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| INCREDIBLE NORTH INDIA |
 Ladakh, Himachal, Punjab.
This circuit is a tribute in the
religious and cultural variety which characterizes the North of India.
You
will glance through the chain Himalaya to join Leh in Ladakh
and its
desert plains, where the Buddhist influence is omnipresent, with its
monasteries, stupas which decorate villages and oasis. After this
discovery of Ladakh you will go through an incredible, impressive road
of
variety and beauty: You will cross a pass, in more of 5300 m of
height,
decorated with flags of prayers which float in the wind, then
will cross a
vast plateau, will admire snowy or rocky summits in the
lunar forms, crossing
canyons, narrow valleys or contrary to vast areas…
You will reach after
a last pass in 3950m green valley of Kullu,
baptized valley of the Gods, and
will have a break in the quiet and
still picturesque village of Manali.
You will go off to explore this
unique valley, by rising in quotes it
crowned by Rewalsar, by walking
in the plantations of tea of Palampur, by
visiting the capital of the
Tibetan government in exile to Dharamshala, before
joining the place the
most crowned for the followers of the religion Sikh :
Amritsar and the
Golden temple visited by thousands of pilgrims from all over
the world.
Return finally by train towards Delhi, the memory filled with
memories souvenirs and colored images …
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| Region |
:- Srinagar–Ladakh–Himachal Pradesh–Punjab |
| Season |
:- July to 15th Sep |
| Duration |
:- 17 days |
| Difficult |
:- Easy |
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Plan a day furthermore to attend at the beginning
of festivals
Festivals :
We can propose you some fixees
dates of departure to attend the debut of festivals in this region.
In that case the duration of tour will be one day more than the actual
itinerary.
o
Hemis festival
o Phyang festival
o Ladakh festival
Your journey day by day :
DAY 01: Arrival in Delhi
Transfer to and
O/N in hotel.
DAY 02:
Delhi to Leh (3500 m)
Transfer
at the domestic airport to take your flight on Leh. By arriving at Leh,
rest. Then after the lunch, the visit of the monastery of Shankar.
Return on foot quietly to acclimatize well. Visit of Shanti stupa and
the Old Fort hardly built in the XVIIth century by the fifth Dalai
Lama,
who looks like Small Potala. Night in hotel.
DAY 03: Leh –
Stok - Choglamsar, 30 km (round trip) Visits of Spituk village
To
have breakfast 7 hours, then departure in the
direction of Stok, to
take advantage of the beautiful
light of the sunrise on the chain of
Stok which
dominates the Palace and the village of Stok.
Visit of
the
Palace and the museum which contains precious objects;
then trail round
in villages to discover the everyday life
of a family ladakhi, and
share possibly a cup of tea.
Then return to Choglamsar: have lunch in
a Tibetan restaurant. After lunch, visit of the refugee camp Tibétains.
Visit of the monastery of Spituk, close to Leh and stroll in the
village. Late in the afternoon, return to Leh. Night in
hotel
DAY 04: Leh -
Lamayuru through Likkir, Basgo (3450 m), 135 km
Transfer
in the direction of the West of Leh in the valley
of the Indus to visit
Likkir where is a picturesque
monastery of the XIIth century of the
sect Gyulkpa (red
hats). Visit of the ruins of the palace of Basgo and
the famous temple for its frescoes.
Then road up to
the majestic site
of the monastery of Lamayuru, one of
oldest monasteries perched on a
hill in a cirque in the
fantastic forms. The site was moreover already a
sanctuary
of the religion Bön before the arrival of the Buddhism.
Possibility of attending the evening ceremony in the monastery. Night in
Lamayuru in guest house. Stroll in the village.
DAY 05: Lamayuru - Alchi, 55 km. Stroll in the
village.
Early
in the
morning, puja in the monastery. Later the breakfast short road
until Alchi. Visit of the monastere of Alchi: among the multitude of
temples, caves and stupas built in Ladakh, the complex of 6 temples of
Alchi is certainly the oldest and the most beautiful. It
was built in
11th century by Rinchen Zangpo who to do
it, brought with him since the
Kashmir 32 sculptors and
specialists of the work of the wood. Frescoes
are there
beautiful and very different on most of the other monasteries
of Ladakh. This exceptional site and its treasures are in real danger of
destruction and photos are forbidden.
Later the
visit trails round in the village. Night in guest house.
DAY 06: Alchi to Leh (3600 m), via Likkir,
Phyang: Drive: 130 km/04:30 hrs
We
will stop at Likkir to visit the scenic monastery complex perched high
on the hill behind the village. It has massive clay statues of the
coming Buddha or Bodhisattva in his manifold roles. At Phyang, visit
Tashi Chozang gompa which has several sacred shrines and wall
paintings.
O/N in hotel in Leh, Ladakh’s main town.
DAY 07: Around Leh
Full
day sightseeing,
including visits to Shey, Thiksey, and Hemis gompas,
some of Ladakh’s most well-known monasteries. Back to Leh and O/N in
hotel.
DAY 08: Exploring Leh
Visit Tsemo Gompa, Shanti
Stupa and old fort of Leh. O/N in hotel.
