DELHI SHIMLA LADAKH JEEP SAFARI

Day1 - Abroad-Delhi
Ar: Delhi Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day2 - Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting the Raj Ghat, the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India; and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's Residence and end the tour with a drive through Diplomatic Enclave. Overnight at hotel.

Day3 - Delhi-Shimla
Early morning drive from Delhi to Shimla. Upon arrival transfer from airport to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Shimla visiting, Tara Devi Temple- situated 8 kms from Shimla are two temples dedicated to Mata Tara Devi and lord Shiva. The military dairy farm and Shimla boy scout head quarters are also located near by. Overnight at hotel.

Day4 - Shimla-Naggar
Drive to Naggar. On arrival check-in at:camp. Overnight at Camp.

Day5 - Naggar- Manali
Drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at: hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day6 - Manali -Jispa
Drive to Jispa (145 kms / 7 - 8 hrs) This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range, connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali slowly winding up mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950 Mts. which connects the Kullu to the Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. We reach Jispa by late afternoon. Overnight in deluxe tents.

Day7 - Jispa-Sarchu
Leisurely start to drive over the scenic Baralacha Pass (4880 Mts.). Plenty of stops to capture the scenic grandeur of this majestic landscape dotted with snow capped peaks and high altitude lakes. After crossing the pass drop down to the vast Sarchu plains at an altitude of 4200 Mts. (80 KMS/4 HRS) Overnight in deluxe tents.

Day8 - Sarchu-Leh
Drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at hotel. OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL.

Day9 - Leh
Full day visit of Shanti Stupa, Sankar, Leh Palace. Sankar Gompa. Overnight at hotel.

Day10 - Leh
Full day visit of Shey, Thiksey, Taktak, Chimde. Thikshy Monastery: It is situated on a hill top. There are several temples and wall paintings of Buddha. Close by is the summer palace of the old raja of Leh. Shey Monastery: This monastery has a 7.5m copper statue of Buddha plated with gold, the largest of its kind. Overnight at hotel.

Day11 - Leh
Visit Hemis, Stakna, Matho. Hemis Gompa: 40 kms from Leh, built in 1630, is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. Matho Monastery: situated on the opposite bank of the Indus across Thiksey, Matho was established in the first half of the 16th century AD and has valuable collection of very old and beautiful Thankhas, some in the form of Mandalas. Its annual festival of Oracles in early march is an important event in Ladakhi religious calendar. Overnight at hotel.

Day12 - Leh
Visit Stok, Spituk, Phiyang. Stok Monastery: The Palace of the banished royal family, Stok has a museum which displays fabulous period costumes and jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite Thankas representing the life style of Sakya Muni. Spituk Monastery : stands on a hillock 8 km from Leh. Overnight at hotel.

Day13 - Leh
Drive to Alchi. Visit Alchi Gompa and drive back to Leh. Overnight at hotel.