“If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this”. These are the words the famous 13th-century Indian scholar and poet, Amir Khusro used to try and express the beauty of the Kashmir region. During the months of July through August, the weather is similar to that of Southern France, the rest of the year it is more like Switzerland. However, as you travel through different altitudes, not only does the weather conditions change, also the vegetation varies; the mountain reveals itself to the traveler in different pictures every 100 feet. This is paradise indeed; you will travel through magical meadows, past magnificent peaks covered in snow, marvel at the beauty of beautiful valleys with winding rivers and calm lakes, and admire romantic gardens, proudly showing off the abundance and pure beauty of nature.
Long ago Srinagar offered the Moghuls and British rulers asylum from the summer heat. Its location on the banks of the Jhelum River with its well-known green enclosures, lakes, houseboats, and waterways offers dazzling beauty to enjoy on your vacation to India.
Go on an exploration of this delightful area which overflows with history and unique culture, and overnight in an unconventional houseboat on Dal Lake for two nights. Spend time meandering through the other-worldly Mughal Gardens, and the stunning Shahi Hamdan dargah, with a shikhara ride on Lake Dal, and a day trip into the mountains.
During the next part of our journey, we leave most of the vestiges of civilization behind and cross high mountain passes to remote, immaculate valleys nestled amongst snow-white peaks.
Ladakh is a land of opposites; it has been blessed but also cursed. To a large degree, it is still cut off from the modern world; the many benefits of modernity have not yet made its way here, and up-to-date communication systems are still absent to a large extent. However, the blessings bestowed on these parts are manifold. This cold, remote desert in the northern part of India is blessed with breath-taking mountain passes, clear rivers, and lakes, snow-covered peaks, sand dunes, and unsurpassed scenery, enough to make everyone feel humble. Here it is not the individual who rules; the mountains are king, they reign over the opening and closing of roads, and the movement of glaciers and people. This is a once in a lifetime experience; it will strip you of all your everyday hassles and put all the unnecessary worries into perspective. This is a different world altogether, and soon into the trip, you will ask yourself why you do not stay here for the rest of your life.
Until not too long ago, the western Himalayan region of Zanskar was accessible only on foot, following a trekking route. Today there is an existing road, although, in poor condition, that links the valley to the rest of the country, but only during the warmer summer months. Heavy snowfall during the winter again isolates the Zanskar Valley and the road becomes impassable. This might be one of the reasons why the inhabitants of the region still adhere to their ancient customs and traditions. Tibetan monks still uphold the same Buddhist rites of centuries ago in their monasteries. The scenic beauty of the valley is spectacular; the deep gorges between towering mountain peaks, plateaus, and high passes offer unsurpassable panoramic views.
This festival is the cultural highlight of the Zanskar region. Here you will witness numerous religious Buddhist activities, like the wonderful dances performed by the monks, and receive colorful traditional costumes and masks.
In central Ladakh, there is a tribe of people whose physical appearance differs substantially from the Mongolian-Tibetan features of the Ladakh locals. Not only that, their culture and language also varies from the rest of the inhabitants of this region. What is most notable, is the elaborate headdresses of the women, uniquely decorated with pearls, coins, and colorful flowers.
The third and last part of our tour consists of a road trip and a visit to Ladakh’s capital, Leh. Also known as ‘Little Tibet’ its importance lies in the ancient monasteries and cultural attractions. Ladakh draws many tourists from all around the world, and here the Tibetan culture and heritage live on, just as the exiled Dalai Lama does.
Whatever your preference, spiritual, architectural, or cultural, Ladakh has it all. From the ancient Thikse and Hemis Monasteries perching steadfastly on high hilltops, the haunting sounds of horns moving over the valleys, it all assist to transport the visitor back to the times of centuries past.
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Keywords: Kashmir Ladakh Tour with Zanskar, Kashmir Leh Ladakh Tour including Zanskar Region
Fly from New Delhi to Srinagar (Kashmir) ➜ Gulmarg ➜ Pahalgam ➜ Sonamarg ➜ Kargil ➜ Mulbekh ➜ Lamayuru Monastery ➜ Likir ➜ Sangam Viewpoint (Confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers) ➜ Spituk ➜ Magnetic Hill ➜ Leh ➜ Khardung La ➜ Nubra Valley ➜ Diskit ➜ Hunder ➜ Turtuk ➜ Lake Pangong Tso ➜ Chang La ➜ Hemis ➜ Thiksey ➜ Leh ➜ Fly from Leh to New Delhi
Kathmandu ➜ Flight to Lukla ➜ Hike to Phakding ➜ Dhudh Kosi (Sherpa Villages, Namche Bazaar) ➜ Khumjung (Kunde to Acclimatize) ➜ Thyangboche Monastery ➜ Kyanjuma ➜ Khumbu Valley ➜ Imja Valley ➜ Dingboche ➜ Lobuche ➜ Everest Base Camp (Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar, Climb Down to Pheriche) ➜ Kathmandu
Kathmandu (Thamel Area, Leisure Time) ➜ Chitwan National Park ➜ Pokhara ➜ Tikhedhunga ➜ Ghorepani ➜ Tadapani ➜ Ghandruk ➜ Dhampus ➜ Pokhara ➜ Kathmandu
Kathmandu (Thamel Area) ➜ Swayambhunath ➜ Durbar Square Bazaar ➜ Hanuman Dhoka ➜ Patan ➜ Bhaktapur ➜ Pashupatinath and Boudhanath ➜ Bandipur ➜ Manakamana Temple ➜ Pokhara ➜ World Peace Pagoda ➜ Davis Falls ➜ Phewa Lake ➜ Chitwan National Park ➜Kathmandu
Kolkata ➜ Darjeeling ➜ Sikkim ➜ Pelling ➜ Kalimpong ➜ Kolkata
New Delhi (Start), Amritsar (Punjab), Mcloead Ganj (Dharamshala), Manali, Keylong via Rohtang La Pass, Tso Kar, Leh, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Phyang Monastery, Alchi, Likir, Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso via Shyok River, New Delhi (End)
New Delhi (Start), Srinagar (Kashmir), Dachigam National Park, Sonmarg, Lamayuru, Alchi, Likir, Thiksey Monastery, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Phyang Monastery, Nimmu Village, Shang Valley, Hemis Monastery, Khardung La Pass, Nubra Valley, Lake Pangong, Tso Moriri, New Delhi (End)
New Delhi (Start), Leh-Ladakh, Alchi & Likir Monastery, Nubra Valley, Khardung La Pass, Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, Leh, New Delhi (End).
