Day 1: Delhi to
Srinagar (by air)
Reception upon arrival and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat.
Afternoon shikara ride on the Dal lake, visiting
floating/vegetable gardens. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe
Houseboat.
Day 2: Srinagar
After
breakfast sightseeing of the Mughal Gardens, visiting Nishat
Bagh built by Asaf Khan, the brother- in-law of Jehangir in 1632
A.D. Shalimar Bagh was built by jehangir for his wife empress
Nur Jahan. All the gardens are situated on the banks of the Dal
Lake with the Zabarwan hills in the background. On the way to
the gardens, visit a carpet weaving factory. Lunch at Houseboat.
Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay in Deluxe Houseboat.
Day 3: Srinagar to Kargil Via Drass
Morning departure by car/coach to Kargil, enroute stops include
Sonamarg and Baltal hamlets, famous for rugged snow peaked
meadows. Past Baltal cross over Zoji-La Pass (11,500 ft). We are
in Drass valley with strikingly different landscape dotted with
remote mud huts giving an impression, that you really have
traveled back in time. After a passport check we continue on to
Kargil. Overnight in a local hotel
Day 4: Kargil to Leh
Morning
visit to local Immambarah and Turkish inspired architectural
structures from the Silk route days, when this used too be a
major stop for Central Asian trade route. Enroute to Leh stops
include Mulbekh Monastery, perched on a mountain over the
village of the same name, known for the huge image of Buddha
carved from a giant rock. After Mulbekh, continue on to Alchi
and Likir Monasteries. These monasteries house Buddha and
renowned 1000-year-old religious wall paintings. This evening
arrive in Leh and check into local hotel/inn.
Day 5: Leh
Full day sightseeing tour of the monasteries - Hemis, Shey and
Thikse. The Hemis Gompa is the most powerful of the monasteries
in the vicinity of Leh and belongs to the Kaguyupa Buddhist
sect. Large areas of the surrounding farmland are controlled by
the monastery. Shey and Thikse occupy hill top sides and offer
remarkable views across the Indus Valley. Overnight Leh.
Day 6: Local sight seeing
Morning sightseeing of
the Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and Shankar Gompa. Afternoon drive
to Stok across the river Indus to see the Stok Palace. Evening
free to explore the bazaars. Overnight Leh
Day 7: Leh - Spituk - Alchi - Lekir- Uletokpa
After breakfast at the hotel we'll set out for Spituk and arrive
after a drive of 8kms. From there we move further upto Alchi, 64
kms from Leh. Here you'll see the awesome 11th century Alchi
Gompa- the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground.
Thereafter, we cover Lekir to visit the splendid three storey
Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of
the massive Buddha statues. You will come across frescoes
depicting the life of Buddha. Then we'll proceed to the Uletokpa
camping ground for overnight camping.
Day 8: Lamayuru
After
Breakfast Full day sightseeing in Lamayuru. This is a scruffy
little place. Here we'll visit the small Wanlah Gompa located in
the south of this place. The night is spent in an overnight camp
in Lamayuru.
Day 9: Back to Leh
After breakfast we start our backward trip to Leh. Driving in
these high altitude regions is quite adventurous, with the
winding and serpentine roads flanked by mountains on one side
and deep gorges on the other. Upon arrival, you check in at your
hotel and spend the night there.
Day 11: Leh -
Delhi
After an early breakfast we leave for the airport, where you can
board the flight to Delhi. Our representative will meet you at
Delhi airport and help you check into your hotel. Check into
your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Delhi - Departure
After breakfast, leave for a day's sightseeing tour of Delhi. In
historic Old Delhi you will see the Jama Masjid, one of the
largest mosques of India; the Red Fort, an impressive sandstone
monument built by the Mughals, and you can explore the busy
market of Chandi Chowk. You can also visit Raj Ghat, the
memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. In New Delhi you can see India Gate,
Parliament House and the President's mansion. Humayun's Tomb,
Qutub Minar and the Bahai Temple and shopping in crafts emporia
in Delhi complete your Delhi tour. and Evening Transfer to
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