Himalayan River Rafting Tour
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Leh - Hemis - Stakna - Thiksey - Spituk - Leh - Delhi
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi - Leh
Transfer to airport to board flight to Leh. Welcome upon arrival at the Leh airport (3,500 Mt) and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : Leh
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Sankar monastery which is situated on the valley floor. Afternoon free at leisure. Evening proceed to Ladakh Ecological centre to see a small documentary film on Ancient Heritage of Ladakh. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 : Leh - Hemis - Stakna - Thiksey
Morning after breakfast drive 50 kms to visit the famous Hemis Monastery which has some of the most precious Tankhas, silver Stupas and enshrines statues of various Buddhist god and goddesses. Later drive back to Stakna. Upon arrival meet the Rafting team includes the Raft driver and helper. Proper instruction for Rafting as well as safety techniques shall be given. Wear the life jacket and begin a thrilling white water rafting along river Indus. Raft along smooth river to reach Thiksey. Enroute stop at Stakna Bridge and have Lunch. Afternoon Raft again and stop at Thiksey and check-in at the camps. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 5 : Thiksey - Spituk
Morning after breakfast drive to visit Thiksey Monastery-this imposing monastery situated on a hill overlooking the village has a huge statue of Shakayamuni Buddha. Later drive 2 kms further to visit Shey Palace, which was earlier the Royal Palace. Drive back to camp and start Rafting to reach Spituk. Lunch enroute. This is one of the most beautiful stretch overlooking Stok Kangri on your left and zig-zag along the river. Check-in at the camps in Spituk for overnight stay.
Day 6 : Spituk - Leh
Morning after breakfast pack up and drive to visit Spituk Monastery overlooking the whole Indus valley. Later drive to Leh City and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon free to explore the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 : Leh
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit a local Ladakhi house and enjoy local tea with the family. Later in the evening proceed to witness Traditional Ladakhi dance. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 : Leh - Delhi
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Met on arrival at Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon at leisure for independent activities.
Day 9 : Depart Delhi
Transfer to international airport in time to board the flight to onward destination.
