Stunning Himalayan Tour
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Chandigarh - Shimla –Kufri – Naldhera- Shimla – Manali - Rohtang Pass – Jispa – Sarchu - Leh -Nubra – Leh – Pangong – Leh - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi Arrival (by flight: TBA)
Arrival in Delhi. Custom & Immigration will take 45 Min or hours. We will meet you at the airport in the arrival hall with a placard of your name under the logo of Veer Travel Gateway and then transfer to the hotel. On arrival at the hotel, our executive will assist you for check-in at the hotel and then handover all the travel related documents with the explanation of day to day scheduled. In the evening you will transfer to Old Delhi where you can enjoy light and sound show at Red fort. This show will project a marvelous history of 5000 years of the old city. Stay for two nights in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
The morning after breakfast, meet with guide at the hotel lobby and who will take you for a city tour of New and Old Delhi and you will be visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and drive pass to Parliament house, president house and India Gate. After lunch proceeds to visit Old Delhi with a visit to Jama Masjid and Chandani Chowk where you will enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. Evening enjoys the Kingdom of Dreams. Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi – Chandigarh (245 Km / 05 Hrs)
The morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Chandigarh: one of the most beautiful cities in India. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Evening free to explore the local market. Stay overnight in Chandigarh.
Day 04: Chandigarh – Shimla (115 Km / 04 Hrs)
The morning after breakfast proceed to visit Rose garden; It is an epitome of creative and innovative work. It is a peculiar garden made of a diverse art object. The best part of this garden that its entire artwork has been done by using Industrial & Urban waste. Rock Garden; it is the largest rose garden in Asia and spread over 30-acre land having over 1600 different species of roses. Concluded your day with a visit to Sukhna Lake; it is a manmade lake that lies in foothills of the Shivalik range. Later travel to Shimla; It is nestled at a height of 2200m, Shimla is the capital and the largest city of Himachal State. Set Amidst beautifully hills and woods and it has become very popular among India family and honeymooners. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Shimla – Day excursion to Kufri and Naldhera
The morning after breakfast, proceed to Kufri; Renowned for winter sports (About 16 km away from Shimla) where you can enjoy horse and Yak riding, you can also photograph yourself in Pahari or Himachali outfits. Later continue drive to Naldhera which is famous for its scenic beauty and Golf Course, from where you can see Kailash ranges on a clear day. After the tour drive back to Shimla. Stay overnight at Shimla.
Day 06: Shimla – Kullu – Manali
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Manali; situated in between the snow-capped slopes of Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges and it is one of the most popular hill station in the country blessed with scenic beauty, lush green forest, sprawling meadows carpeted with flowers, a perpetual blue streams, fragrance of pines tree and jaw-dropping views make this place quite famous not only in India but also in the world. This place is also famous for adventure sports such as river rafting, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, etc. On the way have a glimpse of Pandoh Dam and visit Hanogi Mata Temple. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay for three nights in Manali.
Day 07: Manali
The morning after breakfast proceeds to visit Buddhist Monastery, thereafter visit Hadimba Devi temple: is said to be the wife of Bhim as per epic of Mahabharata. Conclude your day with a visit to Vashist: it is an extremely beautiful place and en-route up to the village you come upon Vashist Kund; known for its natural Sulphur springs where tourists can take bathe as water has a healing quality of skin disease. Stay overnight in Manali.
Day 08: Manali – Rohtang Pass – Jispa (150 Km / 06 hrs)
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Jispa. On the way visit Rohtang Pass. En-route take a halt to enjoy the breathing beauty of Kothi and also enjoy the sight of fascinating waterfall and Marhi. Continue drive to Rohtang: where you can see beautiful sights of glaciers peaks and Chandra river flow down in the Lahaul Valley. Later proceed to Jispa. On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Day 09: Jispa
Morning breakfast at leisurely pace proceeds to visit Spiti Valley and hike to the village. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Jispa – Sarchu (80 Km / 04 hrs)
The morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Sarchu; Located at an altitude of 4,290 and lies in the border of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Sarchu is also called as Sir Bhum Chun. Sarchu is the last populated point in Himachal Pradesh. On arrival transfer to the camp. Stay overnight at Camp.
Day 11: Sarchu – Leh (245 Km / 07-08 hrs)
The morning after breakfast, drive to Leh: A soil like no other with an overabundance of attractions to visit and awe-struck landscapes, elegant people and unique culture make this region is truly heaven on earth. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Leh
Morning breakfast at leisurely pace, proceed to visit Hemis Monastery: it is largest and richest Gompa of Ladakh and located 45 Kms. Next visit to Thiksey Monastery; situated on hillock with formidable view of Indus valley. Further, drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace. After the city tour get ready for photo shoot of Leh Palace and continue drive to Shanti Stupa to catch the entire view of Leh city during sunset. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Leh – Likir – Alchi - Leh (70 kms one way)
Today after breakfast, proceed to discover the rich Buddhist heritage of Ladakh, by traveling to one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh at Alchi. Alchi monastery, a national heritage. Enroute you will also visit Likir monastery located on top of a hill alongside the valley of river Indus. Return to the hotel to stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Leh – Khardungla – Nubra
The morning after buffet breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Nubra Valley; home to double humped bacterian camel and one of the cold deserts of the world. It is located on an average height of more than 10000 feet. Driving to Nubra is in itself interesting, with you passing through the highest motorable road of the world about 18830 feet, Khardungla pass. As you descend through the pass, you will get to see the picturesque Sunoor area and Samstanling Gompa, which offers you a panoramic view of the Dikshit valley. Upon arrival check-in at the Camp. Stay at Nubra Valley.
Day 15: Nubra - Leh
Enjoy yummy breakfast at the camp. Later explore Diskit &Hundar, the two most important villages of Nubra Valley. Visit the Diskit monastery (gompa), it is the oldest monastery of Nubra valley. Next visit to the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari. After the sightseeing continues drive to Leh. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Leh – Pangong (approx distance 170 km/ approx travel time 6 hrs)
Early morning after delicious breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Pangong: one of the most beautiful lakes in the Himalayas – Pangong Tso, Tibetan for "long, narrow, enchanted lake", also referred to as Pangong Lake. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Stay overnight at Pangong.
Day 17: Pangong – Leh
Enjoy yummy breakfast at the hotel amidst the naturally calm environments, you would have hardly experienced such quiet mornings in your life, where even the birds do not chirp, the only sound you get to hear is the sound of the winds flowing. After a leisurely breakfast, prepare your cameras to zoom on and click the rare sights of black-necked Siberian crane around the Mahe marshes which are the only breeding ground for these migratory birds. Later check out and drive back to Leh, On the way visit to Darbuk Village near Tangtse Valley. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Leh - Delhi
The morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave the world of mesmerizing sights, morning transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon proceeds to visit Jama Masjid, Humayun’s tomb and drive pass to Parliament house, President house and India gate. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Delhi Departure
The morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to Delhi airport to board the flight back home with sweet memories.