Day 1 : Arrive - Leh
Feel the cool breeze as you arrive at Kushok Bakula Airport Leh. A warm welcome awaits you on arrival and then transfer to hotel. Fullday rest to acclimatize yourself. Evening go for a brisk walk to stretch your body.

Day 2 : Leh - Lamayuru - Ulleytokpo
After breakfast proceed to visit Lamayuru 125 kms. Enroute visit Basgo Castle. Later checkin at Ulley Resort, lunch and afternoon excursion to visit Lamayuru monastery and the lunar like landscapes. Overnight at Ulleytokpo or at Alchi.

Day 3 : Ulley - Alchi - Leh
After breakfast drive back to Leh enroute visit Rizong Nunnery, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam and Hall of Fame. Lunch in Leh. Afternoon free , around 4:00 pm visit Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Leh
Khardongla Pass - Leh Drive on the Nubra Valley highway to reach Khardongla pass 39 kms from Leh at 18380 ft. Visit the world highest motorable pass . Back to Leh by lunch time. Afternoon visit the tiny local shops in Moti market and nowshare bazaars. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 5 : Leh
Pangong Lake & Back Early morning around 6:30 am, proceed for fullday excursion to Pangong Lake which is one of the most amazing Lakes in Ladakh. Lunch at a Camp. Visit the great blue Lake and back to Leh by 5-6:00 pm. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Leh
Departure Early morning transfer to airport at around 6:00 am, to board flight for onward destination.

Day 01 : Arrival Leh
Arrival Leh, Wisdom representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Traditional welcome at the hotel with traditional ‘Gurgur Tea” (Ladakhi Salt and butter tea) Post lunch visit Leh Palace and later visit Shanti Stupa for the spectacular sunset view over Leh Valley. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh. Shanti Stupa : Loated on the hilltop at Changspa. It can be reached quite easily from the Fort Road.

The Stupa was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese for World Peace'. The aim behind the construction of the Stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama inaugurated the Shanti Stupa in the year 1985. A magnificent white-domed structure, the Shanti Stupa of Leh Ladakh offers spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. The Stupa looks best at night, when it is beautifully illuminated with glittering lights. A large number of tourists come to Ladakh every year to visit this amazing Stupa.

Leh Palace : The most captivating architectural ruins that attract the attention of the tourists almost immediately with its majestic setting at the edge of the Namgyal hill and overlooking the town. Built in the 17th century, it was built as the residential palace for the King Singge Namgyal. Much smaller but resembling the Potala in Lhasa, Leh Palace is now in ruins. It has nine storeys and has been deserted since the royal family shifted to the Stok Palace in 1830s. nine storey, but it is now dilapidated and deserted. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. The Victory Tower set above the palace was built to commemorate the victory of brave Ladakhi soldiers over the invading armies of Balti Kashmiris in the early 16th century. Today, Leh Palace serves as an office for the Indian Government's archaeological conservation organization

Day 02 : Monastery Tour
With Prayer Ceremony and Village walk. Early in the morning leave for Thiksey monastery for early morning prayers. After the Prayer ceremony have your packed breakfast near the monastery. Start the beautiful village walk till Shey village. Visit Shey Palace and Gompa. Picnic Lunch will be served in Shey village. Post lunch drive to Hemis monastery. After the visit, drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Leh. THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite. SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here. LADAKHI HOUSE: A typical Ladakhi house is made of mud bricks. The center of the room is the kitchen cum guest room. Sitting are like that of Japanese thus by using low tables and Tibetan carpets where one sits in a meditation posture crossed leg.

