MAGNIFICENT LEH by Apollo Voyages Pvt. Ltd.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Delhi - On arrival a warm welcome by our representatives and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Delhi - Morning at leisure, afternoon a guided sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid (the largest Mosque in India), Raj Ghat Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site. Later pass through Sir Edwin Lutyen's Masterpiece city of New Delhi visiting the President's House. India Gate, Connaught Place, the towering Qutab Minar and drive past the Parliament House. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Delhi / Leh - Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Leh, which is also know as the Desert of the Himalayas . Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize.

Day 04 Leh - A half day guided sightseeing tour visiting the Sanker Gompa, which is towards the north of the Town, it has an impressive representation of Avalokitesvara complete with 1000 arms & 1000 heads. Late visit the King's Palace & Leh bazaar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Leh - A half day sightseeing tour visiting the Shey Palace which has a 12 meter high Lord Buddha's image. Visit Thiksey Gompa, 17 kms from Leh & visible from Shey. Also visit Hemis Gompa, one of the richest & largest in the area, famous for its festival, which features elaborate mask dances & goes on for two days. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Leh / Spituk / Zinchen, (5 - 6 hrs) - Morning after breakfast drive from Leh to Spituk (8 km), from where you trek starts for Spituk - Zinchen which is for about 5 to 6 hrs. From the monastery you go down towards the village. Cross the Indus river and enjoy a good and a easy walk. En route you will have to cross a couple of streams till you reach Zinchen. Dinner and o/N in Tented Camp.

Day 07 Zincehn / Rumbak, (4 - 5 hrs) - Morning leave for Rumbak with packed lunch, continue your trek on right side of the river bank, until first crossing and then go up towards the left side leading into the valley. A good path leads to Rumbak village. Dinner and overnight in tented Camp.

Day 08 Rumbak / Stokla (49000 m) (4 - 5 hrs) - Morning leave with packed lunch for Stokla. Follow the beautiful valley leading into a very steep and a difficult foot path. The trek takes you through the sharp and zig zag path upto Stokla (4900 M). From here there is a steep descend to the Summer pastures belongings to local inhabitants. Enjoy a very beautiful view of the Stok Khangri. Dinner and overnight in tented camp.

Day 09 Stokla Base / Stok / Leh, (2 - 3 hrs) - Morning leave for Stok. Follow the left bank fo the river till you arrive at Stok. At Stok visit the Stok Palace . Here a jeep & a driver will meet you to drive you up to Leh. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Day 10 Leh / Delhi - Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Assistance on arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for last minute shopping.

Day 11 Delhi / Depart - Early morning transfer to airport to board flight for your journey back home.