Ladakh, das ehemalige Königreich im indischen Himalaya
wartet mit einer Vielzahl großartiger buddhistischen
Klöster auf den Entdecker. Eine gewaltige Bergkulisse
setzt den Besucher in Erstaunen. Vom Himalaya geht es
hinab in das Goldene Dreieck. Sie besuchen das Taj Mahal,
den Palast der tausend Winde und lernen das alte wie das
neue Delhi kennen.
Diese Reise bieten wir für die Periode Juni bis Anfang
Oktober 2009 an.
Als Fluggesellschaft schlagen wir Ihnen die Lufthansa,
Jet Airways, Air India, Emirates oder auch die Sri Lankan Airlines
an.
 
 
Day 01 Flight to India,
Arrival Delhi
Arrival Delhi by International flight
Meet and Greet at airport and transfer to hotel
Check in at Ashok Country Resort, Delhi
Overnight at hotel
Day 02
Delhi – Leh by flight
Breakfast at hotel
In time transfer to airport to board flight to airport
Depart Delhi early morning and arrive Leh around 8 am
Meet and greet at airport and leave for hotel
Check in at Royal Palace Hotel, Leh
Day free for acclimatization and individual
activities
Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03
In Leh
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Shey,
Thiksey and Hemis,Gompas with packed lunches.
Shey Gompa:
Until the
16th century it was the royal residence. Kings of Leh
were supposed to be born in the monasteries. This Palace
Monastery has the largest statue of Maitreya Buddha
(Buddha to come) in Ladakh, standing at 17.5 metres
height. Erected in the mid 17th century, it is created
of gold and gilded copper sheets.
Thiksey Gompa:
About 20 Km from Leh, Thiksey is an imposing monastery
and one of the finest example of Ladakhi architecture.
The 12 storey monastery complex contains numerous stupas,
statues, thankas, wall paintings, swords and a large
pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings. The main
prayer hall has a 15 m high seated Buddha figure.
Hemis
Gompa:
40 kms from Leh, Hemis is one of the richest, biggest
and most famous monastery in Ladakh. Built in 1630, its
popularity stems from the major annual
Hemis
Festival
held in June to honour
their Guru Padma Sambhava's birth anniversary.
The monastery houses
silver chortens studded with precious and semi precious
stones, an impressive library of Tibetan style books,
large number of thankas, various images of Buddha and
frescoes including the famous "Wheel of Life".
Dinner and Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
In Leh
Breakfast at hotel
Full day visit StokPalace and Khardungla Pass
 Stok
which is about 12 Kms. From Leh across Indus river via
Chuglamsar. On arrival in Leh visit Stok Palace built
in the year 1825 by King Tund Namgayal. The palace has
a collection of Royal Dresses, King’s Crown and some
other equipment . After visiting the Stok Palace start
for a short trek for about 2 to 3 hrs. towards Mankarmo
which is a small Shepherd village. Mankarmo is the
first village enroute to Lharsi (4800 Mts.) which is the
base for different Stok Khangri Peaks like Stok Khangri
(6123 Mts.) Parcha Khangri (6300 Mts.).
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon Drive to Khardungla Pass the highest motorable
road in the world.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 05
Leh – Alchi - Uleytokopo
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Uleytokpo via Alchi. Alchi is about 65 Kms.
From Leh situated in the vicinity of Saspol on the left
side of Leh-Srinagar road across Indua River. Alchi is
very famous for its wall paintings. One must take a
torch to see the paintings in dark rooms, as there is no
light,
Check in at Uleytokpo Camps.
After lunch drive upto road head to visit Rizong Gompa.
One has to walk about a kilometer to reach this Gompa.
It is also known as Bu-ma-Chubling. This monastery is
known for its well-disciplined monastic order and holds
the teachings of Tsong-Kha-Pa. Here Monks strictly
follows “Vinaya” and do not observe sacred dances and
hurling votive offerings. Trek back to road head and
then drive to Camp.
Dinner and overnight in Tents at Uleytokpo.
Day 06
In Uleytokopo
Breakfast at Camps
Morning visit Lamayuru
Drive to Lamayuru via Khaltse, Kangaroo Curves. A
distance of about 70 Kms. Will be covered in about 2
hrs. On reaching the top, one can have the magnificient
view of granite colour of soil rocks. Lamayuru is the
oldest Monastery of Ladakh and believed to have been a
sacred sight forl the pre-buddhist religion known as
Bon. Paintings on walls are worth seeing.
Lunch at Camps
Dinner and Overnight at Camps
Day 07
Uleytokopo – Leh
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Leh via Phyang. Phyang is about 20 Kms. From
Leh on the left side of Srinagar – Leh Road. The
beautiful statues and Thankas are worth seeing. Spituk
is about 6 kms. From Leh. Some very interesting old
Thankas are pride of this monastery.
Check in at Royal Palace Hotel, Leh
Lunch at the Hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 08
Leh – Delhi by
flight and Delhi – Agra by surface (200 kms / 05 hrs
approx)
Breakfast at hotel
In time transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi in
the morning. Arrive Delhi at about 10am.
