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Trans Himalayan Tour
Thikse Gompa or Thikse Monastery (also transliterated from Ladakhi as Tikse, Tiksey or Thiksey) (thiksok Nambar tak pe ling) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect, located on top of a hill, approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh. It is a 12-storey complex and houses many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings and swords. Thikse Gompa or Thikse Monastery (also transliterated from Ladakhi as Tikse, Tiksey or Thiksey) (thiksok Nambar tak pe ling) is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect, located on top of a hill, approximately 19 kilometres east of Leh. It is a 12-storey complex and houses many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings and swords. Sarchu (Also called Sir Bhum Chun), a tented camp in the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway, on the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) in India. It is situated between Baralacha La to the south and Lachulung La to the north, at an altitude of 4,290 m. The journey along the Manali-Leh highway at high altitude and variable road conditions, normally takes two days, so travellers and tourists use this spot as an overnight stop. Chandigarh (Punjabi ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ Hindi: चण्डीगढ़) is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". As the first planned city of India, Chandigarh is known internationally for its architecture and urban planning. Chandigarh also has gardens across the entire city. Chandigarh is home to world famous Rock Garden, built from mostly from waste material. Another well known garden is the Rose Garden. Likir Monastery or Likir Gompa (Klud-kyil) is a Buddhist monastery located approximately 52 kilometres west of Leh. It is picturesquely situated on a little hill in the valley near the Indus River and the village of Saspol about 9.5 kilometres north of the Srinigar to Leh highway. It belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism and was established in 1065 by Lama Duwang Chosje, under the command of the fifth king of Ladakh, Lhachen Gyalpo (Lha-chen-rgyal-po). Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and rohtang pass which is main attraction near Manali. Mandi (old name Mandav Nagar), also known as Sahor (Tibetan: Zahor), is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Legend has it that the Great Sage 'Mandav' prayed in this area, and the rocks turned black due to the severity of his penance, so the town was referred to as Mandvya Nagari in his honour. Mandi has at least 81 ancient Shaivite temples. Sarchu (Also called Sir Bhum Chun), a tented camp in the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway, on the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) in India. It is situated between Baralacha La to the south and Lachulung La to the north, at an altitude of 4,290 m. The highway and thus the camp are closed during the winter, when snow blocks the high passes along the road. This spot can also be used as a start point for the difficult trek into the Zanskar region of Ladakh. Jispa (elev. 3,200 metres; population 332) is a village in Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India. According to the 2001 census, of the town's 332 residents, 235 are male and 97 are female. Four belong to scheduled castes, and 149 belong to scheduled tribes. The village has 78 households. The village has a helipad, a post office, and a monastery. Travelers often stop for the night here; the village has a hotel, a mountaineers' hut, and a campground. Jispa also has a small folk museum. Leh (Tibetan script: གླེ་; Wylie: Gle; Hindi: लेह), was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, now the Leh District in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Leh, with an area of 45,110 km2, is the second largest district in the country (after Kutch, Gujarat) in terms of area. The town is still dominated by the now ruined Leh Palace, former mansion of the royal family of Ladakh, built in the same style and about the same time as the Potala Palace. The Red Fort (Hindi: लाल क़िला, Urdu: لال قلعہ, usually transcribed into English as Lal Qil'ah or Lal Quila) is a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (in present day Delhi, India) that served as the residence of the Imperial Family of India. It also served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857, when Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled by the British Indian government. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. 
TOUR COST: (valid from 01st May, 2012 till 30th September, 2012)
01 Person traveling alone using Scorpio/ Innova €2300 on single occupancy.
02 People traveling together using Scorpio/ Innova €1360 per person on twin sharing
03 People traveling together using Scorpio/ Innova €1180 per person on twin sharing
04 – 06 People traveling together using Scorpio/ Innova €1180 per person
Single Room Supplement €550 Net
Supplement for Monument Entrance fees €23 per person
Airfare Supplement (Leh/ Delhi) €190 per person
Airfare is for travel on Leh/ Delhi sectors on Jet Airways using Class fares in economy class. Airfare quoted is subject availability and may change without prior notice.
