Arrive Delhi and met at airport by representative who will assist
with luggage and escort you to car and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Delhi, the capital of India, is a dynamic metropolis that blends ancient history with modernity. As a sprawling city with a rich cultural heritage, Delhi is home to iconic landmarks such as the Red Fort, India Gate, and the Qutub Minar, which reflect its historical grandeur. The city serves as a major political, economic, and cultural hub, featuring bustling markets like Chandni Chowk, upscale areas like Connaught Place, and diverse neighborhoods. Delhi is known for its vibrant street food scene, diverse cultural festivals, and extensive public transport network. The best time to visit is from October to March, when the weather is cooler and more pleasant for exploring its myriad attractions and experiencing its energetic ambiance.
Destinations
Delhi | Day 1-3 |
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Srinagar | Day 3-6 |
Kargil | Day 6-7 |
Uleytokpo | Day 7-9 |
Leh | Day 9-11 |
Nubra Valley | Day 11-13 |
Leh | Day 13-14 |
The best time to visit
Delhi | October to March |
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Srinagar | March to June & September to November |
Leh | May to September |
Nubra Valley | May to September |
Uleytokpo | May to September |
Kargil | May to September |
Arrive Delhi and met at airport by representative who will assist
with luggage and escort you to car and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast full day tour of Delhi covering Red Fort (from
outside), Jama Masjid, Rajghat, India Gate, President House & Gurudwara
Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple), Humayun's Tomb & Qutub Minar. Water show at
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Airport to board flight to Srinagar. On
arrival, you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer to
Deluxe Houseboat (Mahjong Group of Houseboats). Afternoon free for personal activities.
Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake to enjoy the sunset on the Lake. Overnight at
Houseboat.
Half day tour of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat
Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Return to
houseboat for hot lunch. In the afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to
enjoy the beauty that God has graced this city with which is often compared to
Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places around the
Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.
Full day tour of Gulmarg which is one of the most beautiful summer
resorts in the valley. It is also popular for
its golf course (in summer), the highest in the
world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the
splendor of nature and the snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable
car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. In the evening return to Houseboat.
Overnight at Houseboat.
Leave in the morning and drive to Kargil by car/coach and road
passes through the panoramic village reach Sonmarg (2740 Mtrs) After Sonmarg
most rough road and wet Zojila pass 3527 Mtrs (Gateway of Ladakh). Continue
drive towards Drass (The second coldest inhibited place in the world) we stop
here for tea and passport check. Another two and half hours drive will take us
to Kargil (2710 Mtrs) which has got its importance after opening of Ladakh for
tourists in 1974. Overnight at Hotel.
Leave in the morning drive to Uleytokpo today we have
to ascend three passes this day will be tiresome but panoramic too. First
Buddhist village will be Mulbek. We have to cross the highest pass
(Fotula 13749 ft.) on Srinagar Leh route. At lunch time we will be at Lamayuru
oldest Monastery. Continue drive to next village Nimu a view of Zanskar River
following into Indus. Finally we reach Uleytokpo. Overnight at Hotel.
LAMAYURU: The oldest and spectacularly set Lamayuru monastery is
about 125 kms. West of Leh, founded in the 10th century . in 11th century the
Mahasiddha Naropa came to this place. Then Rinchen Zangpo translator came and
built many temples and stupas and then teaching of the Kadampa school came to
flourish. Later Jamyang Namgyal offered it to Chosje Danma and Digung Kargyut
school were introduced and named Yungdrung Therpalling. The Yundrung Kabgyad
festival is held on the 28th and 29th days of the 2nd Tibetan month.
After breakfast drive full day tour of Alchi, Likir and Ridzong
monastery. Overnight at Camp.
ALCHI: Alchi Choskor is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat
ground, around 69 Kms west of Leh. Largest and most famous of all of the
temples and built by the great translator Ringchem Zangpo. The temple was
founded in 11th century which accounts for the Indian and particularly Kashmiri
influences.
LIKIR: Located around 52 Kms from Leh, know as Klu-Kkhjil
(water spirits) founded in the 14th century by Lama Dhwang Chosje a great
champion of meditation. The site of the monastery was encircled by the bodies
of two great spent spirits. Therefore, name became widely renowned as Lekir. In
the 15th century the disciple of Khasdubje know a lhawang Lodos Sangphu caused
the monastery to flourish. This monastery also belongs to Gaylukpa school.
