Tour
ID : JKT-08
Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations : Delhi - Shimla - Naggar - Manali - Jispa - Sarchu -
Leh Ladakh .
Day1 - Abroad Delhi
Ar: Delhi Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day2 - 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.
Day3 - Delhi-Shimla
Early morning drive from Delhi to Shimla. 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.
Day4 - Shimla-Naggar
Drive to Naggar. On arrival check-in at:camp. Overnight at Camp.
Day5 - Naggar- Manali
Drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at: hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day6 - 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.
Day7 - 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.
Day8 - Sarchu-Leh
Drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at hotel. OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL.
Day9 - Leh
2Full 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.
Day10 - 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.
Day11 - 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.
Day12
- 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.
Day13 - 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.
Day14 - Leh-Delhi
Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day15 - Delhi-Aboard
Early morning transfer to the airport to connect flight for onward
destination.
