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Himalaya Hill Tour
Himalaya Hill Tour
The Himalayas is one of the most spectacular ranges in the world and the
Himalaya Hill tour is becoming popular throghout the world. A tour to Himalaya
Mountains offers the varied scenic beauty of Srinagar, Padam, Leh etc. The
Himalaya Tour Package consists of a trip to some beautiful ancient monasteries
and awesome hill stations
Covered Destination : Delhi - Kashmir - Ladakh - Zanskar Valley -
Delhi
Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days
Day 01 : Delhi
A land of rich heritage that's ancient. The mystique of India, its history
of 5000 years, philosophy, religions, fabulous history monuments all add
to its bewildering diversity to create a unique and colorful mosaic. This
is the wonder that is India, come, enjoy and experience it. Later stay in
the 5 star deluxe hotels & leisure.
New Delhi begins with the drive past Safdarjang's
Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar (1193 AD) this striking medieval
tower of victory of Persian World is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex,
amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which
has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years.
Then drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave),
Government buildings, India Gate, Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara),
Birla Temple and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. Visit
Humayun's Tomb - considered to be the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Day 02: Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast at hotel, the tour guide escorts you to Jama
Mosque built in 1650 AD, followed by a drive past the breathtaking Red
Fort (1639-1648), and built by Shah Jahan, creator of the Taj Mahal. Then
we proceed on to Raj Ghat, which is the memorial of Mahatma Gandh.
In the afternoon, your tour of New Delhi begins
with the drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD) on the way to Qutab Minar
(1193 AD) this striking medieval tower of victory of Persion World is
73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam
mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather
and has not rusted over 1500 years. Then drive through New Delhi includes
the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate,
Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place,
New Delhi's main shopping area. Visit Humayun's Tomb - considered to be
the fore runner of Taj Mahal.
Day 03: Delhi - Srinagar
On the arrival at Srinagar airport, you will be escorted by our representatives
to a Houseboat. Have a relaxing Shikara ride on the Dal Lake visiting
fascinating places around the Lake in the afternoon. Spend the night in
the Houseboat.
Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir
valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides
of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting,
while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures
that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year.
Day 04: Srinagar
After having breakfast in the morning, enjoy a half-day tour to the world
famous Mughal gardens. The tour includes Nishat or The Garden of Pleasure,
built by Asaf Jah in 1636 AD and Shamilar Bagh or The Abode of Love, built
by Jehangir for his beloved Nur Jahan in 1619 AD. In the afternoon, visit
Jamia Masjid, Shah Hamdan mosque, Srinagar Museum in the Old Srinagar
city and enjoy walking through the busy bazaar of the city. Stay overnight
in the Houseboat.
Day 05 : Srinagar - Kargil (205 Kms)
After having breakfast start for a full day drive to Kargil. On the way
to Sonmarg visit the Zojila pass, this is 3527 mts high and known as the
Gateway of Ladakh. Continue the drive towards Drass, the second coldest
place in the world. Stop here to have a cup of tea and passport check.
Another two and half-hours drive will take you to Kargil. Spend the night
at the hotel.
Kargil: About 15,000 sq. kms. in area, Kargil
district has an agrarian population of approximately 120,000 people, who
cultivate the land, along the course of the drainage system, wherever
artificial irrigation from mountain streams is possible. About 85 % are
Muslims, mainly of the Shia sect, Islam having been introduced to the
original Buddhist population around the middle of the 16th century by
missionaries from Kashmir and Central Asia. Their descendants, locally
titled Agha, are mostly religious scholars who continue to hold sway over
the population, even as the age-old traditions of Buddhist and animistic
origin are discernible in the culture. Many elements of the ancient supernatural
belief systems, especially many traditions connected with agricultural
practices, are still followed with subdued reverence.
