Vacations India

DELHI >> AMRITSAR >> DHARMSHALA >> MANALI >> DARCHA >> PANG >> LEH >> DAHANU VALLEY >> PANGONG LAKE

Arrival with delhi we take a short city tour and next day we board train for Amritsar - city of Golden Temple. The Golden Temple which is scared to the Sikh nation. Here we will visit the Wagha border and the Jallian Walla Bagh. From Amritsar we proceed to visit the seat of Dalai Lama - Dharmshala situated in the Kangra valley and spread over a height of 450 metres. Next is a journey to Manali - situated in the Kullu valley. Manali is synonymous with streams and bird songs, forest and orchands and the grandeur of snowcapped himalayas. Next we start our journey to Leh - Ladakh. The journey is one in a life time experience passing through the Rohtang Pass at a height of 3980 mts and further we cross the Lachalang La Pass at a height of 5065 mts and finally through the highest pass of the world the tanglang la at a height of 5360 mts we arrive in Leh. The little Tibet as Ladakh is popularly known as houses many important monasteries and gompas. From here we drive to the dahanu valley and then to pangong lake and thereafter back to Leh for flight to Delhi. (we should bear in mind that the flights to and from Leh are all depending on the weather conditions).

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival at Indra Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 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.
Afternoon - Half day city tour of New Delhi, visiting such sights as Safdarjung's Tomb (1753) the Qutub Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers in the Persian world. This Iron Pillar has survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years , Chattarpur Temple complex and then continue with a drive through the Embassy area, Government Buildings (1921 - 1930) and Connaught Place, the heart and main shopping district of the capital.
Overnight at Hotel.

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DAY 02 : DELHI - AMRITSAR BY SHATABDI EXPRESS
Early morning we are transferred to the New Delhi railway Station to board our train for Amritsar - the city of Golden Temple. Upon arrival we are met and transferred to our prebooked Hotel.
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 centre 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.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 03 : AMRITSAR
After a relaxed breakfast we proceed to visit the Wagha Border - the border between Pakistan and India. From here we continue the visit to Tarn Taran a town situated 24 kms south was founded by Sri Guru Arjan Dev in 1590. The famous Gurudwara stands on the side of the large tank.From here we visit the the town of Goindwal where Guru Amar Dass established a new centre for preaching Sikhism A Baoli well paved with 84 steps was constructed here.The devout believe that by reciting Japji Sahib the divine Word revealed to Guru Nanak Dev Ji at each step after taking a bath in the Baoli provides Moksh - liberation from the 84000 cycle of life of this world.
Evening we watch the famous Punjabi Bangra Dance Performance.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 04 : AMRITSAR - DHARMSHALA
Morning after breakfast we depart for Dharmshala - a hill station full of natural charm and beauty. Situated in the Kangra Valley and spread over a height of 450 metres. It is surrounded by the majestic Dhauladhar Ranges on three sides.Tibetan settlements at Mecleodganj 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. . Upon arrival check into our prebooked hotel.
The day is spent walking around the Kangra Valley and mixing and talking with the Tibetan Community.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 05 : DHARMSHALA
Morning we start our city tour of Dharmshala and visit the Dalai Lama 's Monastery , Tibetian children village and handicraft centre, Bhagsunag and water fall and the war memorial.
Evening is spent relaxing.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 06 : DHARMSHALA - 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 and birdsongs, forest and orchards and the grandeur of the snowcapped Himalaya.
Overnight stay at hotel.

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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.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 08 : MANALI - DARCHA
Today morning we start our drive towards Darcha covering a distance of 147 kms and going to a height of 3400 meters. It will take us approximately around 6 - 7 hours.During this drive we cross over the Rohtang - La pass which is at a height of approx 3980 meters.
Overnight at a camp.

DAY 09 : DARCHA - PANG
Today morning we start are drive towards Pang and would be covering a distance of 163 kms and going to a height of 4630 meters .Today it will take approx. 8 - 9 hours and we will be crossing over the Baralacha - La pass which is at a height of 4892 meters and the Lachalang La Pass which is at a height of 5065 meters. The journey is through the most beautiful mountain scenery. Upon arrival at pang we overnight in camps.

DAY 10 : PANG - LEH
The morning drive today will take us to Leh the capital of Ladakh. The journey is for 172 kms and would take approx. 9 hours. Leh is situated at an height of 3505 meters. Today we pass through the incredibly HIGH PASS of Tanglang La which is the world's highest pass situated at an height of 5360 meters. Upon arrival in Leh we checkinto our prebooked hotel for an overnight.

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DAY 11 : LEH
Morning in Leh is kept free for the purpose of getting acclimatize to the height and weather. Afternoon we do a sight-seeing tour to Shankar Gompa , Shantistupa and Leh Palace.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 12 : LEH
After breakfast full day sight-seeing 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.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 13 : LEH - DAHANU Valley
Today we drive to Dahanu valley , where Drok -pa live.Buddhist in name but racially and culturally distinct from the rest of the Ladakhis.Two the five villages inhabited by them may now be visited, DAH & BEEMA.We will drive down the indus, between Khaltse and the Shyok - Indus confluence to our camp at Beema.

DAY 14 : DAHANU VALLEY
Today visit to the Beema and Dah villages, meet here the Drok-pa inhabitant a minuscule community of perhaps no more than a couple of thousand, their features are purely Indo Aryan and they have preserved their racial purity down the centuries.
Overnight at a camp in Beema.

DAY 15 : DAHANU VALLEY - LEH
Today we drive back to Leh enroute visiting the villages of Achinathang and Skurbachan and the Basgo fort.
Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 16 : LEH - PANGONG LAKE
Early breakfast today and we start are drive towards Pangong lake. Today's drive will take us approx. 7 hours.The pangong lake is situated an height of approx 14000 feets and we pass through some of the most picturesque villages and over Chang - La (18000 feets).Today we camp near the Lake.

DAY 17 : PANGONG LAKE
Today we explore the 130 kms long lake which is bisected by the international border between India & China.We will also visit the summer homes of a scanty population of Chang -Pa, the nomadic herds of people of Tibet and South East Ladakh.
Overnight in tents.

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DAY 18 : PANGONG LAKE - LEH
Morning we start our journey back for Leh.Upon arrival check into our prebooked hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 19 : LEH - DELHI ( BY FLIGHT )
Today we are transferred well in time to the airport to board our flight for Delhi. ( We should bear in mind that the flights to and from Leh are all depending on the weather conditions and therefore there is a possibility that we might have to stay extra day in Leh or until the flight does not take off . This is for clients information. ) Once we are on board the aircraft we arrive in Delhi where we are met and transferred to our prebooked hotel.

DAY 20 : DELHI
Day at leisure to relax. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 21 : DELHI
In the morning cross the city to the walled gates of the Old City to visit the Jamma Mosque (1650) and drive through the fabled area of Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square) where throngs of shoppers and vendors meet. On to the Red Fort (1639-1648) build by Shah Jehan the builder of the Taj Mahal in Agra.. The highlight of this afternoon's tour would be a fascinating ride in 3 wheel cycle rickshaws through the narrow and bustling inner lanes of Old Delhi.
Evening we go to watch the Dances of India show and then for a farewell Dinner at the Haus Khas Village Complex.
Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 22 : LEAVE DELHI
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India, we bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.

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