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Day
01: Arrive Delhi : On arrival at Delhi pick up at International airport
followed by transfer to Hotel for overnight.
Day
07: Sang Sumdo/BC of Kongmaru-la (Churkirmo) (11,200 ft/3,400 m) 5 hrs. Trek
: An easy ascend mainly along the true left bank of the Martselang chu to
where it broadens into the valley of the Indus at the village of Martselang.
En route explore the local village & wild animals. Chukirmo is the place
where you can find the sulpher water. On the opposite side we pitch the tent
for overnight. 
Day
14: BC Gandla /Rumbak (3750m) 7 hrs Trek : At the pass, colorful prayer
flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards,
we descend steadily along the Jingchan River. We get great views towards the
Stock summit and the Stock Kangri (6121m). 
Day
02 : Delhi ( Sightseeing ) : After Breakfast tour breifing by India Insight
Staff after briefing followed full day sightseeing of Jama Mosque, Red Fort,
Gandhi Museum, Government Building, (India Gate, Indian President House, Parliament
House) PM Qutab Minar & Humayn Tombe. Jama Mosque : The great mosque of
Old Delhi is both the largest in India and he final architectural extravagance
of Shah Jahan. Begun in 1644 the mosque was not completed until 1658. It has
three great gateways, four angle towers and tow minarets standing 40 m high
and is constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white
marble. The courtyard of the mosque and hold 25,000 people. Red Fort : The red
sand stone walls of Lal Qila, the Red Fort, extend for 2km and vary in height
from 18m on the river side 33m on the city side. Shah Jahan started construction
of the massive for in 1638 and it was completed in 1648, Lahore Gate: the mail
gate to the fort takes its name from the fact that it faces towards Lahore…..
During the struggle for Independence one of the nationalists' declarations was
that they would see the Indian flag flying over the Red Fort. Diwan-I-Am : The
hall of Pulic Audiences was where the emperor would sit to hear complaints for
disputes from his subjects. His alcove in the wall was marble paneled and set
with precious stone, many of which were looted following the 1857 Indian Uprising.
Diwan-I-Khas : The hall of Private Audiences, constructed of white marble. Was
the luxurious chamber where the emperor would hold private meeting. Royal Bath
: Next to the Diwan-I-Khas are the Hammams or bath - three large rooms surmounted
by domes, with a fountain in the centre- one of which was set up as a sauna.
Shahi Burj : This modest, three-storey octagonal tower at the north-eastern
edge of the fort was once Shah Jahan's private working area. Moti Masjid : Built
in 1659 by Aurangzeb for his own personal use and security. The small and totally
enclosed Pearl Mosque. RajGhat :: The bank of Yamuna a simple square plat from
of black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his
assassination in 1948…… India Gate : This 42 m high stone arch of
triumph stand sat the eastern end of the Rajpath… it bears the name of
85,000 Indian army soldiers who died in the campaigns of World War First. Rashtrapati
Bhavan : The official residence of the president of India stands at the opposite
end of Rajpath. Completed in 1929 the palace like building is an interesting
blend of Mughal and Western architectural style. The number of servants needed
to maintained the 340 rooms. The north & South Secretariat building are
on either side to Rajpath. Sansad Bhavan : Although another large and imposing
building Sansad Bhavan the Indian parliament building. Humayun Tomb, & Qutab
Minar. Humayun's Tomb built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum the Persian
- born senior wife of Hamayun the second Mughal experor this is a wonderful
early example of Mughal architecture. The elements in its design a squat building.
High arched entrance that let in light, topped by a bulbous dome and surrounded
by formal gardens. Qutab Minar : The building is the complex. Date onset of
Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of early Afghan architecture. The
Qutb Minar itself is a soaring tower of victory that was started in 1193, immediately
after defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. The tower has five distinct
storys each marked by a projecting balcony. The first three storeys are made
of red sand stone. The forth f& fifth of marble and sandstone. Although
Qutb-ud-din began construction of the tower. He only got to the first storey.
