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Hills and High Places - 16 days

16 Days Starting and ending in Delhi

Visiting: Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Manali, Keylong, Sarchu, Leh, Ladakh, Alchi, Old Delhi

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

695/HHP

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

None, though not recommended for under 5yrs

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$3935

$3827 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$108

Tour Overview

PRIVATE TOUR: From the Golden Sikh Temple in Amritsar, journey to the home of the Dalai Lama, crossing the majestic snow-clad Himalayas to discover the medieval temples and stupas of the Buddhist kingdom of Ladakh.

Highlights

High Himalayas - Exhilarating mountain vistas and home to Mount Everest
Dharamsala and its laid back Buddhist atmosphere
Amritsar - The stunning Golden Temple
Sarchu and Sahsur Gompas and its priceless 5 metre painting of all 84 Buddhist sidhas
Alchi Monastery - Classic Himalayan Gompa
Keylong - Rhotang Pass and the Tanglang Pass
Leh - ‘Little Tibet’, Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Hemis Monastery, Shey Monastery and Tikse Gompa
Palampur Tea Estate, Manali and adventure sports
Delhi - The capital of India

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Delhi

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: No Meals

Once you've arrived in Delhi, you'll be met and transferred to and afternoon flight to Amritsar and hotel check in.

Day 2 : Amritsar

Location: Amritsar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Amritsar. This morning enjoy a tour of Amritsar, taking in the beautiful Golden Temple, considered the holiest shrine to Sikhs the world over, yet open to all. Surrounded by a complex of sparkling white marble and a lake for purification the lavishly guilded temple with bulbous golden domes houses the Adi Granth, the book of teachings for the Sikh faith. This evening we drive to the Wagah Border crossing (a land crossing between India/Pakistan) to watch the highly animated ‘Flag Lowering’ ceremony - a must for any visitor to the north of India.

Day 3 : Days 3-4 Dharamsala

Location: Dharamshala

Meals Included: Breakfast

Amritsar - Dharamsala. Driving north to Dharamsala offers some dramatic scenery, where rolling foothills rise high toward snow capped peaks. Dharamsala, the British hill station turned Tibetan settlement, home to the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetan refugees offers a sense of peace and tranquility to all those who arrive.
Day 4 offers guided sightseeing of the area surrounding the Dalai Lama’s residence, Dharamsala’s main Buddhist Temple - Tsug Lakhang and the Norbulingka Institute - centre for Buddhist learning and handicrafts.

Day 5 : Days 5-6 Manali

Location: Manali

Meals Included: Breakfast

Dharamsala - Palampur - Manali. En route to Manali a stop is made at Palampur - a pretty hill station enclosed by aged British tea plantations. Touring a colonial plantation, set upon the mounting slopes of Kangra Valley, criss crossed by babbling brooks offers a chance to enjoy a fine cuppa. Arriving in Manali, the adventurous can opt to go white water rafting, mountain biking or skiing. Or simply spend the afternoon relaxing. Day 6 allows for a sightseeing tour of the city and an afternoon of leisure.

Day 7 : Keylong

Location: Keylong

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Manali - Rohtang Pass - Keylong. Continuing north and rising to 3980 metres above sea level along the Rhotang Pass we arrive at the village of Keylong - 120 km from the Tibetan border.

Day 8 : Sarchu

Location: Sarchu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Keylong - Sarchu. En route to Sarchu there is time to stop and explore Sahsur Gompa, a beautiful Buddhist Temple built in the 17th century housing priceless 5 metre ‘Tankha’, (wall painting) depicting all 84 sidhas of Buddhism.

Day 9 : Leh & Ladakh

Location: Leh, Ladakh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Keylong - Tanglang La Pass - Leh. Rudyard Kipling said of the region “Surely the Gods live here this is no place for men.” Travelling over the Tanglang La Pass at a dizzying height of 5350 metres confirms our arrival to the remote and sparsely populated region of Ladakh. Cradled by the Karakoram and the Great Himalayan ranges, the vast and often snow covered desert is often discribed as the last ‘Shangri-La’, (land of high mountain passes) and is one of the last enclaves of Mahayana Buddhism, Ladakh’s principle religion for nearly a thousand years, now much suppressed in its native homeland of Tibet. The following 3 days are spent exploring this delightful region. Day 10 - Leh city tour with visits to the Sankar Gompa and Shanti Stupa. Day 11 - guided touring of Hemis Monastery, Shey Monastery - a former royal palace and Tikse Gompa - a 12 story high complex resembling Potala Palace in Lhasa, housing Buddhist art, statues, art and swords.

Day 12 : Alchi

Location: Alchi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leh - Alchi. Alchi is set amongst the desolate gorges of the Indus River and spectacular mountains. Here we will visit the Alchi Gompa, a must see Buddhist Temple dating back to 1000 AD. On day 13 we return to Leh.

Day 14 : Old Delhi

Location: Old Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leh - Delhi - breakfast. Morning flight to Delhi and hotel check in upon arrival. The remainder of today and tomorrow offer free time to independently explore. Consider visits to the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Raj Ghat.

Day 16 : Delhi

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sadly today arrangements conclude after breakfast and onward departure
transfer to the airport.

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
14 nights SUPERIOR hotels. STANDARD and DELUXE hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
1 night permanent tented camp
Touring and excursions as per itinerary
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing
2 economy class flights: Delhi to Amritsar and Leh to Delhi
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 16
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles (**mountain vehicles are not air-conditioned)

What's Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Check out our Q&As

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 16
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Tipping - An entirely personal gesture
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998

Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this Operator

Calvin

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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