Himalayan Bliss Tour

Welcome to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, where our representative will assist and escort you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. After check-in, all required documents related to your tour will be handed over, and the complete tour plan and services will be explained. After some relaxation, witness the Light and Sound Show at Red Fort, where selected episodes from Delhi's 5,000-year history are brought to life through narration, special effects and the historic surroundings of the fort. The show presents important episodes from the city's historic and majestic past. Afterwards return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the domestic airport to board the scheduled flight to Leh. On arrival, assistance will be provided at the airport before transferring to the hotel. After relaxation and acclimatization, visit Sankar Monastery, which belongs to the Gelukpa School of Tibetan Buddhism and is a branch of Spituk Monastery. Continue to Shanti Stupa, built by a Japanese Buddhist order for world peace and inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1985. Later visit Leh Palace, a nine-storey palace built by King Singey Namgyal at the beginning of the 17th century AD. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast, drive 45 kms from Leh to Hemis Monastery, founded in the 1630s under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgyal and one of the largest and richest monastic centres of Ladakh. Continue to Thiksey Monastery, dramatically situated on a hill overlooking the Indus Valley and known for its large seated Maitreya Buddha statue, assembly hall and collection of Buddhist scriptures. Proceed through a series of chortens to Shey Palace, the former summer residence of the Ladakhi royal family, known for its hilltop setting and Buddhist heritage. Continue to Sindhu Darshan, a cultural and religious site on the banks of the Indus River, where the river is celebrated as an important part of India's civilizational and cultural heritage. Later enjoy sightseeing and a photo shoot at Leh Palace, followed by Shanti Stupa for panoramic views of Leh and the surrounding mountains. Stay for sunset before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, leave Leh for Saspol. En route, visit Likir Gompa, an important monastery of Ladakh known for its Buddhist heritage and hilltop setting. Continue to Saspol and enjoy lunch at the camp. In the afternoon, visit Alchi Gompa and Alchi Village. Alchi is particularly known for its historic Buddhist temples and detailed murals and woodwork, while the surrounding village provides an opportunity to experience the traditional settlement pattern of Ladakh. The excursion offers a quieter perspective of the region, combining monastic heritage with village life and the distinctive landscape of the Indus Valley. After the visit, drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

After an early breakfast, drive towards Alchi through Sham Valley and visit Alchi Monastery, the only Gompa in the Ladakh region situated on flat ground and renowned for its historic Buddhist art, murals and wood carvings. Continue to Likir Monastery, known for its three-storey Dharma Wheel Gompa and large Buddha statues. Proceed to Lamayuru Monastery, one of Ladakh's important monastic centres, set amid the unusual eroded landscape popularly known as the Moonland. Continue along the Indus River to the Indus & Zanskar River Sangam, where the two rivers meet, followed by Pathar Sahib Gurdwara, associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Visit Magnetic Hill, known for the optical illusion that makes stationary vehicles appear to move uphill, and Basgo Palace, a historic fortified complex overlooking the surrounding landscape. Later visit Leh Hall of Fame, which houses a museum containing Kargil War memorabilia. Drive back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass, crossing the high mountain route connecting Leh with the Nubra region. Arrive at Hundur by afternoon and have lunch at the camp. The remainder of the day is free to explore Diskit and Hunder Villages, with their traditional settlements set against Nubra's distinctive combination of high mountains and desert-like terrain. Enjoy a Bactrian Camel Safari across the sand dunes between Diskit and Hunder Village, where the double-humped Bactrian camels are one of Nubra's defining experiences. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Nubra Valley, with time to enjoy its distinctive high-altitude landscape and settlements. Visit the sand dunes around Hundur Village, where the famous two-humped Bactrian Camels can be seen. Enjoy a Bactrian Camel Ride across the dunes, an experience closely associated with this desert-like valley in the heart of the Himalayas. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure and explore the surrounding villages and scenery. Nubra's combination of mountains, sand dunes, traditional villages and Bactrian camels makes it one of the distinctive experiences of a Ladakh journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, proceed to Diskit Monastery, a 515-year-old monastery situated on a hilltop with panoramic views of the valley. Walk around the town of Diskit and explore its small village market before seeing the Maitreya Buddha Statue near the monastery. Continue towards Samsthaling, Panamik and Yaraptso Lake, enjoying views of the Karakoram Himalayan Range. Samsthaling is situated on the mountainside, while Panamik was historically the last major settlement on this circuit and an important stopping point for trade caravans. Afterwards return to Leh, crossing Khardung La Pass once again. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

