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Day 01: Flight to
India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, you will
be transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. In the afternoon sightseeing of
Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Rajghat, Jama
Masjid, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Government
Buildings and Embassies.
Day 03: New Delhi - Leh (by air)
In the morning we will drive to airport to board flight to Leh.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the
evening we will visit Sankar Monastery, which is situated in
the Indus valley.
Day 04: Leh - Spituk
In the morning after breakfast we will visit the famous Hemis
Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace. We will drive to
Spituk. In Spituk we have an overnight stay.
Day 05: Spituk - Leh
In the morning after breakfast we will visit Spituk Monastery
overlooking the whole Indus valley. Later we will drive to Leh.
Evening free to explore the local market.
Day 06: Leh - Kargil
In the morning after breakfast we drive from Leh to Kargil. We
drive over the Fotu La (14,000 feet), a high mountain pass,
exiting the Indus valley and entering the Suru valley. Enroute,
we visit the Lamayuru monastery, known to be one of the oldest
monasteries amongst the 'Red Hat' sect. We will spend night in
Kargil.
Day 07: Kargil - Rangdum
In the morning after breakfast we have a spectacular drive
past Panikar and Parkachik with magnificent views of the Nun
and Kun massifs (7000 m) hanging glaciers and large meadows.
We drive till Rangdum Gompa.
Day 08: Rangdum - Remala
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Remala, which is
the starting point for the rafting trip on the Doda River, a
tributary of the Zanskar River. We drive over the Pensi La
(14,500 feet), which enables grand views of the Zanskar peaks
at the bottom of which is the Drung Durung glacier that feeds
the Zanskar River.
Day 09: Remala - Karsha Gompa
In the morning after breakfast we will begin our rafting
expedition at Remala. We will have a brief introduction on
river rafting and safety precautions. Then we will we raft to
Karsha Gompa. When we will raft 6000 metre high peaks will
surround us.
Day 10: Karsha Gompa - Pidmu (about 30 km)
After an early morning start, we raft from Karsha Gompa to
Pidmu. This stretch is approximately 30 km full of various
rapids. In the evening we will visit the nearby villages of
Pidmu and Hanomil.
Day 11: Pidmu - Nyerak (about 20 km)
In the morning after having our breakfast we raft 20 km to
Nyerak. The gorge narrows in on the river - this indeed is a
grand canyon in its own right. We stop for the day in a gorge
below Nyerak village.
Day 12: Nyerak - Lamaguru (about 35 km)
Today's 35 km rafting section takes us from Nyerak to Lamaguru,
through the core of the Zanskar River. Rock formations, spires
and an amazing palette of colours will add to the trip. We
will spend night at Lamaguru.
Day 13: Lamaguru - Nimu (about 40 km)
In the morning after having our breakfast we raft for approx.
40 kms from Lamaguru to Nimu. Nimu lies at the confluence of
the Zanskar River and the Indus River.
Day 14: Nimu - Alchi (about 25 km)
After having our breakfast we raft from Nimu to finish the
trip at Alchi (approx. 25 km). After ending the trip at Alchi,
we will visit the monastery to view the beautiful frescoes and
woodcarvings.
Day 15: Alchi - Leh
This morning free for leisure. Later we will drive to Leh.
Evening free to explore the local market.
Day 16: Leh - New Delhi (by air)
In the morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board
flight for New Delhi. Evening free at leisure. After having
dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.
Day 17: New Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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Rafting Tour, we need
to have the number of participants and the dates from you.
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