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Day 01.
Flight to India
(Delhi)
Around midnight
arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi is the
main gateway for travellers. You are met by
our
representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Day 02. Delhi - Leh
(by air)
In the morning a short flight brings us to Leh, the capital of
Ladakh. Due to its altitude (3500 m.) Ladakh is also known as the
roof of the world. Leh was an important place in the historical
times on the silk road to central Asia. The rest of the day is at
leisure to acclimatize ourselves to the high altitude of Leh.
Day 03. Leh Excursion: Thikse,
Shey, Hemis
Today we start
our excursion by visiting the monastery of Thikse. Thikse is one of
the most imposing monastery in Ladakh. The monastery has 12 stories,
10 temples, a nunnery and 60 lamas in residence. It contains
numerous stupas, statues, tankhas, wall painting and a large pillar
engraved with the teaching of Buddha. We can also see here a
collection of Tibetan scripts. After the visit of Thikse we visit
the village of Shey on the eastern bank of the Indus. Shey was the
royal residence and was located at an important vantage point in the
Indus valley. It has a large victory stupa which is topped with
gold. After the visit of the monastery of Shey we visit the
monastery of Hemis. The rich monastery of Hemis is the biggest in
Ladakh and is perched on top of a pleasant green hill surrounded by
spectacular mountain scenery.
Day 04.
Leh Excursion: Spituk, Phyang,
Choglamsar
Today we start our day by visiting the monastery Spituk. Spituk
monastery (15th Century) is 8 km from Leh and is situated on a
hilltop overlooking the Indus. Spituk valley has an enormous status
of Kali whose face is unveiled once a year during the Spituk
festival. This monastery also contains an ancient collection of
masks. 135 yellow capped monks resides in this monastery. After the
visit of Spituk we shall proceed to the Gompa Phyang which is a
traditional monastery setting for a spectacular religious festival
with masked dancing. There are 50 red capped monks residing here.
After the visit of Phyang we have a stopover at the Choglamsar
village where we have a look at that arts and crafts made by Tibetan
refugees.
Day 05.
Leh - Lamayuru
Lamayuru is 125 km away form Leh and is the oldest known Monastery (Gompa)
which dates back to the 10th century and is overlooking the Indus
river. This Monastery belongs to a Red Hat sect. Lamayuru is
considered a sacred site for the Pre Buddhist religion known as the
BON. There are renowned collection of carpets, thankas and frescoes.
Overnight stay in comfortable tent camp.
Day 06. Lamayuru - Alchi
In the noon we drive from Lamayuru to Alchi through the exciting
landscaping of Ladakh. Alchi has been declared as an UNESCO
monument. The Monastery of Alchi is a large temple complex and is
regarded as one of the most important Buddhist centers in Ladakh and
a jewel of monastic skill. In the afternoon we drive to the
Monastery of Ridzong which also has a nunnery. We have a walk here
in the beautiful surrounding of this area. Overnight stay in
comfortable tents.
Day 07. Alchi - Leh
In the noon we drive back from Alchi to Leh. Leh Palace in the NW
has been described as a miniature version of Lhasa's Potala palace,
with which this 17th century building is contemporary. This Potala
(palace) rises up like mountain. From the town below it is dazzling
in the morning sun and ghostly at night. We enjoy the wonderful view
of the city and beautiful surroundings from the roof of the palace.
This palace was built by the King Singe Namagyal and still owned by
the royal family. At present is this palace not occupied as the
royal family resides in the other palace in stock.
Day 08. Leh - Delhi
(by air)
In the noon flight from Leh to Delhi. In the afternoon we visit
Bahai Temple, also known as Lotus Temple which is built out of white
marble and in the characteristic shape of a lotus flower. Bahai
temples are 9 sided, symbolizing comprehensiveness, oneness and
unity. We visit this unique building which gives the message of
unification of the human race. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 09. Delhi
Today we have the sightseeing in Delhi. We take a Rickshaw Ride
parallel to the Red Fort through the old city and famous Silk Road
and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat", the
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Jama Masjid, the great
mosque of old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous "Humayun Tomb" .
Humayun Tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture
in India. Before we proceed to the Hotel we drive through the
embassy area in New Delhi where we visit the India Gate and see some
impressive Government Buildings. After the Dinner and refreshment in
the hotel we will be transferred to the Airport.
Day 10. Flight to Home
Around midnight flight from Delhi to home destination.
About Hotels:
We provide you
the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above in the table of
hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels provided by us
are from budget to luxury class hotels.
Luxury hotels
are all five stars or of above standard. Deluxe would be a
combination of 3 and 4 star Hotels and standard would be a
combination of 2 and 3 star or similar hotels. The criteria for
selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your money. We also
provide you wherever possible accommodation in heritage hotels.
Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand mansions of
Maharajas which have been later renovated and converted into Hotels.
Rooms are decorated all individually. Rooms are comfortable,
romantic and present the flair of olden Maharaja day
Our Services Include :
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the chosen category.
Rooms on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking or languages of
your choice) at every place of sightseeing.
All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by
our representative.
All
Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an air-conditioned
Car with driver. For groups an individual air-
conditioned bus
(Except Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
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