DAY 1: Arrival at Leh.
As you disembark from your flight from New Delhi at the Leh airport, you meet our
representative. When he folds his hands together before you, the word 'Namaste'
comes out from his throat with great spontaneity. This is our traditional gesture
meant to welcome guests at our doorstep. Soon you are transferred to the hotel,
where you are faced with a warm reception. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: Leh Excursion.
Early in the morning we'll drive southwards for 15 kms to arrive at Shey. As you
explore the place you'll realize why this was the former summer palace of the Kings
of Ladakh. After this we'll proceed towards Hemis, 45 kms from Leh. In Hemis, you'll
find many Gompas with an excellent library. The well preserved frescoes showing
Kashmir's influence and good Buddha figure will surely please you. We'll also take
you to the quaint caves nearby. We then drive back to Leh and you spend your night
at hotel.
DAY 3: Leh -Spituk - Alchi - Lekir - Uletokpa.
After breakfast at the hotel we'll set out for Spituk and arrive after a drive of
8kms. From there we move further up to Alchi, 64 kms from Leh. Here you'll see the
awesome 11th century Alchi Gompa- the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground.
Thereafter, we cover Lekir to visit the splendid three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa.
Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues. You will
come across frescoes depicting the life of Buddha. Then we'll proceed to the Uletokpa
camping ground for overnight camping.
DAY 4: Lamayuru.
Today, we'll move to Lamayuru. This is a scruffy little place. Here we'll visit
the small Wanlah Gompa located in the south of this place. The night is spent in
an overnight camp in Lamayuru.
DAY 5: Back to Leh.
After breakfast we start our backward trip to Leh. Driving in these high altitude
regions is quite adventurous, with the winding and serpentine roads flanked by mountains
on one side and deep gorges on the other. Upon arrival, you check in at your hotel
and spend the night there.
DAY 6: At Leh.
Today, you are a part of the cultural programmes of Leh. We also take you for a
sightseeing tour of the Leh city. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7: At Leh.
Today too, you enjoy a city tour as well as the cultural programmes. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 8: Darcha.
After breakfast we proceed towards Darcha. We arrive at our destination after a
drive of 340 kms. During the drive you'll surely enjoy the enchanting sights offered
by the Himalayas. The whole Darcha is a popular point for Padum. You spend the night
at a night camp.
DAY 9: Darcha - Manali.
Today, we'll take you to Manali. We drive for about 145 kms through the fascinating
Himalayan tracks to arrive at Manali, one of the most beautiful spots in Himachal.
On arrival, you check in at your hotel and stay overnight
DAY 10: Manali.
In the morning, we'll take you to explore this enchanting destination and enjoy
its scenic splendor. You'll visit places like the Hadimba temple - the famous four
storey wooden building in the middle of the forest, Gadhan Thekchokling Gompa. At
Solang Nullah, you can enjoy the para gliding and skiing. Overnight at hotel..
DAY 11: Kullu - Delhi.
In the morning we'll proceed to the Kullu airport, 42 kms from Manali. Here you'll
board the flight to Delhi. After arrival, you check in at the hotel, and afterwards
we'll take you for a half day tour of Delhi covering the verdant Rajghat and India
Gate, as well as the President House and the Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 12: End of Tour..
Transfer to the Airport to board the flight for onward destination