Leh and Ladakh Tour
Duration: 14 nights / 15 days
Places Covered: Delhi - Manali - Rohtang - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh- Shey
- Thiksey - Likir - Alchi - Leh - Delhi
Day
01: Delhi
Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you are met
and transferred to your prebooked Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are received
with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is relaxing and
for free activities.
Day 02 : Delhi - Kullu Manali
Early morning we are transferred to KULLU & MANALI. Upon arrival we check
into our prebooked hotel.Manali is a major resort in the Kullu Valley . According
to the legend its name is derived from Manu and Alaya, the abode of Manu. Manali
is synonymous with streams and birdsongs, forest and orchards and the grandeur
of the snowcapped Himalaya.
Day 03: Manali
Today we leave for city tour of Manali, visiting the Hadimba Devi temple set
within dense Pine forest and to the Naggar Castle to have the stunning view
of the valley. Afternoon is spent walking around the Beas river and the local
market.
Day 04: Manali - Rohtang - Jispa
Morning we start our drive through the Rohtang Pass (4,220m) to Jipsa visiting
the Gompa (monastery) of Khardong en route.
Day 05: Jispa - Sarchu
After breakfast we depart for Sarchu the drive to the high barren mountains
of the Ladakh Valley. On our way we cross over the Baralacha la (4900 Mts.).
It is here that roads from Lahaul, Spiti, Zanskar and Leh meet. We reach Sarchu
(4200 Mts.) camp.
Day 06: Leh
After breakfast we start our full day drive to Leh. Geographically and culturally,
Leh is very much part of Tibet and Tibetan influence pervades this desert land.
Day 07: Leh
Morning in Leh is kept free for the purpose of getting acclimatise to the height
and weather. Afternoon we do a sightseeing tour to Shankar Gompa, Shantistupa
and Leh Palace..
Day
08: Leh - Shey - Thiksey
After breakfast full day sightseeing to Shey , old summer palace of the Kings
of Ladakh and was built about 560 year ago. It has a 12 meter high seated Buddha
images. From here we proceed to Thiksey , the monastery is very picturesque
and superbly sited on a hilltop overlooking the village and we now would proceed
on to Hemis , one of the largest and the most important Gompas in Ladakh, with
its excellent library wall paintings and Buddha figures.
Day 09: Thiksey - Likir -Alchi
After breakfast we start a full day excursion visiting the monastery of Likir
and Alchi to see the gigantic painted clay statues of Buddha, carved arches
and old paintings.
Day 10: Alchi - Leh - Delhi
Today morning we
are
transferred to the airport for flight to Delhi.Please note that the Leh flight
is purely dependent on the weather conditions in Leh. Incase of cancellation
we will have to try for the next day flight.We take no guarantee of the flight.
Day 11: Delhi
Rest of the day at leisure.Transfer to airport for flight to Onwards journey.
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