Arrive Delhi
Arrive by International flight, after traditional Welcome our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. The successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power due to its strategic location. The city is dotted with monuments and there is much to discover.
Overnight Hotel stay in Delhi
Delhi
Post breakfast we will proceed for a tour of Old Delhi, covering Red fort, the residence for Mughal emperors for around 200 years. The fort complex represents the zenith of Mughal creativity. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, one of the oldest & picturesque market.
Now move to New Delhi to visit Raj Ghat, memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, a historical ghat. Further we drive past India Gate, a memorial 82000 Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. Then proceed to visit Humayun’s Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the mausoleum is the synthesis of Persian architecture and Indian traditions. Further we visit Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world and surrounded by several historically significant monuments.
Overnight Hotel stay in Delhi
Delhi – Srinagar (By Flight)
Post breakfast transfer to Airport for flight to Srinagar. Upon Arrival at Srinagar Airport you will be met by our representative and transfer to Hotel or Houseboat for Check in. Afternoon: visit Srinagar (Mosque, bazar, Kashmir Government, Arts Emporium)Dinner and overnight in Hotel or Houseboat.
Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Srinagar
After an early breakfast we take a morning tour of Shankaracharya Temple, It is believed that it was the place where the great philosopher and saint Shankaracharya stayed when he visited Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. The original ceiling was dome- shaped and the brick roof is not more than a century old. And later proceed further to Hazratbal Mosque, Situated in a village on the western shores of the Dal Lake opposite Nishat Bagh, it is a pristine white marble edifice casting its reflection in the waters of the lake. Unlike the other mosques in Srinagar, which have a pagoda like roof, Hazratbal is the only mosque to have a domed roof mosque in Srinagar; the others having distinct pagoda like roofs Gardens & Jama Masjid, Situated in the heart of the old city of Srinagar, this huge mosque is visited by thousands of people who congregate here for the Friday prayers. After visiting above places we drive back to hotel or houseboat. Later in the afternoon we take a sightseeing tour of Mughal Gardens starting our visit to Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). After visiting above gardens we drive back to Hotel or Houseboat.
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Srinagar- Kargil via Sonmarg (204 Kms)
Post breakfast we drive to Kargil via SONMARG, One of the most beautiful drives from Srinagar. In Sonmarg one can take a pony ride (at your own cost) to Thajiwas Glacier where snow remains round the year. Upon arrival in Kargil we check in at our hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight Hotel stay in Kargil.
Kargil- Sham Valley via Lamayuru
Post breakfast we drive to Uleytokpo / Tingmosgang enroute visiting LAMAYURU, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat) like Phyang. The oldest structure in Lamayuru is the Singey Lhakhang built by the founder of Alchi Lotsava Rinchen bzangpo in 11th century. After visiting Lamayuru we proceed further to Uleytokpo enrote visiting RIDZONG GOMPA, known as the paradise for Meditation. Upon arrival in Uleytokpo / Tingmosgang. We check in at our Camp for overnight Stay.
Overnight Camp stay in Uleytokpo.
Sham Valley
Post breakfast we opt for any of the following sightseeing opportunities offered by Tingmosgang to the Palace 15 minutes walk, Tserkarmo 4 km, Khatsa Gonpa 10 Km, Tia village and Nunnery 8 Km. The Camp / hotel is in a rural ethnic village, run by a Ladakhi traditional family, where you witness traditional family house, Ladakhi food, the hotel is sprawled over a vast area of apricot and apple groves rendering a relaxed and rejuvenating atmosphere for your holidays.
Overnight Camp stay in Sham Valley
Sham Valley – Leh
Post breakfast we check out from the Camp & Visit ALCHI, Ladakh’s most loved monastery and drive to Leh enroute visiting BASGO is certainly the most impressive of Ladakhi citadels despite its ruined state, LIKIR GOMPA situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir and CONFLUENCE OF THE INDUS AND ZANSKAR RIVER just after 4 from Nimmu and further to MAGNETIC HILL which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up and GURUDWARA PATHAR SAHIB Nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. Upon arrival in Leh you will met by our representative and check in at our hotel.
Overnight Hotel stay in Leh.
Leh
Post Breakfast we proceed for Indus Valley Monastery Starting with Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey Monastery an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village, Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh, 3 Idiots Rancho School & Sindhu Ghat. After visiting above places we drive back to Leh. Evening at Leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight Hotel stay in Leh.
Leh- Nubra Valley via Khardung La (120 Kms- 5 hrs)
Post breakfast we drive to Nubra Valley. The road journey from Leh to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung La (The Highest Motorable Road In The World) at 5,602 Mtrs / 18,390 Ft, around 39 km from Leh. From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level. Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged.
Overnight Camp stay in Nubra Valley.
Nubra Valley – Leh (120 Kms- 5 hrs)
After an early breakfast we check out from the Camp and drive to Hunder where you have opportunity to ride on a bacterian camel (double humped) amidst the sand dunes of this high altitude desert with snow capped mountains on the horizon. Between Hunder and Diskit you come across sand dunes besides the road. Seen in isolation you could well be amongst the sand dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It is indeed a strange sight since immediately on the left of the road are rocky mountains that characterize the Ladakhi landscape and in the distance can be seen snow-capped mountains. On the return stop at Diskit which is the headquarter town of Nubra Valley. Stroll around the bazaar observing the shops and local people going about their daily chores. Diskit is famous for 515 years old Buddhist Monastery, lying magnificently situated on a hilltop, facing the entire Valley. Later we drive back to Leh in the late afternoon via Khardungla Top. On arrival at Leh you will check in to your Hotel. In the afternoon you can rest and relax. In the evening you can stroll around the market place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Overnight hotel stay in Leh.
Leh Excursion to Monasteries
Post Breakfast we proceed for Stakna gompa, Matho village. Afternoon: Leh city tour.
Leh Excursion to Monasteries
Post Breakfast we proceed for Stakna gompa, Matho village. Afternoon: Leh city tour.
Overnight hotel stay in Leh.
Leh- Delhi (By Flight)
Post Breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer you to the airport to board flight for Delhi.
Note: (If you wish the tour can be modified as per the no. of days you have)