Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Leh - Spituk - Zinchen - Stokla Base - Stok - Leh -Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an authentic Indian dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Leh
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the only means of reaching Leh, a plane. On arrival in Leh, a place known as the Desert of the Himalayas, our representative will escort you to the hotel where you check in, refresh and relax. The day is free for you to spend at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 4: Leh
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day guided sightseeing tour of Leh. Visit Sanker Gompa and King's Palace. Later in the day, walk down to the Leh bazaar and shop for curios and souvenirs. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Day 5: Leh
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for another day of sightseeing in Leh. Visit the 5 centuries old Shey Palace (summer palace of Ladakh kings), Thiksey Gompa, and Hemis Gompa. In the evening, attend the cultural performances especially the colorful mask dances. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
Day 6: Leh - Spituk - Zinchen
After and early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Spituk - the starting point of the trek. The trek from Spituk to Zinchen lasts anywhere between 5 to 6 hours and takes you through the monastery, Leh village, and Indus River. On arrival in Zinchen, relax over dinner and overnight stay in the tents at the campsite.
Day 7: Zincehn - Rumbak
After breakfast at the campsite, trek to Rumbak on the gorgeous river and valley route that lasts around 4 - 5 hours. The only stopover is for lunch packed at the camp. On arrival in Rumbak, relax over dinner and overnight stay in the tents at the campsite.
Day 8: Rumbak - Stokla
After breakfast at the camp, pack lunch and trek to Stokla (4900 m) via a challenging zigzag path that takes through the steep yet spectacular valley. The summit affords a sweeping view of the summer pastures in Leh. After an equally steep descent, relax over dinner and overnight stay in the tents at the campsite.
Day 9: Stokla Base - Stok - Leh
After breakfast at the camp, proceed on a 3 hour trek to Stok where you get to see the magnificent Stok Palace. After the sightseeing stopover, jump aboard the jeep for a ride back to Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 10: Leh - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. You can indulge in last-minute shopping or catch-up on sightseeing in the historic city of Delhi. Dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 11: Departure from Delhi
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the international / domestic airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.
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