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Rafting on the Indus River provides rare opportunity of adventure & to feel culture of Ladakh together. The Indus River flowing through the Leh valley in the high altitude desert region of Ladakh is by far one of the most scenic white water runs anywhere in the Himalayas. The icy cold and crystal flow have rapids generally of I and II grades and at some places, has grade III rapids. Along the thrill of rafting, you will be able to visit the major monasteries along the route & rich culture of Ladakh. The experience of camping at country’s most distant & remote area with rustic charm is just amazing with this adventure trip.
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Day 1: Arrive in Delhi |
| After arriving in Delhi, you will be greeted & received by our tour guide, who will assists and escort you to a waiting coach/cab and get you checked in to your decided hotel.
After lunch, we will embark on visit to Delhi’s monuments starting with Qutub Minar followed by Lotus temple & Akshardham.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing |
| After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Humayun's Tomb, then visit India Gate, The President House, & Parliament house. After lunch, we will visit Rajghat to see the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, drive straight to Old Delhi, to experience a rickshaw ride thru the old bazaars of Dariba Kalan & Chandani Chowk. Evening is at Red Fort where beside the interiors of the fort, a 'light and sound show', is very entertaining.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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Day 3: Delhi - Leh (Flight) |
| You will be transferred to Delhi Airport to catch early morning flight to Leh. On arrival at Leh Airport, our representative greets and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of day at free for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. |
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Day 4: Leh |
| Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Leh and surroundings. Visit the Sankar Monastery. In the evening explore colorful Ladakhi bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. |
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Day 5: Leh – Hemis – Stakna – Thiksey (Drive/Rafting) |
| After breakfast, drive to Hemis. Visit the famous Hemis Monastery. Later drive to Stakna. Upon arrival at Stakna, meet our rafting team. You will be give proper instruction and guide for rafting as well as safety techniques by our raft guide. Begin a thrilling white water rafting along the River Indus. Raft along smooth rapids to reach Thiksey. En route stop at Stakna Bridge and have lunch. Later begin rafting again and stop at Thiksey and check in at the tented camps. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp. |
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Day 6: Thiksey – Spituk (Rafting) |
| Take your breakfast and visit to the Thiksey Monastery. Later visit to the Shey Palace. Return back to Camp. Start rafting to reach Spituk. Lunch will be on the way. This is one of the most charming stretches overlooking Stok Kangri on the left and zigzag along the river. Check in to the camps at Spituk. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp. |
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Day 7: Spituk – Leh |
| After breakfast at the camp. Visit the Spituk Monastery overlooking the whole Indus Valley. Later drive to Leh. On arrival you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day completely at rest or you may go to explore local bazaars. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. |
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Day 8: Leh |
| Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to visit a local Ladakhi House and enjoy local tea with the family. See the culture of Ladakh. In the evening enjoy Traditional Ladakhi Dance. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel. |
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Day 9: Leh – Delhi (Flight) Delhi –onward Destination (Flight) |
| After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Leh Airport to catch flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi Airport; you can connect to flight to your onward destination from here. |
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TnT says Why |
| We highly recommend the Rafting on the Indus as the river offers a wide spectrum of adventure & thrill. Small but exciting rapids take you through this magical moon-land with majestic peaks and quaint monasteries dotting the horizon. The view is breathtaking which takes one through the Canyons in the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges with various monasteries or gompas along the river bank. With the adventure & thrill of rafting through icy cold water & surrounding Himalaya peak, you will be able to see the rich culture & heritage of Ladakh. |
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Other Extensions: |
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| 1 |
Khardungla & Nubra Valley |
2 Days |
| 2 |
Spituk to Saspol (rafting) |
1 Day |
| 3 |
Spituk to Karu (rafting) |
2 Days |
| 4 |
Upshi to Khalsey (rafting) |
3 Days |
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