DAY 09: Leh to Sarchu (4250 m): Drive: 250 km/ 09hrs
This
is a spectacular drive
over the world’s second highest motorable pass,
Tanglang La (5332 m) to reach the plateau of Pang, locally known as
Kyang Chu-Thang (literally, “the plain of wild asses”).
Proceed over
Lachulang La (5090 m) and Namki La (4950
m), and via a curving road,
reach Sarchu, on the state
border between Jammu & Kashmir and
Himachal Pradesh.
O/N in camp.
DAY 10:
Sarchu to Manali (2050 m): Drive: 225 km/09hrs
After
a short drive, reach the top of Baralacha La (4800
m), with
breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains.
Continue along the valley
of the Chandra River over Rohtang
La (4050 m), the gateway between
Lahaul/Spiti and Kullu
Valley, the “valley of the Gods.” Nestled in the
inner range of the Himalayas, Kullu Valley is known for its apple
orchards, pines and deodars, and cheerful people. Manali, the first town
reached via the Rohtang pass from Lahaul/Spiti, is one of India’s
most
popular hill stations, famed for its panoramic
views and adventure
activities. O/N in hotel.
DAY 11: Exploring
Manali
Explore,
on foot,
Old Manali including the Manu temple, Hadimba temple in
Dhungri, Shiva temple and the monastery in town. Afternoon free; O/N in
hotel.
DAY 12: Manali to Mandi (754m): Drive: 97 km; then to Rewalsar; 23 km
Mandi,
an important town of
Himachal Pradesh,is known for its shikhara-style
temples of
Bhootnath, Triloknath, Panchvakra and Shyamakali at Tarna
Hill. Check into hotel and depart for Rewalsar. Rewalsar, meaning “pool
of ancient wisdom,” a sacred lake that is like a dark jewel
on a wooded
hillside. Legend has it that this is a
place from where Padmasambhava
left for Tibet to spread
the word of the Buddha in the 8th century AD.
Back to
Mandi and O/N in hotel.
DAY 13: Mandi to Palampur (1219m), via Bir, Baijnath: Drive: 137 km
Bir,
a large Tibetan settlement
in the lap of the Dhauladhars, is worth a
visit. After that,
stop at the ancient Shiva temple complex in Baijnath,
16
km before Palampur. The temples are remarkable for their proportions
and architectural beauty. Continue to Palampur, in the foothills of the
Dhauladhars, which is known for its tea gardens. Its mild
climate makes
it a pleasant place to visit; its colorful
main street crowded with
gaily-attired local people and
Gaddi (shepherd) women is interesting.
Evening visit to
tea garden. O/N in hotel.
DAY 14: Palampur to Dharamsala (1830 m), via Masroor, Kangra: Drive: 82km/03
hrs
Masroor,
30 km
before Kangra, has 15 temples hewn out of rock in the Indo-Aryan
style; with its intricate carvings, it is a triumph of the rock-cut
method of temple construction. The old town of Kangra is dotted with
temples and has a ruined fort. Situated on a precipitous cliff
overhanging the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers, the ruins of
Kangra Fort
still dominate Kangra Valley. Brijeshwari
temple, once a repository of
legendary wealth, has been
plundered by successive invaders; today this
stone
temple is a revered site for pilgrims. Check into hotel in
Dharamsala in the afternoon, and in the evening stroll around the narrow
alleyways of the suburb Mcleodganj, with its cosmopolitan crowds of
Tibetans, Indians and travelers from all over the world. O/N in
hotel.
DAY 15:
Exploring Dharamsala/Mcleodganj
Set
against the backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar Range, the former
colonial retreat Mcleodganj rose to prominence after the large-scale
exodus of Tibetans from their homeland in 1959. It holds the residence
(called the Ocean of Tranquility) of His Holiness the
Dalai Lama. The
Tibetan government in exile has been based
here for several decades.
With traditional architectural
designs drawn from Tibet, the impressive
Namgyal monastery
is surrounded by a row of prayer wheels and houses
large
images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara. Time
permitting, the Tibetan handicraft centre can be visited. O/N in hotel.
DAY 16: Dharamsala to Amritsar:
Drive: 190 km/6 hrs
After
checking into hotel in Amritsar, explore the city. Amritsar translates
as “lake of nectar,” the name of the sacred pool in the middle
of which
is located the most important of Sikh shrines, the
Golden Temple. It is
accessible by a causeway. The
temple itself is a glittering structure,
the exterior
covered with gold plates and with exquisite marble work
inside. It represents a wonderful fusion of the Mughal and Hindu styles
of architecture. After this, drive 30 km to the Wagah Border (Indo-Pak
Border), on the road to Lahore, to watch the retreat
ceremony or
“lowering of flags” performed
every evening by soldiers of both the
countries, on
either side of the border, with much fanfare and
showmanship – a thrilling affair. O/N in hotel.
DAY 17: Amritsar to Delhi: Train: 6 hrs; and
Departure
Early
morning
transfer to railway station to catch the Shatabdi train to
Delhi. Transfer to hotel on arrival in Delhi. Half day tour of the city
and evening transfer to international airport for flight to onward
destination.
Departure : From two persons onward
Size of the group: minimum 2 persons, maximum 14 persons.
For the prices, please consult
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