A relatively
modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and
serves as the residence of the head priest - Kushak Bakula. A number of gold
icons are to be found here. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Leh Full day visit of Shey, Thiksey, Taktak, Chimde.
Thikshy Monastery: It is
situated on a hill top. There are several temples and wall paintings of
Buddha. Close by is the summer palace of the old raja of Leh. This monastery
is 800 years old, Silver and Gold statues are seen in it.
Shey
Monastery: This monastery has a 7.5m copper statue of Buddha
plated with gold, the largest of its kind.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Leh Visit Hemis, Stakna, Matho.
Hemis Gompa: 40 kms from
Leh, built in 1630, is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. It is not visible
from the road as it is located in a side valley. Hemis has the largest
thanka in Ladakh which is unfurled once in 12 year. It celebrates a
colourful Hemis festival on June 24th and 25th attended by people from all
over the provinces who come to join in the celebrated mask dances.
Matho Monastery: situated on
the opposite bank of the Indus across Thiksey, Matho was established in the
first half of the 16th century AD and has valuable collection of very old
and beautiful Thankhas, some in the form of Mandalas. Its annual festival of
Oracles in early march is an important event in Ladakhi religious calendar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Leh Visit
Stok, Spituk, Phiyang.
Stok Monastery:
The Palace of the banished royal family, Stok has a museum
which displays fabulous period costumes and jewellery of the royalty along
with exquisite Thankas representing the life style of Sakya Muni.
Interesting historical objects like coins, armour, weapons, precious jade
and porcelain too can be seen here.
Spituk
Monastery : stands on a hillock 8 km from Leh. The proud
possessions of this shrine are a number of intriguing Thankas. Higher up the
hill is a chamber housing a statue of Goddess Kali with her face covered: it
is unveiled once a year.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
13: Leh Alchi was built in the 11th century. Its sheltered position
in the Indus valley, off the main trails to Leh, is probably the major
reason why it survived wars and abandonment to the elements. It is the best
surviving example of the era and is notable because it was built down in a
valley instead of on a hill top or mountainside.
Rinchen Zangpo
under the patronage of a local Tibetan King was responsible for founding
Alchi. The Tibetans, ability to construct and decorate the temples,
consequently artists and monks from Kashmir and north west India were
employed, resulting in a typically Indo Buddhist style.
At the
same time as Spituk and Thiksey, Likir is recognised as the foremost Delugpa
monastery in Ladakh region. It is found near saspol on the Srinagar - Leh
road. It houses a great deal of gigantic clay statues of the Buddha in
various forms, the primary attraction of this monastery is its 1000 year old
wall paintings which make a visit more than worth while.
Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 14: Leh-Delhi Transfer from airport
to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15:
Delhi-Aboard Early morning transfer to the airport to connect
flight for onward destination.
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Duration
: 12 DaysDestinations : Delhi - Rishikesh - Uttarakashi -
Kalyani - Dodi Tal - Sima - Hanuman Chatti - Netwar - Taluka - Har ki Dun -
Taluka - Netwar - Mussoorie - Delhi
Day
01 : Delhi / Rishikesh Early departure from Delhi and arrive
Rishikesh in time for lunch. An ideal setting for the days ahead of you.
Day 02 : Rishikesh / Uttarkashi A drive of
approx. 6 hrs after an early breakfast. Breathtaking views for the
enthusiastic traveller. From flowing rivers to exotic hills, a keen eye will
catch sight of the change in flora at different heights.
Day 03 : Uttarakashi / Kalyani / Dodital A short
drive before you set off on the trekking that awaits you the next few days.
Dodi Tal is a sparkling and crystal clear lake which is surrounded by
forests. The trek ascends gradually through thick forests and beautiful
mountanious scenery. Anglers interest - the famous Himalayan Trouts are
found in abundance in this lake. Permits for angling can be obtained.
Day 04 : Dodital / Sima After Darwa Top the trek
passes through a long ridge with a view of meadows on both sides.
Day 05 : Sima /Hanuman Chatti 4 kms into trekking and one
walks into dense forests of fur and deodar which are full of rare himalayan
birds and animals. Interesting downhill routes take you to the base camp.
Day 06 : Hanuman Chatti / Netwar Panoramic scenes
and the drive along the river Yamuna in western Garhwal. The region is
better known for the polyandrous society.
Day 07 :
Netwar / Taluka This part of the Har-ki-Dun trek over the next few
days is of great interest. Motorable road under construction. The forests
are rich in wildlife and is veritable paradise for bird watchers and nature
lovers. The trek is through dense forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows,
chinars and a variety of conifer trees.
Day 08 : Taluka / Har ki Dun Day
09 : Har ki Dun / Taluka Day 10 : Taluka /
Netwar Day 11 : Netwar / Mussoorie
After arrival and a visit to the Mall, spend your day relaxing in the midst
of the serene hills of Mussoorie.
Day 12 : Mussoorie /
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