Majestic Himachal Ladakh Tour

13 Nights / 14 Days

DELHI – LEH – ALCHI – ULEYTOKPO – LAMAYURU – TSOMORIRI LAKE – SARCHU – MANALI –
DHARAMSHALA – AMRITSAR

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Day 01 : Delhi

Arrival at Delhi. Welcome at airport and transfer to hotel. Later start your exploration of India with a city tour of Old Delhi that includes visit to Jama Masjid, built in 1650 A.D. and the amazing Red Fort which was the seat of Mughal Empire for more than 250 years. Also enjoy rickshaw ride along the alleys of the ancient bazaar of ChandniChowk, Then drive past imposing India Gate, Parliament Buildings and President House. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi – Leh (1¼ Hours)

Early morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Leh. Arrival at Leh airport and transfer to Hotel. Full day is free to relax for acclimatization because of high altitude as Leh is situated 3500 meter above sea level. Evening short walk around Leh bazaar.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03 : Leh

Full day excursion to visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. It is quite interesting to visit Thiksey monastery early in the morning to witness praying ceremony. Also visit one of the biggest monasteries of Leh "Hemis". On the way back visit Shey Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Leh – Spituk – Alchi – Uletokpo (80 Km, 3 Hours)

Morning leave for Lamayuru via Khaltsi. The oldest and spectacularly set Lamayuru monastery was founded in the 10th Century. Visit the monastery. Afternoon drive back to Leh for overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Uletokpo – Lamayuru – Leh (180 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput Architecture. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace and its museums. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone which allowed royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from there without being seen. Also visit Jantar Mantar, magnificent stone observatory built in 1728. This is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument including a very accurate 90 feet sundial. Overnight stay.

Day 06 : Leh – Chumathang – Tsomoriri (240Km, 7 Hours)

Leave in the morning and drive to Tsomoriri. Stop at Upshi for passport check. En-route visit Chumathang which is famous for medical hot spring. Also visit Sumdah village on the way and continue drive to Tsomoririlake which is breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. The Lake is 8 km wide and 28 km long. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 07 : Tsomoriri

Morning visit Korzok village with its houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. In the afternoon visit around the lake.Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 08 : Tsomoriri – Sarchu (135 Km, 8 Hours)

Full day drive to Sarchu via Upshi and you have to cross second highest motorable pass in the world (Tanglangla Pass – 5350meter). Enjoy the nature beauty of the mountains. Continue drive and on the way, there are chances to see tiny colonies of Marmots, Yaks & Herbs. At Pang, stop for lunch and then continue drive to La Chungla pass - 5065 meter, rugged in the middle of the mountains. Arrive Sarchu and stay at camp which is at 4200 meter and it will be the coldest night during the whole tour. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 09 : Sarchu – Manali (250km, 10 Hours)

Morning drive to Manali via Keylong, the head district in this area and stop here to visit around the local bazaar and then continue drive towards Manali. Reach Khoksar where you stop for passport checking and lunch. Continue ascending towards Rohtang pass - 3978 meter and then dip into Manali region. Another 51 km drive will take you to Manali. Arrival and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 : Manali

Morning visit 400 years old Pagoda Temple of Hadimba Devi and old Manali to see the Manu temple. Afternoon visit Vashisht hot sulper spring bath. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 : Manali – Dharamshala (240 Km, 9 Hours)

Morning leave for Dharamshala situated on a spur of the Dhauladhar Range. This hill station is closest to the Perennial snowline and now the seat of Dalai Lama. On arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12 : Dharamshala – Amritsar (200km, 6 Hours)

Morning explore this town known as "Little Lhasa". Here, the spinning prayer wheels and fluttering prayer flags spread the message of peace and universal harmony. Visit the temple of Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugee camp. Afternoon leave for Amritsar. Arrival and check in at hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 13 : Amritsar – Delhi (6 Hours)

Morning visit Golden Temple which is known by different names viz. Harmander Sahib, Darbar Sahib etc. This is the place of devotion and peace with continues hymn singing and music. Also visit Akal Takht, the immortal throne which was established by sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji in 17th Century. Later, transfer to railway station to catch train for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.Overnight stay.

Day 14 : Delhi

Transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.