Grand Ladakh

Package Overview

Special Features : Thikse Monastery, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Likir Monastery, Basgo Palace, Alchi Monastery, Khardungla Pass (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft), Deskit & Hundar Village, Pangong Lake, Chang La Pass 17,350 ft. (third Highest Motorable road in the world), Hemis Monastery, Shey Palace.
Best time : June to October (November to May is Snowbound, but travel is possible in some areas by flight).

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Delhi

  Today you arrive at the Airport. Our representative shall meet you and transfer you to Hotel for check-in.
  
  Delhi - It is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reason why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is believed that the city of Indraprastha, from the times of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC, is also buried here. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Lodhis, Humayun Shah Jahan.
  
  Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in Old Delhi & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Delhi

• Day 2 : Delhi

  Full Day Tour/Activity
  Today we take a tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century "Walled City of Shah Jahanabad", built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and do the following :
  
  Visit the great Jama Masjid - It is the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India.Walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad & now a picturesque bazaar, to reach Red Fort
  
  Visit Red Fort - This fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1648. The fort remains an impressive testimony to Mughal grandeur, despite being attacked by the Persian Emperor Nadir Shah in the year 1739 and by the British soldiers during the Indian Mutiny (First War of Independence) in the year 1857.
  
  Later we take a guided tour of New Delhi and do the following :
  
  Visit Raj Ghat - It is a memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on 30th January 1948. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation.
  
  Drive past India Gate - It is a memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on its walls.
  
  Drive past President's House- It is the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
  
  Visit Humayun's Tomb - A memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its plan, based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India.
  
  Visit Qutub Minar - It was built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72 m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  
  Optional : Sound & Light Show at Red Fort (at extra cost).
  Overnight Hotel - Delhi
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : India Gate
  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 3 : Delhi - Leh (Flight) (11,500 ft/3500 mt)

  Today we will take a flight to Leh. This surely is one of the most sensational scheduled flights in the world, taking you right over the top of the Greater Himalaya before dropping down in a series of steep turns, to land at the small military airport at Leh. During the flight you should get good views of the distant Karakoram including K2; the second highest mountain in the world, and will pass over some of the highest peaks in Jammu & Kashmir.
  
  On arrival at Leh you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to hotel.
  
  We will take the day for complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft/3500 mt).
  Later in the evening gently stroll out to visit Leh's wide street bazaar that runs east-west. Together with the labyrinth of adjoining side streets and alleys, the bazaar is the center of business and shopping particularly for visitors who find the plethora of antiques (and not-antiques) shops worth checking out.
  
  Leh - is the largest town of the Ladakh region. It is located to the north of the Indus River at an elevation of 3600m above the sea level. The town is dominated by the nine-storey Namgyal Palace and Namgyal Tsemo (victory peak), built by Tashi Namgyal on his victorious in reunification of the Upper and Lower Ladakh. Leh became the capital of Stod (upper Ladakh) during the reign of king Graspa Bum- Lde, who ruled Ladakh from 1400 to 1430 AD. In the later period, Leh became an important center for trade in Central Asia. Leh remained merely a headquarter of Ladakh district until 1974, when Ladakh was opened for foreign tourists. Since then period Leh became the centre for tourism related activities in the region.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Leh
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 4 : Leh

  Today we will take a tour of Leh and do the following :
  Visit Thikse Monastery - 19 Km from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite.
  
  Visit Shanti Stupa - It is located on the hilltop at Changspa. It can be reached quite easily from the Fort Road. The Stupa was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese for World Peace'. The aim behind the construction of the stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama inaugurated the Shanti Stupa in the year 1985.
  
  Visit Leh Palace - is one of the most captivating architectural ruins that attract the attention of the tourists almost immediately with its majestic setting at the edge of the Namgyal hill and overlooking the town. Built in the 17th century, it was built as the residential palace for the King Singge Namgyal. Much smaller but resembling the Potala in Lhasa, Leh Palace is now in ruins. It has nine storeys and has been deserted since the royal family shifted to the Stok Palace in 1830s.
  
