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DELHI –
SHIMLA
- MANALI - JISPA - SARCHU - LEH- DELHI
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Day
1
: Arrive Delhi
Today arrive in India' capital city of
Delhi. You will be greeted with a traditional welcome and escorted to
your hotel.
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Day 2
: Delhi
Morning, enjoy a tour of Old Delhi - the
city was the seat of Mughal Power. See the ancient monuments, narrow
streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and
board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique experience from the Red Fort,
through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the
sights and sounds of this busy avenue. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the
greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also
built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi.
Afternoon, visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings
of the British Era designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, including the India
Gate and the Presidential Palace. Also see the beautiful Humayun's tomb
of the Mughal era and predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the
tour at the towering minaret of the Qutab Minar.
Stay overnight at the hotel. (B)
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Day
3 :
Delhi - Shimla
(343 kms by Road)
Upon
arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Shimla situated in the foothills of the Himalayas about 2214m above sea
level, was once the summer capital of British Raj and is now the capital
of Himachal Pradesh. The British Empire may have ceased to exist, but
its echoes linger on in Shimla. Within the town are a host of splendid
colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming walks.
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy a stroll on The Mall - a busy
shopping street with old colonial buildings, souvenir shops and
restaurants.
Stay overnight at the hotel. (B)
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Day
4 :
Shimla
After breakfast, sightseeing
of Jakhu Hills. Afternoon excursion to Kufri (16 Kms), Fagu (6 kms from
Kufri). Evening free to stroll at Mall.
Stay overnight at the hotel. (B) |
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Day
5 : Shimla -
Manali (270 kms by
Road) Morning drive to Manali.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Manali - is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway
leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees
well-defined snow capped peaks, deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and
fruit orchards. The Beas River with its clear water meanders through the
town.
Excursion to Vashist hot water springs and temple (3 kms): Vashist, a
small village located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang
Pass. It is renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the
pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. Natural hot sulphur
springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies are always
full of tourists. Turkish style showers fitted baths have also been
built nearby which provide hot water from the nearby spring for bathing.
Stay overnight at the hotel. (B) |
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Day
6 : Manali
- Jispa (145 Kms by Road)
Morning
drive to Jispa (145 kms). 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
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.
Overnight in deluxe tents. (B)
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Day
7 : Jispa -
Sarchu
(95 Kms by Road)
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.
Overnight in deluxe tents. (B) |
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Day
8 : Sarchu
- Leh (170 kms by Road)
You
will visit
different Buddhist Gompas from Medieval period like Tsemo Gompa, Sankar
Gompa and Leh Palace etc. The other day, you will have excursion to Shey
Monastery and Thiksey Monastery. Afterwards, we visit Hemis Monastery
where famous Hemis Festival is celebrated every year at the peak time of
summer.
Overnight at hotel. (B)
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Day
9 : Leh
After
breakfast drive to Stok palace and also visit Leh City.
Stok
Palace Museum: 17 Km, 1 Hour drive from Leh. 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 or
paintings representing the life of Sakya Muni. Interesting historical
objects like coins; armor, weapons, precious jade and porcelain too can
be seen here.
Leh
City: The capital of Ladakh, at one time was a major stop on the
Asian "Silk Route". A stroll along the main bazaar, observing
the varied crowd and peering into the curio shops, is an entrancing
experience. Chang Gali, behind the main bazaar is less bustling but has
intriguing little shops selling curios and jewellery like pearls,
turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis lazuli and many other kinds of
semi-precious stones, as well as curiously carved Yak-horn boxes, quaint
brass locks, china or metal bowls etc. Stay overnight at the hotel. (B)
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Day
10 : Leh
Full
day sightseeing tour of Shey, Thikshey & Hemis
Shey Palace: Shey is a small town in comparison to Leh. It is
located around 15km to the south on the main highway heading in the
Manali direction. Shey Palace was built in early 17th century AD by
Deldan Namgyal as a memorial for his father, Singay Namgyal. The palace
houses a three storey copper statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. Overlooking
the Shey palace are the ruins of the fort built by the first king of
Ladakh, Lhachen Spalgigon. Shey also has a very large scattering of
stupas all across it's landscape.
Thiksey Gompa: This monastery is located 17km on the main highway
from Leh in the direction of Manali. The present day monastery founded
by Paldan Sherab, overlooking the village below, was not the original
location. It was originally built at Stakmo. This monastery hosts the
festival of Thiksey Gustor.
Hemis Gompa: is the most important and the richest Gompa in the
whole of Ladakh and is dedicated to Guru Padama Sambhava the great
Indian teacher & philosopher. This monastery located among the
beautiful landscape of the Hemis National Park was founded in 1630 AD.
It is located at a distance of 45km from Leh and is one of the most
popular monasteries visited by travelers. It is also famous across the
world for the Hemis Festival hosted by it.
Return to Leh.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
(B)
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Day 11 : Leh
- Khardungla - Leh
After
breakfast excursion to Khanrdungla, the highest motorable road at height
of 18360 ft., after the view of beautiful mountain peeks drive back to
Leh for overnight stay. (B) |
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Day 12 : Leh
- Delhi (By Air 1 Hr. 15 Mins. Flight)
– Back Home
Morning
transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi -
the guests will be met and transferred to the international airport for
their onward journey. Leave with unforgettable memories of your Ladakh
Tour.
SkyLink say Good-bye to all new friends we have made. Return home
with many happy memories.
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* Leh and surrounding areas remain in
accessible from November to April due to heavy snowfall.
* Temperature : May - October 20 - 30
Degree Celsius and the days are warm and sunny
July and August : Best for trekking trips. |
* All distances
and times are approximately.
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