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Duration:
15 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Shimla - Naggar - 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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