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Day 1 : Leh
Take an early morning flight to reach Leh, the capital of Ladakh situated at a height of 11800 ft above sea level. As you land at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, transfer to your hotel is promptly arranged. Check into your room and spend the day taking rest and adapting to the low air pressure, which is must to settle yourself to the high altitudes of Ladakh. Late afternoon, visit Shanti stupa, a true Buddhist architectural gem. Use the evening to scout local markets. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
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Day 2 : Leh - Spituk - Pather Sahib - Leh
After a leisurely breakfast, we'll drive to Spituk. Today we'll cover Spituk Monastery, the famous Magnetic Hills, teh confluence of Indus and Zanskar River near Nimoo and visit to Pather Sahib an inportant Sikh Pilgrimage Site.
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Day 3 : Pangong Lake (Leh)
starts with a full day excursion to Pangong Lake which is a 135 km drive from Leh. The Pangong Lake is nearly 140km long and 3-5km wide and more than half of it lies in the Tibetan territory. Since you return by the evening, you can roam about Leh's local markets looking for a deal or two. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
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Day 4 : Khardungla Pass (Leh)
Morning of the fourth day begins with a visit to Khardungla Pass at 18360 ft which, not surprisingly, is the world's highest motorable pass.
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Day 5 : Monasteries and Palaces
Today is the day for cultural immersion in and around Leh. Sightseeing will include visit to Thiskey Gompa, one of the most breathtaking monasteries in Ladakh. We would also vist Shey Palace in the vicinity. After that we'd go Hemis which hosts one of the most well-known festivals in Ladakh. After visiting the monasteries we will drive to Stok Palace Museum which showcases royal artefacts and paraphernalia.
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Day 6 : Pangong - Leh
Early morning transfer to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport on time to board flight for onward destination.
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Day 7 : Manali
Explore through the attractions of Manali on the 9th day of the tour. The Hadimba temple, the Manu temple, and the hot water springs located here are the topmost attractions to lure tourists into coming here.
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Day 8 : Manali - Keylongi
Early morning on the 10th day, you can embark on excursions to the Rohtang Pass to capture some really interesting visuals of the snow. Participate in adventure activities or explore the natural heritage of the place; the choice is ultimately yours.
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Day 9 : Keylong - Sarchu
After breakfast, proceed higher up in the map and travel down to Sarchu and spend the night there. Sarchu is an interesting transit point for guests visiting Leh.
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Day 10 : Sarchu - Leh
On the 12th day, continue your travel to Leh and check into the hotel on arrival for an overnight stay. Make yourself at ease within the cozy comfortable hotel rooms, as you will station yourself here for the next 3 days.
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Day 11 : Leh
On the 13th day of the Himalayan tour, you will spend the day in leisure. Since the natural ambience of the city is in itself hypnotizing beautiful, you will be more than tempted to explore the areas in the near vicinity on foot. Nothing could uncover the beauty of the place more accurately than a walking tour.
On the 14th day of the tour, visit the major attractions housed in the city of Leh. Most popular for its picturesque landscapes and ancient monasteries, the cultural heritage of Leh offers a distinct palette to the onlookers. On this day visit the Shankar monastery, the Shanti Stupa, and a local family to get an insight into the traditional ways of life of the place. While visiting the Ladakhi family, do not miss to relish on the ‘tsampa’ and the ‘tschang’ that are traditional delicacies, popular among the locals and visitors alike.
Reserve the 15th day of the tour to explore the Buddhist heritage of the place furthermore. Visit the Hemis Gompa, Shey Palace, and the Thiksey Gompa to complete your tour of the place.
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Day 12 : Sarchu - LeLeh - Lamayuru - Uletokpo
From Leh embark on excursions to the Lumayuru monastery and the Yangdrung monastery. Later on you can continue your journey till Uletokpo and opt to stay in the outdoor camps, to enhance the pleasures of the Himalayan tour.
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Day 13 : Uletokpo - Ridzong - Alchi
On the 17th day of the Himalayan tour, you will visit the most significant Buddhist shrines housed here. The Ridzong monastery and Nunnery and the Alchi monastery are the destinations you will cover today. The paintings of the Alchi monastery and the walk till the Ridzong monastery will enhance the feelings of your spiritual side.
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Day 14 : Alchi - Likir - Leh
From Alchi head towards Leh, the once-capital city of the Himalayan kingdom. However, before you will reach Leh, you will also stop over at Likir to pay a visit to the Likir monastery. It is one of the largest ‘yellow hats monastery in Sham Valley. Also, visit the open Buddha statute housed there before you retire for the day.
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Day 15 : Leh - Nubra Valley
The most awaited moment of the Himalayan tour is just about to arrive! On the 19th day, head towards the Nubhra valley that will give you a bird’s eye view of the entire area. The Zhanskar range, the Indus Valley, and the mighty peaks of the Himalayan range; all seem to come alive here. The views from here are mesmerizing. The journey to the monasteries that you will now visit and the outdoor camp that you will now head towards will forever remain fresh in the mind… yes such is the charisma of the place.Overnight stay in the outdoor camps.
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Day 16 : Nubra - Leh
One of the most significant attractions of the Himalayan tour is the Samsthaling monastery and this is the place you will head towards on the 21st day. After a visit to the monastery, you can head towards the Khardungla Pass before you return to your hotel for the overnight stay. On the 22nd day, explore the charisma of Leh at your own pace. Discover the different areas of the city on foot and catch a glimpse of the spirit of the place, first-hand.
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Day 17 : Himalayan
One of the most significant attractions of the Himalayan tour is the Samsthaling monastery and this is the place you will head towards on the 21st day. After a visit to the monastery, you can head towards the Khardungla Pass before you return to your hotel for the overnight stay. On the 22nd day, explore the charisma of Leh at your own pace. Discover the different areas of the city on foot and catch a glimpse of the spirit of the place, first-hand.
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Day 18 : Leh - Delhi - Agra
From Leh, you will fly down to the national capital Delhi. Soon after you have arrived in Delhi, you will proceed towards Agra to visit the majestic Taj Mahal and the other attractions of the place.
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Day 19 : Agra - Delhi
On the last day of the tour, make an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, the majestic monument signifying love between Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Post the visit; embark on your travel to Delhi from where you will board the flight that will take you back to your hometown.
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