Northern India. From Amritsar to Leh
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Price$1419+ flight to Delhi and back home
- Physical grade 3/5
- Service grade Standard
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Duration14 days
We will visit the famous Ladakh region and the highlands of Himachal Pradesh - the most beautiful places of the Himalayas, connecting India with Tibet. Lakes, waterfalls and hot springs, ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas, the highest mountain road in India, incredible mountain landscapes, nights in tents under amazingly bright stars. Next - Delhi, and unforgettable Taj Mahal.
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Day 1Arrival in Delhi. Flight to Amritsar. Checking into a hotel. After lunch we will travel to the Wagah border (1 hour on the way) to see the famous flag lowering ceremony.
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Day 2We will visit the famous Golden temple, the most revered spiritual site of Sikhism. We will also have lunch with thousands of pilgrims and then take off to the city of Dharamsala (7 hours).
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Day 3-4Arrival in Dharamsala, checking into a hotel in McLeod Ganj suburb. We explore the city, visit Dalai Lama's temple and monasteries. We will also trek to The Dhauladhar range (3-4 hours of walking) to enjoy stunning views of snow covered peaks. Next morning we take a bus to Manali (5 hours) where we check into a hotel in Vashisht guesthouse near hot springs.
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Day 5-6We will enjoy hot springs, local park and visit 16th century Hidimbi Devi Temple. We will also walk to the sacred Bijli Mahadev temple with panoramic views of Kullu and Paravati valleys, visit a waterfall and a museum of Nicholas Roerich, the famous painter who lived in Manali.
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Day 7-8Departure by minibus or jeep to Leh. The journey takes 2 days, with a stop in the picturesque Spiti valley and a night stay in the town of Kaza. We will cross the passes over 5000 meters above sea level, enjoy the mountain scenery, visit the monasteries. Arrival in Leh, checking into a hotel.
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Day 9Leh is the capital of the Ladakh mountain region. We will see the Royal Palace, the temple of Maitreya and the Spituk monastery, built in the 11th century. We will also walk around the city and enjoy sunset on the Buddhist Shanti stupa.
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Day 10-11Dawn in the grandiose Tiksi monastery, 19 km away from Lech. We will be present during the morning ceremony with the participation of monks-students and enjoy a stunning view of the valley. Next - jeep departure to lake Pangong, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the world, located between India and Tibet, among the picturesque mountains at an altitude of 4350 m. We will spend the night in a camping near the lake, enjoy a stunning dawn and sunset. Return to Leh, on the way, a visit to the monastery of Hemis is possible.
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Day 12-13Flight to Delhi. Checking into a hotel in the historic district. We will see the Lotus Temple, the Red Fort, the old district of Daryaganj, the main mosque of the Great Moguls Jama Masjid, the temple of Kalkaji, Qutb Minar. Next day we will take a train to Agra (3 hours) to see the Taj Mahal and be back to Delhi in the evening.
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Day 14Flight back home.
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We will visit the famous Ladakh region and the highlands of Himachal Pradesh - the most beautiful places of the Himalayas, connecting India with Tibet. Lakes, waterfalls and hot springs, ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas, the highest mountain road in India, incredible mountain landscapes, nights in tents under amazingly bright stars. Next - Delhi, and unforgettable Taj Mahal.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is of average physical grage. It consists of long walks in the cities and in natural parks, several bus and jeep rides for up to 7-9 hours with visiting sights on the way. We will also take one overnight bus ride, as well as cros one mount pass of 5200 meters above sea level. Accommodation in simple tourist hotels and guesthouses. We will also spend several nights in tents. Most hotels and guesthouses will have hot water and wi fi internet.
The price of the trip includes:
- Accommodation in hotels and simple guesthouses, as well as in campsites;
- Flights Delhi-Amritsar and Leh-Delhi;
- All transportation, including 3AC class of trains (sleeping places with air conditioners), high-speed sitting trains, specially reserved cars, rickshaws and public transport;
- Professional guiding services.
To be paid separately:
- Flight to Delhi and from Delhi back home;
- Insurance (mandatory);
- Entrance tickets to temples, museums, reserves and other attractions along the way ($75);
- Meals ($10-15 per person per day);
- Visa ($103).
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We will visit the famous Ladakh region and the highlands of Himachal Pradesh - the most beautiful places of the Himalayas, connecting India with Tibet. Lakes, waterfalls and hot springs, ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas, the highest mountain road in India, incredible mountain landscapes, nights in tents under amazingly bright stars. Next - Delhi, and unforgettable Taj Mahal.
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Citizens of most countries need a visa to enter India.
Indian visa is obtained online before the trip.
We provide free visa consulting for our clients.
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