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Arrive Delhi. Met by
India Calling representative and transfer to hotel. Afternoon tour of
Old Delhi.
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Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Leh (Ladakh), the
northern most district of Kashmir, lying the rain shadow of the Himalyan
ranges. Stark vast cold deserts, where the snow fed streams are the only
source of water for habitation and cultivation ( 3500 mts altitude). Day
at leisure at acclimatize the sudden change from the plain to high
altitude. Leh has the highest airport and golf course in the world.
While the town of dras enroute from Sringar to Kargil is the driest and
coldest place in Asia.
Optional walking tour of Leh town visiting Place, Leh Gompa and Bazzar
area. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Early morning visit Thiksey monastery for the praying
ceremony, continue to Shey Palace thereafter spend time at leisure to
attend Hemis festival. Return to Leh for overnight.
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Breakfast. Trip to Stok Palace thereafter spend the time the Hemis
festival. Return to Leh for overnight.
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Breakfast. Day trip to Khardongla Pass 5600 mts, is the highest
motorable pass in the World. At the back drop are the snow capped peaks
of the Himalayas. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Morning drive to Pangong Tso ( Lake) through Changle Pass
at 5486 mts. This brackish ble Lake is 64 km wide and 144 km long, one
half of it is the India while other half flows into China. Return to Leh
for overnight.
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Breakfast. Early morning drive to Lamayuru monastery built in 10th
century enroute visit Alchi and Saspol. Return to Leh for overnight.
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Breakfast. Drive to Sarchu. Overnight in tented Camp.
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Breakfast. Drive to Manali via Darcha, keylong and rohtang Pass (
4000 mts). Enjoy the spectacular view of the Snow Capped mountains with
river beas rustling along rocky course. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Visit Hadimba Devi Temple, Jagatsukh temple with Gauri
Shankar Shrine built in 8th century and Vashist Sulphur springs.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at ht hotel.
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Breakfast. Drive to Naggar Castle, and Roerich Art Gallery, continue
drive to Manikaran Sulphur hot Springs, visit Gurudwara 9 Sikh Shrine).
The water here is boiling hot and the rice distributed for the “ Langar”
( free distribution of food to devotee) is just tied in a cloth bundle,
dipped in the hot spring water and boils within minutes. The entire
corridors and prayer hall of the Gurudwara and thickly carpeted as the
marble floor becomes burning hot with spring water flowing beneath the
Gurudwara. Proceed to Kullu. Visit Bijli Mahia Dev Shiva Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Drive to Bilaspur enroute tour of Mandi once a princely
state. Bilaspur is picturesque town surrounded by deader forests and the
mountain range in the background . An ideal place for nature walks to
the Govind Sagar Lake with a clear view of Gurudwara Anandpur Sahib in
the neghbouring state of Punjab. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast Drive to Shimla. If you are a golfer you can play a 18 hole
golf at Naldhera with a back to back game on this 9 hole course. The
Naldhera golf Club is set among rolling hills. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Vehicles are not allowed on the Mall, a charming promenade
running along the crest of the ridge through quaint wooden shops, the
spires of an age old Church which stand out against the pine forests at
Scandal Point. Afternoon visit the Museum which house Wooden and stone
sculptures from temples, miniature paintings from the Basholi and Kangra
schools of painting. Overnight at the hotel.
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Breakfast. Day trip to Mashobra with scenic walks through pine
forest. Return to Shimla for overnight.
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Breakfast. Drive to Chandigarh. Afternoon visit Rock gardens, Asia’s
largest rose garden, relax by the lake. Optional boat ride. Overnight at
the hotel.
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Breakfast. Transfer to railway station for train to Delhi. On arrival
transfer to hotel.
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Breakfast. Transfer to
airport for onward flight.
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