This itinerary is an introduction of the large diversity of culture and religions. You will fly to
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Srinaggar the capital of Kashmir also knows as paradise on earth.
After Lunch a highly pleasing Shikara ride in Dal
lake and same time explore the life of inhabitant
at self made strips of land and vegetation around
the lake.
Further drive to the high altitude desert of Ladakh , a land where Tibetan Buddhism is flourished and is ornamented by several villages with oasis , monasteries and Stupas .
Road leads over scenic Tanglangla pass ( 5332mrs ) with prayers flags flattering high over it, to the edge of Tchang-Thang a high altitude plateau , the home land of Changpa ( the Nomade ) ,Road leads over several passes accompanying by snow caped mountains ,hanging glaciers rivulets , vast and narrow valleys in to the tribal district of lahoul to the lush green valley of Kullu - Manali also knows as the” valley of God ” due to housing temples of several Gods and Goddess . Rewalsar lake also known as the ancients pool of wisdom , where Padma Sambhaba did meditation uphill in the cave. during his journey to Tibet . Tea garden of Palampur , Ancients temple s of Kangra valley and the capital of Tibetan government in exile .at Dharamsala . Long drive to Amritsar " the lake of nectar " the center of Sikh religion in Punjab where thousands of pilgrims comes from all over the world , another attraction is to watch the retreat ceremony on the Bagha border between Indian and Pakistani soldiers , Take train to Delhi for your onward journey to back home .
Day 3 :- Visit Mugal Garden and Old city.
THE MUGHAL GARDENS
With terraced lawns, cascading fountains, paint-box-bright
flowerbeds Dal in front of them - the three Mughal
Gardens of Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the
Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are today
very popular places for picnics and excursions.
Hazrat Bal , a monument which houses holy relic of
the prophet, The oldest and the largest mosques of
Kashmir are also here.
Shah Hamdan Masjid , a wooden structure with fine
papier mache workmanship on the walls and ceilings.Tourist
are welcome in the mosque but women and non Muslim
men are not allowed in to inner sanctum of shrines.
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Old city :With the medieval charm. The old city of
Srinagar has sights , smell and sounds to enchants
the most jaded travelers . Its labyrinthine road and
bustling bazaar, mysterious burka's clad figures are
a photographers delight.
Day 4 :- Leave to Kargil via Sone marg Over
Zozila (3390 m) (215 km- 7h)
Scenic drive through sindh valley .Reach Sonamarg
‘‘The meadow of gold”, Its one way
road between Sonemarg and Drass , After Lunch continue
toward Zozila , cross the Zojila, a major pass in
the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh
Road passes slowly landscape change , by evening reach
at Kaargil , night I hotel.
Day 5 :- Kargil to Alchi via Lamayuru 133
km. Guest house or fix camp.
Leave Kargil town situated in Suru valley , superb
old mountains gouged into fantastic colors and in
various shapes . After long drive reach at Lamayuru
. visit monastery, Leave to Alchi the oldest monastery
of Ladakh. join evening ceremony in monastery complex
, later proceed to the camp or guest house.
Day 6 :- Alchi to Leh , (3600 m) -via Likkir
- Phyang . 130 km hotel.
Likkir , Scenic Gyulkpa sect ( red hate )
monastery complex perched high over the hill in the
valley behind the village , has massive clay statues
of the coming Budha or Bodhisattva in his manifold
roles . Both glorious work is of ancient devotional
arts.
PHYANG MONASTERY :-
A monastery called Tashi Chozang was founded there
on the blue hill of Phyang , It marked the first establishment
of the Digung teaching in Ladakh, teaching whose tradition
began with Skyoba Jigten Gonbo. At present there are
seventy monks in residence. Within the monastery there
are sacred shrines and various wall paintings are
to be seen which date
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from the royal period. The protected deity of the
monastery is Apchi Choski Dolm. The monastery was
founded 446 years ago (reckoning from 1977). The successive
reincarnations of Skyabje Tondan Rinpoche act as the
incumbents of the monastery.
Day 7 :- Visit Shey, Thiksey, Hemis monasteries,
full day sight-seeing ( famous monasteries in the
Ladakh ). Back to hotel, O/N in the hotel
Day 8 :- Explore Leh :
Afternoon Visit monastery in the town , Shanti stupa
and old fort of Leh.
Day 9 :- Leh to Sarchu. (4250 m) 250 km
One of the most spectacular road over world second
highest motor able pass , Tanglangla ( 5332 mtrs )
plateau of Pang , locally known as Kyang Chu - Thang
literally means the plain of wild ESS . over Lachulangla
( 5090 mtrs ) Namkila 4950 mtrs , and by snake curved
road will reach at Sarchu plateau state border between
Jamu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. night in
camp.
Day 10 :- Sarchu to Manali (2000 m)-225 km
After Short drive reach at the top of scenic Baralachala
(4800 m) breathtaking view of snowy mountains
, Road goes through several villages of Tribal district
of LAhoul valley , Rohtang Pass (3950 m) the
gate way between semi deserted region of LAhoul and
Lush green valley of Kullu.
