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Day 01: Arrival / Delhi
Late night arrival. Meeting and assistance upon arrival as our representatives welcome you and escort you to your car.
Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour itinerary to you and hand over the documents to you.
Welcome to India, or as we say 'atithi devo bhava' (the guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Overnight at Palace Heights.

Day 02: Delhi / Chandigarh (Kalka Shatabdi - 0740 / 1100 Hours)
Chandigarh / Kullu
Morning transfer to the train station to board your train to Chandigarh
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and we will drive to Kullu
Upon arrival check in to Hotel Apple Valley
Rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight at Hotel Apple Valley

Day 03: Kullu / Manali
Following a leisurely breakfast we will drive to Manali
Upon arrival check into your hotel Ambassador
Day is at leisure for your independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel Ambassador

Day 04: Manali
Proceed on a tour of Manali. The place has many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated to goddess Hadimba, the Bhim of Mahabharat fame.
Overnight at Hotel Ambassador

Day 05: Manali / Jispa
We start with an awesome ascent, following the Beas River gently upwards through one village after another.
Overnight at Hotel Ibex

Day 06: Jispa / Leh
Another exciting day ! A double-whammy of two passes begins with the 21 hairpin bends of the infamous Gata Loops.
Upon arrival check in to your Hotel Spic n Span
On arrival the advice is to lie down for a day, until your body catches up with the altitude
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 07: Leh
Day is at leisure. Late in the afternoon, you may gently stroll out to visit Leh's wide street bazaar that runs east-west.
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 08: Leh / Shey / Thiksey / Hemis / Leh
This morning we proceed on a guided tour of Shey, which is a small town in comparison to Leh.
From here we drive to Thiksey Gompa (monastery), it is located 17 km on the main highway from Leh. Later we drive to Hemis Gompa (monastery) which is the most important and the richest Gompa in the whole of Ladakh and is dedicated to Guru Padama Sambhava the great Indian teacher & philosopher.
Evening we drive back to our hotel in Leh
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 09: Leh
Day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 10: Leh / Likir (Drive) / Yangtang (4/5 Hrs Trek)
Following a leisurely breakfast we drive to Uletokpo Visiting the Likir Monastery on the way.
At Nimu we witness the magical confluence of the two main rivers of the region - Indus & Zanskar.
We make a brief stop at the Likir Monastery that houses many gigantic clay statue of Buddha in various forms.
After visiting the monastery, we commence our trek as we walk past Likir village leaving behind the last houses. We enter an arid terrain, and, start ascending towards a small pass PobeLa, arriving at Sumdo village where we cross the river and leaving Sumdo on the right side, continue in the valley for about an hour and finally reach at the summit of the CharastseLa.
Overnight in Tents

Day 11: Yangtang - Hemis Shukpachen (3/4 Hrs Trek)
Proceed to Wulle valley, (very close - 15 minutes only), then ascend for one hour to SermanchanLa and then descend towards Hemis Shukpachen a big village.
Overnight in Tents

Day 12: Hemis Shukpachen - Tingmosgam Trek 3/4 Hrs Trek - Uletokpo
After crossing the village, there is flat land, then, a steep descent. Keeping to the right side climb a steep slope to the summit of the Meptekla. It is 2 Hrs. hike from Hemis Shukpachen. Descend for half an hour and you are in Ang village. Continue walking towards to Tingmosgam, It is the richest fruit valley in Ladakh - Apricots, Apples, Nuts are in plenty. The houses here are beautiful and unique. From here we will be driven to Uleytokpo.
Upon arrival at lunchtime we check into tented accommodation at Uleytokpo.
Just 4 kms away is Ridzong, the most isolated monastery of all the monastery of Ladakh.
Overnight in Tents

Day 13: Uletokpo / Lamayuru / Uletokpo
A half day excursion through paradise as we visit Lamayuru. Every twist and turn brings to you new vistas of natural beauty. But, wait till you get to the 'Lamayuru Moonland'.
The landscape around Lamayuru monastery is one of most spectacular things one could see on earth.
We return to Uletokpo by lunchtime. Afternoon is at leisure for nature walks .
Overnight at Tented Accommodations

Day 14: Uletokpo / Ridzong / Uletokpo
Just 4 kms away is Ridzong, the most isolated monastery of all the monastery of Ladakh. One can still find the small caves where Lamas used to meditate for years cutting themselves from the rest of the world except for an one feet square outlet window from where they accept the one time meal of the day.
Overnight at Tented Accommodations

Day 15: Uletokpo / Alchi / Leh
After breakfast we drive back to Leh visiting Alchi on the way.
The village of Alchi in lower Ladakh is to be considered one of the most important cultural sites throughout the Himalayas.
Following the tour of Alchi, we continue drive to Leh and get there by lunch time. Upon arrival, transfer to your Hotel Spic n Span. The afternoon is at leisure and you may wish to walk into the bustling bazaar or catch up with your reading and postcards.
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 16: Leh - Spituk & Phyang Monastery Tour
Phyang Monastery of Ladakh is situated at a distance of approximately 40 km to the west of the Leh town. It belongs to the Red Hat Sect of Buddhism.
Spituk Gompa of Ladakh dates back to the 11th century. It owes its inception to Od-de, the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub Od. Od-de led to the establishment of a monastic community at this place.
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 17: Leh / Khardung La / Deskit / Hunder
Today we travel north from Leh over the highest motorable road and the Khardungla Pass (5570m), to the Nubra Valley which is little visited, as it is inaccessible for all but a couple of months in the year, its high passes closed by the winter snows
On our way we visit the Diskit Village which is amongst the larger villages in the region, and home to the 350 year-old Diskit Gompa - the oldest, and the largest monastery in the Nubra Valley.
We reach Hunder Village through a gorgeous stretch of sand dunes
Overnight at Tented Accommodations

Day 18: Hunder
Day at leisure for independent activities
Overnight at Tented Accommodations

Day 19: Hunder / Panamik / Hunder
This morning we will spend some time exploring the village. Hunder is a quaint and beautiful village, maze-like in its formation, winding paths bathed in dappled sunlight, branches forming tunnels.
Today we continue to explore the Nubra Valley and the quaint villages that dot the landscape.
Continue a short way away to Panamik which used to be a busy centre being the last major settlement before the caravans entered into the mountains of Karakoram.
Late afternoon, drive back to Hunder
Overnight at Tented Accommodations

Day 20: Hunder / Leh
Morning we retreat back to Leh
Upon arrival transfer to your Hotel Spic n Span
Rest of the day is at leisure for your independent activities.
Overnight at Hotel Spic n Span

Day 21: Leh / Delhi (9W 610 - 0735 / 0850 Hours)
Transfer in time to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to your hotel Palace Heights
Home Visit & A Farewell Dinner with an Indian Family: This evening, we would visit an Indian family for an Indian home experience. The evening is designed to give you a 'feel' and insight into Indian family life as well as experience typical Indian hospitality and home made Indian food.
Overnight at Palace Herights

Day 22: Delhi / Departure
Transfer to International airport to connect your onward flight back home.