Day 06: Kargil - Rangdom (135 Kms)
From Kargil, drive towards Zanskar valley. On the way you will visit Panikar
and Parkachan villages, from where you can have a view of Nun & Kun
peaks. After arriving at Rangdom, in the evening spend the night in tent.
Day 07 : Rangdom - Padam (150 Kms)
After a short drive, stop at Rangdom Gompa. Visit the capital of Zanskar
valley, Padam,Pensila pass, 4401 mts and some ancient Buddhist villages.
After crossing Tungri Bridge, visit Sunni Gompa. Reach Padam in the late
afternoon and spend the night in tents.
Day 08: Padam
Start for a full-day tour, visiting several beautiful places in Padam.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Pipitong, Thonde Gompa and Zangla. Zangla is
the most beautiful village and has the ancient Zangla Gompa and the Queen's
house. While returning visit one of the oldest monastery, Karsha Gompa.
Stay overnight in the tent.
Day 09 : Padam - Bardan Gompa (7/8 Hrs. trek)
Trek to the awesome Bardan Gompa and on the way back visit Padam market
and Padam Gompa also. Spend the night in the tent.
Day 10: Padam - Kargil (285 Kms)
Drive throughout the day and reach Kargil in the evening. Stay in the
hotel that night.
Day 11 : Kargil - Uletokpo (153 Kms )
In the morning start for Uletokpo. On the way to Uletokpo you have to
cross the highest pass on the Srinagar- Leh route, named Fotula at an
altitude of 13749 fts. On the way you will visit Mulbek and Lamayuru monastery,
one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh region. Continue drive to Uletokpo
and in the late afternoon you can visit Rizong monastery, by foot, 5 Kms
to and fro. Spend the night in the tent.
Lamayuru Monastery:-Situated at the altitude of
3800 meters between Fotu-la and Khalsi. As per the legend, in ancient
times a lake covered this site. One day a Hermit predicted that there
will be a monastery one day and he throws the grainof rice on the earth
which automatically forms the shape of Swastika (Yundrung) from where
the name comes (Yundrung Tharpaling Gompa), constructed by Rinchen Zangpo
one of his 108 constructions. Monastery noted for the sect drigungpa.
In the gallery see 35 Buddha painted on the wall. Chapel of Avlokiteshvara
- the 2 mtrs high image of him with 11 heads and 1000 heads.
Day 12 : Uletokpo - Leh (81 Kms)
On the way to Leh, visit Alchi monastery and interesting Buddhist villages.
You can spend the afternoon through some personal activities. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
The Alchi Gompa is situated on the bank of the
River Indus and is easily accessible since it is the only Gompa in Ladakh,
which is located on flat ground. Founded by Ringchen Zangpo, the Great
Translator, the Alchi Gompa displays a Kashmiri influence in its art and
architecture. Within the monastery you can see many beautiful images of
Buddha. Photography is not permitted within the Alchi Monastery.
Day 13 : Leh (Ladakh)
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monastery, which
is the most popular monastery in Ladakh region. In late afternoon return
to the hotel and spend the night there.
Shey Gompa: Situated on a hillock 15 km
south of Leh, Shey Gompa was previously the summer palace of the Ladakhi
kings. A prince of Ladakh installed the 12 m tall gold-plated copper statue
of Sakyamuni Buddha, which can be seen here. The Shey Gompa celebrates
its annual festival on the 30th day of the 1st month of the Tibetan Buddhist
calendar.
The Thiksey monastery located 17 Km from Leh is 12 storeys high and has
many statues of Buddha, a pillar inscribed with Buddhist teachings, a
15 m high seated Maitreya Buddha in the main prayer hall, and a vast collection
of Buddhist art. Home to monks of the Gelukpa order the Thiksey monastery
is known for its annual festival held from the 17th to 19th day of the
12th month of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar.