His successors completed it and in 1368 Firoz Shah rebuilt the top storys and
added a cupola. Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid : At the foot of the Qutb Minar stands
the first mosque to be built in India, the might of Islam mosque. Altamish,
Qutb-ud-din's son-in-low surrounded the original mosque with a cloistered court.
Iron Pillar : This 7m high pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque and
has been there since long before the mosque's construction a six line Sanskrit
inscription indicates that it was initially erected outside a Vishnu temple.
Rest of the day for leisure walk in the city center. Overnight at hotel. 
Day
04 Manali : After breakfast Half day local excursion of the" Queen
of the mountain "Situated at an altitude of 1965m. (6730ft) On the west
bank of the Beas River, it makes an idyllic stop before heading on over the
Rohtang Pass the barren mountain landscapes beyond. This rapidly expanding resort
caters for both Western and Indian people. Lush orchards and dark forests, typical
of the fertile Kullu Valley, surround it and it has enticing views to the north
to snow-capped 6000m. Peaks. The three km north is the attractive village of
Old Manali, its peaceful surroundings, a good view from there the main city
of Manali, Vashist, 03 km north-east of Manali, although the main reason for
visiting is to soak in the hot springs. 12 km north another small village Jagatsukh,
that was the former capital Kullu and the site of ancient temples The Shiva
temple in Shikhara style and nearby old Devi Sharvali Temple, decocted to the
Goddess Gayatri (a sister of Durga) walk one km from the heart of the town and
visit the 600 years old Hadimba Devi Temple with a four tiered pagoda shaped
roof, a somber, wooden shrine set in a cedar grove. According to the Mahabharata
Bhima, who wanted to marry Hadimba, first had to kill cruel demon brother Hadimba
that he did in this grove. Another exterior and door covered with handsome carvings
received a dubious token of gratitude from the king. He was so enamored with
the result; he cut off the artist's hand to prevent him from duplicating another
temple that might rival the Hadimba. The influx of Tibetan refugees in Manali
has left its stamp on the town. The new Tibetan Monastery just behind the bus
stop, in an area called Model Town and adjoining it the Tibetan Bazaar, are
examples. Over night at Hotel. 
Day
07 Sarchu/Leh : Early breakfast at 0700 hrs in camp, commence the long drive
to Leh, 220 /9-10 hrs drive over some of the highest passes on this road &
through the southern tip of the Tibetan plateau cross the highest pass on this
road & second highest pass in the world called the Tanglang la (5359m/17,582ft).
Arrival in Leh in the evening. On arrival check in hotel for overnight. 
Day
12 Yurutse/Skiu ( 10,378 ft/ 3145m) : (7-8 hrs Trek) The Climb To Gandhala(16,097
Ft/4,920m) Follow the mail trail that heads to the true right of the valley.
from the highest campsite about 03 km from Yurutse village. Take the right trail
to ascend the yak pasture towards the pass. From the Gandla 4920 m view extend
south to the Zanskar Range and the distant summits of the Himalaya Range. After
the initial descent the trail leads to the true right to the valley to the out
laying village Singo village (4090 m) From Singo the trail heads into a narrow
gorge, the initial descent is on the true left of the valley. before the trail
regularly recesses the stream throughout the 5 -6 km stage to Skiu. The wall
of the gorge are particularly impressive, while the willow poplar and rose bushes.
On arrival at Skiu visit the gompa, mark the confluence of Shingo & Markha
river. overnight at camp. 
Day
17 Nimaling/Shang Sumdho (13,230 Ft/3,973 M) : 7-8 Hrs. Crossing To The
North Of Markha Begin The Climb Up To The Highest Of The Three Passes Kongmarula(17,409
Ft/5,274 M)With Its Wonderful Views From The Top. The Trial Descends Steeply
To The Head Of Martselang Valley Pasty The Sulphur Springs Of Chuskyurmo And
Follows The Martselang Stream To The Village Of Sumdho At The Confluence Of
The Shang Nala And The Martselang. Overnight In Camping. 
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