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Ladakh Cultural Tour

Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights
Destinations: Delhi - Leh - Kargil - Rangdum - Padum - Alchi - Leh - Likir Gompa - Dha Hanu - Basg - Leh - Hemis - Chumtahng - Karzok - Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Sarchu - Jispa - Manali - Amritsar - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive at Delhi
Reach Delhi in the evening and relax at hotel. Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Leh
Early morning transfer to domestic airport to connect flight to Leh. On arrival in Leh, airport transfer by jeeps to hotel. Leh is the capital of Ladakh, lies nestled among low hills on the north side of the Indus Valley, between the Stok Mountains to the south and the Ladakh Range to the north, for centuries it has been a place where travelers of different nationalities have rested, Leh's prosperity derived from its location at the foot of the Khardung La, the gateway of the infamous trade route to Yarkand in Turkistan. the trade involved the people of Leh at all levels, a few undergoing the rigorous journey over the mountains themselves, some merely setting up as merchants. Rest of the day will be at leisure to get used to the rarefied air of Ladakh. Overnight will be at hotel.

Day 03: Leh
After breakfast half day excursion to visit Phyang & Spituk Gompa. Spituk Gompa - On a hilltop above the Indus River and only 8kms from Leh, the spituk gompa was built in the 15th century under the Gelukpa order. Phyang - Not far past Spituk, a long roughish track off the main road leads to the pretty village of Phyang. Mani walls lead to the little - visited gompa, which was built around the 16th century by king Tashi Namgyal and is today home to about 45 monks of the Kagyupa order. Afternoon visit of Stok Gompa After the visit you will drive back to Leh. Also visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp & school. Dinner & overnight will be at hotel.

Day 04: Leh - Kargil
Breakfast will be at hotel. Early morning drive to Kargil over two big passes on the way. Enroute stop to visit the Lamayuru Monastery & Mulbekh. Arrive in Kargil by evening. On arrival, check into hotel for dinner. Overnight will be at hotel in Kargil.

Day 05: Kargil - Rangdum - Padum (By Road 11 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast commence drive 10 - 11 hrs through the Suru valley passing through numerous villages, The days drive gives excellent view of the Twin peak s of Nun & Kun. Arrive at Rangdum in the afternoon to visit Monastery. After visit continue over the mighty Pensilass pass into Zanskar. The top of Pesi la pass offers excellent views of the snow covered peaks. Late evening arrival near Padum a place called Ating where we will set up our camp for the next three days & make excursions from here. Dinner & Overnight will be in camp.

Day 06: Padum
Breakfast will be at the camp.
Padum is the administration headquarters of the Zanskar region this has resulted in the town faining a character similar to road-head everywhere. This day visit the karcha Monastery in the morning, return to camp for a hotel lunch. In the afternoon visit Sani Gompa & rest time around Padum Market. Return to camp in the evening. Overnight will be at camp.

Day 07: Padum - Kargil (By Road 10 hrs drive)
Early morning drive to Kargil 10 hrs over the PENSILA PASS. En route visit the image of Maitriya Buddha near the Sanku village. Arrive late in the evening to the comforts of a hot shower & a hotel bed. Overnight will be at hotel.

Day 08: Kargil - Alchi - Leh
Early morning drive to Leh en route visit the famous monastery of Alchi this is the unique monastery in Ladakh this very well known for its ancient paintings, it is also termed as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Arrive late in the evening at Leh. On arrival, check into hotel for dinner & overnight.

Day 09: Leh - Likir Gompa - Dha Hanu
After breakfast drive to Dha hanu enroute visit at Likir Gompa, The magnificent gompa at Likir, known as the Klu-kkhyol Gompa, was founded in the 14th century, and was the first in Ladakh known to have been built under the direction of Tibetan monks. After visit continue to Dha hanu. Overnight will be at the Camp.

