Duration:11 Nights /
12 Days
Places Covered:Delhi - Shimla - Naggar - Manali - Jispa -
Sarchu - Leh
Day 01 : Delhi-Shimla
Early morning depart from Delhi to Shimla via flight. At your arrival our representative,
who will then transfer you to the hotel, shall escort you. Overnight stay will
be at hotel.
Day 02 : Shimla-Naggar
Drive to Naggar, here some special places to visit is the
Nagar Castle &
Vashist
hot springs.. On arrival, check-in at camp, overnight stay will be
at the camp itself.
Day 03 : Naggar- Manali
The third day we shall leave early morning for
Manali and
Proceed to Chamunda
Ji Temple, which is of immense significance in
Hinduism. As we drive via
Palampur to see Tea Estates & the
famous paragliding. We stop at Baijnath to see
Shiva Temple at Baijnath
a sheer example of the early medieval north Indian temple architecture. Later
we pass through the town of
Mandi, the temple city & famous
for Pandoh Dam, 16 Km ahead. Further drive along the River Beas passing thru
Kullu Town,
the
Valley Of Gods. Head further 40 Kms to arrive at
Manali. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04 : Manali -Jispa
From Manali we shall drive to Jespa, stop at Rohtang
Pass (3980
Mts. ASL) via
Koksar (stop for Passport check) Sisu falls & Keylong,
the district Headquarters of Keylong Valley. As we pass by the famous Chenab
River, visit some villages at Jespa and the Buddhist monastery. 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.
that 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 05 : Jispa-Sarchu
Drive early morning alongside the
Bhaga River up towards its
source via Baralachla
-la (4892 Mts. ASL). On arrival at Sarchu,
check in at fixed camps for overnight stay & sumptuous meals. Sarchu
is considered ideal as the start point for the difficult trek into the Zanskar
region of Ladakh. Overnight stay shall be arranged in the tents.
Day 06: Sarchu-Leh
Day seven we shall precede towards Leh a paradise situated 10 km from the fertile
valley of Indus River. In stark contrast of the giant ‘White Mountain’ and
cold desert lay the flourishing the city of Leh. A one-stop destination to
experience Tibet right here in India. During our drive get a view of magnificent
Zanskar Range. Drive over
Naklila & Lachungla Pass (5060
Mts. ASL) Stop at Pang for Passport check. Proceed further through More Plains & then
ascend over
Tanglangla Pass (5330 Mts. ASL) and arrive at
Leh.
Day 7-8 : Leh
An important trading center, Leh is an explicit market for exquisite thing
across boundaries of Ladakh. Carpets, rugs, and pashmina shawls from
Kashmir, Persian motif, jewellery from
Tibet made of semi precious stone. Thangka paintings, prayer wheels, music
bowls are other curios you can take back as a souvenirs Glimpses of ruins of
ancient castles are worth capturing in your cameras. A simple yet pleasing
and comfortable stay at a local hotel will keep you geared-up for your trek
to Ladakh palace and climb many stairs to shanti stupa.
Further days to come we shall visit to traditional Ladakhi home and to add
thought for food relish the barley beer-
chang, and stable food tsampa
with the famous butter tea. A stopover at two gompas (monasteries) Spituk and
Phyang will allow you to experience the calmness and spirituality among the
monks and discover your inner self.
Witness an exotic evening with a sheer display of Ladakhi traditional dress
and dance at a cultural show organized especially for you.
The following day is free for individual activities. Some people may choose
to go for an optional rafting trip, others may want to visit the Tibetan Refugee
village in Choglamsor, and some may just want to explore the bazaar for interesting
trinkets. Day 09-
Day 09-10: Leh
Visit Hemis the largest monastery in Ladakh, the Gompa of Hemis is located
45 km from Leh. The Red Hat sect of Buddhism built it. The walls are
adorned with beautiful frescoes and the largest Thangka painting in the world
depicting Guru Padmasambhava is preserved here. It also the abode of the Sakyamuni
Buddha statue made of precious stones. Lamas rejoicing the birth of Guru Padmasambhava
perform chaams or masked dances at the famous Hemis Festival. The festival
also includes a vibrant bazaar where craftsmen sell handcrafted items, Stakna,
Matho are other places to visit. The prominent monasteries here also includes
the Spituk and Phiyang Approximately 8Km from Leh, the Spituk Gompa belongs
to the Gelukpa order. Od-de founded this Gompa in 11th century. According to
Rinchen Zangpo, Spituk means exemplary, denoting the belief that an exemplary
religious community shall develop here. 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 : Leh
we shall visit 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 hilltop or mountainside. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12 : Leh-Next destination
Departure transfers to the Leh airport.