Cost Inclusions: ** Important points)
1. Total 14 night’s accommodation in Single / twin sharing basis at hotels mentioned above. 2. Meal Plan: Daily buffet breakfast in Delhi, Dharamshala & Manali. 3. Half board basis in Taragarh. 4. Full board basis starting with dinner in Jispa to Breakfsat on departure from Leh(Lunches on long excursions/ Ladakh sector would be packed. 5. Services of air-conditioned vehicle for all transport services as vehicle mentioned above. 6. Services of an English speaking local guide as per the itinerary. 7. Entrance fee for Ladakh sector only. (Refers to supplement for Delhi entrance fee) 8. Train fare between Delhi to Chandigarh. 9. All applicable taxes on the mentioned services. 10. Mandatory Government service tax as applicable 11. All Base category room cost is included in this package. **
Cost Exclusions:
1. Any expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry, table drinks etc. 2. Any other meal other than specified above. 3. Any other item or service not otherwise specified above. 4. Any entrance fees to the monuments. (Refer to supplement quoted above) 5. Any airfare to / from / within India. (Refer to supplement quoted above)
(Please note: ** Important points)
1. Please note that road from Manali to Leh remains closed from October till April end. Therefore, this tour is only possible from May till September.
IMPORTANT: 1. Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
2. Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status. Trailing through the Himalayan region, brings you directly in contact with the country and its people, and helps to foster an appreciation of the mountain environments. Traverse through the Great Himalayan Range and appreciate the sheer geographic diversity - from the verdant, forested valleys and tropical jungles of Arunachal, to the rugged terrain of the Trans Himalaya that extends to the Tibetan plateau. Destination
Duration
Delhi
- 1 day
Day 1 Arrival in Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing of New and Old Delhi. In New Delhi, visit the Qutab Minar, Moghul Emperor Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate and the Parliament House. In Old Delhi, see the Red Fort, the Raj Ghat, the Jama Masjid
Overnight is at the hotel. Dharamsala
+ 2 days
Day 2 Delhi-Chandigarh by train, Chandigarh-Dharamsala by surface (235 kms./ 6 -7 Hrs)
In time transfer to the railway station to board train (Shatabdi Express - 0740/1100 hrs) for Chandigarh. Meeting and assistance on arrival and drive for Dharamsala. On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 3 In Dharamsala
Morning proceed for a visit to the Namgyal Monastery and Tsechokling Monastery. Afterwards, walk down to Tscholing Monastery. Afternoon, drive to the Tibetan Medical Centre, visit Tibetan Library for introduction on Buddhism and museum of ancient articrafts and scrolls. Also visit the “Nechung Monastery”.
Overnight is at the hotel. Palampur
+ 1 day
Day 4 Dharamsala-Palampur by surface (55 kms. / 2-3 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Palampur. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later proceed for a visit to the Bir Village (Tibetan settlement centre) and the “Tashi Jong Monastery” famous for its young reincarnate Lama.
Overnight is at the hotel. Manali
+ 2 days
Day 5 Palampur/Manali by surface (165 kms / 8-9 Hrs)
Today you will drive for Manali. On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 6 In Manali
A visit around Manali town includes Old Manali, Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht, Dhungri Village and Tibetan Monastery.
Overnight is at the hotel. Jispa
+ 1 day
Day 7 Manali-Jispa by surface (141 kms / 8-9 Hrs)
Leave Manali by jeep for Jispa. Start on a road journey from Manali to Jispa. A few kms after Manali, one gets the first sight of Himalayan snow as the ascent to the imposing Rohtang pass (3978 mtrs) begins with the conifers giving way to grasslands. The descent across the pass leads to an open valley through which flows the River Chandra. Drive through the valley and climb through the hillside to reach Keylong, once an important stop on the erstwhile trade route between India/Tibet and China. On arrival in Jispa, check in at hotel.