After an early breakfast, leave for Pangong Lake through Changla Pass, at 5,486 metres. Situated at around 14,000 feet, Pangong is a long, narrow, landlocked lake extending for more than 130 km and divided by the international border between India and China. The lake and its surroundings remain under army surveillance, although the area has been opened to tourists. Spend time taking in the landscape and the changing blue shades of the brackish water, which make Pangong particularly appealing to photographers and those interested in its unusual geology. Enjoy the high-altitude environment and views around the lake before dinner and overnight stay at the camps on Pangong Lake.

Early morning, enjoy the picturesque sunrise over Pangong Lake, when the changing light brings out different shades across the water and surrounding landscape. After breakfast, drive back to Leh through the high-altitude mountain terrain. On arrival, the evening is free for shopping and exploring the local market at your own pace. Leh's position as the capital of Ladakh and its surrounding Himalayan setting make it a convenient place to spend the evening before beginning the trekking section of the journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

After breakfast, visit Spituk Monastery before beginning the day's trek. From there, cross the Indus River using the metallic bridge and continue on foot towards Zingchen Village. The route changes from road travel to hiking as you follow the valley and its mountain surroundings. The approximately three-hour hike leads to the village, where you will experience a more local side of Ladakh away from the main tourist centres. On arrival at Zingchen, stay in a local homestay and experience the hospitality of the village setting. Dinner and overnight stay at the homestay in Zingchen.

Today, begin the hike from Zingchen, following the narrow stream through the mountain landscape and crossing a Wooden Bridge along the route. Stop at the Parachute Tea House for refreshments before continuing the trek towards Rumbak Village. The route provides an opportunity to experience Ladakh on foot, moving through its valleys and remote settlements rather than travelling by road. On reaching Rumbak, stay at a local home and enjoy local food as part of the village experience. Dinner and overnight stay at the local home in Rumbak Village.

Today is a longer and more demanding trekking day as you leave Rumbak Village and begin the ascent towards Stok La Pass, which rises to approximately 4,900 metres above sea level. The trail climbs steadily through the high-altitude mountain landscape before reaching the pass, where the route offers expansive views across the surrounding Ladakh ranges. After crossing Stok La, descend towards Stok Village, following the contrasting terrain on the southern side of the pass. The trek takes approximately 5 - 6 hours and requires sustained effort at high altitude. At Stok, the car will meet you for the approximately 20-minute drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Delhi. On arrival, assistance will be provided and you will be transferred to the hotel. After refreshment, the remainder of the day is free for leisure or an optional sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Explore Old Delhi, also known as Shahajahanabad, with the majestic Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and landmark of Mughal architecture, and Jama Masjid, one of India's largest and most prominent historic mosques. Continue to Rajghat, the memorial marking the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. In New Delhi, see President House, India Gate, built to honour Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Afghan War, Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple), Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and important Mughal garden-tomb, the lotus-shaped Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar, the towering minaret complex associated with Qutub-ud-din Aibek. Continue to Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, generally known as the ISKCON Delhi Temple. In the evening, you can opt for a cycle rickshaw ride through the lively and colourful market of Chandni Chowk. Afterwards return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the international airport to board the scheduled flight for your hometown/onwards journey. With the completion of the journey through Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong, the remote villages of Zingchen and Rumbak, the trek across Stok La Pass and the final stay in Delhi, the tour concludes with happy memories.