Day 1 - Arrival at the Manali Camp. Evening bonfire & games & dinner at the camp retreat.
 

Day 02: WHITE WATER RIVER RAFTING Post breakfast drive to Kullu for an exciting 16 Kms. white water river rafting expedition braving grade 3 / 4 rapids. Picnic lunch by the river beach. Return to the Campsite. Then proceed for little bit of trekking. Dinner & over night stay at the camp.
 

Day 03: Early in the morning proceed to take white water river rafting and afternoon take little bit trip of Rock climbing in the nearby area. Dinner & over night stay at Camp.
 

Day 04: Skiing http://valleyofflowertrek.com/ Manali: Drive for skiing with packed lunch at solang valley or higher after enjoy skiing drive back to hotel for Dinner & over night stay at Hotel. Near Manali there are some slopes, which have been rated the best for skiing in the world. The Solang Nullah, Patalsu, Kothi, Marhi and Rohtang slopes are very good for skiing in the winters as well as in summers. In fact Patalsu and Rohtang slopes are the only places where one can do summer skiing. The slopes are being further developed to accommodate more trainees and tourists. The national level skiing competition is held on the slopes of Solang Nullah and the winter carnival is organised at Manali. The place has immense potential to offer some world-class ski slopes and they are being developed on the same lines.
 

Day 05: Morning arrive Kullu, check into the hotel upon arrival, after having some rest proceed for paragliding. Paragliding is organized in Kullu valley throughout the year at Solang Valley, located 14 kms from Manali and other locations like Marhi, Fatru, Bijli Mahadev etc. There are generally two kind of flights: Short flights : The client is taken 100 - 150 mts up the slope and takes a flight along with the pilot in the two seater paraglider. The flight lasts for approximately 60 - 90 seconds.
 

Day 06: Manali

Short trek around Manali.

Places of interest

Hadimba Temple :

Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the region. This four-story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.

Tibetan Temple :

Tibetans have a base in Manali too. There is a large modern Tibetan temple to the South of the bus stand and also a small handicrafts centre.

Arjun Gufa :

On the left bank of the Beas, 5-km from Manali near the village of Prini, is the 'Arjun Gufa' or the cave of Arjuna. In here Arjuna practised austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or weapon from Lord Indra.

Day 07: Manali

Short trek around Manali.

After lunch drive back to Delhi. Tour end with happy memories!!!!

Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Karzok - Tsomoriri - Tsokar - Karzok - Leh - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive at Delhi:

Reach Delhi in the evening and relax at hotel.Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Chandigarh:

By Train SHATABDI EXPRESS (0740/1100)

Chandigarh - Manali:

In the morning you will be transferred to the station for SHATABDI EXPRESS to Chandigarh. The car will pick you up at the station and start drive to Manali. Overnight will be at Manali.

Day 03: Manali:

Proceed for a Full Day excursion of the hill queen. Overnight will be at Manali.

Day 04: Manali - Jispa

Early morning drive to Jispa after breakfast, through the Rohatang Pass 13,060 ft. around 51 km climb up to the Rohatang along a rough bridle path and once on top, enjoy the stunning panoramas of the array of snow peaks and glaciers. En route stop off at snow point a static point as it shifts with the snow. After lunch at Keylong visit the monasteries than drive Jispa. Spend day walking around the Jispa village. Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 05: Jispa - Sarchu:

Early morning take the breakfast continue drive to Sarchu through the Darcha village. This place is the gateway for the trekker's to Lamayuru via Zanskar valley. We stop there for checking, because this is the last check post in the Himachal. we verify our passport and another documents. Than cross the Barlacha Pass (4650m). Sarchu is the very open place on the bank of the Bhaga river. The evening is too much windy. Over night will be at the tent.

