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The Indian Himalayas with its snowbound recesses, its vistas of unsurpassable beauty, green and rugged valleys, mountain peaks of stark grandeur, is a paradise for trekkers and mountaineers. We have tailor-made trekking program to suit individual interests. These treks run into high valley and regions of Ladakh, Zanskar, Markha, Nubra, Himachal, Lahul Spiti, & Kinnur, Garhwal & Kumaon in the northern Himalayas .In the Eastern Himalayas the treks run in Sikkim - Darjeeling And Arunachal Pradesh and in the south they run till the lush green Nilgiris Each of these treks are led by the India Insight Trek leader, most of them have their roots in the different regions of the Himalayas. All the treks are customized to individual needs.
Duration: 24 Days.
Trekking: 10 Days
Area: Manali ~ Zanskar ~ Ladakh
Best Time: July to September.
Weather: Warm sunny days and cold nights (occasional rains and winds).
Focus: Hindu temples and villages, Tibetan religion & culture, High valleys, flora & fauna, Monasteries & monks, High passes and arid land scenery.
Suggested program :
DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and garland welcome upon arrival. Transfer to hotel. Morning free time for rest. Afternoon half day sightseeing tour to visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, and Humayun Tomb and while returning back to your hotel drive past the India Gate and President's Palace. Overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 02 DELHI / CHANDIGARH
Morning depart by train to Chandigarh. Early afternoon arrive at Chandigarh and transfer to the hotel. After lunch a half day sightseeing of Chandigarh City which is the most well planned city of India. Also visit Chandigarh' s most famous Rock Garden. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 03 CHANDIGARH / MANALI (Drive ~ 320 Kms. / 8 hrs. drive)
Morning after having breakfast drive to Manali via plains of Punjab and later winding the way through the hills of Kullu and Manali with beautiful villages and rivers gushing down along the road. En route stop for a lunch break. Late evening arrive at Manali. Check-in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 04 MANALI
After breakfast leave for a half day acclimatization tour of the town. Manali is a famous hill resort and we will be visiting the Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashist hot sulphur springs where you can have a dip to relieve tiredness. Also visit the lovely Old Manali village and the scenic Naggar Castle. Afternoon visit to the old market town. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 05 MANALI / DARCHA (Drive ~ 135 Kms. / 7 hrs.)
Early morning after breakfast we drive to Darcha over the Rohtang
Pass (3990 meters). The drive through the Cedar trees along the rivers with magnificent views is superb. En route stop for tea and lunch breaks. Afternoon arrive at Darcha the first camping site. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 06 DARCHA / PALAMO (TREK ~ 5 HRS.)
Today is the first trekking day. Morning after breakfast trek to Palamo, leaving the road-head after about one hour walk, passing through the villages and agriculture fields, early afternoon we reach at Palamo. The campsite at Palamo is near the river with scenic meadows where we will be pitching our camps. Overnight stay at the Camp.
DAY 07 PALAMO / RAMJAK (TREK ~ 6 HRS.)
Early morning after breakfast trek to Ramjak via Zanskar Sumdo. Walk along the river at Zanskar Sumdo. Stop for lunch break after crossing the suspension bridge. A steep track across the river brings to Ramjak, a small camping place. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 08 RAMJAK / CHUMIK NAKPO (TREK ~ 4 HRS.)
Today's trek is a short acclimatization trek to the base of Shingo La. The walk is over the boulders and few snow bridge negotiations is involved during season time. Arrive at the camp and overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 09 CHUMIK NAKPO / LAKANG (TREK ~ 7 HRS.)
Today very early in the morning after breakfast start trekking towards Shingo La (5100 meters0. After about 4 hrs. reach Shingo La top . From the pass you get a beautiful view of the Zanskar range of mountains. From the pass descend down to Lakang and a lovely campsite awaits you. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 10 LAKANG / KARGIAK (TREK~ 6 HRS.)
Morning after breakfast walk to Kargiak. The route is dotted with alpine flowers like edelweiss, gentians, blue moon etc. You may also encounter marmots and butterfly's. Today you will also encounter the first major Buddhist signs, like the mani walls and mani stones en route, huge white chortens and scenic farm lands. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 11 KARGIAK / PURNE (TREK ~ 8 HRS.)
Today after an early breakfast trek to Purne via Tetha village. Passing through scenic corn and potato fields and meeting the locals enroute we reach Purne village. The village has old ruins and huge colored chortens. We will be camping near to the village. Overnight stay in camps.
DAY 12 PURNE / PHUKTAL GOMPA / PURNE (TREK ~ 4 HRS.)
