Welcome to India, or as we say ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (The guest is an incarnation of God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!!

Mid-afternoon arrival, meeting and assistance upon arrival at the airport as our representative will welcome you and escort you to your car.

Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you. 

Rest of the day is at leisure to recover from your long flight.

Overnight at Pride Plaza – Aerocity, Delhi (Deluxe Room) (No Meals)

After breakfast, we will transfer to the Delhi airport to board the flight to Amritsar.

Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Amritsar train station, as our representative will welcome you and transfer you to hotel, Hyatt Regency.

We would be visiting the Golden Temple at night. There happens a spectacular ceremony, where the Sikhs put their holy book (Guru Granth Sahib Ji) to sleep. The priests carry the books over their head to place them in a golden palanquin. The book is then carried to an inner chamber in the Palanquin to the accompaniment of bugles and drums and the chanting of the name of the Lord. The palanquin itself is carried by devotees in turns. It is quite a special sight. The book is again placed in the main sanctum similarly in the morning.

Overnight at Hyatt Regency, Amritsar (Hyatt Guest Room) (B)

After breakfast, we will visit the Golden Temple which is the Mecca of Sikh religion .The temple with a shiny pure gold dome, is beautifully situated in the center of a lake (The Holy Tank) and is approached bay causeway. All around the lake are marble walkways and various other temple buildings. The community kitchen, which feeds over a thousand people continuously, is spectacular. The huge utensils to prepare the food and the chapattis (breads) - 20 to 25 at a time - are a mind-boggling sight. However, besides the physical beauty of the place, the strong and tranquil spiritual atmosphere of the place is soul stirring without being overwhelming. The constant recitation of the holy book brings a certain sense of peace to the individual. We walk through the temple complex and try soak in the atmosphere. We would also have an opportunity to meet some Sikh religious leaders who would talk to us about the basic tenets of Sikhism. 

Just outside the Golden Temple are various shops that sell Sikh religious artifacts like swords (decorative), bracelets, combs, small daggers etc. 

During the day, we would also visit the Jallianwala Bagh, the martyr’s memorial where thousands of innocent Indians were cordoned off by the British and fired. The well where several Indians jumped to escape the bullets as well as bullet marks and a museum of pictures can be still seen here.

We would visit the Partition Museum, a poignant institution dedicated to preserving the stories and memories of one of the most defining events in Indian history—the Partition of 1947. Through its extensive collection of artifacts, oral histories, and archival materials, the museum offers a moving narrative of the human experiences of displacement, loss, and resilience. It stands as a powerful reminder of the impact of division while promoting the values of peace and coexistence.

Evening, we will journey 40 Kms to Wagha border, the border between India & Pakistan. Each evening a very impressive lowering of guards ceremony is performed along with a march past by soldiers of both countries in synchronization to the accompaniment of bugles. The soldiers of both countries wear ceremonial dresses. It is quite a spectacular sight to see the same thing happening on both sides of the border.

Overnight at Hyatt Regency, Amritsar (Hyatt Guest Room) (B)

At 8:30 am, we will drive to Dharamshala.

Upon arrival in Dharamshala, we will check in to, Hotel Norbu House.

(Though check in time is 2pm, every effort would be made to ensure an as early as possible check in – subject to availability)

After rest and relaxation, we would visit the Kangra Fort. The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State (the Katoch dynasty) traces its origins to the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India.

Overnight at Hotel Norbu House, Dharamshala (Premium Plus Room) (B)

After breakfast, we will proceed on a tour of Dharamshala. We will visit the Norblinga Institute for Tibetan Buddhism which is perhaps one of its best in the world. The Institute has its own temple, museum, hospital and meditation hall. We would meet with monks here to learn more about Buddhism. Of special mention here are the magnificent miniature paintings done by students here. It is great to see the students sketch a design and then paint it on canvas. We would visit the Dalai Lama’s Palace and temple in the afternoon and meet with the spiritual leaders to know more about the plight of Tibetans, their future, the problems they face in India etc. If the Dalai Lama is there in Dharamshala at the same time as we are, every effort would be made to have a personal audience with him, the Tibetan Buddhism’s deity of Universal Compassion. It is special meeting him, not because of his title or the high degree of reverence that the people of Tibet hold him in; but more because how it feels in his company. Several strong impressions remain about the meeting, including the way in which he gives his whole attention to questions. There is wisdom in his thinking which comes through clearly in his words, filled asthey are with common sense and realism. His firm handshake, his sense of compassion, his sense of humour, his highly infectious and kind laughter are some of the everlasting images of the Dalai Lama.

Rest of the day is at leisure. We suggest you enjoy a walk along the mall road where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts.

