Arrive Amritsar Railway Station. On arrival meet and greet by our representative who will take you to the hotel. Check-in hotel. Evening visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch the Flag Retreat Ceremony- Wagah, an army outpost on the Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening "Beating the Retreat" ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. Evening back to the hotel, overnight stay.
After breakfast, start your city tour visit Golden Temple-the most important Sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.
Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar.
Afternoon drive to Dharamsala by Self Drive Car On arrival in this Himalayan hill resort that is the abode of Dalai Lama, check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. We suggest you enjoy a walk along the mall road, where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts. Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamsala.
After early breakfast at the hotel we take you to Dalai Lama Monastery and Bhagsu Nag Temple, then We visit Norbulingka Institute which is perhaps one of its best in the world. The institute has its own temple, Museum, Meditation Hall, One thousand, one hundred and seventy-three images of the Buddha decorate the forty-four-foot high temple hall, proceed to Manali (6-7 hrs. journey by car) by road, en-route visit to Palampur tea garden. Arrival at Manali and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Keylong. We also visit Dashohar Lake and Beas Kund and drive past the green meadow at Keylong (3348 m). Arrive at Keylong, overnight stay at hotel in Keylong.
After breakfast we leave for Sarchu on the border between Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. you can see the nomadic Gaddi people and an army outpost here. On the way, we stop at Barchala Pass (4891 m). At Birchall, which means “a pass with crossroads," the roads from Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahaul, and Spiti intersect. Stay overnight at tents in Sarchu.
After Breakfast we leave for Leh. On the way, we halt for lunch at Lachluang La (5079 m). We arrive at Leh in the evening on arrival in Leh you will meet by our representative and check-in at our hotel for an overnight stay in Leh.
After Breakfast at Hotel, we take you for Day excursion to Khardongla passes which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Gunnies Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow-capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Leh.
After breakfast full day visit to Samker Gompa & Leh Bazaar, Leh Monastry, Shanti Stupa, and Leh Palace. Samker Gompa is a little up in the valley, 3 Kms from Leh Town, which is open to visitors in the morning and evening only. The Gompa belongs to Yellow Sect & was founded in the 18th Century. The Gompa is the seat of the Head Lama of Ladakh & founder of the yellow sect, Tsong-Kha-Pa. After Sanker, visit Leh Temple & Walk back or Drive to Leh Bazaar. Overnight in Hotel in Leh.
After breakfast at hotel visit monasteries of Hemis, Thiksey & Shey: Shey it was the ancient capital of Ladakh, and even after Singge Namgyal built the more imposing palace at Leh, the kings continued to regard Shey, as their real home. The importance which was attached to Shey - the seat of Ladakh's heartland - is attested by the enormous number of Chorten about the village, particularly around the palace complex and barren plain to the north of the road. Then Visit, Hemis and Thiksey, evening back to the hotel, overnight stay.
After Breakfast drive to Alchi, en-route visit Basgo fort, Spituk Monastery. Basgo Fort one of the top 100 endangered World Heritage sites and comprising of a 500-year-old citadel and a 400-year-old mud brick Gompa. Spituk monastery standing on a conical hill with three chapels was founded in the 11th century but the buildings in a series of tiers with courtyards and steps date from the 15th century. Evening back to the hotel, overnight stay.
Early morning, proceed to visit Rizong Monastery. It has a monastery and a nunnery, which accommodates lady monks or Nuns locally called as "Chomos". After visiting Rizong Monestry drive towards Leh en-route visiting Likir Monastery. Likir was built during the reign of Lachen Gyalpo who installed 600 monks here, headed by Lhawang Choose. The Gompas was invested with a collection of fine images, Tangkas, and murals to vie with those at Alchi. Evening back to the hotel, overnight stay.
Leave early morning at 5 am to Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While Ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for a picnic, lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the landscape in the backdrop of the lake. Evening back to the hotel, overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your onward/Return Journey.
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