Every year from the 17th to 19th of the 12th month the Lekir festival is held.
RIDZONG: Rizong is also known as Yuma Changchubling about 73
Kms from Leh and around 6 Kms from main road, founded about 138 years ago by
the great Lama Tsultim Nima. Gompa belong to Gelukpa order. Dress and food
provisions are provided for all member of the community by the Governing body
of the monastery. The monastery is sited in a most solitary positions and
there is a nunnery place called chulichan down the monastery. The work of
spinning wool, milking, extracting oil for the temple lamps has to be performed
by all the nuns.
After breakfast drive back to Leh. On arrival check in
at Hotel. Later Time free at
leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, full day excursion to visit Hemis, Shey and
Thikshey. Hemis : 40 kms from Leh, it is the wealthiest, best known and biggest
gompa of Ladakh. Its popularity stems from the major annual festival held
here in summer. The festival is in honour of Guru Padma Sambhav's birth
anniversary. It also has the largest thanka in Ladakh whish is unfirled
once in 12 years. On these days hundreds of pilgrims will gather at Hemis
to pay their tribute and homage. Hemis was built in 1630 during the reign
of Sengge Namgyal, an illustrious ruler of Ladakh. It flourished under
the Namgyal dynasty for the royalty favoured the Drugkpa Sect which managed the
monastery. It is divided into two, the Assembly Hall on the right and the
main temple on the left. The Hall, Dukhang, is also used as a 'green
room' by the dancers during the festival. The temple is known as
Tshogkhang. The verandahs have a surfeit of frescoes, among them the
Buddhist 'wheel of life' (Kalachakra) and the 'Lords of the Four Quarters',
besides rows of prayer wheels.
Shey - Until the 16th century it was the royal residence, Kings of
Leh were supposed to be born in the monasteries. This Palace Monastery has the
largest statue of Maitreya Buddha (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 metres high.
Thikshey:-19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly most impressive gompas.
There are several temples in the gompa containing images, stupas and wall
paintings of Buddha which are exquisite.
Overnight at the Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Leh, Via Khardongla pass which is the highest
motorable pass in the world 5600 mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book
of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains. Upon
arrival check in at Camp. Afternoon visit The Nubra Valley lies in the North of
Leh and The valley is on the trade route from leh to Khangar via Samsar and
Karakoram pass, Apart from unparallel trekking opportunities. The valley have
several Buddhist Gompas Diskit Gompa is 350 years old and is situated on the
highest point near the village in which there are about 120 Resident Buddhist
Monks. Overnight at Camp.
After breakfast, full day visit Nubra Valley : The Nubra Valley means Ldumra (the valley of flowers), situated in the north of Leh. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. above the sea level. The main attraction in this area is Bactarian Camels (Shaggy double hump Camel) around sand dunes, to Hunder Monastery. Later drive to Panoramic hot sulpher spring and on the way back visit and Panamic Gompa :30 km from Sumur, Panamic is a small village with a hot spring and a gompa, Ensa gompa, as its main
attractions. Reaching the gompa, covered by poplar trees, is quiet
exhausting since the journey takes three hours each way. Moreover, the
gompa usually remains locked, but, if you come across a semi resident monk, you
can very well see the interiors preserving some old wall paintings and the
footprints of Tsong-kha-pa. The footprints, it is believed, date back to the
fourteenth century, when Tsong-kha-pa returned from his journey to Tibet. Even
if you do not get an opportunity to explore the monastery from inside, the
views from dilapidated chortens nearby turns your effort into a success. Overnight
at Camp.
After breakfast, check
out from hotel and drive to Leh. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Later time for own activities. Overnight
at the Hotel.
After breakfast time free at leisure. In time transfer to Airport
to board flight to Delhi. Upon arrival connect flight to onward destination.
Delhi
Delhi
Delhi
Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar
Srinagar
Leh
Leh
Leh
Leh
Leh
Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley
Uleytokpo
Uleytokpo
Uleytokpo
Uleytokpo
Uleytokpo
Kargil
Kargil
Kargil
Kargil
Kargil
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