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Day- 01 |
Delhi
Upon arrival
at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you
are met and
transferred to your prebooked Hotel. Upon arrival at the
hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of
Tikka and Arti. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free
activities. |
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Day- 02 |
Delhi
After Breakfast we visit Old Delhi, built in
the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent (who also built the Taj
Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid
mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and
two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex
known as the Red Fort. Afternoon we'll visit Lakshmi
Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that's just 60
years old, and then proceed via India Gate and the
Governmental building to Qutab Minar, the 240 foot tower
built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in
India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an
elevated platform, and the Crafts Museum, which
replicates and Indian street with over 50 artists and
crafts people at work. |
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Day- 03 |
Delhi - Amritsar
Early morning we are transferred to the New
Delhi railway Station to board our train for
Amritsar, the city of Golden Temple.
Afternoon we visit the famous Golden temple
which is scared to the Sikh nation, here we
will find time to tune into the amazing
spiritual center and feel the power that
inspires the Sikh people worldwide. We
continue our city tour and visit the Jallian walla Bagh
Martyrs' Memorial built in the shape of
eternal flame of liberty is situated on
the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about
1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a
peaceful meeting during the freedom movement
fell under the bullets of the British
General Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city
of Amritsar. |
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Day- 04 |
Amritsar - Dharamshala
Morning after breakfast we depart for
Dharamshala, a hill station full of natural
charm and beauty is situated in the Kangra
Valley and spread over a height of 450
meters. It is surrounded by the majestic
Dhauladhar Ranges on three sides. Tibetan
settlements at
Mcleodganj and Tibetan Library are the
treasure hunts of manuscripts and text and
its ancient culture. The Dalai Lama's Palace
is next to his monastery at Dharamshala. The
day is spent walking around the Kangra
Valley and mixing and talking with the
Tibetan Community. |
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Day- 05 |
Dharamshala
Morning we start our city tour of Dharmshala and visit
the Dalai Lama's Monastery, Tibetian children village
and handicraft centre, Bhagsunag and waterfall and the
war memorial. Evening is spent relaxing. |
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Day- 06 |
Dharamshala - Kullu Manali
Today morning we depart for our new and
exciting destination Kullu & Manali. Upon
arrival we check into our prebooked hotel. Manali is a major resort in
the Kullu Valley. According to the legend its name is
derived from Manu and Alaya, the abode of Manu. Manali
is synonymous with streams and birdsongs, forest and
orchards and the grandeur of the snowcapped
Himalaya. |
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Day- 07 |
Manali
Today we leave for city tour of Manali,
visiting the Hadimba Devi temple set within
dense Pine forest and to the Naggar Castle
to have the stunning view of the valley.
Afternoon is spent
walking around the Beas river and the local market. |
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Day- 08 |
Manali - Rohtang -
Jispa
Morning we start our drive through the
Rohtang Pass (4,220m) to Jipsa visiting the Gompa (monastery) of
Khardong en route. |
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Day- 09 |
Jispa - Sarchu
After breakfast we depart for Sarchu the drive to the
high barren mountains of the Ladakh Valley. On our way
we cross over the Baralacha la (4900 Mts). It is here
that roads from Lahaul, Spiti, Zanskar and Leh meet. We
reach Sarchu (4200 Mts) camp. |
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Day- 10 |
Leh
After breakfast we start our full day drive
to Leh. Geographically and culturally, Leh
is very much part of Tibet and Tibetan
influence pervades this desert land. |
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Day- 11 |
Leh
Morning in Leh is kept free for the purpose
of getting acclimatise
to the height and weather. Afternoon we do a sightseeing
tour to Shankar Gompa, Shantistupa and Leh Palace.. |
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Day- 12 |
Leh - Shey -
Thiksey
After breakfast full day sightseeing to Shey,
old summer palace of the Kings of Ladakh and was built
about 560 year ago. It has a 12 meter high seated Buddha
images. From here we proceed to Thiksey , the monastery
is very picturesque and superbly sited on a hilltop
overlooking the village and we now would proceed on to
Hemis, one of the largest and the most important Gompas
in Ladakh, with its excellent library wall paintings and
Buddha figures. |
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Day- 13 |
Thiksey - Likir -Alchi
After breakfast we start a full day
excursion visiting the monastery of Likir and Alchi to see the gigantic painted
clay statues of Buddha, carved arches and old
paintings. |
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Day- 14 |
Alchi
- Leh - Delhi
Today morning we are transferred to the
airport for flight to Delhi. Please note that the Leh flight is
purely dependent on the weather conditions in Leh. In
case of cancellation we will have to try for the next
day flight. We take no guarantee of the flight. |
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Day- 15 |
Delhi
Rest of the day at leisure.Transfer to airport for flight to Onwards
journey. |
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Notes: Airfare is not included in the tour
price. |