Day 01 Drive Delhi to Shimla
Morning drive from Delhi to Shimla. Arrive Shimla and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Shimla sightseeing
Morning after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla visiting, Tara Devi Temple- situated 8 km from Shimla are two temples dedicated to Mata Tara Devi and lord Shiva. The military dairy farm and Shimla boy-scout head quarters are also located near by. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Drive to Manali
Morning after breakfast, drive to Manali. On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 Manali to Jispa
Morning drive to Jispa (145 kms / 7 - 8 hrs) This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range, connects the densely fertile and green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali slowly winding up mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950 Mts. which connects the Kullu to the Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. We reach Jispa by late afternoon. Overnight in deluxe tents.

Day 05 Jispa to Sarchu
Leisurely start to drive over the scenic Baralacha Pass (4880 Mts.). Plenty of stops to capture the scenic grandeur of this majestic landscape dotted with snow capped peaks and high altitude lakes. After crossing the pass drop down to the vast Sarchu plains at an altitude of 4200 Mts. (80 kms/4 hrs). Overnight in deluxe tents.

Day 06 Sarchu to Leh
Morning drive to Leh. On arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Leh ( Shanti Stupa, Sankar, Leh Palace )
Full day visit of Shanti Stupa, Sankar, Leh Palace.
Sankar Gompa: A relatively modern monastery, it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and serves as the residence of the head priest - Kushak Bakula. A number of gold icons are to be found here. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 Leh ( Shey, Thiksey, Taktak, Chimde )
Full day visit of Shey, Thiksey, Taktak, Chimde.
Thikshy Monastery: It is situated on a hill top. There are several temples and wall paintings of Buddha. Close by is the summer palace of the old raja of Leh. This monastery is 800 years old, Silver and Gold statues are seen in it. Shey Monastery: This monastery has a 7.5m copper statue of Buddha plated with gold, the largest of its kind.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 Leh ( Hemis, Stakna, Matho )
Full day visit Hemis, Stakna, Matho.
Hemis Gompa: 40 kms from Leh, built in 1630, is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. It is not visible from the road as it is located in a side valley. Hemis has the largest thanka in Ladakh which is unfurled once in 12 year. It celebrates a colourful Hemis festival on June 24th and 25th attended by people from all over the provinces who come to join in the celebrated mask dances.
Matho Monastery: situated on the opposite bank of the Indus across Thiksey, Matho was established in the first half of the 16th century AD and has valuable collection of very old and beautiful Thankhas, some in the form of Mandalas. Its annual festival of Oracles in early march is an important event in Ladakhi religious calendar.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Stok, Spituk, Phiyang
Visit Stok, Spituk, Phiyang. Stok Monastery: The Palace of the banished royal family, Stok has a museum which displays fabulous period costumes and jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite Thankas representing the life style of Sakya Muni. Interesting historical objects like coins, armour, weapons, precious jade and porcelain too can be seen here. Spituk Monastery : stands on a hillock 8 km from Leh. The proud possessions of this shrine are a number of intriguing Thankas. Higher up the hill is a chamber housing a statue of Goddess Kali with her face covered: it is unveiled once a year. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Leh ( Alchi & Likir )
Fullday visit Alchi & Likir monastery.
Alchi was built in the 11th century. Its sheltered position in the Indus valley, off the main trails to Leh, is probably the major reason why it survived wars and abandonment to the elements
Likir is recognised as the foremost Delugpa monastery in Ladakh region. It is found near saspol on the Srinagar - Leh road. It houses a great deal of gigantic clay statues of the Buddha in various forms, the primary attraction of this monastery is its 1000 year old wall paintings which make a visit more than worth while. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 Fly Leh / Delhi and onward destination
After breakfast and transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and later transfer to the international airport and fly overseas.