Romancing with Hills (IGT-49)

Code: IGT -49 Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights Places covered: Delhi - Leh - Tsomoriri - Leh - Nubra Valley - Leh - Alchi - Uleytokpo - Lamayuru - Kargil - Srinagar - Delhi. Theme: Adventure, Culture Season: October - March Price Range: from USD 2650 Special Events: Camping, houseboat cruising Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Group Size:7 - 19 Tour Highlights:Bahai Temple, India gate, Hemis and Lamayuru monastery, Tso Moriri lake, Dal Lake etc. Culture Shock Ratings: (on a scale of 5) Visitors feedback Ratings: (on a scale of 5) Click to Zoom the map

Duration : 18 Days / 17 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Leh - Tsomoriri - Leh - Nubra Valley - Leh - Alchi - Uleytokpo - Lamayuru - Kargil - Srinagar - Delhi

With exclusive picturesque beauty and world class accommodation facilities, Indian Hill stations are among most beautiful hill stations of world. The snow clad peaks and the cool hill stations provide a relaxing and salubrious retreat from the heat and dust of the plains. They offer to the travelers at the most reasonable rates to make their India hill station holiday a memorable one.

Day 01 » Delhi :
On arrival in Delhi Airport, you will be met by our local travel manager. After offering you a traditional welcome he will transfer you to your hotel. Located a short drive from the airport, this hotel will facilitate an easy transfer for your early morning flight. Relax and spend the day the way you like it. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2 » Delhi :
Start your morning with a healthy breakfast and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi with your travel manager. Your city tour will include visit to the Yogmaya Temple, the temple complex of Laxmi Narayan, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, Raj Ghat in Delhi, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung's Tomb, Qutub Minar etc. Ride a cycle rickshaw through the crowded streets of the markets of Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid. Relax for the day at Delhi.

Day 02 » Delhi - Leh :
early morning after breakfast your travel manger will transfer you to the airport for the three hours flight to Leh. Upon arrival you will meet our travel representative who will take you to your hotel. Acclimatize and get ready for your exciting journey. Evening walk around the Leh bazaar and overnight in Leh hotel.

Day 03 » Leh :
Morning after breakfast you will enjoy a full day excursion with your travel manager. Move to the monasteries of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. These monasteries will offer you a deep insight into the architectural beauties of Leh civilizations. Situated 49 kms to south of Leh, Hemis is the biggest and the most important monastery in Ladakh. Shey Palace and Monastery is just15 kms from Leh. It was once the summer palace of the erstwhile, Raja of Leh. Overnight in Leh.

Day 04 » Leh - Tsomoriri (4,400 metres) :
After having a delicious breakfast drive via Chumathang to Tsomoriri. Stop for lunch at Chumathang. Relish the beauty of nature. Leh to Tso Moriri Lake take 9 hours to reach. Overnight in deluxe camping at Tsomoriri.
Day 05 » Tsomoriri :
Set upon a Tso Moriri lake, the night camp site is wonderful. This lake is famous for birding and the eastern cranes and migratory black necked cranes birds are the prime attractions of this lake. Morning after breakfast you will explore the area and visit the gompa at nearby Korzok, a picturesque village consisting of about a hundred families. Overnight stay in deluxe camping at Tsomoriri.

Day 06 » Tsomoriri - Leh :
Have your breakfast quickly, your travel manger is waiting for you to take you back to Leh. Enjoying the magnificent surroundings of this majestic mountain region, you will drive back to Leh. Reach and check in at your hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight in Leh.

Day 07 » Leh - Nubra Valley :
Morning after having a good breakfast drive via Khardongla top to Nubra Valley. The region of Nubra is accessible all year round with the road over Khardong La of 5610mts open even in winter. Reach and occupy you r place in a deluxe tented camp in the valley. Overnight at tent.

Day 08 » Nubra Valley :
Nubra Valley owned world's highest motor able road of 5606 m. The spectacular view of Karakuram range makes Nubra valley more attractive. With an impressive abundance of crops & fruits, lower altitude villages will welcome you with their inherent innocence. Meet with the friendly Monks live in beautiful Gompas. Spend your night at camp or family guest houses.

Day 09 » Nubra Valley - Leh :
Morning is free for individual excursions. Take your lunch and relax for a while. Afternoon drive back to Leh. Overnight there.
Day 10 » Leh - Alchi - Uleytokpo :
Breakfast at hotel. Later enjoy morning drive to Alchi Monastery. Visit Monastery and leave for Uleytokpo. Upon arrival in Uleytokpo a short trek of 30 minutes will take you to visit the monastery at Rizong. Surrounded by peach and apple trees and you will spend your night in deluxe tent at Uletokpo.

Day 11 » Uleytokpo - Lamayuru - Kargil :
Have breakfast and leave for Lamayuru, another ancient monastery. This monastery is believed to be made by sowing a seed of barley in a pond. Visit Lamayuru and continue on via Mulbek to Kargil. Reach Kargil for your overnight stay in a deluxe hotel.

Day 12 » Kargil - Srinagar :
Drive to Srinagar via Drass once you are through your breakfast. Srinagar is noted for its heavy snowfalls and extreme cold. On the road to Srinagar, Drass is the second coldest inhabited place in the world. Stop there to have your lunch. Continue your journey to Srinagar. During the spring and summer, this journey becomes very picturesque. Reach to Srinagar and stay in the houseboat. Spend the night on the houseboat cruising on the picturesque Dal Lake.

Day 13 » Srinagar :
A further day on the lake taking in the beauty of your surroundings and relaxing in the clear mountain air. Overnight on board the houseboat.

Day 14 » Srinagar :
Day excursion to Gulmarg ,a valley about 3-sq-kms in area, situated over 2,700 metres above sea level and known as the Meadow of Flowers This is a beautiful spot to spend the afternoon, before re-boarding the houseboat once more, and spending the night onboard.
Day 15 » 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, these gardens are like gems in the crown of Srinagar. 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. Overnight On the Houseboat.

Day 16 » Srinagar - Delhi :
Get off your houseboat after breakfast and spending the morning in Srinagar. In the morning you can the Mughal Gardens and in the afternoon the city of Srinagar. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi departing mid afternoon. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, overnight in Delhi.

Day 17 » Delhi :
Enjoy your day the way you like in Delhi. Enjoy a bit of shopping at Dilli Haat, Lajpat Nagar, Palika, Janpat. Don't feel shy to apply your bargain skills. Return to your hotel and relax. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 18 » Delhi Departure :
Full day free in Delhi with a car and driver for personal activities. Late evening our travel manger will accompany you to airport. Get your flight for home.