Mumbai ➜ Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora Caves) ➜ Indore ➜ Mandu ➜ Maheshwara & Omkareshwar ➜ Ujjain ➜ Bhopal ➜ Bhimbetka Caves and Bhojpur ➜ Jhalawar ➜ Rawatbhata ➜ Bundi ➜ Chittorgarh ➜ Mumbai or Delhi
Fly from New Delhi to Srinagar (Kashmir) ➜ Gulmarg ➜ Pahalgam ➜ Sonamarg ➜ Kargil ➜ Mulbekh ➜ Lamayuru Monastery ➜ Likir ➜ Sangam Viewpoint (Confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers) ➜ Spituk ➜ Magnetic Hill ➜ Leh ➜ Khardung La ➜ Nubra Valley ➜ Diskit ➜ Hunder ➜ Turtuk ➜ Lake Pangong Tso ➜ Chang La ➜ Hemis ➜ Thiksey ➜ Leh ➜ Fly from Leh to New Delhi
Old Delhi and New Delhi ➜ Mathura ➜ Agra ➜ Jaipur ➜ Pushkar ➜ Deogarh Mahal Palace Hotel ➜ Rankpur ➜ Udaipur ➜ New Delhi
New Delhi ➜ Indore ➜ Dhar ➜ Mandu ➜ Omkareshwar ➜ Maheshwara ➜ Ujjain ➜ Bhopal ➜ Sanchi and Udaygiri ➜ Bhimbetka Caves and Bhojpur ➜ Jabalpur ➜ Bandhavgarh Tiger National Park ➜ Khajuraho ➜ Orchha ➜ Jhansi ➜ Datia ➜ Sonagiri ➜ Gwalior ➜ Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary ➜ New Delhi + Optional tour of Taj Mahal
Kolkata ➜ Darjeeling ➜ Sikkim ➜ Pelling ➜ Kalimpong ➜ Kolkata
Madikeri (Coorg) ➜ Nishani Motte Trek ➜ Namdroling Monastery ➜ Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary ➜ Nagarhole National Park ➜ Ooty ➜ Pollachi ➜ Anamalai Tiger Reserve or Parambikulam Tiger Reserve ➜ Munnar ➜ Eravikulam National Park Madurai ➜ Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thoovanam Waterfalls) ➜ Madurai (Meenakshi Temple) ➜ Chennai
Mumbai ➜ Elephant Caves ➜ Aurangabad (Ajanta & Ellora Caves) ➜ Ahmedabad ➜ Adalaj Stepwell ➜ Poshina ➜ Rani-Ki-Vav Stepwell ➜ Sun Temple at Modhera➜ Patan Patolas Sari Weavers ➜ Dasada (Little Rann of Kutch) ➜ Bhuj (Great Rann of Kutch) ➜ Banni Tribal villages (Crafts and Textiles of Kutch Region) ➜ Mandvi Beach ➜ Dholavira (The Lost Civilization) ➜ Gondal ➜ Sasan Gir National Park ➜ Palitana ➜ Vadodora ➜ Lothal ➜ Champaner ➜ Ahmedabad
Old and New Delhi ➜ Ranthambhore National Park ➜ Abhaneri Stepwell ➜ Agra (Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, Tuk-tuk tour, Red Fort) ➜ Hill Station Shimla ➜ Toy Train from Shimla to Solan (a ride in a UNESCO World Heritage listed Train carriage) ➜ Prakriti Farms (Chandigarh) ➜ Mumbai
New Delhi (Start), Amritsar (Punjab), Mcloead Ganj (Dharamshala), Manali, Keylong via Rohtang La Pass, Tso Kar, Leh, Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Phyang Monastery, Alchi, Likir, Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso via Shyok River, New Delhi (End)
New Delhi (Start), Srinagar (Kashmir), Dachigam National Park, Sonmarg, Lamayuru, Alchi, Likir, Thiksey Monastery, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Phyang Monastery, Nimmu Village, Shang Valley, Hemis Monastery, Khardung La Pass, Nubra Valley, Lake Pangong, Tso Moriri, New Delhi (End)