Welcome at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI".
Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living
cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually
unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and literateur, who was enthralled
by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote : "Banaras is older
than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice
as old as all of them put together".
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days Places Covered: Delhi - Srinagar - Kargil - Uletokpo - Leh - Delhi Day 01 - Delhi - Srinagar
Flight to Srinagar, transfer to Houseboat. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal lake.
Day 02 - Srinagar
Morning visit Shankaracharya Temple. Afternoon visit Moghul Gardens. will
be at Manali.
Day 03 - Srinagar
A day trip to visit Gulmarg
Day 04 - Srinagar - Kargil, 204 kms
Drive to Kargil via Sonemarg
Day 05 - Kargil - Uletokpo, 160 kms
Drive to Uletokpo visiting enroute Mulbekh, and Lamayuru Monastery and passing
through Namika La (3718 m) & Faten La (4094 m).
Day 06 - Uletokpo - Leh, 70 Kms
Morning visit Alchi Monastery. Afternoon drive to Leh visiting enroute Phyang
Monastery.
Day 07 - Leh
Full day visit of Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Spituk and Stokh Palace.
Day 08 - Leh
Visit Shey,Thiksey & Hemis Monasteries.