Hemis Festival Ladakh 2024 itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life ; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. Our representative will receive you at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and escort you to your hotel for overnight stay.
Meal: No Meal
Day 02: Delhi – Leh
Early morning, we will transfer you to domestic airport to board flight to Leh (Leh is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km). Spend the day free for high altitude acclimatisation. Overnight at your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 03: Leh (Indus Valley Tour)
Morning after breakfast, we will take you to a guided tour of the Monasteries of the Indus Valley. Your excursion would include visits to, THIKSEY (25 KMS SOUTH OF LEH) Thiksey,one of the most imposing monasteries belonging to the 15th century, stands on a crag overlooking the flood plain on the east bank of the Indus. SHEY (15 KMS SOUTH OF LEH) On the East bank of the Indus river lies the beautiful Shey Monastery. Up to the 16th century it was the royal palace. Return to your hotel by the later part of the afternoon. Evening you can walk down to the nearest market on your own or spend some time at leisur.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 04: Leh (Hemis Festival)
Full day witness of Hemis Festival. Morning after breakfast, we will take you to Hemis Monastery for the Opening Day of Hemis Festival. HEMIS (45 KMS. SOUTH OF LEH) This monastery is also known as Changchub Samling and is one of the richest, largest and most important monastery in Ladakh and has the patronage of the royal family. Later in the afternoon, return to your hotel at Leh for overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 05: Leh - Lamyuru – Alchi
Our first visit would be Monastery of Lamayuru (125 kms from Leh, Lamayuru is a pretty little village surrounded by the rocky Hindukush peaks.The Lamayuru Gompa is about halfway between the verdent valley of Kashmir and the upland desert plateau of Tibet. Dating back to the 10th century and belongs to Kargyu Pa sect (Red Hat Sect), Lamayuru is not only the most scenic of all Ladakh monastries, but also distinctly different from most others. Afterwards you will drive back to Alchi. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 06: Alchi – Leh
Morning after breakfast, pay a visi to Alchi Monastery (The village of Alchi is famous for existence of Alchi Gompa- one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh mainly known for its wall paintings which date back almost a thousand years.Later drive down to Leh. En route Visit Likir Monastery (Located at a distance of approximately 62 km to the west of Leh, the Likir Monastery dates back to the year 1065. Arrive Leh in the afternoon and check-in at your hotel for overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 07: Leh - Delhi & Depart
Morning after an early breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Shikhar Travels’ Representative would receive you at Delhi Airport and take you for a Heritage Tour through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. Your leader would be your guide who would unfold the colorful history of Old Delhi which goes back thousands of years. Post sightseeing our representatives will escort you to the International Airport to board flight for onward destination.
Tour Highlight
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Chham Dance: The fantastic masked dances which depict the triumph of good over the bad are one of the main highlight of the festival and you should witness it on your vacation.
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Handicrafts: The locals organize an exhibition of Handicrafts which all tourists love.
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Devil Dances: These dances are also performed and are an eminent part of the festival.
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Prices Include:
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Accommodation for (6) nights on double/single share basis in the mentioned hotels or similar
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All Meals as per itinerary.
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Services of English-Speaking Local Guide for the sightseeing as per the itinerary.
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One-time entrances to the monuments as per the itinerary.
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Assistance upon arrival and departure.
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All transfer and sightseeing will be using air-conditioned tourist vehicle.
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Currently all applicable taxes on above includes services.
Prices DO NOT Include:
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International, visa fees, airport fare, tax or any kind of insurance cover
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Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc.
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Car at disposal or any sightseeing on leisure days unless specified above
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Early check in or a late checkout room (s) at any hotel (s) unless specified above
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Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc.
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Any airfare – international or domestic.
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Any porterage at hotel (for baggage on arrival and departure from the hotel).
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Camera/video camera fee at monuments
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Any other item not specifically mentioned above as 'INCLUDED'
General Conditions:
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All flight/train timings are based on current schedule and are strictly subject to change
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Train and Flight fare ( where quoted) are dynamic and subject to change
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All prices are subject to any revision of tax and tariff structure
Travel Insurance:
We strongly encourages the purchase of Travel Insurance Coverage. It is the responsibility of each traveler to purchase (or decline) the desired level of insurance and understand the requirements for making an insurance claim.
Payment/ Deposit
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Upon confirmation of the booking we would require 50% of the total invoice and the balance amount can be paid upto 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
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We reserve the right to cancel the tour in absence of deposit / balance/final payment.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd.
For cancellation made up to 4 weeks prior to the scheduled departure, there will be a cancellation fee of 50% of the invoice. For cancellation made within 4 weeks of scheduled departure, there will be cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.
In certain cases, the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable on the advance deposit made/required for holding the reservation) may differ & would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel / Service provider. This will be charged over & in addition to the cancellation policy.
Unused Services & Refund
No refund will be made for any unused services or other arrangements due to any changes in schedule made by passenger while traveling. However, in certain cases, the refund will be considered as per the policy of the carrier/ hotel/ tour company / or other suppliers used for providing services.
Refund request must be made within 2 weeks of the completion of the trip.
If there are any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stay, transportation, and meals etc. Extra bill will be raised. Neither Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.
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All the packages are sold under the business management of Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. Shikhar Travels reserves the right to cancel or alter any package as conditions require. Neither Shikhar Travels (I) Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses or any liability what so. We can assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, loss, accident or irregularity in connection with the services of any airplane, ship, motor-coach, train or other conveyance used in carrying out the arrangements of the journey. We cannot accept responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond our control. All such losses and expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, as journey rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. All published itineraries are subject to change, which would not be cause for a refund. We also reserve the right to amend typos and misprints in pricing and other trip information. The right is reserved to cancel the journey prior to departure, in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. Shikhar Travels does not accept liability incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline ticket.
Governing Law
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