Ground floor is used during the winters called "Goontsa" and the top floors are used during summer. A visit to a Ladakhi house gives chance to directly interect with local and inside into custom. You can try "Chang" the local bear or salt tea. You may like to dress and photographed in traditional Ladakhi dress. HEMIS GOMPA: 40 Kms from Leh, it is the wealthiest, best known and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Its popularity stems from the major annual festival held here in summer. The festival is in honor of Guru Padma Sambhava's birth anniversary. It also has the largest Thanka in Ladakh which is unfurled once in 12 years (nest in 2004) Hemis was built in 1630 during the reign of Singge Namgyal, an illustrious ruler of Ladakh. It flourished under the Namgyal Dynasty for the royalty favored the Drugpa sect, which is managed the monastery. It is divided into two, the assembly hall on the right and the main temple on the left. The hall (Dukhang) is also used as "green room" by the dancers during the festival. The temple is known as Tshogkhang. The verandahs have a surfeit of frescoes, among them the Buddhist "Wheel Of Life" (Kalachakra) and the lords of the four quarters, besides the prayer wheel.

Day 03 : Excursion to Khardungla
W with Lungtha Ceremony and walk to Khardung village. After breakfast we drive to the world's highest motorable road at Khardungla Pass. At the pass perform 'Lungtha' (Prayer Flag) Ceremony There are two checkpoints on either side of the Pass. Khardong is the first and highest village of the Nubra Valley we will get down at this checkpoint and walk alongside the stream to reach Khardong village. Khardong has a primary school which we will visit to meet the students and local teachers. Packed lunch will be organized near the stream. After lunch we will drive back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay. KHARDUNGLA PASS : The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.

Lung Ta prayer flags are of square or rectangular shape and are connected along their top edges to a long string or thread. They are commonly hung on a diagonal line from high to low between two objects (e.g., a rock and the top of a pole) in high places such as the tops of temples, monasteries, stupas or mountain passes. Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. Buddhists believe the prayers and mantras will be blown upward as offerings to their deities and will bring benefits (such as happiness and good health) to all who hang them, as well as their families, loved ones, neighbors, and all people throughout the world including even enemies.

Day 04 : Leh Sight seeing
Morning visit Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel. SANKAR GOMPA & VILLAGE: A relatively modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and served as the residence of the late head priest-Kushak Bakula. A number of gold icons are to be found here. SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda) : Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is build by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance.

LEH PALACE : The Namgyal Tsemo (victory Peak) was build by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor and their bodies are placed under an image of Mahakala, the guardian deities to stop further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace known as 'Lechen Palkhar' was built by Singay Namgyal around in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey Of India) has taken up the renovation work.

Day 05 : Depart Leh
Leave on time for Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi.

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Day 01 : Arrival Leh
Arrival Leh, Wisdom representative will meet, greet, assist and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Day 02 : Leh Sight seeing
Morning after breakfast visit Shey Monastery, proceed to visit Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.

Overnight at hotel in Leh. SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA: Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here. THIKSEY GOMPA: 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha, which are exquisite.

HEMIS GOMPA: 40 Kms from Leh, it is the wealthiest, best known and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Its popularity stems from the major annual festival held here in summer. The festival is in honor of Guru Padma Sambhava's birth anniversary. It also has the largest Thanka in Ladakh which is unfurled once in 12 years (nest in 2004) Hemis was built in 1630 during the reign of Singge Namgyal, an illustrious ruler of Ladakh. It flourished under the Namgyal Dynasty for the royalty favored the Drugpa sect, which is managed the monastery. It is divided into two, the assembly hall on the right and the main temple on the left. The hall (Dukhang) is also used as "green room" by the dancers during the festival. The temple is known as Tshogkhang. The verandahs have a surfeit of frescoes, among them the Buddhist "Wheel Of Life" (Kalachakra) and the lords of the four quarters, besides the prayer wheel.

Day 03 : Day excursion to Khardungla Pass
Morning full day excursion to the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel. KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.

Day 04 : Leh - Sarchu (250 Kms / 8 - 9 Hrs drive)
Full day drive to Sarchu via Upshi and we have to cross second highest motorable pass in world (Tanglangla Pass 5350 Mtrs.) Enjoy the nature beauty of the mountains continue drive through Moreplans there are chance to see tiny colonies of Marmots, Yaks & Herbs. At Pang we stop for lunch continue drive to Lachungla pass 5065 Mtrs rugged in the middle of the mountains. Arrive Sarchu tonight our camp will be at 4200 Mtrs. and it will be the coldest night during the whole tour. Overnight in Tents.

