So before you go booking your tickets for Venice or Ko Phi Phi Nom, check out this list of the top 25 travel destinations in India:
1. Leh, Jammu & Kashmir
This mountain town in Ladakh is quickly rising to the top of must-visit lists. Not surprising when you consider the sheer natural beauty of the place.
The towering Himalayas supply a dramatic backdrop and plenty of opportunity for adrenaline junkies to get their fix.
Rock climbing, white-water rafting and skiing are all on offer, and if you’re looking for something a little tamer, short trekking jaunts can be arranged.
For a glimpse into the town’s culture and rich history, visit the Shey Palace and the many Buddhist monasteries.
Getting there: Travelling to Leh can be quite an effort. There are flights out of Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar and Chandigarh. So if you are coming in from any other part of the country or abroad, you will need to land at one of these to travel on.
The other route is by road along the Manali-Leh highway or the Srinagar-Leh road. Both are closed off from November to May due to harsh winter conditions. Buses and taxis ply these route and should be easy enough to book.
Tour to Ladakh ,Ladakh Adventure Tours, Adventure Tours in Ladakh
We are offering you Ladakh Adventure Tours with Duration: 10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS
Destinations: DELHI-LEH-SPITUK-ZICHEN-STOKBASE-STOK-LEH-DELHI
Day 01 Arrive Delhi: Room reserved from 12 noon at hotel in Delhi for immediate occupancy. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer from airport to your chosen hotel.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing: Early morning meeting and assistance on arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon a guided sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid (the largest Mosque in India), Raj Ghat Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site. Later pass through Sir Edwin Lutyen’s Masterpiece city of New Delhi visiting the President’s House. India Gate, Connaught Place, the towering Qutab Minar and drive past the Parliament House. Rest of the evening is at leisure.
Day 03: Delhi – Leh, Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Leh, which is also known as the Desert of the Himalayas. Meeting & assistance on arrival at Leh airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to Acclimatize.
Day 04: Leh sightseeing, A half day guided sightseeing tour visiting the Sanker Gompa, which is towards the north of the Town, it has an impressive representation of Avalokitesvara complete with 1000 arms & 1000 heads. Late visit the King’s Palace & the Leh bazaar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Leh sightseeing, A half day sightseeing tour visiting the Shey Palace, which was the old summer palace of the Ladakh kings and was built about 5 centuries ago. The palace is now in ruins but its Gompa (Buddhist Monastery), has a 12-meter high Lord Buddha’s imate. The Thiksey Gompa is 17 kms from Leh & is visible from Shey. The monastery is very picturesque and superbly situated on a hilltop overlooking the village and the Indus River. The Hemis Gompa is one of the richest & largest in the area. It is famous for its festival, which features elaborate mask dances & goes on for two days. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Leh/Spituk/Zinchen, (5 – 6 hrs) Morning after breakfast drive from Leh to Spituk (8 km), from where you trek starts for Spituk – Zinchen which is for about 5 to 6 hrs. From the monastery you go down towards the village. Cross the Indus River and enjoy a good and an easy walk. Enroute you will have to cross a couple of streams till you reach Zinchen. Dinner and overnight in Tented Camp.
Day 07: Zincehn / Rumbek, (4 – 5 hrs),- Morning after breakfast leave for Rumbak with packed lunch, continue your trek on right side of the river bank, until first crossing and then go up towards the left side leading into the valley. A good path leads to Rumbak village. Dinner and overnight in tented Camp.
Day 08: Rumbak / Stokla (49000 m) (4 – 5 hrs), After breakfast leave with packed lunch for Stokla. Follow the beautiful valley leading into a very steep and a difficult footpath. The trek takes you through the sharp and zig zag path upto Stokla (4900 M). From here there is a steep descend to the summer pastures belongings to local inhabitants. Enjoy a very beautiful view of the Stok Shangri. Dinner and overnight in tented camp.
Day 09: Stokla Base / Stok / Leh, (2 – 3 hrs) – After breakfast leave for Stok. Follow the left bank fo the river till you arrive at Stok. At Stok visit the Stok Palace. Here a jeep & a driver will meet you to drive you up to Leh. O/N at hotel in Leh.
Day 10: Leh / Delhi, Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Assistance on arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the free for Last minute shopping.
Day 11 Delhi departure: Early morning transfer to International airport for flight to your onward destination.
Room till 12 noon on day 11.
September 2012 fare:
3 star hotel
USD 826.17 per person on twin sharing basis