Trans Himalayan Tours

Ziua 1 · Arrival in Delhi

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   Connaught Place

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   Only if the the permits, we will visit CP

Overnight in hotel in Delhi.

Ziua 2 · Delhi to Amritsar, by train, check into hotel, visit the city

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   Golden Temple

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   The temple is surrounded by the lake which gave the town its name, a causeway connects the temple in the middle of the pool. Pilgrims from all over the world come here to visit the temple.

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   Wagah Border

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   The lowering of the flags ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border is a daily military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959. It is called the Beating Retreat border ceremony on the international level.

Overnight in hotel in Amritsar.

Ziua 3 · Amritsar to Dharamsala, 190 km., 6 hours.

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   Oprirea 1

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   Evening stroll in the crowd of Indo —Tibetan mixed culture in the street of Mecleodganj.

Overnight in hotel.

Ziua 4 · Visit Dharamshala, (1830m)

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   Namgyal Monastery

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   Namgyal monastery is surrounded by the row of prayer wheels and houses large life images of the Budha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara.

Overnight in hotel.

Ziua 5 · Dharamsala to Mandi via Baijnath- Rewalsar , 167 km

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   Palampur Tea Gardens

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   The abundance of tea plantation has made Palampur the Tea Capital of North India. The lush plantation with the backdrop of gorgeous Dhauladhar Mountain Range adds to the beauty of Palampur.

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   Baijnath Temple

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   Shiva temple dedicated to Vadianath, that built in Shikhera style and is remarkable for its proportion and architectural beauty

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   Rewalsar Lake

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   The sacred lake is identified as the Sahar of yore. Legends say that , this is a place from where Padma sambhava left for Tibet to spread the word of the Budha in the 8th century A.D.

Overnight in hotel in Mandi.

Ziua 6 · Mandi to Kullu-Manali (2000m) 90 km.

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   Basheshwar Mahadev Temple

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   Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple is famous for its complex stone carvings. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple houses a large ‘Yoni Lingam’ idol represting Lord Shiva and his wife Goddes Parvati.

Overnight in hotel Himalayan Country House, Manali

Ziua 7 · Explore Manali

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   Oprirea 1

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   It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharta.

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   Naggar Castle

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   A true reminder of the centuries old Pal Dynasty, the Naggar Castle is an ancient building that was built somewhere 500 hundred years in the past. It is believed that the prominent Naggar castle was built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu.

Overnight in hotel Himalayan Country House, Manali

Ziua 8 · Manali to Keylong (115 km, 2850m) or Jispa-135kms. 3200m.

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   Rohtang Pass

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   Rohtang pass (3950 mtrs.) is the gateway between semi desert Lahaul and the lush green valley of Kullu. It is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali.

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   Shashur Monastery

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   A 16th-century gompa belongs to the red hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism or Drukpa order and has spiritual connection with the Lion Cave Temple of Bhutan.

Overnight stay in hotel.

Ziua 9 · Keylong to Sarchu 4253 mtr over Baralacha la (4800m) 90 km.

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   Oprirea 1

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   Sarchu also known as Sir Bhum Chun is around 236 kms from Leh and same distance from 237 kms from Manali.

Overnight stay in deluxe camps.

Ziua 10 · Sarchu to Leh ( 3500 m. 250 km.

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   Tanglang La

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   Tanglang La, elevation 5,328 metres, is a high mountain pass in Ladakh region. It brilliantly radiants its beauty through its amazing backdrops and dramatic landscapes.

Overnight stay in hotel.

Ziua 11 · Around Leh: 90km.

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   Hemis Monastery

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   A mass of splendid architecture on a green hill has been built by the inveterate royal architect Singe Namgyal in 1630. the monastery belongs to Drukpa sect of Buddhism, site is privileged for Namgyal dynasty,

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   Thiksey Monastery

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   A majestic monastery perched on a rocky outcrop built in the 15th century during the first wave of expansion of Gelugpa sect in Ladakh. In the entry, there are the paintings of protective deities and the great masters of the sect.

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   Shey Monastery

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   Shey, once the capital of Upper Ladakh before being supplanted by Leh, monastery housed rich murals painting, well restored and represent the 18 arhats (disciples of Buddha who attained enlightenment).

Overnight stay in hotel.

Ziua 12 · Leh to Lamayuru 140 km. via Alchi (3450m)

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   Lamayuru Monastery (Yuru Gompa)

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   Lamayuru is one of the ancient monasteries magnificently perched on the hill. Before Buddhism penetrated in the region this site was known as a centre for Bon religion.

Night in a hotel.

Ziua 13 · Back to Leh via Rizong and Ohyang, 71 km.

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   Rizong Monastery and Jelichun Nunnery

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   Rizong gompa, Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Buddhist monastery is also called the Yuma Changchubling in Ladakh. he monastery is also called "the paradise for meditation" and is noted for its extremely strict rules and standards.

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   Phyang Monastery

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   The monastery was founded 446 years ago (reckoning from 1977). Called Tashi Chozang, there are sacred shrines and various wall paintings are to be seen which date from the royal period. The protected deity of the monastery is Apchi Choski Dolma.

Overnight in hotel.

Ziua 14 · Leh–Delhi , flight

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   Red Fort

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   It was built by Shah Jahān in the mid-17th century and remains a major tourist attraction. The fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.

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   Jama Masjid

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   The Masjid e Jahan Numa commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan