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Cultural Tour of Spiti & Ladakh ...... |
| Duration : 21 Nights / 22 Days |
| Places Covered : Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamshala - Shimla - Rampur - Sarahan - Sangla - Nakko - Tabo - Dhankar - Kaza - Jespa - Sarchu –Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Uletopko - Leh - Delhi |
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Day 01: Reach Delhi
On arrival at New Delhi International Airport, a representative from India-Tourism.Ws greets and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel. After breakfast  embark on Delhi city tour visiting major attractions like Qutub Minar, Parliament House, President House, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Birla Temple, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Red Fort, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03: New Delhi - Amritsar (By Train Shatabadi Express)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Railway Station to board train to Amritsar. On arrival in Amritsar, you will be transferred to the hotel pre-booked by India-Tourism.Ws. In the afternoon visit the Jallianwala Bagh and the Golden Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. 
Day 04 : Amritsar - Dharamshala (200 Km, 04 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Dharamshala. On arrival in Dharamshala, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit around the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama and Buddhist monetary where from his Holiness deliver Buddhist religious speeches. Return to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05 : Dharamshala - Shimla (240 km, 08 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for Shimla. On arrival in Shimla, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Mall road to watch spectacular sun set and enjoy surrounding environment of this superb hill station at the altitude of 2200 MSL. In time return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06 : Shimla - Rampur (130 Km, 03 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for Rampur. On arrival at Rampur, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Palace of Bushehar state and surrounded temples. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 07: Rampur - Sarahan (56 Km, 02 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Sarahan at the altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. On arrival, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit very old local temples built in Pagoda style. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08 : Sarahan - Sangla (130 Km, 04 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for Sangla at the altitude of 2700 meters above sea level. On arrival, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit local Buddhist temples. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Sangla - Nakko (160 Km, 06 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for Nakko is at the altitude of 3800 meters above sea level. On arrival, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit local Buddhist Monasteries and enjoy the surrounding environment of this high altitude place. In time return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 : Nakko - Tabo (100 Km, 03 hours)
Breakfast will be at the hotel. After breakfast, leave for Tabo at the altitude of 3050 meters above sea level. On arrival, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit thousand years’ old monastery and so cave where Lamas were worshiping in the former days. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11 : Tabo - Dhankar (50 Km, 02 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Dhankar at the altitude of 3800 meters above sea level and your stay will be here in the monastery. In the afternoon, watch the religious activities in the monastery. Dinner and overnight stay will be in Monastery guest house.
Day 12 : Dhankar - Kaza (40 Km, 01 hour)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kaza at the altitude of 3650 meters above sea level and is headquarter of Spiti. On arrival, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit local markets and monasteries. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Kaza
Take your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, indulge in sightseeing activities. Visit Key Monastery. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14 : Kaza - Jespa (160 Km, 08 hours)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jespa at the altitude of 3000 meters above sea level via Kunzun La pass at the altitude of 4560. Continue your drive & reach to Tandi where two rivers of Himalaya as namely Chandra & Bagga have the confluence with terrific flow of the water. After here this river is popularly known as Chenab. Continue your drive to reach Keylong which is headquarters of district Lahul & Spiti & finally reach to Jespa. On arrival, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the tented camp. Change, wash and relax at the camp. In the afternoon, visit local villages of Jespa situated on 3300 meters above sea level & Buddhist monastery where biggest festival of Kalchakra was organized by Dalai Lama in July 1994. Return to your tents for the dinner & overnight stay.
Day 15 : Jespa - Sarchu 4200 MSL (120 Km, 05 hours)
Take your breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Sarchu stopping en route at Dharcha and Baralacha La 4870 MSL. On arrival at Sarchu, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the camp. In the afternoon, visit panoramic view of the beautiful god made natural high peaks & mountains. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 16: Sarchu - Leh 3330 MSL (272 Km, 09 hours)
Take your breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, drive to Leh. On arrival in Leh, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Change, wash and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 17: Leh
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Day is free for acclimatization. In the evening, visit to nearby villages or roam in Leh Bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 18 : Leh
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, visit the famous Stok Palace Museum. Visit the SOS Children Camp of Tibetan. In the evening roam in colorful bazaars of Leh. In the afternoon walk to the fort of Ladakh. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 19 : Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Leh (day trip)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Shey. Later visit to the Shey Summer Palace, the Thiksey Monastery, and the Hemis Monastery. In time return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 20 : Leh - Uletopko (120 km, 04 hours)
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Ultopoko en route visit Monastery Rizong, the school where young lamas are taught Buddhism. On arrival at Uletopko, you will be accommodated at tented camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 21 : Uletopko - Leh (120 km, 04 hours)
Take your breakfast at the camp. After breakfast proceed to Leh visiting en route Lamayuru and stopping at Pyang Monastery and Spituk Monastery. On arrival in Leh, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 22 : Leh - Delhi (By Flight) - Departure
In time you will be transferred to the Leh Airport to catch flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, India-Tourism.Ws representative transfers you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Finish your last minute shopping in time. After a farewell dinner you will be transferred to the New Delhi International Airport in time to board flight back to your country.
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