The Hemis Gompa is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. Located 45 Km to the
south of Leh. Hemis Gompa was built in 1630 and houses monks of the Brokpa
or Red Hat sect. Tourists can see beautiful frescoes (paintings) on the
walls and the largest Thangka painting in Ladakh, which is over 12 m in
length. The Hemis Gompa is famous for its annual Tse Chu Festival held
in June-July, which is characterized by colorful masked dances. The festival
commemorates the anniversary of Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan
Buddhism. Dancers wearing brightly colored masks that represent good and
evil characters in Mahayana Buddhism, enact an age-old tale of the victory
of good over evil. The Hemis Festival also includes a vibrant bazaar where
craftsmen sell handcrafted items.
Day 14 : Leh (Ladakh)
In the morning enjoy the beautiful Spituk and Phyang monastery. Afternoon
visit Kings palace, Tsemo Gompa, Leh Mosque, Leh Bazaar and Shankar Gompa
by foot, and stay the night in the hotel.
Shankar Gompa: Situated 2 Km North of the
city center, the Sankar Gompa houses monks of the Gelukpa or Yellow Hat
order. It has a grand image of Avalokiteshvara (The Buddhist deity of
compassion) who is depicted with 1,000 heads and 1,000 arms.
The Shanti Stupa is an impressive white-domed structure in Chandspa that
is beautifully illuminated at night. It was built by a Japanese Buddhist
organization to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World
Peace. The Shanti Stupa was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
in 1985. You can approach the monastery by a steep flight of steps or
by a 3 Km route from the Fort Road. The views of the sunset and sunrise
from the Shanti Stupa are spectacular.
The Spituk Gompa is perched on a high hill overlooking the Indus river
about 18 Km from Leh. Rinchen Zangpo the Great Translator who helped spread
Buddhism in Ladakh named the monastery. (Spituk means exemplary). The
Spituk monastery is known for its collection of Buddhist artifacts and
for the Spituk festival held from the 17th to 19th days of the 11th month
of the Buddhist calendar. Further up the hill is a Mahakal Temple, where
a fearsome image of Vajrabhairava is unveiled once a year at its annual
festival.
The Stokh Palace is located on a glacial deposit of pebbles and overlooks
fields of barley grown on terraces on the mountains. Standing four storeys
tall, the Stok Palace was the official residence of the royal family of
Ladakh and was constructed in 1814 by Ladakh's last ruler. The museum
at the Stok Palace has an intriguing collection of Buddhist art, weapons,
jewelry and artifacts, including thangkas painted with colors derived
from crushed precious stones. Also on display are the ceremonial headdresses
or 'peraks' of the erstwhile rulers of Ladakh. These headdresses are decorated
with turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral and gold, making them an exotic
sight.
Day 15 : Leh (Ladakh)
Visit Stok Palace/Museum and on the way back, Tibetan Refugee Camp. Spend
the afternoon in a relaxed way and the night in the hotel.
Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a fascinating
destination. Age-old monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and stunning
views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Leh is where your
adventure in Ladakh begins. You can go trekking through the mountainous
terrain of Ladakh, enjoy a game of polo in a high altitude arena or watch
an archery contest where local residents compete in a contest that remains
unchanged by time. Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours
are other adventurous attractions of Leh Ladakh India. Though the weather
can be freezing cold, the smiles on the faces of the Ladakhi people are
sure to warm your heart. Feel on top of the world in Ladakh, on tours
to Ladakh with Leh Ladakh India.
Day 16 : Leh - Delhi
After breakfast you will be free to enjoy the morning in a relaxed mood.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to airport to board flight to
Delhi. On arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. Rest of the will
be leisure. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 17 : Delhi - Back Home
After break fast you will be free at leisure. In time you will be transferred
to airport to board flight for onward destination.
The tour includes:
a) Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing
basis with breakfast on regular basis.
b) A/c Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water
served during drives with compliments.
c) Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal
guide at all the destinations.
d) Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives
at all destinations.
e) Meals as prescribed
f) All internal flights and Trains (1st Ac).
Exclusions:
a) International Flight From Your Country to India and Back.
b) Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
c) Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified.
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