Ladakh with Golden Temple
Duration
: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Amritsar -
Dharamsala - Manali - Lahaul - Ladakh - Delhi
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "Ladhak with Golden Temple"!
Upon arrival in Delhi International airport Vardhman's representative
will welcome, assist and provide transfer you to your hotel.
Rest of the free at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day
02: DELHI - AMRITSAR
On the day 2 of your tour transfer new Delhi railway station
to board train to Amritsar, train departing New Delhi at 1050
Hrs. Arriving Amritsar at 1915 Hours. Upon arrival, Vardhman's
representative will assist at the Railway station & provide
transfer to your pre-booked hotel for overnight.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 03: IN AMRITSAR
City tour of Amritsar.
Visit Golden Temple -It is the most sacred temple for Sikhs.
It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh
people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar
Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. In
its architecture are included, symbols associated with other
places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance
and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds.
Also visit Jallianwala Bagh- Martyrs Memmorial built
in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the
outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons
who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement
fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April
1919 and the city of Amritsar.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 04: AMRITSAR - DHARAMSHALA
Early morning depart for Dharamsala.
Dharamsala is divided into two parts: upper and lower Dharamsala.
The upper part is known as Mcleodganj while the lower part
is the main Dharamsala. Tall and dense pine trees with small
streams flowing down from the nearby snowline make this place
a favorite among people.
Upon arrival in Dharamsala, check into your hotel . Relax
for a while and later proceed on a city tour.
Afternoon tour of famous Mcleod-Ganj the seat of present His
Holiness Dalai Lama visit the school, local Tibetan monastery
& walk through the bazaar, after visit return to hotel.
McLeodganj
Located in the upper part of Dharamsala, the British established
town of McLeodganj is amongst one of the most popular tourist
hill stations in India these days.
Kangra Fort
Kangra Fort was once the stronghold and seat of power of Katoch
rulers, who ruled the land for over 2000 years. Today, it
stands in ruins because of the devastating earthquake that
hit the area in 1905.
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) is situated at
McLeodganj town of Dharamsala. It was founded by the 14th
Dalai Lama and serves as an institution to preserve and promote
Tibetan culture.
Namgyal Monastery
Sonam Gyatso, the third Dalai Lama, founded Namgyal Monastery
in the year 1575. During that time, it was situated at the
Potala Palace in Tibet. Its purpose was to assist the Dalai
Lama in his spiritual duties and public religious activities.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 05: DHARAMSALA - MANALI VIA JAWALAJI TEMPLE
After breakfast depart for Manali. Enroute visit Kullu and
Manali. Visit famous Jawalaji Temple crowned with a Squat
Golden Spire, contains a blue gas flame, considering a manifestation
of the Goddess of Fire, Jawalamukhi. After visit continue
drive to Manali.
Upon arrival in Manali check into your hotel for an overnight
rest.
Overnight : Hotel
Day
06: MANALI
After breakfast proceed for the half day sightseeing tour of
Manali visiting Nagar Castle, Lord Krishna temple, Vishist sulphur
springs, Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. Return to the hotel for
overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 07: MANALI
After breakfast depart for half-day sightseeing tour visiting
famous Hadimba temple, Vashisht Baths, Buddhist monastery,
Manu Temple and Naggar, Bazzar and old Manali. After visit
return to hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 08 : MANALI - KEYLONG (160 Kms 06 Hrs.)
After breakfast depart for Keylong via Rohtang pass.
Rohtang pass: It is located at high altitude and is a popular
destination among tourists who visit Manali. Those who are
of adventurous nature opt for trekking to this place, which
stands surrounded by great greenery and snow capped mountains.
The pass is the highest point on the Manali-Keylong Road,
located at 4112 meters of altitude.
Upon arrival in Keylong, check into your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 09 KEYLONG - SARCHU (180 Kms 09 Hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Sarchu. Sarchu is the borderline
between Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Enroute
visit Baralacha Pass (4891 m), Naki-la & Zing Zing bar.
Upon arrival at Serchu check into tented camp for overnight.
Overnight : Camp
Day 10 SARCHU - LEH (180 Kms 10 Hrs. )
After breakfast drive to Leh via Sechunthang Platue &
Tang-lang la (5325 m).
Upon arrival in Leh check into the hotel for overnight.
Overnight : Hotel
Day
11 LEH
Morning after breakfast visit SOS Tibetan children village,
& Stok Palace, after visit return to the hotel. Afternoon
depart for sightseeing of Spituk & Phyang monastery after
visit return to respective hotel for overnight.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12 LEH
After breakfast proceed for the full day Sightseeing Of Shey,
Thiksey, & Hemis, Shey was the old Capital and the home
of the kings of Ladakh before the new capital became established
in Leh the palace sits in a strategic position on a spur jutting
out into the indus valley. The main temple contains a large
Buddha Statue sculpted by nepalese craftmen. Thiksey, this
large gompa is an impressive sight, situated on top of a craggy
hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath. It
was founded in the 15th century by Gelukpa Monks. Hemis is
famous Gompa in this area, Around 35 Km from Leh
Evening return to the hotel for overnight rest.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13 LEH - ULETOKPO VIA ALCHI 109 Kms. 04 Hrs.
Early morning depart for Uletokpo. Enroute visit a Sikh Gurudwara
known as Pattar sahib & beautiful monastery of Ladakh-Alchi
monastery. Considered one of the most well preserved Buddhist
centers of Ladakh, the Alchi monastery has beautiful paintings
on its walls, which are examples of early Buddhist art. In
Alchi village you can see the rural lifestyle of the villagers
including activities such as grinding wheat etc.
Upon arrival, check into tented camps for overnight stay.
Overnight : Camp
Day 14 ULETOKPO - LEH
After breakfast departs for Leh enroute stop to photograph
Basgo monastery and visit Likir monastery, after visit continue
drive to Leh upon arrival check into the respective hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure, overnight in hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 15 LEH - DELHI
On the day 15 of your tour, Vardhman's representative will
assist & provide transfer to the airport to connect flight
to Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred to your
pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight : Hotel
Day
16 DELHI
Morning after breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Old Delhi
and New Delhi.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a
modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial
Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama
Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti
Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal
Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old
Delhi.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 17 DELHI - BACK HOME
On the last day of your tour transfer to Delhi International
airport to board flight for your onward destination to back
home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your "Ladhak
with Golden Temple" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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