Himachal Pradesh

Himalayan Historical Guided Day Tour in Shimla

Meet your tour guide at Christ Church (near Mall Rd, Lakkar Bazaarl) to start your walk through the town. Shimla acts as a hub for India's tourism sector. It is also home to a number of colleges and research institutions as well as multiple temples and palaces. The city's buildings are styled in the Tudorbethan and neo-Gothic architectures dating from the colonial era.The heritage walk starts from the Christ Church,which is located at the western shoulder of Jakhu Hill and east towards the Viceregal Lodge. Shimla has a number of places to visit. Local hangouts like The Mall and The Ridge are in the heart of the city. Most of the heritage buildings in the city are preserved in their original 'Tudorbethan' architecture. The former Viceregal Lodge, which now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, and Wildflower Hall, now a luxury hotel, are some of the famous ones. During the walk your guide will take you through a number of old buildings such as Gaiety theatre, General Post Office, Imperial Bank, Railway Board Building, Gorton Castle, Knockdrin, Kennedy Cottage, Cecil Hotel,and Viceregal Lodge and you will find every building has a different style of architecture with many stories of the past. Your guide will narrate various facts and history about the old buildings as you enjoy the nature walk.The last point of your heritage walk is the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. After learning about Shimla history your tour ends and you can take local transportation by own expense) to your hotel or you can walk back to Christ Church, whichever you prefer.

LADAKH MOUNTAINS & LAKE TOURS

Detail ItineraryDay 01 Arrive at LehArrival Leh in the morning and transfer to the hotel. Full day of rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh (11,500 ft / 3500 mtrs). Overnight in hotel.Day 02 :-  Leh local sightseeing (Sham Valley)After leisurely breakfast visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and evening visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. After sightseeing back to the Hotel Overnight at the hotel.Day 03 : Leh - Khardungla Top (5200 mtrs) and Nubra Valley Tour (5 hrs)After breakfast you will be driven to an altitude of 5200mts, The World highest motoable road – The Khardung La Pass, clicking some picture on top (it is medical advice not to spent more than 15 minutes on k-TOP) you will descend down and enter the shyok valley. Where one can enjoy the full view of shyok valley and the Shyok River, Deskit monastery, Hunder Sand dune.On reaching sand dune you can send double hump camel safari and take a walk into the desert.Overnight at Camp.Day 04 : Hunder - Nubra - Pangong Lake (5 hrs)Today we will visit the Deskit monastery in morning and then drive to Pangong lake via Shyok road. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape filled with seabukthron bush and blue shyok river. After driving for 5 hr you will reach the famous 3 –idiot fame Pangong Lake. Overnight at Camp.Day 05 : Pangong - Leh (6 hrs )After breakfast check out Camp and drive back to Leh via Changla pass 5100 mts, and drive to Leh on the way sightseer, Hemis Monastery , Shey Palace, Thiksey, and Stok Palace Museum, 3 Idiot School. after sightseeing back to Hotel . and evening visit to Leh Market. Overnight stay in Hotel.Day 06 : Leh DepartureEarly Morning drop to the Airport.

Kashmir Ladakh Tours

Details :Day 01: Srinagar Pick-up Pickup from Srinagar Airport and drop to the Hotel / Houseboat, and half day srinagar local SightseeingMughal Garden, Shalimar Garden and Shikara Ride on Dal Lake, and Evening stay in Houseboat / Hotel. Day 2 : Srinagar- Zojila- Drass- Kargil ( 205 kms / 5 - 6 hours) After breakfast leave for Kargil, driving through Sonamarg and crossing the Zoji-la pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 mtrs) en-route. Drass, the first town over the pass is famous as the 2nd coldest inhabited place in the world. About an hours drive down the valley from Drass is Kargil, 2nd largest town of Ladakh and headquarters of Kargil district. Overnight in the hotel at Kargil. Day 3: Kargil - Lamayuru- Leh ( 235 kms / 6-7 hours ) After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to leh en route viewing / visiting the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery . Driving further on along the Indus, visit Sanagm (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Hall of Fame (museum of military heritage). Reach Leh in the evening. Overnight in hotel. Day 04 : Leh Full Day Rest After Breakfast full day rest in Leh, and evening visit to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace, and Evening back to Hotel Day 05 :- Leh - Nubra - via Khardungla Pass - Hunder Valley (4- 5 Hrs) After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, proceed to Hunder Check-in at Hotel/Camp, freshen up & later you can have a Double Hump Bactarian Camel ride. Don,t forget to click this unique mammal, found in cold Desert. It was once used to carry the trade material on silk route. Overnight stay at Hunder/Nubra Camp.Day 06 :- Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake (4- 5 Hrs)After breakfast drive to Pangong Lake, by Shyok River, Arrive Pangong, it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China.Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of pangong while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Overnight stay in Pangong Lake in CampDay 07 : Pangong Lake - Leh After early Breakfast check out hotel and drive back leh via Changla Pass,350 ft, and drive back to Leh, visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Evening drop to the Hotel and Overnight stay in Hotel. Day 08 : Leh Airport Drop Early Morning after breakfast check out hotel, and drop to the Leh Airport.