Overnight at Hotel Norbu House, Dharamshala (Premium Plus Room) (B)

Our car and driver as well as your accompanying guide would collect you from your hotel at 8:00 am and continue drive towards Manali via Mandi which is the main head district of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy the visit to town and continue your drive to Kullu visiting the town which is famous for Himachal handicrafts. From here another 42 Kms drive will take you to Manali. 

Upon arrival in Manali, check into to, White stone hotel.

If time permits you can have evening walk around the market.

Overnight at White Stone Hotel, Manali (B & D)

After breakfast, visit Manali’s interesting places which is situated in the central parts of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is located at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spread along the banks of the river Beas.

Arjun Gufa, on the left bank of the river Beas, near Prini village, is the "Arjun Gufa" or the cave of Arjuna. It is believed that Arjuna practiced austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or weapon from Lord Indra.

Hadimba Temple,   Built in 1553, this four-story wooden Hadimba or Dhungiri temple is famous for its exquisitely caved doorway. It is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar. 

Manu Temple,   Manali is named after the sage Manu who was the creator of human race on the earth and it is believed that he meditated here. This is supposed to be the only temple of Manu in India. 

Monasteries, Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. It is maintained by donations from the local community and by sale of hand-woven carpets in the temple workshop. Vashishtha Baths, The hot water spring of Vashishtha is famous for its medicinal power. A large number of people throng here for a bath as the water of the spring is believed to cure several diseases. There is a pyramidal stone temple nearby, which is dedicated to Vashishta Muni. 

Overnight at White Stone Hotel, Manali (B & D)

After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and after a short drive you will reach Atal tunnel which is about 9 Kms long and you will reach Sissu within one hour’s time. Enjoy the Sissu waterfall and its beauty.

Continue driving towards Keylong which is the head district of Lahaul Spiti. Enjoy the market of Keylong market and its shops. 

From here another 25 Kms drive will take you to Jispa which is the beautiful summer resort at the foot of Baralachala pass. Enjoy visiting around the area.

Overnight at Ibex Hotel, Jispa (B & D)

After breakfast, we take a short drive to Darcha which was the main point for various trekking routes, continue ascending towards Baralacha Pass (4900 Mtrs.) to capture the scenic panoramic view of the peaks and to see small lake on the top of the pass. Finally reach Sarchu – 4200 Mtrs which is the border between two statues Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Night will be the coldest and windy at such altitude. Here we do not have any good option to visit around apart from an overnight stay.  

Overnight at Adventure Camping (B & D)

After breakfast,  drive on the plain road up to Tanglangla pass ascending rough up to the pass finally reach Pang where you stop for rest and snacks or lunch (not included). From here it is Rupshu plains a stretch of about 40/45 kms, the highest inhabited region in the World. You may have a chance to see rare wildlife like the wild horse (Skyang), Ibex and the magnificent Snow Leopard during winter season. Tanglangla – 5327 Mtrs is the second highest motorable Pass in the world. Ascending with zigzag corners and finally reach Upshi where you will stop for Passport checking. Another one and half hour’s drive will take you to Leh -3500 Mtrs.

Upon arrival, check in to hotel, Singee Premier hotel or Similar.

Overnight at Singee Premier hotel or Similar, Leh (B & D)

It is better to leave after early breakfast to enjoy the praying cermoney at Thiksey - spectacularly most impressive gompas. There are several temples in the gompa containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha which are exquisite which is quite interesting and continue drive towards Hemis monastery - it is the wealthiest, best known and biggest gompa of Ladakh.  Its popularity stems from the major annual festival held here in summer (ending June/beginning July).  The festival is in honour of Guru Padma Sambhav's birth anniversary.  It also has the largest Thanka in Ladakh is unfurled once in 12 years.  On these days thousands of pilgrims will gather at Hemis to pay their tribute and homage.  Hemis was built in 1630 during the reign of Sengge Namgyal, an illustrious ruler of Ladakh.  It flourished under the Namgyal dynasty for the royalty favoured the Drugkpa Sect which managed the monastery.  It is divided into two, the Assembly Hall on the right and the main temple on the left.  The Hall, Dukhang, is also used as a 'green room' by the dancers during the festival.  The temple is known as Tshogkhang.  The verandahs have a surfeit of frescoes, among them the Buddhist 'wheel of life' (Kalachakra) and the 'Lords of the Four Quarters', besides rows of prayer wheels. 

On the way back visit to Shey - Until the 16th century it was the royal residence, Kings of Leh were supposed to be born in the monasteries. This Palace Monastery has the largest statue of Maitreya Buddha (Buddha to come) in Ladakh. Erected in the mid17th century, worked out of gold and gilded copper sheets with blue hair, it stands 17.5 metres high at the end of the tour you will be visiting Choglamsar which is Tibetan market in the Ladakh region.