  The Victory Tower set above the palace was built to commemorate the victory of brave Ladakhi soldiers over the invading armies of Balti Kashmiris in the early 16th century. Today, Leh Palace serves as an office for the Indian Government's archaeological conservation organization.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Leh
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Leh Palace

• Day 5 : Leh - Likir - Lamayuru - Alchi - Leh (Excursion) (260 km/8 hr by road)

  Today you will take an excursion from Leh and do the following :
  
  Visit Likir Monastery - The name Likir means "The Naga - Encircled". The reason behind this naming of Likir Gompa of Ladakh is that it stands surrounded by the bodies of the two great serpent spirits, the Naga-rajas, Nanda and Taksako. The monastery is situated at a distance of approximately 62 km to the west of Leh town & is considered to be the oldest monastery in ladakh. Lhachen Gyalpo, the fifth king of Ladakh, offered the site where the monastery now stands, to Lama Duwang Chosje. The Likkir Monastery of Leh Ladakh was founded in the later half of the 11th century, around the year 1605. It belongs to the Yellow Hat Sect, founded by Tsongkhapa. It consists of a number of shrines inside its complex.
  
  Visit Lamayuru Monastery - It is situated in Ladakh, in between Bodhkharbu and Kha-la-che, on a steep rock mountain. It lies at a distance of approximately 127 km to the west of Leh town. Lamayuru Monastery belongs to the Red-Hat sect of Buddhism and houses approximately 150 Buddhist monks. The monastery is made up of a number of shrines and also has a very rich collection of thankas and magnificent wall paintings. At the outset, the Lamayuru Monastery consisted of five buildings, out of which only the central one exists today.
  
  Every year the Lamayuru Gompa plays host a masked dance, which takes place on the 17th and 18th day of the 5th month of Tibetan lunar calendar.
  
  Visit Alchi Monastery - Alchi Gompa dates back to the year 1000 AD and was built by the Translator, Rinchen Zangpo. He even made a reference about the monastery in his biographies. It is written that he brought thirty-two sculptors and wood carvers from Kashmir, for the construction of the Alchi Monastery of Leh Ladakh. The monastery is sited at a distance of approximately 67 km to the west of Leh. One can easily see an Indian touch in this monastery, especially in the way its paintings have been made.
  
  Three sacred temples, with the main one being that of Rinchen Lhakhang at Lotsa Lhakhang, make up a major part of the Alchi Gompa of Ladakh.
  
  Visit Basgo Monastery - Basgo Monastery is a famous Buddhist monastery in Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir. It was once a seat of power of a branch of the Namgyal family. The monastery is located about 40 km from Leh. Built in the year 1680, it was the political and cultural center in the early days of Ladakh. Situated on top of the hill towering over the ruins, it holds a unique atmosphere of secrecy and calm. Basgo Monastery is famous for its Buddha statue. The 16th century murals and other arts of the monastery are awe-inspiring.
  
  Visit Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame near is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian army. You can see the memorabilia, eminent defence personalities with biographies, images and weapons used during Kargil war and belongings of enemy soldiers found at war site. Another section of this building is entirely dedicated to Siachen and its heroes. On display are attires, multi layered shoes to keep their feet from frost bites, their daily instruments, their day to day food mainly frozen and packed, which is heated by lighting small balls of Hexamycin tablets, as fire is difficult to ignite at a temperature dipping -30 deg to - 50 deg centigrade.
  
  Later we continue our drive to Leh and check-in the Hotel.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Leh
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 6 : Leh - Nubra Valley (Via Khardungla pass 18380 ft/5978 mt) (120 km/4 hr by road)

  Today we drive to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass and do the following :
  
  Visit Khardungla Pass (18380 ft/5978 mt) - is a high mountain pass located in the Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The pass on the Ladakh Range lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. The Siachen Glacier lies partway up the latter valley. Built in 1976, it was opened to motor vehicles in 1988 and has since seen many automobile, motorbike and mountain biking expeditions. Maintained by the Border Roads Organisation, the pass is strategically important to India as it is used to carry supplies to the Siachen Glacier.
  