Chadar Frozen River Trek

Day 2: Acclimatization DayRest + AcclimatizationdayCan go for half day sightseeingVisit of any very high altitude place or pass is not advisableConsumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibitedStay in Hotel / Guest HousDay 3: Leh to Tsomo Paldar via Chilling & Tilad doAltitude 11,400 to 10,400 ft.Drive 65 km, 3-4 hrsTrek 3km, 2 hrsGumboots are mandatoryCarry two thermos flask of 1 litre eachStay in tents  Drive through Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus Note :- Walking in gumboots will take a while, so be prepared for some slips and falls! It’s advisable to carry a small backpack which will protect your back at the time of falls.Day 4: Tsomo Paldar to Tibb CaveAltitude 10,400 to 10,800 ft.Trek 15 km / 6-7 hrs)Hot Lunch on the wayMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leavePass through a waterfall which never freezeYou will only get sunshine around 9-10 amStay in tent.Day 5: Tibb Cave to NerakAltitude 10,800 to 11,100 ftTrek 13 km / 6-7 hrs)Hot Lunch on the wayMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveNerak is the first village of Zanskar regionIf we reach on time at Nerak camp, accordingly we can go to visit Nerak villageAttraction Frozen waterfallStay in tent.Day 6: Nerak – Tibb CaveAltitude 11,100 to 10,800 ftTrek 13 km / 5-6 hrs)Hot Lunch on the wayMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveStay in tentDay 7: Tibb Cave to GyalpoAltitude 10,800ft to 10,500 ft.Trek 12 km / 5-6 hoursHot Lunch on the wayMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveStay in tent.Day 8: Gyalpo to Tilad do to LehAltitude 10,500ft to 10,300ft and drive to 11,400 ft.Trek 06 km. / 3-4 hrsDrive 65 km, 3-4 hrsHot Lunch on the wayMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveReach Leh by 06:30 pmDe- briefing and certificate distribution just before dinnerStay in Hotel/Guest HouseDay 9: Fly to your desired destinationCheckout 10.00 am from Leh Hotel / Guest House.

7 Nights 8 Days Leh Tour with Pangong

Day 1: LEH ARRIVALUpon arrival, our representatives welcome you and assist you to transfer at your pre-booked hotel. Check-in at the hotel on reaching and relax. Evening is free to take a stroll in the local bazaars.Overnight in LehDay 2: LEHIn the morning after Breakfast, head out for local sightseeing. Today, you will visit monasteries like Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame and etc.Overnight in LehDay 3: LEH / KHARDUNG LA / DISKIT / HUNDERAfter Breakfast, check-out from the hotel and start for Khardung La which is the Highest Motorable Pass. Thereafter, resume the journey towards Diskit and then Hunder. In Diskit, you will visit Diskit Gompa or Diskit Monastery which is the oldest and the largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley.Overnight in Diskit / HunderDay 4: HUNDER – LEHCelebrate a beautiful morning in Hunder with Bacterian double humped camel ride. Next, take a visit to Panamik that is known for its hot sulphur spring. Later return to Leh via Khardung La and spend the night in a hotel.Overnight in LehDay 5: LEH – HEMIS – PANGONG TSOAfter sumptuous Breakfast, check out and leave for Hemis to visit Hemis monastery which is known to be the biggest monastic institution in Ladakh since 11th century.  Afterwards, make your way towards Pangong Tso Lake. Enjoy the stunning vistas and spend the rest of the day in the lap of nature.Overnight in Tangtse / Lukung / SpangmikDay 6: PANGONG TSO – LEHIn the morning, make your way back to Leh. On the route, take a visit of Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Overnight in LehDay 7: LEHThe day, you could visit the confluence of Zanskar and Indus River at Nimoo. Enjoy white water rafting in Zanskar River. Next, drive to Alchi for visiting the magnificent Alchi Monastery. Also visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Magnetic Hill. If time allowed, you could also visit Likir. Day 8: LEH DEPARTURE This day, after a short feedback meeting, you will be transferred at the place of your choice.  

Chadar Trek - The Frozen River Trek 2019

Day 1: Reporting day at Leh Altitude 11,400 ft.Keep woolen cap and gloves handy before arriving at Leh AirportBring a copy of ID proof, Address proof along with original and 8 photographs.Foreigner-Original Passport, copy of passport and visa documents and 8 photographs.Network is available (only post-paid)ATM is availableVisit of any very high-altitude place or pass is not advisableConsumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibitedSpend the day in the room itself to acclimatizeKeep your body hydratedOvernight in Leh.Day 2: Acclimatization day Rest + Acclimatization dayOvernight in Leh.Day 3: Medical checkup day Medical checkup at Leh SNM HospitalOvernight in Leh.Day 4: Leh to Shingra koma via Chilling & Tilad do and Trek to Gyalpo Drive 65 km, 3-4 hrsTrek 06 KM, 3-4 hrsToday you will learn how to walk on Chadar and use Gum BootsGumboots are mandatoryMake sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveCarry two thermos flask of 1 litre eachStay in tentDrive through Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and IndusNote :-Walking in gumboots will take a while, so be prepared for some slips and falls! It’s advisable to carry a small backpack which will protect your back at the time of falls.Day 5: Gyalpo to Tibb Cave Trek 12 km/6-7 hrsHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveYou will only get sunshine around 9-10 amStay in tentDay 6: Tibb Cave to Nerak Trek 13 km/6-7 hrsHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water before you leaveNerak is the first village of Zanskar regionIf we reach on time at Nerak camp, accordingly we can go to visit Nerak villageAttraction-Frozen waterfallStay in tent.Day 7: Nerak – Tibb Cave Trek 13 km/6-7 hrsHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water.Stay in tentDay 8: Tibb Cave to Shingra Yokma via Gyalpo, Drive back to Leh Trek 17 km/7-9 hoursHot LunchMake sure to fill your thermos with warm water.Drive 65 km/3-4 hrsReach Leh by 6:30 pmDe-briefing and certificate distribution just before Overnight in Leh.Day 9: Fly to your desired destination Checkout by 10.00 am