Overnight at Singee Premier hotel or Similar, Leh (B & D)

After breakfast leave towards Khardongla top which is about 40 Kms drive to the highest motor able road in the world known as Khardongla top- 5600 Mtrs above sea level, enjoy the view from the top where you will not be able to spend more than 10 to 15 minutes because of the highest pass. On the other side you dip into Nubra valley which is more greenery than Leh. 

Upon arrival, check in to hotel and local sightseeing of Sumur and Hunder sand dunes and visit Diskit and just near visit Maitreya Buddha monastery which is the main head district of Nubra valley. 

Overnight at hotel The Dunes, Nubra (B & D)

After breakfast, we will make a day excursion to Turtuk which is about 90 Kms from Nubra and will take about 3 hours one way here you will visit the last village on the Indian side border where you will see ancient masjid and monastery and see the local inhabitants of the region. In the evening drive back to Nubra. 

Overnight at hotel The Dunes, Nubra (B & D)

Leave after breakfast from Nubra to Pangong tso via Shayok valley finally reach Pangong enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the “INDO CHINA BORDER”. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. In the evening enjoy the sun drop on the lake side.  

Overnight at Royal Rebo Camp or Similar, Pangong tso (B & D)

After breakfast, enjoy the sunrise on the lake and return to camp for breakfast.

After breakfast, leave for Leh on the way visit Chemdy and Dhaktok monasteries. It was founded in 1664 by the Lama Tagsang Raschen and dedicated to King Sengge Namgyal. The monastery has a notable high Padmasambhave statue. It also contains some valuable collections of scriptures. The monastery comprises a number of shrines, two assembly halls (Du-Khang) and a lama temple (Lha-khang). Thaktok The main temple is very dark and gloomy with a low ceiling of rock completely covered with the residue from centuries of butter lamps having been burned there. The paintings that once adorned the walls are covered with grime and even the floor feels sticky. Further down another cave has been turned into a kitchen which has immense stoves capable of producing enough food for all the pilgrims who arrive for the annual festival (which has been shifted to the summer months to accommodate tourists). The Assembly Hall, or du-khang's verandah, has paintings of the Four Lords, while the walls have recent paintings of fierce protector divinities, some of which adorn the verandah entrance. The du-khang also contains statues of Maitreya - Padmasambhava and his manifestation Dorje Takposal. 

In the evening, we will drive to Leh and check in to hotel, Singee Premier hotel or Similar.

Overnight at Singee Premier hotel or Similar, Leh (B & D)

Leave after breakfast driving on the magnetic hill on the way visit Gurduwara sahib, Phyang monastery - giving an appearance of palace stands atop a hill. This is the Phyang monastery that was constructed in the later half of the 16th century by ruling Namgyal head. The monastery happens to be the first one that introduced Degungpa teaching of 'Skyob Jigsten Gonbo' in the entire Ladakh region. The Degungpa teachings of 'Skyob Jigsten Gonbo' was founded by Chosje Danma Kunga.

Then drive to Likir – Buddhists believe that the sanke king jokpo slept at Likir Monastery once and that the monastery is encircled and guraded by the spirits of two great snakes – Nanda and Taksako. The monastery , affiliated to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism found in the early 11th century Lama Duwang Chosje.

Finally reach Alchi on the across of the Indus river - Alchi  Choskor is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex (chos-'khor) .The monastery complex was built, according to local tradition, by the great translator Guru Rinchen Zangpo between 958 and 1055. However, inscriptions in the preserved monuments ascribe it to a Tibetan noble called Kal-dan Shes-rab later in the 11th century. Dukhang or Assembly Hall and the Main Temple (Tsug-lag-khang), which is a three-storied temple called the Sumtseg (gSum-brtsegs, literally 'three-storied'), are built in the Kashmiri style as seen in many monasteries; the third temple is called the Manjushri Temple ('Jam-dpal lHa-khang). Chortens are also an important part of the complex. The artistic and spiritual details of both Buddhist and the Hindu kings of the time in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are reflected in the wall paintings in the monastery. These are some of the oldest surviving paintings in Ladakh. The complex also has huge statues of the Buddha and elaborate wood carvings and art-work comparable to the baroque style. Shakti Maira has vividly explained the beauty of this small monastery. If time permits you can visit around its village. 

Overnight at Grand Moon land Hotel, Lamayuru (B & D)

Leave after breakfast and within short drive you will reach Fotula pass which is the highest motorable road on Srinagar/leh road and continue drive towards Namkila pass and then to Mulbekh which is the biggest statue of Maitreya Buddha which is carved from the giant mount visit the monastery. 

