Duration: 10 Nights/11 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Leh - Dahanu Valley - Pangong Lake - Alchi - Likir Gompa - Delhi
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
After your arrival at Delhi airport or Delhi railway station , you would receive an Indian traditional welcome by our execuetive who would further help you in reaching your destiny, that is your prebooked hotel. Check in your hotel and rest in your room . Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
This is your next day in Delhi which would be very exciting and filled with amusement.After morning breakfast we would start our exploration. We would se both Old as well as New Delhi . In Old Delhi we would see the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort. We would also visit the busy and crowdy market of Chandi Chowk. We would also take the joy of rickshaw ride in Chandi Chowk.In New Delhi we would visit the Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, we would also visit the India Gate, Parliament House and the President's mansion. Don't forget to visit the famous Akshardham temple, Qutub Minar and the Bahai temple. Resort back to your hotel and have a wonderful sleep.
Day 3: Delhi - Leh
After breakfast transfer to the Dehli airport to catch a flight to Leh. On arrival at Leh you would meet our representative who would transfer you to your hotel . Rest in your hotel and experience the cold weather and the windy air of Ladakh.
Day 4: Dahanu Valley
After morning breakfast we would explore Leh. We would first visit the Dahanu valleywhich is the residential venue of Drokpa. Drokpa are Buddhist in name but are culturally and traditionally different from rest of the people of Ladakh. We would also visit Dah and Beema , these two are among the five villages inhabited by the Drokpa people. We would drive down the Indus , between Khaltse and the Shyok- Indus confluence viewing the various sights to our camp at Beema.
Day 5: Beema and Dah
Next day after morning breakfast we would visit the small villages of Beema and Dah and set our meeting with the Drokpa tribe. This Drokpa tribe is a community of 2000 people whose activities and features resemble the Indo Aryans. These people have maintained their purity over years. Stay overnight at the camp at Beema.
Day 6: Leh
After having delicious breakfast we would go to Leh . It would be very interesting to view the picturesque villages of Achinathang and Skurbachan on the way.It would be amazing to see the huge Basgo Fort which also lies on our way. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 7: Pangong Lake
Our next destination would be Pangong Lake which is about 7 Hrs from Leh.This Lake is located at an altitude of 14,000 ft and its length is 134 km and its extension is from India to China . Thus in winter season the surface of this lake is seen frozen .It is surrounded by huge mountains and looks every beautiful. The best time to visit this lake is from May to September.While going to Pangong Lake we have to cross the world's third highest pass - the Chang La Pass (18,000 ft.). Stay overnight at a camp on the edge of Pangong Lake .
Day 8: Pangong Lake
After morning breakfast we would attain more knowledge about Pangong Lake.We would be lucky to meet the people of the Chang Pass. We would also meet the nomadic herdsmen , who in alteration of the season migrate from Ladakh to Tibet and then back to Ladakh. Stay overnight at the camp on Pangong Lake .
Day 8: Leh
After exploring Pangong Lake we would go back to Leh filled with seightseeing memories of the beautiful lake. After your arrival at Leh relax in your prebooked hotel and have a leisure time.
Day 9: Leh
After morning breakfast we would have a free time to visit he Leh bazaar. We would do lots of shopping like Ladakhi curios, masks, prayer wheels, clothing and many more. After doing shopping we would visit other areas of Leh and then have our dinner in highfy restaurant . Return back to your hotel and have a relaxful sleep.
Day 10: Alchi
Next day after morning breakfast we would visit the Alchi monastery which is built on a flat ground and lies west of Leh. We would also visit the Likir Gompa which is another cultural and religious temple. We can also view the relics of the Buddhist heritage at these religious sites. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 11: Leh - Delhi
After morning breakfast we would leave our hotel to board a flight to Delhi . We would be filled with rememberable and unforgettable memories of Ladakh along with Leh Ladakh. On your arrival at Delhi airport , you would meet our execuetive who would help you to transfer to the Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight to your further destination . |