Day 06: Sarchu - Karzok Village

After breakfast drive to Pang. En route we cross the wild animal. Pang is the tiny migrated markets in Leh-Manali road. The person who run the shops these are Ladakhi. They are shifted there for few months as mid June till Sep. Just cross the Pang, drive up. After the up hill drive we find the plain area around 60 km till base of Tanglanla (5400m). Before Tanglanla we will take right turn to Karzok village. The gompa here is quite unusual because it is inhabited predominantly by women, who often spend their day making beautiful garments for themselves. The gompa was built in about 1850 replacing one replacing one destroyed during Dogra invasion. Rest day explore the village. Overnight will be in the tent.

Day 07: Karzok / Tsomoriri / Tsokar / Karzok

Full day visit the lake side the small collection of huts. Tso Moriri is situated at an altitune of 4573m form south east from Leh. It is like a pearl shape and contains large mineral deposits. The circumference of the lake is around 36 km. Here you must register and show your permit. Tsokar is about 7km from Tsomoriri. There is a small gompa. At the village of Thukse a collection of solid brick huts set up for the dramatic winters. Late evening return to the camp for overnight.

Day 08: Karzok - Leh:

After breakfast drive to Leh. In the evening visit the Ladakhi kitchen. Overnight will be at hotel in Leh.

Day 09: Leh:

Proceed for the full day Sightseeing of Shey, Thiksey, Hemis & Stok Palace. In the evening watch a DANCES PROGRAM of the locals. Overnight will be at Leh.

Day 10: Leh - Delhi

Drive to Leh airport after breakfast for flight to Delhi. Spend day at Delhi (sightseeing or relaxing) and check out late for flight to home.

LEH SPECIAL TOUR

Day 01: Leh

On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the airport and escort you to Hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. In the evening short walk around Leh bazar Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Leh - Monasteries 90 Kms.

Full day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying Cermony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous monastery of the Ladakh region.. On the way back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 : Leh - Monasteries 40 Kms.

Morning half day tour of Spituk and visit Phyang monastery. . Afternoon visit by foot to Kings Palace, Leh Mosque, Leh Gompa, Shankar Gompa and Leh Bazar. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Leh-Khardongla pass-Leh 85Kms

Day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 Mtrs and has been recorded in the Guniees 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.

Day 05: Leh - Alchi 72 Kms.

Leave for Alchi monastery known as Alchi Choskor is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. On the way visit Bazgo Castle lie on the right bank of the Indus. By the lunch time we reach Alchi. Afternoon visit the Alchi monastery and explore the nature beauty of Alchi village. Overnight at Hotel/Guest House.

Day 06 : Alchi - Lamayuru - Leh 168 Kms.

Leave Alchi and continue drive to Lamayuru via Khaltsi (passport checking point). From here another 22 kms drive will take us to Lamayuru. The oldest and spectacularly set Lamayuru monastery founded in the 10th Century. Visit the monastery. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh which is 4/5 hours drive. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07: Leh - Stok Palace

Morning half day visit to Stok Palace. The Palace was built by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. On the way back visit the Choglamsar village (The Tibetan refugee Camp) which is famous for Tibetan Culture, History and Buddhism. Afternoon day for personal activities Or visit to the Local Ladakhi family house which can be arranged on request. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Leh - Delhi

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onward destination flight.

SHORT ITINERARY

DELHI – MANALI – LEH – MANLI – DELHI

Day 1 Delhi ---Manali o/n journy by Via Volvo Bus Check in hotel Marvel Afternoon S. Seeing.Room only.

Day 2 Manali-- Tandi 107 km. 6 hrs Drive over Rothang Pass o/n Drilbu Retreat on Full board.

Day 3 Tandi--- Sarchu 115 Km Drive over baralachala o/n Rashpian Adv . Camp on full Board Basis.

Day 4 Sarchu ---Leh 270 km it takes around 9 hr. drive o/n Hotel Ri Rab on full board.

