Ladakh - The Littel Tibet
- Day 1 Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Delhi to LehMorning flight to Leh in the Himalayas. Afternoon walk in the winding streets and quaint bazaars. Stay in Leh for five nights.
- Day 3 Visit Leh & Stoke Palace
Morning sightseeing includes visit to the eight-storey Leh Palace, built in 16th century. Shaker Gompa with an outstanding collection of small statues of pure gold & paintings. Also visit Stoke Palace home to a superb collection of thangkas considered to be the best in the world.
- Day 4 Visit Hemis, Shey & Thikse
Full day excursion to Hemis Gumpa, built in 1620, Ladakh’s most affluent & wealthiest monasteries. Shey Palace, the summer palace of the former Maharaj of Leh housing an outstanding two storied statue of sitting Buddha. Also visit Thiksey monastery, perched high on the hill and presents panoramic view of the Indus valley.
- Day 5 Visit Spituk & Phyang
After breakfast enjoy a visit to Spituk Gompa and Phyang monastery belonging to the Red sect of Buddhists.
- Day 6 Visit Khardungla & Sabu
Morning leave for Khardungla pass, a memorable drive to see the world’s highest motorable road at 18,338 feet above sea level. Afternoon visit nearby Sabu village famous for Oracles.
Day 7 Leh to DelhiReturn flight to Delhi.
- Day 8 Delhi
Morning city tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, the colourful bazaars of the Chandni chowk, Qutab Minar, India Gate and Rashtripati Bhavan (President’s Palace).
- Day 9 Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- International Flights: Return economy class International flights from Dublin/Cork/Shanon. Supplement may apply from regional airports.
- Domestic Flights: Economy class domestic flights within India.
- Assisted Transfers: All Airport and train transfers as specified by a chauffeur driven car inclusive of representative assistance.Where courtesy transfers are provided by the hotel representative assistance may not be available in some places.
- Accommodation: Room with attached private facilities at all hotels for 8 nights.
- Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast at all the places.
- Services of Local Agent &Tour Guide: Services of a local agent in all major cities and an English speaking guide during sightseeing as specified inclusive of entry fee to the monuments.
- Taxes: All applicable taxes and service charges.
Price Excludes:
- Travel insurance: We recommend you take a comprehensive travel insurance to cover your holiday at the time of booking the tour.
- Visa: Irish citizens require entry visas for India. We can obtain visa on your behalf for a nominal fee.
- Personal Expenses: Such as laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks, meals other then specified, beverages and mineral water etc
- Camera fee: Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
- Tips anywhere: To drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
- Free Days: Any car arrangements on free days / days at leisure.
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.