Meet and greet at airport and leave for Agra by surface
Lunch at midway restaurant
Check in at Clarks Shiraz Hotel,Agra
Agra: became the capital of Sikandar Lodi in 1501 ,
but was soon passed on to the Mughals, both Babur and
Humayun made some early Mughal constructions here . It
was under Akbar that Agra first aspired to its heights
of magnificence from 1570-85 he ruled from nearby
Fathepur Sikri , when he abandoned that city he moved to
Lahore ( now in Pakistan ) but returned to Agra in 1599
, all later Mughal rulers ruled from Agra till 1761 it
fell to the Jats who did much damage to the city.
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 09
In Agra
Breakfast at hotel
Morning visit Taj Mahal (Please note Taj Mahal is
closed on Friday)
Taj Mahal : If there’s a building which represents a
country – like Eiffel Tower for France, then it has to
be the Taj Mahal for India. This most famous Mughal
monument made out of White marble was constructed by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal ,
it has been described as the most extravagant monument
ever built for love. Started in 1631 it took 20,000
people , 22 years to complete this magnificent complex.
The high red sandstone entrance gate is inscribed with
verses from the Koran in Arabic, paths leading from the
gate to the Taj are devided by long watercourse in which
the Taj is beautifully reflected. The ornamental
gardens through which the paths lead are set out along
the classical Mughal lines of a square quartered by
watercourses.
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon visit Agra Red Fort
Agra Fort : Construction of this massive fort was began
by Emperor Akbar in 1565 , and additions were made up
until the time of his grandson , Shah Jahan . While in
Akbar’s time the fort was principally a military
structure , by Shah Jahan’s time it had become partially
a palace . There are many fascinating buildings inside
the massive walls which streach for 2.5 km , surrounded
by a moat over 10 meters wide. The fort is on the bank
of the river Yamuna, and only the south gate can be used
to enter.
In
the evening visit the bazaars of the city to enjoy the
local atmosphere
Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel
Day 10
Agra – Jaipur (
260 kms / 06 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Jaipur by surface
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and
abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Visit
the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within
the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of
Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that
speak of the grandeur and splendor of the Mughal empire
at the height of its power.
Check in at Man Singh Hotel, Jaipur
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon Jaipur City Tour
Afternoon
visit the “Pink City” of Jaipur. The City Palace
occupies the center of Jaipur. It now houses the Royal
residence and museums with collections of textiles and
costumes, armoury, manuscripts, paintings etc. Also
visit Jantar Mantar (1728-34) by king astrologer Jai
Singh II. The instruments are built of stone with marble
facing on the important plains for measuring the harmony
of the heavens. Each instrument serves a particular
function and each gives an accurate reading. (Enjoy
bicycle rickshaw ride through colorful bazaar during
city tour.)
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 11
In Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with Jeeps or Elephants.
 Amber
is a classic,
romantic
Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls
of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but
the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted
on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from
festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into
the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the
Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed
Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and
ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror
pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium
during that period. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have
a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of
Winds.
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner & Overnight at hotel
Day 12
Jaipur – Delhi
(265 kms / 05 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Delhi by surface
Check in at Ramada Hotel, Delhi
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon visit New Delhi
New Delhi designed and built by the British in the
1920’s – it’s a city of wide boulevards impressive
Government Buildings, Green Parks and Gardens. First
you will visit two monuments from Delhi’s past Humayun’s
Tomb and Qutub Minar. Then your drive takes you along
the Ceremonial Avenue, Rajghat, past the imposing India
Gate and Parliament House.
Dinner
and Overnight at hote
Day 13
In Delhi
Breakfast at hotel
Morning visit Old Delhi
Old Delhi an ancient walled city. Here you will drive
past Red Fort, the most opulent fort and palace of the
Mughul Empire; Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the
Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colourful
market of the old city.
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon at leisure (Rooms will be given till
departure)
Dinner at hotel
Day 14
Departure Delhi
Arrival in Germany this day.
Diese Reise führen wir für Sie ab 2 Reisende durch; für
Ihren Bekannten- oder Freundeskreis bieten wir
diese Reise als Kleingruppenreise mit bis zu 12
Teilnehmer an. Bitte anfragen.
Preis bei 2
Reisende: ab/bis Delhi
ab
€ 2.795 pro Person im Doppelzimmer
Einzelzimmerzuschlag € 530
Eingeschlossene Leistungen:
- Rundreise im klimatisierten Fahrzeug
- durchgehend örtliche deutsche Reiseleitung
- Flüge in EcoKlase Delhi-Leh-Delhi
- Unterkünfte wie angegeben mit Frühstück, Mittagessen und Abendessen
- Besuche wie angegeben
- Eintritte wie angegeben
- alle derzeit bekannten Steuern
- Reisepreissicherungsschein
Nicht
eingeschlossene Leistungen:
- Internationale Flüge
- Visum für Indien
- Leistungen welche nicht genannt sind
Hinweis:
Zwischenverkauf, Preisänderungen und Änderungen im
Reiseverlauf bleiben vorbehalten.
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