Day 10: Dha Hanu
Dha Hanu consists of a handful of villages along the road leading north-west from Khalsi. The steep bare walls of the Indus give the terraced fields more light and heat than other pats of Ladakh. The area is probably most famous for its inhabitants, known as dards or Brokpas, "people of the land ", an ancient Indo- Iranian people but retain their own Buddhist and beliefs. Overnight will be at camp.

Day 11: Dha Hanu - Basg - Leh
After breakfast return back to Leh enroute visit at Basgo, Basgo was the capital of lower Ladakh kingdom was united at Leh. After visit continue to Leh. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Leh - Hemis - Chumtahng - Karzok - Tsomoriri
Drive to Hemis Gompa after breakfast, around 35 km from Leh for a short visit. Hemis Gompa is also known as Chang-Chub-Sam-Ling. Now it is one of the most accessible, famous and therefore most visited gompas. Continue drive to Chumthang and then continue to Karzok village. The Karzok village has single gompa here is quite unusual because it is inhabited predominantly by women, who often spend their day making beautiful garments for themselves.

Tso Moriri is situated at an altitude of 4573m form south east from Leh. It is like a pearl shape and contains large mineral deposits. Late evening return the camp for overnight.

Day 13: Karzok
Breakfast will be at the camp. Enjoy the KARZOK GUSTOR FESTIVAL during the day. This is a very colourful and famous festival of Ladakh. Overnight will be at camp.

Day 14: Karzok
Breakfast will be at the camp.
Enjoy the FESTIVAL in the morning.
In the afternoon visit Thukse which is about 7km from Tsomoriri. There is a small gompa at the village of Thukse. A collection of solid brick huts set up for the dramatic winters.
Overnight will be at camp.

Day 15: Karzok - Tsokar (By Road 85 km in 5 hrs drive)
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Tsokar.
This is a beautiful valley with yaks and nomads. The journey to this place is through rugged roads but the destination is really beautiful.
Enjoy the lakes and scenes and relax in the camp while our people take care of you.
Overnight will be at the TSOKAR CAMP.

Day 16: Tsokar - Sarchu (By Road 118 km in 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Pang. This will be 60 km down hill drive first and then you will need to cross PANG. Pang is the tiny migrated markets in Leh-Manali road. People who run these shops are ladakhi. They are shifted there for few months as mid June till Sep. Just
cross Pang and drive to Sarchu. Enroute you cross the wild animals. Overnight will be at the tent.

Day 17: Sarchu - Jispa (By Road 142 km in 5 hrs drive)
Enjoy your breakfast at the camp and drive to Jispa. The drive is very beautiful as the vegetation and the mountains slowly change
colours. Pass through the Darcha village. This place is the gateway for the trekker's to Lamayuru via Zanskar valley. Reach Jispa in the afternoon. Enjoy the village walk in the evening and relax.
Overnight will be at Jispa.

Day 18: Jispa - Manali (By Road 117 km in 5 hrs drive)
Drive to Keylong after breakfast and visit the KHARDUNG MONASTERY - the most celebrated monastery of Lahaul. Continue drive to Manali through the Rohatang Pass 13,060 ft. around 51 km climb up to the Rohatang along a rough bridle path and once on top, enjoy the stunning panoramas of the array of snow peaks and glaciers. Reach Manali in the late afternoon. Spend time at the local markets.
Overnight will be at Manali.

Day 19: Manali
Proceed for a Full Day excursion of the hill queen. Return to the hotel or explore the local markets.
Overnight will be at Manali.

Day 20: Manali - Amritsar (By Road 250 km in 5 hrs drive )
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Drive to Amritsar.
Reach and during the day visit the GOLDEN TEMPLE.
In the evening enjoy the Punjabi Cuisine and roam in the old market of the city.
Overnight will be in Amritsar.

Day 21: Amritsar - Delhi (By Train 6 hr)
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Visit the INDIA PAKISTAN BORDER for a dress parade. (GATE OPENING CEREMONY)
In the late afternoon take SHATABDI deluxe train to Delhi.
Reach and stay overnight at Delhi.

Day 22: Delhi
Proceed to the International airport for home destination.