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India Tour Itineraries The
Northern Shangri - La Tour
The Himalayan Experience,The Himalayan
Experience Tour
Duration: 11 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Leh - Uletopko- Lamayuru - Alchi
- Uletopko- Leh - Khardung - Sumoor - Nubra - Leh - Shey - Thiksey
- Hemis - Leh - Delhi
Day 01: Arrival (Delhi)
On arrival at the Indira Gandhi international in Delhi, you
will be met by a Taj Hub representative who will escort you
to the hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day and brace
yourself for The Northern Shangri - La Tour.
Day 02: Old & New Delhi
On day 2 of The Northern Shangri - La Tour, enjoy a full
day of sightseeing in Delhi. Right after breakfast, you will
be taken on a tour around Old Delhi. Visit some interesting
places like the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat before enjoying
a cycle rickshaw ride along the lanes of Chandni Chowk. Later,
proceed to visit the Birla Temple, Parliament House, India Gate,
President's House and the Qutub Minar. Also enjoy a welcome
dinner at an Indian restaurant in Delhi before retiring to the
hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi - Leh
Board an early morning flight to Leh. Home to colorful gompas,
breathtaking landscapes and a friendly populace, Leh is a wonderful
place to visit. On arrival, a Taj Hub representative will escort
you to a hotel. After relaxing awhile, set out to visit the
Shankar Monastery in the evening and then proceed towards the
Shanti Stupa to enjoy panoramic views of Ladakh.
Day 04: Leh
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast before setting out on a visit
to the Stok Palace Museum. A part of the palace serves as the
residence of the Queen of Ladakh, while the other part has been
converted into a museum. The palace also offers breathtaking
views of the Barron Mountains. The Indus River flowing by also
adds up as a wonderful sight to behold. You will also stop at
a SOS camp for Tibetan children before driving back to your
hotel. In the afternoon, you will have ample time to visit the
colorful bazaars of Leh and the fort of Ladakh. Overnight stay
would be at your hotel in Leh.
Day 05: Leh - Uletopko
Leave for Uletopko, which is at a distance of 120 km away
after breakfast. Stop to visit the Monastery at Rizong enroute.
Later, drive towards your campsite in Uletopko. Equipped with
a host of modern day amenities, the camp promises a comfortable
stay to you and your friends. Overnight stay and dinner would
be at the camp.
Day 06: Uletopko - Lamayuru - Alchi -
Uletopko
On day 6 of the Northern Shangri - La Tour, travel to Lamayuru,
an ancient monastery. Once you complete your journey through
the serpentine roads that lead to the monastery, you will come
to the very top of the mountain. Enjoy some breathtaking views
of the surroundings before heading back to Uletokpo. Enroute,
stop at the Alchi Monastery that houses many beautiful murals
that date back to the 11th century. Stay overnight at your hotel
in Uletokpo.
Day 07: Uletokpo - Leh
Set out for Leh after breakfast. You will also stop at the
Pyang Monastery and the Spituk Monastery before arriving in
Leh. Check into a hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 08: Leh - Khardung La - Sumoor
As part of the Northern Shangri - La Tour, leave for Nubra
via Khardung La. The highest motorable pass in the world, Khadungla
La is situated at an altitude of 5800 meters above sea level.
Continue with your drive towards Numbra and check in at a campsite
in Sumoor. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch before setting out on a visit
to the natural hot springs at Panamik. Return for an overnight
stay at your deluxe tent.
Day 09: Nubra
Visit two of the most important monasteries in the region
- Diksit and Hundar. Diksit is considered to be among the oldest
monasteries in this part of the world. It is also the seat of
the Dalai Lama in Nubra. You will also stop to enjoy camel races
and rides before returning to your camp.
Day 10: Nubra - Leh - Shey - Thiksey
- Hemis - Leh
Drive back to Leh after breakfast. On arrival, enjoy a sumptuous
lunch and rest awhile. Thereafter, drive to Shey, the summer
palace of royal family. You will later drive to Thiksey where
you can see the biggest Buddha statue. Finally, you will visit
the most revered and richest monastery of Ladakh, The Hemis.
Overnight stay would be at a hotel in Leh.
Day 11: Leh - Delhi
On the final day of the Northern Shangri - La Tour, drive
to the Leh airport to board a flight to New Delhi. On arrival,
enjoy a full day of shopping and exploring before enjoying a
farewell dinner organized by Taj Hub. Thereafter, you will be
driven to the international airport in Delhi, thus signaling
the end of the Northern Shangri - La Tour.
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