Delhi

Our tour starts in the bustling capital city of Delhi, providing a fascinating introduction to the sights and sounds of India. During our time in Delhi we explore atmospheric Old Delhi with its busy winding streets and colourful bazaars. Drive past the imposing Red Fort, visit the largest Mosque in India Jamma Masjid and also visit the 2nd world war memorial of India Gate.

Leh

Leh's prosperity, managed mainly by the Sunni Muslim merchants whose descendants live in its labyrinthine old quarter, came to an abrupt end with the closure of the Chinese border in the 1950's. One after the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971, when India rediscovered the hitherto forgotten capital's strategic value, did its fortunes begin to look up. Today, Khaki-clad Jawans (soldiers) and their families from the nearby military and air force bases are the mainstay of the local economy in winter, when foreign visitors are few and far between.

Pangong Lake

Pangong Tso is a lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4250 m (13,900 ft). It is 134 km (83.3 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet. Two thirds of the length of this lake falls in the People's Republic of China. It is 5 km (3 mi) wide at its broadest point. In winter, the lake surface freezes completely despite being salt water.
Pangong Tso can be reached in a five-hour drive from Leh, most of it on a rough and dramatic mountain road. The road traverses the third-highest pass in the world, the Changla pass, where army sentries and a small teahouse greet visitors. The spectacular lakeside is open during the tourist season, from May to September. A special permit is required to visit the lake. While an Indian can get his individual permit at Leh, non-Indian nationals need to be in a group of at least four.

Hemis

Hemis Festivals : Its famous festival one of the few held in summer (mid - July0 when the passes are open Hemis, 45km southeast of Leh , is visited in greater numbers than any other gompa in Ladakh, Evey year in mid July, hundreds of foreigners join the huge crowds of locals, dressed up in their finest traditional grab that flock to watch the colourful two day pageant. However at other times the rambling and atmospheric seventeenth centuary monastery can be disappointingly quiet. Although one of the region's foremost religious institutions only a skeletion staff of monks and novices are resident off season.

Keylong

Situated at an altitude of 3340 mtrs Keylong is the head quarters of Lahaul and Spiti district in the state of Himachal Pradesh lying on Indo-Tebetan Border. Keylong in Himachal Pradesh is on the main road to Leh over Rohtang Pass. Keylong is an oasis of lush green fields and willow trees, water streams surrounded with beautiful brown hills and snow dressed peaks. There are hotels, tourist bungalows and rest houses for the convenience of the tourists. The landscape of Keylong is exciting, primitive, abound with mountains and delightful ambience.

Manali

The Kullu valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by sky kissing peaks at an arm length, Manali's major treasure is its proximity to the snow clad peaks. Manali is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for innumerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers and nature seekers.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Thus, Manali is sacred and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage.

Shoja

Shoja is a small hamlet at a distance of 69 km from Kullu at an altitude of 2,692 m from the sea level. It is fast becoming a popular tourist haunt of Himachal Pradesh because of its unexplored and pristine beauty.
Shoja is a perfect getaway from Kullu. If you are looking for a break from the routine holiday of heritage, beaches and wildlife, Shoja is the place to be in. with nature at its ultimate best, Shoja is an upcoming hill station in Himachal Pradesh, which is fast gaining popularity because of its beauty, climate and limited tourist pressure. The village offers the tourists with the an unobstructed view of the entire Kullu Valley, mountains covered with snow, rivers and streams. Shoja has its own harm of green pastures, snow-covered mountain ranges and salubrious climate. At a distance of 5 km from Shoja is Jalori Pass, where you can go either by car or walk. While at Shoja, you would love to visit the Raghupur Fort, which would be an inviting break from the nature.

Shimla

Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is situated at an altitude of 2,130 m above the sea level. Shimla is named after the local goddess 'Shayamla Devi' who is believed to be the manifestation of Kali.
The Mall is the main walkway of Shimla town that runs along the top of the ridge. It a busy shopping area with old colonial buildings, souvenir shops and restaurants. At the end of the Mall is the Scandal Point and beyond it is the Christ Church known for its stained glass windows. The Viceregal Lodge built in the Gothic architecture and houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. Himachal State Museum, housed in a colonial building with spacious lawns, displays Pahari miniatures, stone sculpture, local handicrafts, textiles and embroidery. The Glen is a beautiful picnic spot 4 km from Shimla located in the thickly wooded Glen. The Summer Hill, 5 km from Shimla, is the place where Gandhi stayed in Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur's mansion built in Georgian architecture