The valley of Kashmir, in which Srinagar is located, is also referred to as being a heaven on earth. The Mughal emperor Jahangir was so captivated by the beauty of this valley that he exclaimed "Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto" (If there is a heaven on earth, it's here, it's here, it's here). Sandwiched between the western Himalayas, the Karakorum and the Tibetan Plateau, lies the high altitude desert of Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet'. The Hemis Gompa was founded 350 years ago and is one of the wealthiest monasteries in Ladakh. Hemis belongs to the Kagupa Brugpa sect of Buddhism, the sect dominant in Bhutan. The monastery is situated in the South of Leh, on the south bank of the Indus River. A main attraction of the Hemis Festival is the highly choreographed Cham dances. Sacred masked dances, performed by resident lamas of Hemis Monastery, are a re-enactment of the magical feats of Padmasambhava, in his services to the cause of Buddhism in his eight different manifestations.

Delhi - Srinagar: 9W:603 at 1115 / 1235 Hrs:
Morning after breakfast transfer to the Domestic airport to board the flight to Srinagar. Upon arrival at the Srinagar Airport transfer to the House boat for the overnight stay.
Afternoon Half day excursion to Mughal Gardens "Cheshma-Shahi (Cheshma Shahi or the Royal Spring was laid by Shah Jahan in 1632 A.D. It is 9 Km. From the city ravel and is famous for a spring of refreshment digestive water.Two kilometers uphill from Cheshma Shahi is situated the Pari Mahal,a school of astrology founded by Prince Dara Shikoh,Emperor Shah Jahan's eldest son who was killed in the war of succession), Nishat Bagh (Queen Nur Jahan's brother,Asif Khan,laid the Garden in 1633 A.D. It is situated on the banks of the Dal Lake in the backdrop of the Zabarwan hills,11 Km.from the district headquarter of Srinagar. The Garden commands a magnificent view of the lake) and Shalimar (The Garden, 15 Kms from the city ravel, was built by Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife, Nurjahan. The gardens with four terraces is 539 by 182 meters and gets water from Harwan through a canal lined with fountains.The fourth terrace was once reserved for royal ladies)," and Shikara on the Dal Lake (The world famous water body described by Sir Walter Lawerence as the "Lake par-excellence",half a kilometers from the city, is the jewel in the crown of ravele ravelers by the poets and ravelers praised by the ravelers and tourists. The lake is 6X3 km divided by causeways into four parts,Gagribal,Lokut Dal,Bod Dal and Nagin.Two islands,Sona Lank and Ropa Lank,within the lake add to its beauty. Nagin is the most lovely part of the Dal Lake separted by a causeway) visiting Char-Chinari and Floating Gardens. Overnight stay in the House boat.

Srinagar - Leh (3506 mt): IC: 447 at 0805 / 0850 Hrs:
Early morning transfer to the Airport to board the flight to Leh. Upon arrival at Leh airport transfer to the Hotel for rest & high altitude acclimatization. Afternoon visit, the SANKAR MONASTERY (gompa) situated on a valley floor right in the town. Sankar is the home for the Geluks-pa sect (yellow hat sect) and later visit the ruins of Tisseru Chorten, Changspa Chorten and Sanchi Stupa. Overnight at the Hotel.

Leh - Hemis - Leh: Jeep:
Morning drive to Hemis to witness the most famous monastic festival of Ladakh. HEMIS GOMPA: Founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgayl, Hemis is one of the largest and richest gompa of Ladakh. The two day festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava. During the festival the monks dressed in colourful robes wearing different forms of masks dance slowly around the main tarchen (flagpole) in the main courtyard. Afternoon join the 2nd session of the dance which takes into different forms. Later explore the richness of Hemis in its various Dukhangs (halls). Find the huge silver Chortens (stupas) studded with precious stones, old to very old Thankas brought from Tibet, huge statue of maitriya Buddha & many statues of different god & goddesses. Late afternoon drive back to Leh. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Leh - Delhi: 9W: 610 at 0840 / 0955 Hrs:
Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for wash and rest. Later proceed for the full day combined sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Presidents House, Parliament House, Qutab Minar & Laxmi Narayan Temple. Overnight stay at the Hotel.