Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Welcome/assistance at the Indira Gandhi Airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Full day city tour of Delhi. Visit: Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple,
Humanyun's Tomb, Indira Gandhi Museum, India Gate, President House,
Birla Temple in New Delhi. Visit: Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat -
the cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi in Old Delhi. Evening enjoy DANCES
OF INDIA - live Classical, Folk & Tribal Dances OR Light & Sound
Show at Red Fort. (optional) Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi/Agra (200 kms/4 ½
hrs. drive)
Morning drive to Agra by car. En-route visit Sikandra-tomb of Akbar.
Direct transfer to hotel.
Afternoon excursion trip to Fatehpur Sikri - also known as The Ghost
City. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 Agra/Delhi
Early morning visit Taj Mahal and stay there till Sunrise. Return to
hotel for breakfast and visit Agra Fort. Afternoon drive back to Delhi
and direct transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free and overnight at
hotel.
Day 05 Delhi/Leh
Early morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Leh.
Dep: Delhi 0540 hrs. By 9W609
Arr: Leh 0655
hrs.
Assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Today complete rest
for acclimatization with high altitude (3500 mtrs. above sea level. In
the evening short walk around Leh bazaar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 Leh - Monasteries
Day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit
early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery.
Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous
monastery of the Ladakh region. On the way back visit to Shey Palace.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day
07 Leh/Chumathang/Tsomoriri (240 kms)
Morning drive to Chumathang and stop at Upshi for check point. From
here the road turns towards left and reach Karu. Chumathang is famous
for medical hot spring & people visit to this place for medical
bath. From here a short drive up to Maha bridge the main checking point
to enter to this new area. From here the road is rough. On the way visit
Sumdah village and another 55 kms drive will take you to Tsomoriri. The
Lake is breeding grounds for numerous species of birds. Chief among them
are the bar headed goose, found in great numbers, crested grebe, the
Brahmini duck (ruddy sheldrake) and the brown headed gull. The Lake is 8
Kms. Wide and 28 Kms long. Overnight in tents.
Day 08 Tsomoriri
In the morning visit Korzok village with its houses and its gompa
appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among
the highest cultivation in the world. In the afternoon visit around the
Lake. Dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 09 Tsomoriri/Korzok/Puga/Tsokar/Tanglangla/Leh
Drive to Mahe village and the road turns left from here towards Puga
Valley. The village is an unforgettable scene of shooting fountain and
white clouds hanging upon. This is Butan gas which Puga valley is
famous. Continue drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass (13500 ft.) and
visit Tsokar (small Lake) and one can visit Thugke gomp. The place is
famous for wild asses - are generally seen here grazing and they seem
moving in flocks. From here short drive and reach on National Highway
route (Leh - Manali). Continue drive towards to Leh via Tanglangla pass
(5350 Mtrs.) which is the second highest motorable pass in the world.
Arrive Leh in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Leh
Day for Rafting in Indus river which starts from Phe to Nimu. Hot Lunch
at back of Indus. In the later afternoon return back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Leh/Khardongla Pass/Leh (85
kms)
Day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motor able pass
in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of
World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped
mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 12 Leh/Srinagar (Flight available
only on Thursday/Sunday)
Transfer to airport to connect flight for Srinagar.
Dep: Leh 0825
hrs. CD7430
Arr: Srinagar
0910 hrs.
Assistance at the airport and transfer to Deluxe Houseboat. Rest of the
day free and overnight.
Day
13 Srinagar
Morning tour of world famous Mughal Gardens. Visit: Nishat Bagh - the
garden of pleasure and Shalimar Bagh - abode of love. Return to
houseboat for hot lunch. Afternoon Shikara ride on The Dal Lake to enjoy
the beauty that God has graced to this city with which it is often
compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very interesting places
around the Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 14 Srinagar/Gulmarg/Srinagar (112
kms)
Full day excursion trip to Gulmarg - one of the most beautiful summer
resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course, the
highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the
splendor of nature and snowy mountains. One can have Gondola ride (cable
car) from Gulmarg to Khalinmarg. In the evening return to houseboat for
overnight stay.
Day 15 Srinagar/Delhi
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi.
Dep: Srinagar 1330 hrs.
By 9W603
Arr: Delhi
1550 hrs.
Assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free
and overnight
Day 16 Depart Delhi
Transfer to airport to connect flight for home.
Detailed
Itinerary
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