Traverse the mountainous landscapes of Northern India, where religions and cultures collide. Journey from golden Amritsar through to the Buddhist enclave of Ladakh, India's Little Tibet. Along the way, witness sacred sites and rituals, from ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to magnificent Hindu temples, and take part in religious and cultural festivals. Explore Amritsar - Soak up the atmosphere at the Sikh's holiest shrine, the Golden Temple. Journey to Leh and Dharamsala - Learn about Tibetan Buddhism and visit the home of the Dalai Lama. Cross the Western Himalayas - Journey through some of the highest mountain passes in the world like Tanglang La.
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General information
Tour ID124713
Tour length17days
LanguageEnglish
Group size18
Age range16 - 85
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Starting point
Inside Ghee Mandi Gate, Golden Temple Rd, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
Treebo Dee Intercontinental, Hotel reception
15:00
End point
8/7, W.E.A. Karol Bagh, Opp. Ramjas School Pusa Road, Between Metro Piller No 87-88, New Delhi, Delhi 110005, India
Hotel Good Times, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Amritsar
Day 2: Travel to Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama
Day 3: Free day to explore Dharamsala's temples
Day 4: Drive to Mandi and visit the Tirloknath Temple
Day 5: Visit Nagar Castle en route to Manali
Day 6: Walk in villages to aid acclimatisation
Day 7: Travel through Atal tunnel to Jespa
Day 8: Free day in Jespa to acclimatise
Day 9: Drive to Sarchu via the Baralacha La Pass (4891m)
Day 10: Experience the Gata Loops on the road to Leh
Day 11: Spend a day watching the masked dances at the Hemis Festival
Day 12: Visit monasteries at Thiksey, Tak Tak and Hemis