Day 5 Leh Full day S. Seeing ( Jeeps Extra )

Day 6 Leh Full Day S.Seeing (Jeeps Extra)

Day 7 Leh Sarchu

Day 8 Sarchu –Tandi

Day 9 Tandi-- Manali Room only

Day 10 Manali---Delhi

LONG INDIA TOUR

Duration: 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Unchagaon – Corbett – Delhi – Shimla – Manali - Dalhousie - Khajjiar – Dharamshala – Chandigarh – Amritsar – Delhi

Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Reach Delhi. GARHWAL HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION local tour manager will give a warm welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel. After having some rest proceed for sightseeing. Dinner & over night stay at hotel. India's capital and a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then, that what constitutes Delhi is a conglomerate of seven cities. Down the ages the region in and around modern delhi saw Lalkot built in the mid 11th century, Siri established by Allauddin Khilji, Tughlakabad and Ferozabad built by the tughlaks followed by the city of the lodhis and then came Shahjahanabad, capital of the mughals under Shah Jehan. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between new and old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes he will invariably confront the city's past.

Day 2 Delhi - Jaipur
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Jaipur, upon arrival check into the hotel, after having some rest proceed to visit Local market, evening free for rest, dinner & over night stay at hotel, The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - Beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Day 3 Jaipur
Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

Day 4 Jaipur - Agra
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Agra, upon arrival check into the hotel, after having some rest proceed for sightseeing and visit Agra Fort / Taj Mahal, etc. Dinner & over night stay at hotel.

Day 4 Agra – Unchangaon Fort
Morning after breakfast leave for Unchagaon, on the way visit remaining part of Agra Monument and then continue drive to Unchagaon, upon arrival check into the hotel. Dinner & over night stay at hotel.

Arrive Unchangaon and check in at Fort Unchagaon - The Fort Unchangaon stands tall as an ideal gateway to Uttaranchal. Home to the Jat rulers who rose in prominence during the decline of Mugal Empire, it was originally made of mud, but its walls were late replaced by brick and old building inside the fort was totally renovated during the 1930's to give it a distinctly colonial look.

Day 6 Unchangaon - Corbett(210 Kms, 04-05 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, free. Later, leave for Corbett, Arrive Corbett and check in at pre-booked hotel. After noon after lunch and rest proceed for Nature walk go on foot, with our guide, return back to resort by 6 pm, enjoy the evening Tea/ Coffee with cookies, also enjoy the Indoor Activities, dinner & over night stay at hotel.

Day 7 Corbett
EARLY MORNING AT 5.30 AM PROOCED FOR MORNING JEEP SAFARI TO CORBETT NATIONAL PARK BIJRANI/JHIRNA ZONE. WITH EXPERT NATURE GUIDE. RETURN BACK TO RESORT BY 8:30AM, UPON ARRIVAL TAKE BREAKFAST AND REST, AFTER THAT PROCEED TO TAKE SOME TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES LIKE :-

» ROCK CLIMBING
» RIVER CROSSING
» RAPPELLING

THEN RETURN BACK TO RESORT FOR LUNCH, AFTER HAVING SOME REST PROCEED FOR EVNEING JEEP SAFARI OR ENJOY THE INDOOR ACTIVITES AT THE RESORT. EVENIGN FREE FOR REST, DINNER y OVER NIGHT STAY AT HOTEL.

Day 8 Corbett - Delhi
EARLY MORNING ELEPHANT SAFARI AT 6 AM TO THE DENSE FOREST OF BIJRANI ZONE, WHERE YOU WILL ABLE TO SEE THE GRASSLAND KNOWN AS CHAURS THE RESERVIOUR AND THE CROCODILE POND, ELEPHANTS, DEERS, SAMBHAR DEERS AND LOTS OF MAMMALS AND BIRDS, AFTER THAT CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL AND DRIVE BACK TO DELHI, UPON ARRIVAL CHECK INTO THE HOTEL, DINNER AND OVER NIGHT STAY AT HOTEL

Day 9 Delhi - Shimla
Arrive Delhi and transfer by road to Shimla (343 kms / 8 hrs) the former summer capital of British India, set amidst the snow capped Shivalik Mountains which offers some of the most stunning views of the mighty Himalayas. Arrive & check in hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Stay overnight.

