India Tour Travel 15 Days

Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi – Leh – Tso Moriri – Leh – Sarchu – Tandi - Manali – Dharamshala - Amritsar – Delhi.

Day 1 - Delhi
After arrival at the Delhi airport, you will be received by our representative at the airport, who'll arrange transfer to one of our listed hotels. After straightening your backs for a while, head to a city tour of Delhi covering major tourist attractions like Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, Humayun Tomb and Red Fort. In the afternoon, visit the Qutab Minar and Chhatrapur Temple. Later in the evening, enjoy dinner in one of the finest restaurants of Delhi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 - Delhi - Leh
In the morning wake up early, transfer to the airport to board flight to Leh. On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels and enjoy the breakfast served by them. Rest of the day is free to relax and for high altitude acclimatization. Later in the evening you may take a leisurely walk to Leh market and shop for pearls and coral jewelry. Spend night at the hotel in Leh.

Day 3 - Leh
Early in the morning leave hotel for an excursion to Stok village. Walk through the fields of barley to reach the village that houses Stok Palace and a private museum within the palace. The Stok museum showcases great collection world renowned Thankha paintings. Another interesting section in the museum is the section, displaying the antique robes and royal jewelry featuring red coral and turquoise gems in its design. Then pay a visit to the Stok Gompa, belonging to the yellow-hat sect of Buddhism. In the afternoon visit the magnificent Leh Palace. Also visit the Sankar Gompa, situated 2 Kms away from the market. Evening is reserved to visit the Tibetan Refugee camp, an important center of study of Tibetan literature, history and Buddhist philosophy. Retire for the night at the hotel.

Day 4 - Leh
Next morning after breakfast, drive for a full day excursion to Alchi. En-route, visit the Likir and Lamayuru Gompa. The Lamayur Gompa is situated in Lamayuru village, visited by a large number of tourists for its lunar landscape. The monastery has a small temple dedicated to Avalokiteshwara. After the visit resume your drive to Alchi- Ladakh's most loved monastery of Ladakh. It is the only monastery built on the flat ground in Ladakh. Next morning after breakfast, drive straight to Leh. Also visit Basgo Castle that is situated on the hill of clay. Later on resume your drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at one our listed hotels. Rest and relax for the night in the hotel.

Day 5 - Leh - Tso-Moriri
Early in the morning start for a full day excursion to the Tsomoriri Lake. En-route, visit the Sumdah Village. After visiting the village, drive for another 55 kms to visit Tsomoriri lake that is breeding ground for varied species of birds. It is one of the most breathtaking fresh water lakes in Ladakh. Enjoy an overnight stay in tents.

Day 6 - Tso Moriri
Post breakfast, head forward to visit Tso-moriri village to view the beauty its Gompa and houses the view of which is mesmerizing also visit the barley fields at Korzok that are amongst the highest cultivation in the world. The Gompa set on top of the village belongs to the Gelugpa sect, it is about 360 years old and has 35 resident monks. In the afternoon take a walk in the area around the lake. Relish the delicious dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 7 - Tso-Moriri - Leh (via Tso-Kar - Taglang-La)
In the morning start for Mahe village. The village exhibits the beautiful scene of shooting fountain and white clouds hanging upon to be remembered for a lifetime. Later in the day, pay a visit to Puga valley which is famous for Butan gas. Resume your drive to Tsokar via Polokongka pass. En-route visit Tsokar lake and Thugke Gompa. Continue driving towards to Leh via Tanglangla pass which is the second highest motorable pass in the world. Overnight at a hotel in Leh.

Day 8 - Leh - Sarchu
Next morning after breakfast leave for Sarchu. The place is located 222Kms away from Leh. It is a major halt point that provides for tented accommodation on the Leh-Manali highway. It offers travelers with 15 Royal cottages and 24 Swiss Cottages for accommodation. These camps are stitched out of canvas material which is prefect to save you from cold winds and are water proof. While driving to Sarchu, stop midway at Upshi to visit Hundur and Hemis monastery. Enjoy an overnight stay at the camp.

Day 9 - Sarchu - Jispa - Tandi
Post breakfast, drive to Tandi via Jispa. While crossing Jispa, spot amazing scenery and panoramic views of the lovely surroundings that pass by you. Upon reaching Tandi check-in at one of our tented locations. Rest and relax for a while. Then head on to explore the source of the Bhaga River. The pass is also the source of the Chandra River, which flows in the opposite direction to the Bhaga and later joins to form one river. In the evening return to the tent for overnight stay.

Day 10 - Tandi - Manali
Post breakfast, drive to Manali. It is a small village situated in the heart of Lahaul valley. Upon reaching Manali check-in at one of our enlisted hotels. Rest and relax for a while. After lunch, step out for visiting the major tourist attractions like Hadimba Temple, Tibetan Monasteries, Manu Temple and Solang Valley. Also enjoy Vashist springs for a hot sulphur spring bath. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11 - Manali
Wake up early on the 11th day of the tour, and move out for a full day excursion to Rohtang Pass. The place provides one with breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan mountain range. Adventure tourism is highly drawn to this place for enjoying adventure sports ranging from Paragliding, Skiing, Mountain biking and Heli skiing. You may visit Baes Kund and Dasohar Lake that are closely located to the pass. The water in both the spots is transparent and finger numbing. In the evening return to Manali and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 - Manali - Dharamshala
In the morning after breakfast, proceed to visit Dharamshala. It is located in the backdrop of the snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas. Dharamshala is the principal township of Kangra District. As you reach Dharamshala, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After taking some rest set off to visit the ancient temples of Jawalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda. Later in the day visit the war memorial and the Kangra Art Museum. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and comfortable overnight stay.

Day 13 - Dharamshala
The day begins with a visit to Namgayal and Macleodganj monastery. After breakfast, pay a visit to the Church of St. John in the Wilderness and the Kotwali bazaar. During the evening trek through the landscapes of Dharamshala to enjoy the views of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. Retire for the night at the hotel.

Day 14 - Dharamshala - Amritsar
Next morning drive straight to Amritsar. Upon reaching Amritsar, check-in at one of our listed hotels. After rest and relaxing for a while in your hotel room, move out to visit the pious Golden Temple. Later in the day visit Jalianwala Bagh, the historic site where hundreds of men, women and children were massacred by British General Michael Dyer. In the evening visit Wagah Border for witnessing the Flag Retreat / Changing of Guard Ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15 - Amritsar - Delhi
Next morning the day is to be spent at leisure. Later in the evening, transferred to Amritsar Railway Station to board a train to Delhi. Upon reaching Delhi meet our representative who'll escort you to one our listed restaurants for farewell dinner. Then transfer to the Delhi airport to board a connecting flight for your onward journey.