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Itinerary
Delhi-Leh-Alchi-Ladakh-Gompas-Sarchu-Jespa-Manali-Mandi-Dharmashala-Amritsar
Base cost for National guide from 8 pax up.
All lunches must start between 1200-1330. Touring is to start early enough in the day to ensure lunch falls within the above time frame.
There is to no extra shopping stops at factories other than those listed in itinerary. Ample time must be given to walks through local markets and street shops as listed in the itinerary.
Must be one remote village stop somewhere during the itinerary so clients can experience rural life.
All buses are to carry chilled bottles of water for passengers to buy during the day.
Tour is based on full board from point of arrival in India to departure.
Day 1: Your country to Delhi (L, for UK pax) (D)
Fly to Delhi. Upon arrival welcomed by National Escort and transferred to hotel, (meals as required due to flights i.e. flights arriving before lunch will mean lunch and dinner will be required that day)
Day 2: Delhi Touring in Delhi (B,L,D)
In the morning visit New Delhi stopping at India Gate, driving past the President's House and the Parliament Building before visiting mausoleum of Emperor Humayun and Lakshmi Narayan Hindu temple. Lunch at Waves Restaurant. Afternoon in Old Delhi - visit Red Fort then ride by rickshaw from outside Red Fort through Chandni Chowk to Jumma Masjid. Stop at Connought Place markets for local shopping before returning to hotel in preparation for dinner at the Chor Bizzare Restaurant (no Show). No Shop Factories in Delhi.
Days 3-4: Leh (B.L.D)
Morning flight to Leh. Upon arrival we take the rest of the day to relax and acclimatize to the altitude (3,505m). The next day we have a sightseeing tour of the city, Shankar Gompa and the ruined 17 th century palace, then drive across the river to see the Stok Palace .
Day 5: Leh - Alchi (B.L.D)
We follow the Indus River westwards to Alchi village and visit the historic Alchi Gompa. This Gompa is quite different in
the artwork and frescoes we will see in other parts of Ladakh. On our way back to Leh visit the Rizong Gompa.
Day 6: Leh - Ladakh Gompas (B,L,D)
A full day of sightseeing to visit the gompas of Shey, Thiksey, Taktak and Hemis where we experience the annual
festival in honour of Guru Padma Sambhav's birth anniversary. Attend Hemmis Festival.
Day 7: Sarchu (B,L,D)
We drive to Sarchu crossing the 5,328 m Taglang La along the way. This will be a long day of driving, but with
spectacular scenery. Tonight we stay at a tented camp, especially erected to cater for travellers along this seasonal
highway.
Day 8: Jespa (B.L.D)
We continue our drive to Jespa, crossing another high pass at Baralacha (4,891m) with spectacular views of the
Himalaya range. We wind our way down the mountain to overnight at a small hotel.
Day 9: Manali (B,L,D)
Today we cross the last of the high passes at Rohtang (3,977m) descending to the Kulu Valley and the picturesque
town of Manali. Base cost for National guide from 8 pax up.
All lunches must start between 1200-1330. Touring is to start early enough in the day to ensure lunch falls within the above time frame.
There is to no extra shopping stops at factories other than those listed in itinerary. Ample time must be given to walks through local markets and street shops as listed in the itinerary.
Must be one remote village stop somewhere during the itinerary so clients can experience rural life.
All buses are to carry chilled bottles of water for passengers to buy during the day.
Day 10: Manali (B,L,D)
Today is free to explore Manali at our own pace. There are many forest tracks, orchards and fields to enjoy, or maybe
visit one of the many nearby villages. There is also a very colourful Tibetan bazaar where many great bargains can be
found.
Day 11: Mandi (B,L,D)
We follow the scenic Kulu Valley along the Beas River to Mandi. Along the way we visit the unusual Nagar Castle.
Days 12-13: Dharamshala (B.L.D)
We head back into the mountains as we drive to Dharamshala, once a British Hill Station and now the home of the exiled
Dalai Lama. Our hotel is in McLeodganj, in the upper part of town and from here we have a conducted walk to the
churches, monasteries and temples of this "Little Lhasa". Our second day is free to enjoy the atmosphere of this
delightful hill station.
Day 14: Amritsar (B,L,D)
We continue our journey by road to Amritsar, the holy capital of the Sikh religion. This afternoon we visit the border with
Pakistan to witness the now notorious flag lowering ceremony and the changing of the guard at the border crossing.
Day 15: Depart Amritsar (B.L.D)
Today begins with a morning tour to the Golden Temple. After dinner we have a late check out from our hotel then
transfer to the airport.
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