Day 10 Shimla
This morning you will visit Kufri situated at an altitude of 2500 meters just an hours drive from Shimla. Later this afternoon take a walking tour of Shimla, visit the Jakoo hills that offer a panoramic view of the town visit the Vice Regal Lodge and walk down the Mall Road. Stay overnight.

Lamayuru to Padum to Darsha Trek

1st Day: Lamayuru to Wanla, 3 hours
Go up the Shillakong along the right bank, cross it, and then arrive in Shilla. Pass the village, go to a broad chorten then follow a narrow and dry gorge as far as the Prinkiti-la 3726 metres. Easy ascent, then pass an escarpment. Cross the river and go towards the village of Wanla. Short decent from the monastery which is the most photographed in Ladakh.

2nd Day: Wanla to Hanupatta, 5 hours
From Wanla, continue across the slope until entering the gorges. At the junction of the rivers, chorten and religious banners on a flat. Pass a ridge across the Yapola. Then, some easy, some difficult stretches until Phenjila 3 hours. A little beyond the village, cross again onto the left bank.

3rd Day: Hanupatta to Sirsir-la to Photoksar, 6 hours
From the village, gentle climb up to a large chorten, then long ascent of the Sirsir-la. The last third is steep. Pass is situated at 4800 metres. Easy descent to the river. Cross onto the left bank, then, long descent into a stony valley. Good campsite a short distances before the village of Photoksar.

4th Day: Photoksar to Foot of the Sengge-la, 7 hours
Rather steep climb to the Sengge-la taking from 2 hours, then a short slope leads into a broad valley. Easy going then gentle climb towards the Bumiktse-la 4200 metres, beautiful view, descent towards Photoksar 3750 metres, splendid village at the base of the huge mountain walls. Abandoned gompa 20 minutes away above the village.

5th Day: Foot of the Sengge-la to Lingshed, 6 hours
Easy climb of 4 hours up to Murgum-la 4100 metres. Continue climbing, pass an escarpment then go along the slope. Wonderful landscape, view of the valley of Nierag, on the other bank of the Zanskar. Gentle descent towards the villages of Gongma 3840 metres and Skiumpata. Then very steep climb as far as the Kiupa-la 3850 metres. Then climbing down gradually along the mountain side up to the foot of the Sengge-la.

6th Day: Lingshed to Hanuma-la Snertse, 7 hours
Long gradual descent from the Hanuma-la. Through gorges first, then easier. After 2 hours, pass a sheep fold. A further 2 hours to reach the summit of the Hamuma-la 4700 metres. A 1000 metres steep descent, then a 300 metres climb along the mountain side. From this small pass.

7th Day: Snertse to Hanumil to Parti-la, 6 hours
Still on a good and easy path 4 hours beyond Hanumil, small stream on the left. Take on a supply of water. The path leads away from the edge of the Zanskar, up to the plateau, then to the foot of the pass. Steep and difficult climb for the animals as far as the Parfi-la 3900 metres. Rather steep descent until reaching the Oma-Chu River. Good bridge, then up a 500 metres sandy slope. Wonderful lookout. Then along the slope as far as the sheep folds of Snertse.

8th Day: Hanumil to Pishu, 5 hours
Continue left bank. Easy going sometimes along the river, sometimes across the morainic plateau. A bridge before Pidmo, then another 2 hours until Pishu. Very good campsite 100 metres past the 2 houses.

9th Day: Karsha to Pishu, 5 hours
Easy stretch on the often hot and dusty bank of the Zanskar river. Above Rinam, small stream and shelter formed by the rocks. Before Pishu, make a little detour to see the longest hanging bridge over the Zanskar. It leads to Zangla. Attractive campsite below the village of Karsha.

10th Day: Karsha to Padum, 4 hours
From Karscha, head towards Pupating, then a dusty plain towards the Doda river and reach to the Padum.

11th and 12th Day: Padum Two days kept for the rest at Padum and local sightseeing of padum Villages. The Padum is the major centre of Zanskar region. The preparation will be completed for the next operation.

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