Overnight is at the hotel. Sarchu
+ 1 day
Day 8 Jispa-Sarchu by surface (75 kms / 8 - 9 Hrs)
Leave Jispa by jeep for Sarchu. From Darcha, the road makes a steep ascent to Baralacha Pass (4,892 m). Atop the pass, one can have a stunning view of the snow covered over 6,000 meters peaks like Chandrabhaga, Mulkila, Barashigri. Below the Baralacha lies a jewel of a lake, called Suraj Tal (Lake of the Sun) which is also one of the sources of the river Bhaga. Further on from Baralacha, the landscape changes from the green mountain slopes to the bare mountain sides. An hour’s drive from the pass brings you to the vast Sarchu plains and the site for the overnight stay at the tented camp. On arrival, check in at the camp.
Overnight is at the camp. Leh
+ 4 days
Day 9 Sarchu-Leh by surface (253 kms / 10-11 Hrs)
Leave Sarchu by jeep for Leh. The drive through the Sarchu plateau brings you to the foot of Lachungla, from where another circuitous drive starts up to the Galta loops with 32 hairpin bends coming out in Pang Valley. Continue driving to Tanglangla (5,328 metres), the highest pass on the journey with the breathtaking view of the Zanskar Range of mountains. A drive through few more villages brings you down to the great Indus river. The road alongside the Indus River with view of many monastries atop the hillocks and mountain sides leads you to Leh. On arrival, check in at hotel.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 10 In Leh
Proceed for sightseeing tour including Shankar Gompa followed by excursion to Spituk and Phyang monastries.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 11 In Leh
Morning proceed for full day visit to Thiksey, Hemis,Chemrey, Trak Thok.
THIKSEYThe 500-year-old Thiksey monastery, perched on a hill high above the Indus, has about 100 yellow cap monks. The outside of the gompa is painted red and is visible from far away. If you get to the gompa by 6.30 am, you can witness the daily prayers preceded by long mournful sounds from the horns on the roof.
HEMISThe Hemis gompa (45 km from Leh) is famous far beyond the borders of Ladakh for its festival (Hemis Setchu or Mela of the Hemis gompa). Hemis gompa is the largest and one of the most important in Ladakh quite apart from its annual festival. It was founded about 360 years ago by Stagtshang Raspa, who was invited to Ladakh by King Singe Namgyal who also established the monasteries of Chemrey, Hanle and Themisgam.
CHEMREYThe monastery of Chemrey was founded under the direct patronage of members of the ruling Namgyal dynasty while Hemis monastery, was established at the instance of King Singge Namgyal. His widow founded Chemrey as a posthumous act of merit for him. Both these belong to the Red Hat (Kargyud- Pa) sect of Tibetan monasticism.
TRAK-THOKTrak-thok gompa represents the smaller but much older Nying-ma-pa and Saskya-pa monastic sects respectively. Trak-thok, situated at the foot of the Changla pass, incorporates one of the many caves in the Himalayas where the Indian Buddhist apostle Padmasambhava is said to have rested and meditated on his journey to Tibet.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 12 In Leh
Today you will proceed for a full day visit to Likir and Alchi monasteries.
Overnight is at the hotel. Delhi
+ 2 days
Day 14 In Delhi
Full day is at leisure.
Overnight is at the hotel.
Day 15 Departure Delhi
In time transfer to the airport to board your flight for onward destination. |
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Trans Himalayan Tour
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Trailing through the Himalayan region, brings you directly in contact with the country and its people, and helps to foster an appreciation of the mountain environments. Traverse through the Great Himalayan Range and appreciate the sheer geographic diversity - from the verdant, forested valleys and tropical jungles of Arunachal, to the rugged terrain of the Trans Himalaya that extends to the Tibetan plateau. Destination
Duration
Delhi
- 1 day
Dharamsala
2 days
Palampur
1 day
Manali
2 days
Jispa
1 day
Sarchu
1 day
Leh
4 days
Delhi
2 days
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