Himalayan Sightseeing Tour

Meet and greet a tour representative at the airport before you transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring Delhi at your leisure. Enjoy a refreshing night at your hotel before the tour begins.

Get up nice and early to board your train from Delhi to Amritsar. You’ll take the Shatabdi Express at 7:40 am and arrive in Delhi around 1:20 pm, granting you with the afternoon to explore Amritsar, the spiritual centre for the Sikh religion. In the afternoon, you’ll head to the Golden Temple, a golden spectacle that’s certainly photo worthy. You can always opt to go to the Golden Temple in the early evening to watch the closing ceremony of the holy Granth Sahib.

After enjoying breakfast, you’ll transfer to Dharamsala. En route, you’ll stop at an ancient ruin from the 8th century, Masrur Temples. Admire the 15 rock-cut temples jetting out of the ground and overlooking the body of water below. Continue your drive to Dharamsala, where the snow-swept Dhauladhar ranges provide a picturesque backdrop. It’s also the headquarters for the Dalai Lama.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast before heading to Mcleodganj, a town with a large Tibetan population, for remarkable sights. Check out the golden roof on the Dip-Tse Chok Ling Gompa, as well as the library and museum. But note that isn’t an ordinary library! It holds Tibet’s original manuscripts. Once you’ve finished exploring this town, you’ll go to St. John’s Church, tucked into the wilderness.

Say goodbye to Dharamsala and begin a 4-hour drive to Palampur, a lush city surrounded by tea gardens and layers of pine trees. On your way, stop at the Norbulingka Institute to see Buddhist lessons unfold.

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Manali, a quaint town that thrives with activity in the summer. After checking into your hotel, you’ll spend the afternoon visiting the Hadimba temple, nestled in nature, and Naggar Castle, a medieval monument. Then, rest your feet at your hotel for the night.

After breakfast, embark on an 8-hour drive to Sarchu, winding past stunning views en route. You’ll drive across the memorable 21 loops, also known as the “Gatta Loops.” Spend the night immersed in nature.

Wake up after a relaxing night in the Himalayan wild and get ready for another scenic drive to Leh. Today marks the longest road trip of the tour, but the views spanning Leh make the car ride worth it!

Enjoy a chilled-out, slow morning before you explore Leh, the joint capital of the Ladakh region, which is located in the western Himalayas. Then, you’ll embark on your sightseeing tour! Begin with a short drive to the largest monastery in Ladakh: the 17th-century built Hemis Monastery. After, head to Traktok Gompa, which is constructed around a cave, and still encompasses some frescoes. Your last stop includes a visit to Stok Palace, where the banished royal family once lived.

Today you’ll continue exploring the architectural wonders and spiritual juggernauts around Leh. Start with an early morning excursion to Thikse Gompa, where the monks perform a prayer ritual (Puja) at sunrise. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant after! Continue with a visit to Shey, the former ancient capital of Ladakh. After lunch at your hotel, admire the Leh Palace casting a shadow over the charming city. Next, stop by the ever-so majestic Shanti Stupa! Spend the evening walking around the Leh Market, which sells antiques, souvenirs, jewelry, and more.

Consume breakfast before departing to Alchi, where more monuments await. En route, visit the Phyang Monastery, which datesback to the 16th century, and the Likir Monastery, where a 9-storey statue of Buddha soars above the land.

After breakfast, head to Lamayuru monastery, perched on the top of a stony hill. Enjoy a delicious lunch before embarking on a brief 30-minute walk to the Monastery of Rizong, also home to the nunnery of Zulichen.

Head back to Leh today! Before you go, stop at the Alchi Monastery and admire the massive clay-painted Buddha structures here. This monastery dates back to the 11th century. Just before you reach Leh, stop at the Spituk Gompa.

Wake up early for a 7:40 am flight from Leh to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi around 9 am, where a representative will greet you at the airport. Transfer to your hotel before embarking on a half-day sightseeing tour around Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, discover the Chandni Chowk, one of the best bazaars in Asia via Rickshaw, stop by the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat, and more!

Spend a slow morning at your leisure before checking out of the hotel by noon. Your luggage will stay in the hotel lobby while you explore New Delhi. Check out the ancient, unrusted Qutub Minar, drive by the India Gate and the president’s residence. Enjoy a final dinner at your hotel before departing to the airport for your early morning flight.