Kullu Situated in the inner range
of Himalaya , valley is famous for apple orchards
, pine trees and its cheerful peoples , It is a valley
of hundred of temples and deities , so it is called
the valley of God . The Aryans gave the name to this
valley is Kulantpitha, means " the end of the
habitable world"
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Day 11 :- Visit Manali by foot , O/N in hotel.
Old Manali , Hadimba temple , Shiva temple
and monastery in town are main attraction s , afternoon
free in town, Night in hotel.
Day 12 :- Manali to Mandi 97 km . After check
in continue to Rewalsar -23 Km.
Mandi is an important town of Himachal Pradesh
,. and the gateway of Kullu valley. It is know for
its aesthetically carved shikhara style temples of
Bhootnath, Triloknath, Panchvakra . check in hotel
afternoon leave to Rewalsar.
Rewalsar ( POOL OF ANCIENT WISDOM
) is like a Dark jewel on a wooded hillside, the sacred
lake is identified as the sahar of yore . Legend is
that, this is a place from where Padma sambhava left
for Tibet to spread the word of the Budha in the 8th
century A.D.
Day 13 :- Mandi to Palampur 137 km via , Bir
– Baijnath ,
Bir a large Tibetan settlement on the lap old Dhauladhar
, its worth to visit the complex. Baijnath
, 16 kms from Palampur. It is a famous for its temples
which bear inscription fated A.D. 804, dedicated to
Vaidhyanath. The temples are built in the Shikhera
style and are remarkable for their proportion and
architectural beauty.
Palampur, avenue by the pine –
cedar, situated on the foot hill of Dhauladhar, with
mild climate, tea gardens with irrigation cannels,
Main street of Palampur which is always crowded with
a variety of people including Gaddi (Shepherds) and
gaily attired Gaddies women . Evening visit Tea garden
Day 14 :-Palampur to Dharamsala via, Masroor
temple, Kangra fort, Brijeshwari temple / night in
hotel.
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Masroor
owns 15 temples carved in the rock in Indo-Aryan style
, and linked with famous Ellora temple in Maharashtra
The
fort is situated on a precipitous cliff over
hanging the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers. The ruins
still dominate the Kangra valley.
Brijeshwari was very rich but has
been looted by invader, as in 1009 Mohamed Gajani,
In 1360 Tuglaq, and rest in 1905 earth quake destroyed
it Again .evening check in hotel, stroll in the crowd
of Indo –Tibetan mixed culture in the street
of Mecleodganj .night n hotel.
Day 15 :- Visit Dharamsala, (1830 m)
A former colonial retreat, Mcleodganj rose to prominence
after the large scale exodus of Tibetan from their
homeland in 1959 . It is a residence of ( OCEAN OF
TRANQUILITY ) His Holiness the Dalai Lama . The Tibetan
government in exile has been based here for over the
decades . With traditional architecture designs drawn
from Tibet the impressive Namgyal monastery is surrounded
by row of prayer wheels and houses large life images
of the Budha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara . if
time permit Tibetan handicraft centre can be visited.
Day 16 :- Leave to Amritsar –(190 km – 6h)
Leave to the city of nectar , lunch stop on the way,
afternoon check in hotel.
Visit Amritsar translates as «
Pool of nectar » the name of the sacred pool
by which the Sikh Golden temple is built.
Golden Temple, The temple itself
is surrounded by the lake which gave the town its
name, causeway connects the temple in the middle of
the pool . The high priest of sikh who reads the holy
book sits on the east side of the temple . Pilgrims
from all over the world come here to visit the temple.
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Bagha Border ( Indo-Pak Border) 30
KM drive to watch retreat ceremony- on the road to
Lahore is an interesting experience especially at
Sunset.
Day
17 :- Amritsar to Delhi :
Early morning transfer to Railway station, Shatabdi
Train to Delhi – 6 hours , On arrival in Delhi,
transfer to hotel, rooms for wash and change, half
day sight seen , evening transfer to international
airport flight to onward destinations.
Cost Per person
Departure For Group Organised |
Cost per Person
Departure a la carte |
From – 22/06/8 to 08/07/08 – Dalai lama Birth day
From – 06/07/08 to 22/07/08- Hemis festival
From – 31/07/08 to 16/08/08
From -14/08/08 to 30/08/08
From - 25/08/08 to 10/09/08—ladakh Festival
From - 04/09/08 to 20/09/08
Cost – 1030 euro ( Base 7 person minimum ) |
2 pax ----- 1455 €
3 pax ----- 1235 €
4/6 pax --- 1235 €
7 plus ----- 1030 € |
| Single supplement 360 € |
360 € |
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Ground transport as per itinerary,
Airport transfer (domestic and international),
Twin
sharing room on medium class neat and clean hotel,
Delhi on BB basis,
Rest
full board,
English speaking guide
Tour
leader complimentary for the group of more than 10
pax for include services
Flight Domestic
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Flight
International,
Monument fees,
Visa, airport tax,
Insurance,
Food
in Delhi, beverages,
Personal exp, Medical evacuation,
Tipping, camera fee. |