Today after a leisurely breakfast we take a day excursion walk along the river upto the majestic Phuktal Gompa beautifully hidden inside the rocky mountain, like a cave. As we get closer a grand cascading white structure appears in front of us. The pioneer of Tibetan studies, Kosmos de Koros lived here during 1852 to 1856. The entire place is serene and peaceful with young monks attired in their red robes and the lamas praying with drums and cymbals, creating a spiritual atmosphere. Later after the visit return trek to Purne. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 13 PURNE / ICHAR (TREK ~ 5 HRS.)
Morning after breakfast trek to Ichar. On the way you would chance meet the traders coming from Padum bringing all types of goods. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 14 ICHAR / MUNE (TREK ~ 6 HRS.)
After breakfast trek to Mune and on the way you may visit a small local school where Buddhist children come to seek modern education. Just above the school, stop for lunch break near a small lake. Afternoon arrive at Mune and camp overnight in Camps. Evening visit to the Mune Gompa. Witness the evening prayer performance at the Gompa.
DAY 15 MUNE / PADUM ( TREK ~ 6 HRS.)
Morning after breakfast trek to Padum. En route visit the Bardan Monastery which belongs to the red hat sect. Lunch break and further walk down to Padum. In the afternoon arrive at Padum- the erstwhile capital of Zanskar Valley. The place is dotted with huge chorthens and gompas and in the back drop the beautiful mountain range. Dinner and overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 16 AT PADUM
Full day sightseeing of the local village and also visit to the Karsha monastery, which happens to be the biggest gompa of the region. At any given time there are nearly 100 resident monks living at the premises of the gompa. Also visit the Stongde Gompa situated majestically on top of the mountain. The monks' here offer to all the visitors local made tea (butter tea) and tsampa (roasted barley flour). In the evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by our kitchen and field staff. Overnight stay at the Camps.
DAY 17 PADUM / KARGIL (DRIVE ~ 10 HRS. DRIVE)
Today very early in the morning drive to Kargil and en route visit the Ringdom monastery, after crossing the Pensi La. We will be having fabulous views of Nun & Kun peaks (7077 meters) on the way to Kargil at Parchachik village. Late afternoon arrive at Kargil and stay overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 18 KARGIL / LEH (DRIVE ~ 6 HRS.)
Morning after breakfast drive to Leh. En route visit the Mulbek monastery. The monastery has a huge monolithic statue of Maitrey Buddha (future Budha). Further on to your drive we will stop at 11th. Century old Lamayuru monastery on the way. Early in the afternoon arrive at Leh. Check-in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 19 AT LEH
Morning we visit the famous nearby monasteries of Shey and Thikshey. Shey was once the residence of the royal family and is famous for its 8.5-meter high copper gilded statue of Buddha. In the afternoon visit the Thikshey Gompa, which is one of the most impressive monasteries and is famous for its collection of various images, stupas, ancient tankhas and exquisite wall paintings. It also houses a two-storied statue of Buddha. Later in the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Afternoon free. You may just relax at the hotel terrace, sipping local tea and enjoying the mesmerizing local views or visit Ladakh Ecological Center or some shopping in the Tibetan bazaars of Leh town. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 20 AT LEH
After breakfast leave for a halfday sightseeing trip to see the Shankar monastery, about 200 years old, it contains plethora of impressive images and frescoes with huge statue of Aloketesvara-with 1000 arms and heads. Next visit the Japanese built peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa). The Pagoda was built about 11 years back. The winding road leading to it offers enthralling views of the countryside. Crowned with massive dome, this stupa is a reminiscent of Nalanda & Rajgir stupas. This grand structure is the symbol of the spiritual ties between the people of Ladakh and Japan. Finally visit the ruined Leh Palace a look a like of the Patola Palace of Lhasa in Tibet. The Palace was built strategically on the hilltop in the 18th. Century. You will have fabulous views of the Indus valley below. Afternoon visit a Ladakhi Buddhist family and share a cup of rancid butter tea, tsampa (roasted barley) and tschang (fermented barley beer), and see their way of living.
Evening free. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
DAY 21 AT LEH
Day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 22 LEH / DELHI
Morning departure transfer to the airport to board Delhi bound flight. Arrive at Delhi, meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon free for rest and relaxation. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
DAY 23 DELHI / AGRA / DELHI
Today we will take you on a same day return trip to Agra. The city is famous all over the world because of its major attraction of Taj Mahal. We leave Delhi by super fast deluxe train and arrive at Agra and visit the sights and sounds of the city. You will be shown Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and in the afternoon we take you to a Five Star Hotel for Buffet lunch. Evening depart by the same train for Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and transfer to the Hotel.
DAY 24 LEAVE DELHI
Morning full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Evening visit to Dances of India show and farewell dinner at the Village Bistro. Late evening departure transfer to the International Airport to board onward destination flight
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