From here another 40 kms drive will take you to Kargil. Check into the, Heaven Hotel and later visit the local market.  

Overnight at Heaven Hotel or Similar, Kargil (B & D)

Today you have to leave after early breakfast and within two hour’s drive you will reach Drass which is the second coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia. Earlier people used to live in Caves here you have to stop for passport checking. 

Continue ascending towards Zojila pass and finally you dip into Kashmir valley. 

Stop at Sonmarg for tea and beautiful photographs. Sonmarg is also known as best destination for trekking and its beauty. 

Another two and half hour’s drive will take you to Srinagar. 

Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, and, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picture esque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally    attractive    to     visitors     around     the     year. It’s waterways with their own quaint lifestyle, the unique Houseboat, the blossoming gardens, water sports activities, shopping for lovingly handcrafted souvenirs and the nearby resorts make Srinagar a cherished venue those looking for a soul stirring holiday.

Upon arrival, check in at Fair Heaven Eco Houseboat. 

Evening, enjoy a Shikara ride on Dal Lake to soaking the beauty that God has graced this city that is often compared to Venice, but having its own typical character and setting. You will get a view of some very interesting places thriving on the lake. We shall be visiting an interesting Paper Machie factory where you witness the manufacture of the Persian crafts. The boat ride is very traveling as you notice floating villages and markets and farms. Like on roads, on the lake too there are undefined, but, well understood water channels. Quite a fascinating experience.

Aboard Fair Heaven Eco Houseboat, Srinagar (B & D)

Following breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing of world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love). Laid out by Emperor Jahangir for his queen Nur Jahan, this garden is also divided into four terraces andhas a water channel running down its centre. On the topmost terrace is the pavilion reserved for the royal visitors. Supported by stunning g black marble pillars, the pavilion had tiny niches that were used to keep fragrant flowers.

We will also visit the important and large Jamia Masjid built in 1674. The mosque has thick wooden pillars, each made from an entire deodar tree. One of the oldest mosques in Kashmir, the foundation of the building was said to have been laid as far back as 1398 by Sultan Sikandar. To the southeast is the Rozahbal Mosque, for some esoteric and strange reason known as the ‘tomb of Jesus’. Across the River Jhelum lies the Pattar Masjid, built in 1623 for the Empress Nur Jahan. The mosque was later renamed as the Shahi Masjid.

The Shankracharya temple (Shiva temple) on top of a hill is fascinating too and, one can enjoy the panoramic view of the entire Srinagar city as well as the beautiful lakes.

We drive to the older parts of the Srinagar city where you undertake a revealing walking tour of the decorated narrow bazaars where many Hollywood shoots has been taken place, especially on the olden wooden bridges. Late afternoon, return back to your Houseboat.

Aboard Fair Heaven Eco Houseboat, Srinagar (B & D)

After breakfast, leave for Gulmarg, a journey that would be a paradise for nature lovers. Nestled amidst lush-green meadows, snow-capped mountains, evergreen forested hills and valleys; Gulmarg forms a perfect destination for the romantics. Undoubtedly, this also goes without saying that innumerable Bollywood movies have been shot here. Going further and strolling around, one can witness the captivating views of Nanga Parbat and Harmukh mountains. Gulmarg is titled as the Heartland of Winter Sports in India and rated as Asia's seventh best ski destination. Gulmarg also has the highest green Golf course in the world.

Upon arrival, enjoy the Gondola ride. Everyone wants to keep their inner child alive; riding the Gulmarg gondola is the best way to do it. Regardless of your age, everyone who takes the gondola ride in Gulmarg turns into a child while playing in the snow, riding a horse at the top of the mountain or skiing. To see Gulmarg and Khilanmarg at their best and to take in the natural splendour of the Himalayas, there is nothing better than enjoying a ride in the second highest cable car network in the world – the Gulmarg gondola! 

Following the ride, drive back to Srinagar.

Rest of the day is at leisure for your independent activities.

Aboard Fair Heaven Eco Houseboat, Srinagar (B & D)

After a leisurely breakfast, we will transfer to the Srinagar airport to board your flight to Delhi. 

Meeting and assistance upon arrival, as our representative will welcome you and transfer to hotel, Pride Plaza - Aerocity. 

Overnight at Pride Plaza – Aerocity, Delhi (Deluxe Room) (B)

(Though the checkout time is 12 noon, every effort would be made to retain rooms till as late as possible without additional charges - subject to availability)

In time, we will transfer to the international airport to board the onward flight.

NO HOTEL QUOTED FOR THIS DAY (B)