HIGHLIGHTS OF LADAKH
15 days from GBP1,638 to GBP1,688 including flights
Tripcode: AIF
A fascinating journey through the stark but beautiful 'Little Tibet'
Nestled between the great mountain ranges of the Himalaya and Karakorum lies the high-altitude desert of Ladakh. This is a Buddhist land more akin to Tibet than the lowlands to the south. Ladakh's centuries-old culture finds expression in the monasteries, monuments, fairs and festivals, and most departures coincide with monastic festivals. These are often the highlight of the year involving hundreds of people as the local communities celebrate with a feast of colour and entertainment. In contrast the landscapes are truly awe-inspiring with mighty snow-capped peaks towering over arid valleys, broken only by isolated patches of green fields where villages eke out a living against the harsh environment.
| Day 1 | Depart London. |
| Day 2 | Arrive Delhi; afternoon free to explore city. |
| Day 3 | Fly over the Himalaya to Leh; afternoon walk through town. |
| Day 4 | Sightseeing around Leh including Shey and Tikse monasteries. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Likir Monastery. Optional walk to Rizdong; to Alchi. |
| Day 6 | See ancient gompa at Alchi; visit spectacular village and monastery of Lamayuru. |
| Day 7 | Drive to Leh visiting the incredible Saspol Caves and Basgo Fort en route. |
| Day 8 | A free day in Leh; optional trip to Khardung La can be arranged locally. |
| Day 9 | Drive to Tsokar Lake where we camp for the night. |
| Day 10 | Drive to Keylong via the Baralacha Pass (4845m). |
| Day 11 | On to Manali, set amongst forests and orchards. |
| Day 12 | Full days sightseeing in Manali. |
| Day 13 | To Mandi and Rewalsar, visit the Monastery, the Sikh Gurudwara and the temple. |
| Day 14 - 15 |
Drive to Dharamsala and then full day to explore the area including the Dalai Lama's temple and Tibet Museum. |
| Day 16 | Drive to Amritsar; afternoon sightseeing including the Golden Temple. |
| Day 17 | Depart Amritsar; arrive London. |
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