Day 01 Arrival at New Delhi.
Transfer to hotel. Afternoon City tour
Day 02 Delhi and overnight train to Shimla
Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. In the evening, take
the night train to Kalka
Day 03 Shimla
You will arrive at Kalka in the morning and then change
the train for Shimla, the summer capital of British
India. Overnight in Shimla
Day 04/05 Manali
You will drive through many mountain villages and apple
orchards to end up in the cozy little village of Manali
in the Kullu area. Next day you will visit Hadimba Temple,
Vashishta Temple, Hot Spring and old Manali. Overnight
in Manali.
Day 06/07 Jispa
Sensational drive over the Rohthang pass. To have good
acclimatization, we stay two nights at Jispa (3100 m.)
where we will have our first acquaintance with the Bhuddist
culture. We visit Gemur monastery, Castles and walk
back to the hotel.
Day 08 Sarchu
Drive further on, pass through mighty canyons. Overnight
in tented camps of Sarchu.
Day 09 Sarchu-Leh
The road to Leh winds all the way up and cross the Tanglang
La (5065m), the second highest motorable pass in the
world. We continue our way along beautiful aquarelle-lakes
and unforgettable views to end up in Leh late in the
afternoon. Overnight hotel Leh.
Day10/11/12 Leh and Around
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.
Day 13-16 Likir - Tingsmogang Trek
From Likir you will start the walking tour. This route
seldom goes higher than 4000m, where you walk through
a beautiful, almost unreal landscape. From a far distance
you can spot fresh green nature, an oasis where the
people of Ladakh live and survive in this overwhelming
nature. We pass breathtaking canyons, and enjoy the
views at the pastel Color Mountains of which the peaks
are covered with snow.
OR
Day 13-16 Stok- La Trek
From Stok, we start the walk trek and cross-sparkling
streams and open fields. Slowly we climb to the Stok-la
Pass. On 4900 m. we have a spectacular view over Ladakh
and snowcapped summits rise in the distance as far as
the border of Tibet and the Karakorams in Pakistan.
Or
Day 13-14,15 Nubra Valley Safari (Restricted
Area)
The Nubra valley, situated at the old caravan route
in Ladakh was opened in 1994 for tourists. You will
feel yourself as pioneer to visit this untouched area.
We drive on the highest motorable way in the world!
The Khardung-la (5602 m) and enter the forbidden valley.
Day 16 -17 Leh: You will discover more the capital of
Ladakh. Leh is the link of the legendary Silk Route
between the old Cathay, which was the name of China
in times of the great Kublai Khan, and India.
Day 18 Delhi: From Leh, we take a flight over the Himalayas
back to Delhi. Overnight in hotel Delh
Day 19 Free day for shopping.
Day 20 Departure: Transfer to Airport for departure.
OR
Ladakh-Markha valley trek
Day 1-11 As same as Ladakh Roundtrip
Day 12-18 Markha Valley Trek
This area is known for the most popular hiking route
because of its beauty. After a visit to Stok Palace,
where you can admire the old Thankas, jewelry and religious
objects, we start hiking with our guide and other crews.
In the first part, we will follow the trail of Stok-la
trek. We will have views at the dry and arid beautiful
landscape. You will witness the sloping landscapes,
rolling creeks and dry valleys, but always the view
to the purple, gold and carmine mountains. After we
pass the Ganda-La (4900m), we arrive at the beautiful
Markha village that merges with its natural surrounding.
You will certainly gain respect for the Ladakhis, living
their sober lifestyle in pure harmony with nature. After
the gorges, we pass a little lake and enter the most
beautiful valley of Ladakh (4700m) with the Kang Yazee
dominant in the background 6400m. The last day leads
us through the river and we pass a few Chortens before
we arrive at Hemis. Hemis has one of the most beautiful
Gompa. (Routing Stock- foot of Stock La-Stock La- Ganda
La- Skiu-Markha-Tchatchutse-Nimaling-Kongmaru La-Shang-Hemis
and drive to Leh)
Day 19 Leh-Delhi
From Leh we take a flight over the Himalayas back to
Delhi.
Day 20 Departure
Transfer to airport for Departure.
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