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Day 01: Flight to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You will be
met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Day 02: Old - New Delhi
Today you will start your day with the sightseeing in Old
Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes Rajghat, Jama Masjid,
Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Government Buildings
and Embassies.
Day 03: Delhi - Amritsar (about 450 km by train)
In the morning start your train journey by Shatabdi Express
and proceed to Amritsar. Amritsar (meaning pool of Nectar)
lies in the northern state of Punjab and is famous for its
Golden Temple. You will also visit the Golden Temple.
Day 04: Amritsar - Dharamshala (about 200 km)
Today you will leave Amritsar and drive to Dharamshala.
Dharamshala has one of the most spectacular settings for a
Hill Station as it varies in height from 1200 to 1800 m. There
is a monastery at Mcleodganj, a short distance from the
Dalai's Lama's residence. You will have a walk through
Mcleodganj and visit a Tibetan monastery, the St. John church
and a school complex.
Day 05: Dharamshala - Jammu (about 190 km)
Along the snow covered mountains of mighty Himalayas, you will
drive from Dharamshala to Jammu. The city of Jammu is the
second largest in the state and is the winter capital of the
Jammu government. The old town of Jammu overlooks the river
Tawi. In Jammu you will visit the Raghunath Temple of the 19th
century and Ranbireswar Temple which is dedicated to God
Shiva. You will also visit the Dogra Art Gallery which is
famous for its miniature paintings.
Day 06: Jammu – Srinagar (by air)
In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to
Srinagar. In the afternoon arrive at Srinagar airport and
transferred to the house boat. Srinagar has been described by
some visitors as the Venice of the East. A unique charm of
Srinagar is its 1300 or more houseboats, the floating little
hotels on the edge of the Dal Lake. Rest of the day free for
leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings in Srinagar.
Day 07: Srinagar
Today you will start your sightseeing in Srinagar. Today you
will visit the famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar. In the
Mughal gardens first of all you will view the Chashma Shahi.
Chashma Shahi means the Royal Spring and is dedicated to the
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. After visiting the Chashma Shahi
you will visit the Nishat and Shalimar Mughal Gardens. In the
evening you will visit the Shankaracharya Temple. This temple
is located on a sharp hill, 1,000 feet high and houses a small
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. From the top of the hills, you
would be able to have a panoramic view of the Kashmir Valley.
After visiting the temple you will drive back to your house
boat.
Day 08: Srinagar - Pahalgam - Srinagar (about 194 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Pahalgam. Pahalgam is
located about 97 km from Srinagar. On the way you will pass
through pine forest and also visit the saffron fields.
Pahalgam is the popular hill resort of the Kashmir valley. In
Pahalgam one can have a walk to Baisaren, which is about 2 km
from Pahalgam. A small village, set in pine and fir forest is
pleasing and offers good views. After visiting Pahalgam drive
back to Srinagar.
Day 09: Srinagar
Whole day at your disposal. As per your wish optional
excursions are possible.
Day 10: Srinagar - Leh (by air)
In the morning a short flight will bring you to Leh, the
capital of Ladakh. Due to its altitude (3500 m.) Ladakh is
also known as the roof of the world. Leh was an important
place in the historical times on the silk road to central
Asia. The rest of the day is at leisure to acclaim yourself to
this high altitude of Leh.
Day 11: Leh
In the afternoon you will visit Leh Palace. Leh Palace in the
NW has been described as a miniature version of Lhasa's Potala
palace, with which this 17th century building is contemporary.
You can enjoy the wonderful view of the city and beautiful
surroundings from the roof of the palace.
Day 12: Leh Excursion: Spituk, Phyang
Today you will start your day by visiting the Spituk
monastery. Spituk monastery is 8 km from Leh and is situated
on a hilltop overlooking the Indus. This monastery also
contains an ancient collection of masks. 135 yellow capped
monks resides in this monastery. After the visit of Spituk you
will proceed to the Gompa Phyang which is a traditional
monastery setting for a spectacular religious festival with
masked dancing. There are 50 red capped monks residing here.
Day 13: Leh Excursion: Thikse, Shey
Today you will start your excursion by visiting the monastery
of Thikse. Thikse is one of the most imposing monastery in
Ladakh. The monastery has 12 storeys, 10 temples, a nunnery
and 60 lamas in residence. You can also see here a collection
of Tibetan scripts. After the visit of Thikse you will visit
the village of Shey on the eastern bank of the Indus. Shay was
the royal residence and was located at an important vantage
point in the Indus valley. It has a large victory stupa which
is topped with gold.
Day 14: Leh - Delhi (by air)
In the afternoon transfer to the airport for the flight to
Delhi. In the night transfer to the international airport for
the flight to home destination.
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