| Ladakh
Kasmir Tour Itinerary |
| Day
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Arrive
Delhi: On arrival at Delhi, you will be transferred
to the hotel. Spend the night in the hotel. |
| Day
02 |
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Delhi:
Relax in the hotel in the morning. In the afternoon
visit the Presidential-Palace, Parliament House, India
Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fashionable
Connaught Circus, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Mahalaxmi
Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi in Delhi. Enjoy the
evening in a relaxed mood. |
| Day
03 |
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Delhi/Leh:
After having breakfast, catch a flight to Leh. Leh,
the main centre of Ladakh, is located in a small valley,
just to the north of Indus valley. Take complete rest
throughout the day for proper acclimatization to the
high altitude atmosphere. |
| Day
04 |
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Leh /Alchi:
Start from Leh and drive to Lamayuru. Lamayuru is a
pretty little village surrounded by the rocky Hindukush
peaks. But the spectacular Lamayuru gompa, which happens
to be the most famous and spectacular monastery in Ladakh,
completely overshadowes the landscape of Lamayuru. From
Lamayuru, visit Likir monastery and then reach Alchi.
Both Alchi and Likir Monasteries are located near Saspol
on the Srinagar-Leh road. Spend the night at Alchi. |
| Day
05 |
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Alchi
/Leh: Local sightseeing, Leh to Lamayuru, Likir and
Alchi and night halt at Alchi. Full day sightseeing
Lamayuru. After exploring villages around the area,
it comes as a surprise to find that Lamayuru is a scruffy
little place. The gompa completely shadows and is the
most famous spectacular monastery in Ladakh. Alchi and
Likir Monasteries, these two monasteries are located
near Saspal on the Srinagar-Leh road. They house many
gigantic clay statue of Buddha in various forms. The
primary attraction of these monasteries is, their 1000-year
old wall painting which makes it a very rewarding experience. |
| Day
06 |
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Leh:
On the way to Leh, visit Rizong and Spituk. The Rizong
gompa belongs to the Gelukpa. The Spituk Monastery,
just before Leh on the Srinagar-Leh road on the hilltop,
is also a remarkable monastery. Stay overnight in the
hotel. |
| Day
07 |
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Leh /
Kargil: In the morning drive to Kargil. Visit the Tete
Sping and other interesting places like Suru Valley.
Lying nestled along the northeastern foothills of the
Great Himalayan wall, it extends from Kargil town, first
south ward for a length of about 45 miles and then eastward
for another stretch of nearly 50 miles up to the foot
of the Penzila watershed where the Suru River rises. |
Day
08 |
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Kargil:
Take rest and relax throughout the day in Krgil. |
Day
09 |
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Kargil/Srinagar:
Drive to Srinagar via Drass, which is noted for its
heavy snowfalls and extreme cold. On the road to Srinagar,
Drass, is a small township lying in the centre of a
valley of the same name. It is the second coldest inhabited
place in the world. During the spring and summer, however
the valley around the township becomes very picturesque.
From there. Drive through Sonamarg, the gold valley,
to Srinagar and stay in the houseboat. |
Day
10 |
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Srinagar:
Enjoy an exciting cruise through Dal and Nagin Lakes.
Float through a network of canals to the enchanted floating
gardens of Nishat and Shalimar, built in the 16th C.
by the Moghul emperors. Lunch will be served onboard
the Shikara (Gondola). Enjoy a Wazwan feast, which is
a local multi course meal usually served on weddings
or very special occasions, in the evening. |
Day
11 |
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Srinagar/Delhi:
Enjoy the morning in a relaxed mood. In the afternoon
fly to Delhi.. |
Day
12 |
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Back
to onward destination. |