Golden Temple Kashmir & Ladakh Tour

Golden Temple Kashmir & Ladakh Tour

Duration

13 Nights - 14 Days

Locations

New Delhi - Amritsar - Jammu - Srinagar - Kargil - Lamayuru - Uleytokpo - Leh - New Delhi

Overview

Ladakh and Kashmir are probably the most beautiful regions of India that are blessed with enormous natural beauty. 13 days and 14 nights of this awesome trip will make you feel the dazzling and blessed aura of Golden Temple, splendid attractions of Srinagar, Sonmarg and Lamayuru in Leh.

Note: This is just an itinerary. we also provide tailor-made holidays.so, do not delay contacting us for any modifications you want to enjoy a memorable India Tour.

Itinerary
  • Day 1 : Arrival In Delhi
    Day 1 : Arrival In Delhi

    When you arrive in New Delhi, you will be welcomed by our company representative and checked into the hotel. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 2 : Delhi - Amritsar (By Train)
    Day 2 : Delhi - Amritsar (By Train)

    Have a refreshing breakfast in the morning and get ready to visit the major tourist attractions of Old Delhi- The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place. You will have your lunch in the restaurant; then our guide will help you to move to Delhi Railway Station to catch the train for Amritsar. Once reached Amritsar check-in hotel. Overnight.

  • Day 3 : Amritsar
    Day 3 : Amritsar

    Have a delicious Punjabi breakfast and get ready to visit one of the most auspicious places in the world, the Golden Temple. Thousands of sikh and other tourists visit this sacred place throughout the year. Thereafter, visit Jalianwala Bagh and Durgiana Temple. In the afternoon, get ready for the Bagha border excursion to commemorate the closing of the border. This is the border of Pakistan and India. On this day, a huge crowd from both sides celebrates on the microphone. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 4 : Amritsar - Jammu - Srinagar
    Day 4 : Amritsar - Jammu - Srinagar

    Have your breakfast and move to Jammu Airport and enjoy the magnificent scenes in a 4-hour drive. Get ready to board the flight from Jammu To Srinagar. Once reached, you will be accommodated in the deluxe houseboat on Lake Dal. Enjoy the Shikara ride on the lake and explore the floating market. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 5 : Srinagar
    Day 5 : Srinagar

    After having a scrumptious breakfast, climb the Shankrachariya hill to visit the magnificent Shiva temple and enjoy the scenic panorama of the Valley. Have lunch in the houseboat. You may enjoy shopping if you want to.Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 6 : Srinagar
    Day 6 : Srinagar

    After having breakfast, the morning of your 6th day is scheduled to visit Srinagar, the “happy city of beauty and knowledge”. You will explore the major centers of philosophical and cultural Asia: the Mosque of Shah Hamdan and Roza Bagh also called the Friday mosque. Thereafter, visit the wonderful Mughal gardens around Lake Dal. Mughal emperors made Srinagar as their summer residence in the sixteenth century. The beautiful terraced gardens were constructed by the Mughal emperors. There are fountains, pavilions for refreshment, flower beds and centuries-old trees, including Willows, giant maples, poplars and cathedrals. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 7 : Srinagar - Kargil (2950 MT)
    Day 7 : Srinagar - Kargil (2950 MT)

    Have your breakfast and get ready for a jeep ride through the mountains reaching the Ladakh, which means the “Country of the passes”. You may find some rare green oasis and a huge desert plateau there. Ladakh was a significant Western Tibet kingdom when things passed through here. Here impressive monasteries were constructed, regal families prospered and dynasties were founded. It is the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which abandoned its status and emerged as the Union of Indian states in 1947. After crossing the zujila pass, you will move to Kargil and get accommodated in the hotel. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 8 : Kargil - Lamayuru - Uleytokpo (3100 MTS)
    Day 8 : Kargil - Lamayuru - Uleytokpo (3100 MTS)

    After having your breakfast, get ready to explore stunning mountain landscapes. Halt at Mulbekh to visit the glorious Gompa of the Lama Yuro (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries). This stunning complex encloses expertly carved woods, bright and refined chromatisms, columns, jewel ornaments and erected statues. After this, resume your Lamayuru journey passing two passes Fatu La Pass(4091m), the highest one and Namika La(3780m). Lamayuru is also called the city of the Lamas. You will find the Ladakh’s oldest monastery here, which is surrounded by high rocks of various shades. After that, you will visit Cenresik of Chorten, where you will find libraries, stupas and five Buddha statues. Have your lunch. Continue your Uletopko journey by passing through the Khalsi Pass (3350m).Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 9 : Uleytokpo
    Day 9 : Uleytokpo

    Have your breakfast, walk to the Chulichen nuns monastery and rizong monastery. Also, visit the school of nuns, which is the only one in Ladakh. In the afternoon, visit Alchi, a complex of monasteries that date us back to the XI century. Alchi was constructed by King Atisha. Here, you will find a museum of wall paintings. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 10 : Uleytokpo - Leh (3550M)
    Day 10 : Uleytokpo - Leh (3550M)

    After having your breakfast, you will leave for Leh, with a halt at the imposing confluence of Rivers Indus and Zanskar. Also, visit Monasteries of Spituk- pilgrim for Buddhists as well as Hindus as it has a chapel devoted to Goddess Kali. Thereafter, visit Stok’s royal palace, Phyang and museum. About 70 monks inhabit the Gompa. It is a five-storey complex situated on the mountainsides, beautifully surrounded by chorten and low walls, boasts of having 3 temples with magnificent wall paintings, statues of 8-10th century and paintings on fabrics called tangke. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 11 : Leh
    Day 11 : Leh

    After having breakfast, you will explore Shey monastery, which is around 10km away from Leh. There is a huge golden bronze statue of the Buddha in this gompa, which dates us back to the 7th century AD, followed by a 12th century monastery, Potala of Lhasa at Tikse that is famous for its royal architecture, having 12 floors. You will get to see a superlative Maitreya statue in this monastery. Maitreya is the Buddha of the future, is a as tall as about 2 floors. You will also find beautiful wall paintings, some expensive statues and chorten. In Tikse, you will find eighty monks and nuns residing in a lamaist non-reformed school. Then, you will drive to Hemis, which will take around 40 minutes. Hemis is a three-storey building with large balconies beautifully painted in brilliant colours. There is a valuable Tara statue on the lotus throne. You will receive a lunch packet on the way. Back to Leh. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 12 : Leh
    Day 12 : Leh

    Post breakfast, move towards the Suru river for rafting. After having lunch, you will visit the small shaker monastery, the monastery of Plazo and the royal Palace of Changspa. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 13 : Leh - Delhi by flight
    Day 13 : Leh - Delhi by flight

    After having breakfast, move towards Leh airport to board the Delhi flight. Have lunch at the restaurant. Your 13th day is scheduled for visiting historical monuments, including Qutub minar, government buildings, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Gurudwara Bangla sahib. Dinner & Overnight

  • Day 14 : Delhi Departure
    Day 14 : Delhi Departure

    Move to New Delhi International airport for onward destination.