  Visit Khardungla Pass (18380 ft/5978 mt) - is a high mountain pass located in the Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The pass on the Ladakh Range lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. The Siachen Glacier lies partway up the latter valley. Built in 1976, it was opened to motor vehicles in 1988 and has since seen many automobile, motorbike and mountain biking expeditions. Maintained by the Border Roads Organisation, the pass is strategically important to India as it is used to carry supplies to the Siachen Glacier.
  
  Visit Hunder Village - Hunder is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hunder. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village and is located on the ancient Silk Route.
  
  Overnight in Hotel/Camp - Nubra
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 7 : Nubra Valley - Leh (Via Khardungla Pass 18380 Ft/5978 Mt) (120 km/4 hr by road)

  Today we drive to Leh via Khardungla Pass & enroute visit the following :
  
  Visit Deskit Gomp - Diskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen from the monastery.
  
  Visit Samstanling Monastery - situated at Sumor, Samstenling Monastery was founded by Lama Tsultrim Nima and Monastic community was introduced as Rezong Gompa. About 50-60 monks are residing at this 132 years old monastery. The Gompa has some strict rules and regulations.
  
  Later we continue our drive to Leh via Khardungla Pass.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Leh
  Meals - Breakfast

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 8 : Leh - Pangong (Via Changla pass 17350 ft/5473 mt) (160 km/5 hr by road)

  Today we drive to Pangong Lake via Changla Pass (17350ft/5473 mt) and do the following :
  
  Visit The Changla Pass - It is the third Highest motorable road in the world, it is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. It is named after the sadhu Changla Baba, to whom the Pass temple is dedicated. The small town of Tangste is the nearest settlement. The Changla Pass is the main gateway for the Changthang Plateau situated in the Himalayas. The nomadic tribes of the region are collectively known as the Changpa or Chang-pa.
  
  Visit Pangong Tso (or Pangong Lake - is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 mt (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water.
  
  The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.
  
  Overnight Camp - Pangong
  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

  • Hotspots : Pangong Lake

• Day 9 : Pangong - Leh (via Hemis & Shey) (160 km/5 hr by road)

  Today we drive back to Leh, enroute visit the following places :
  
  Visit Hemis Monastery - Hemis Monastery holds the distinction of being the biggest as well as the wealthiest monastery of Ladakh. It dates back to the year 1630 and was founded by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso. Hemis Monastery is positioned inside a gorge, at a distance of approximately 47 km from Leh. Belonging to the Dugpa Order, it stands on the western bank of the Indus River. The monastery also boasts of a very rich collection of ancient relics.
  
  The array of items kept inside the monastery consist of a copper-gilt statue of the Lord Buddha, various gold and silver stupas, sacred thankas and several other exquisite objects.The Hemis Monastery also serves as the venue of an annual festival, known as the Hemis Festival. This festival is celebrated as a commemoration of the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhav. sacred mask dance that is performed at the monastery every year. The dance takes place on 9th and 10th day of the fifth month of the Tibetan calendar.
  
  Visit Shey Monastery - Shey Monastery of Ladakh is situated on a hillock, at a distance of approximately 15 km to the south of Leh town. The monastery was erected on the instructions of King Deldon Namgyal, in the memory of his late father, Singay Namgyal. The main image inside the Shey Monastery is that of Buddha Shalyamuni. It is a huge image of the seated Buddha and is considered to be the biggest metal statue and the second largest Buddha statue in the Ladakh region. Copper sheets, gilded with gold, make up this amazing Buddha statue.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Leh
  Meals - Breakfast

• Day 10 : Leh - Delhi (Departure) (Flight)

  Today you check-out from the hotel and we shall, transfer you to airport, for you flight to Delhi.
  
  On arrival at Delhi you will be transferred to International airport for your flight to onward destination.
  
  Meals - Breakfast

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