Day
01 : Arrival at Leh
As you disembark from your flight from New Delhi at the Leh airport, you
meet our representative. When he folds his hands together before you, the
word 'namaste' comes out from his throat with great spontaniety. This is our
traditional gesture meant to welcome guests at our doorstep. Soon you are
transfered to the hotel, where you are fared with a warm reception.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Leh Excursions 
Early in the morning we'll drive southwards for 15 kms to arrive at Shey.
As you explore the place you'll realize why this was the former summer
palace of the Kings of Ladakh. After this we'll proceed towards Hemis, 45
kms from Leh. In Hemis, you'll find many Gompas with an excellent library.
The well preserved frescoes showing Kashmiris influence and good Buddha
figure will surely please you. We'll also take you to the quaint caves
nearby. We then drive back to Leh and you spend your night at hotel.
Day 03 : Leh - Spituk - Alchi - Lekir- Uletokpa
After breakfast at the hotel we'll set out for Spituk and arrive after a
drive of 8kms. From there we move further upto Alchi, 64 kms from Leh. Here
you'll see the awesome 11th century Alchi Gompa- the only Gompa in Ladakh
region on flat ground. Thereafter, we cover Lekir to visit the splendid
three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of
the massive Buddha statues. You will come across frescoes depicting the life
of Buddha. Then we'll proceed to the Uletokpa camping ground for overnight
camping.
Day 04 : Lamayuru
Today, we'll move to Lamayuru. This is a scruffy little place. Here we'll
visit the small Wanlah Gompa located in the south of this place. The night
is spent in an overnight camp in Lamayuru.
Day 05 : Back to Leh
After breakfast we start our backward trip to Leh. Driving in these high
altitude regions is quite adventurous, with the winding and serpentine roads
flanked by mountains on one side and deep gorges on the other. Upon arrival,
you check in at your hotel and spend the night there.
Day 06 : At Leh
Today, you are a part of the cultural programmes of Leh. We also take you
for a sightseeing tour of the Leh city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : At Leh
Today too, you enjoy a city tour as well as the cultural programmes.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Darcha
After breakfast we proceed towards Darcha. We arrive at our destination
after a drive of 340 kms. During the drive you'll surely enjoy the
enchanting sights offered by the Himalayas. The whole Darcha is a popular
point for Padum. You spend the night at a night camp.
Day 09 : Darcha - Manali
Today, we'll take you to Manali. We drive for about 145 kms through the
fascinating Himalayan tracks to arrive at Manali, one of the most beautiful
spots in Himachal. On arrival, you check in at your hotel and stay
overnight.
Day 10 : Manali
In the morning, we'll take you to explore this enchanting destination and
enjoy its scenic splendour. You'll visit places like the Hadimba temple -
the famous four storey wooden building in the middle of the forest, Gadhan
Thekchokling Gompa. At Solang Nullah, you can enjoy the para gliding and
skiing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Kullu - Delhi
In the morning we'll proceed to the Kullu airport, 42 kms from Manali. Here
you'll board the flight to Delhi. After arrival, you check in at the hotel,
and afterwards we'll take you for a half day tour of Delhi covering the
verdant Rajghat and India Gate, as well as the President House and the Qutab
Minar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : End of Tour
Transfer
to the Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
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