Day 05 : Sarchu - Manali (2566 Kms / 8 - 9 hrs drive)
Sarchu is the border line between Jammu n Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh after 20 Kms drive we enter into Himachal Pradesh and we reach Baralachala pass 4883 Mtrs. here on the top there is a lake known as Surajtal and we will meet first village at Darcha after Rumtze. One may visit to Dalai Lama monastery which has been recently built during the Kalachakra Programme. Continue drive to Manali finally we reach Khoksar where we stop for passport checking and lunch. Continue ascending towards Rohtang pass 3978 Mtrs. and we dip into Manali region. Another 51 Kms drive will take us to Manali. Overnight at Hotel QI River Country.

Day 06 : Manali - Dharamsala (235 Km / 6 - 7 hrs)
Leave Manali and drive to Dharamshala on the way visit Triloknath Temple. Finally reach Dharamshala in the evening which has risen to the International fame as"THE LITTLE LHASA IN INDIA" Since from 1960 when it became a temporary headquarter of His Holiness the Dalai Lama visit the monastery. Overnight at Surya Resorts.

Day 07 : Dharamsala Sightseeing
Full day sight seeing of Dharamsala. Visit Norbulinga Institute, McLeodganj, Dall Lake, War memorial and Kangra Art Meseum. Overnight at Hotel Surya Resorts, Dharamsala.

Norbulinka Institute : Just four kms from Dharamsala, Norbulinka was established to preserve and teach the ancient Tibetan arts. The shady paths, wooden bridges, small streams tiny water falls make this place look like heaven. Here one can watch the wooden carvings and the tangka paintings, golsithing and embroidery being done. The nunnery close to the institute is a place where women are taught the advanced levels of Buddhist philosophy.

McLeodganj : Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, McLeodganj is today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This mid 19th century place was developed as a British Garrison. The place was developed as an important administrative point for the whole Kangra valley. Today the place has developed as headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government. The impressive monastery has larger than life size images of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara. Dall Lake : Surrounded by high and green Deodar trees is the lake, which fills a mountain bowl. Situated 11-kms away from the town, this lake is easily approachable by road and makes an enchanting and serene picnic spot.

Kangra Art Museum : This treasure trove of the Kangra valley's arts, crafts, and rich past, displays artifacts that date back to the 5th century. The museum also includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature paintings and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery, and anthropological items. War Memorial : Set amidst the pine groves is a war memorial, built on the entry point of the to Dharamsala to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh. A web of narrow paths and landscaped lawns lead towards this monument.

Day 08 : Dharamsala - Amritsar (220 Kms / 06 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive from Dharamsala. The drive will take appox. 6 -7 hrs to reach the Holy City of Amritsar. Evening visit Wagha Border. Overnight hotel MK. Wagah Border : One of the many nearby places to visit from Amritsar is the Wagah Border. Located on the Indo-Pakistan border, Wagah is 28 kilometres from the Amritsar main town. A good number of visitors come to this place to see the change of guards ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. A site you cannot afford to miss.

Day 09 : Amritsar - Delhi
After breakfast visit Golden Temple and Jalianwala Bagh. Post lunch transfer to Rly. Stn. For evening train to Delhi.

GOLDEN TEMPLE : Located in the heart of the city is the Golden Temple, the most visited tourist attraction of Amritsar. Characterised by its four entrance doors (called deoris) in all four directions and the tastefully decorated shrines, in terms of art and architecture, the Golden Temple welcomes everyone regardless of the religion or faith one follows. The stunning sanctum, shimmering in the water of the holy tank, flanked by spotlessly clean marble walkways and pavements makes it breathtakingly beautiful.

JALIANWALA BAGH : A historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India, Jalianwallah Bagh is another must visit in Amritsar. Here lies the memorial of the martyrs of the 1919 massacre by British General Dyer. Presently the place also has a park. The Martyr¦s Gallery is open from 9 am to 5 pm in summers and from 10 am to 4 pm during winters.

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