Frozen River Trekking Tour

Guest house, Homestay

A homestay in India is a private home which is generally transformed for commercial purpose in order to welcome the outside guests for Short/long term stay where the owners look forward  to sharing  their home, heritage and culture  .

3 star hotel

A 3 * Category of the hotel is considered to be the first choice for the low budget travelers wanting to stay in a hotel at a reasonably affordable price , this category of hotel offers all the basic modern amenities of hospitality from tastefully furnished room to multi cuisine restaurants.

4 star hotel

A 4 * category of hotel represents the tinge of luxury with no compromise with the comfort eand services. It proposes nearly all the expected facilities/ amenities suitable to the need of Global Travellers with International standards.

5 star hotel

A 5 * category of hotel combines the best of everything from most ideal location to magnificent décor impeccable services, finest dining along with the latest in modern convenience and amenities.

Day 01 Delhi

On arrival, your Kamalan representative will meet you at the airport, and accompany you to your hotel to help you with the check–in formalities. You will spend the night here.

Day 02 Delhi - Leh

After breakfast, you will head to the airport to catch your flight to Leh. . Leh was once the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. It is a place of breathtaking natural beauty and was an important stop over on the trade routes in the Indus Valley.

On arrival you will check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will walk to the local market. You will spend the night at your hotel.

Day 03 Leh

After breakfast, you will visit the Shey monastery. This was once the royal residence and the seat of power. The monastery has large and unique statues of the Buddha. Next you will visit the Thiksey monastery. One of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture, this 12-storey monastery contains numerous statues, wall paintings and sacred shrines.

You will have a packed lunch and afterwards, you will visit the Hemis monastery. It was constructed in 1630 and is the largest monastery in the region. The monastery is managed by the Drukpa sect of Buddhists.

You will then return to your hotel where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 04 Leh

After breakfast, you will walk to visit the Shanti Stupa. This beautiful structure was inaugurated in 1985 to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote world peace.

Afterwards, you will visit the Sankar Monastery. This monastery belongs to the Gelukpa sect and is famous for its image of Avalokitesvara depicted with 1,000 arms and 11 heads. You will also visit the Leh Palace. Though now in ruins, the Leh Palace was modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.

You will spend the night at your hotel.

Day 05 Leh - Chilling ( 2 Hrs )

This morning you will have breakfast and then drive the village of Chilling. This is the only village in Ladakh that provides metal work such copper, bronze, tin, iron and silver to the local areas. Here you will visit the workshops of the local coppersmiths. You will spend the night at a camp or in a guest house.

Day 06 Chilling - Zaribago ( 4 Hrs TREK)

Today you will trek to Zaribago, walking on the frozen Zanskar River. The trek is approximately 5 hours long. This is the called the “Chadar” trek. Chadar means white blanket or sheet, which is what the frozen Zanskar River appears to be.

You will spend the night at your camp.

Day 07 Zaribago- Deepyokma ( 5 Hrs TREK )

Today you will trek to Deepyokma and spend the night at your camp here.

Day 08 Deepyokma – Nyrakpulu ( 5 Hrs TREK )

After breakfast, you will trek to Nyrakpulu and spend the night at your camp here.

Day 09 Nyrakpulu – Lingshed ( 6 Hrs TREK )

After breakfast, you will again walk across the frozen river to arrive at the tiny village of Lingshed. You will spend the night at your camp here.

Day 10 Lingshed

Today, you will have breakfast and then visit the Lingshed Gompa that houses about sixty monks. You will explore the little village before returning to your camp to spend the night.

Day 11 Lingshed – Deepkongma ( 5 Hrs TREK )

Today you will trek to Deepkongma where you will spend the night at your camp.

Day 12 Deepkongma – Warzongdo ( 5 Hrs TREK )

Today you will trek to Warzongdo where you will spend the night at camp.

Day 13 Warsangdo – Pishu ( 6 hrs TREK )

After breakfast, you will trek to Pishu where you will spend the night at camp. After breakfast leave surface by trek to Pishu (WU ), upon arrival at Pishu.

Day 14 Pishu – Karsha ( 5 Hrs TREK)

Today’s trek will lead you to Karsha, where you will spend the night at your campsite.

Day 15 Karsha

Today you will have a rest day at Karsha and can visit the Karsha Monastery. The monastery is home to about a hundred monks and has spectacular shrines and wall paintings. You will spend the night at your camp.

Day 16 Karsha – Zangla ( 6 Hrs TREK )

After breakfast, you will trek to Zangla. Here you will visit the ancient Zangla Gompa and spend the night in your camp.

Day 17 Zangla – Sarakdo ( 5 Hrs TREK )

This morning, you will have breakfast and trek to Sarakdo where you will set up camp and spend the night.

Day 18 Sarkdo – Nyrakpulu ( 5 Hrs TREK)

Today you will make your way to Nyrakpulu where you will spend the night at your camp.

Day 19 Nyrakpulu – Tsomopaldar ( 6 Hrs TREK)

This morning, you will have breakfast and trek up to Tsomopaldar where you will spend the night at your campsite.

Day 20 Tsomopaldar – Tilatdo ( 6 Hrs TREK)

Today you will trek up to Tilatdo. Here you will spend the night in tents at your campsite.

Day 21 Tilatdo – Chilling ( 3 Hrs TREK) – Leh

After breakfast, you will trek to Chilling. From here you will drive back to Leh, which takes approximately two hours. You will spend the night at your hotel in Leh.

Day 22 Leh

Today you will have the entire day to spend resting at your hotel.

Day 23 Leh - Delhi

This morning you will have breakfast, and head to the airport to board your flight to Delhi. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 24 Delhi

After breakfast you will explore the city. You begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid. The Jama Masjid is the largest and perhaps the best-known mosques in India. Commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan, and completed in 1656, the courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers.

Next you will visit the Red Fort from outside. Also constructed under the emperor Shah Jahan, this fort also served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. The British later used it as a military camp. It continues to be significant even today, as every Independence Day; the Prime Minister raises the flag here. You will also enjoy a memorable rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi.

You will also get a chance to see the government buildings in Delhi. The government buildings in Delhi are an ode to British Colonial architecture, spearheaded by the architect Edward Lutyens.

You will also explore India Gate, one of the largest war memorials in India. Designed by Edward Lutyens, it commemorates the thousands of soldiers that lost their lives during the First World War. This monument is an important landmark in Delhi, with many important roads leading off the Gate. In the evenings, India Gate is lit up and you will find many families enjoying their free time near by.

After lunch in the city, you will visit Humayun’s tomb. Commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562, it was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent. The Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale and this UNESCO world heritage site represented a huge leap for Mughal architecture.

After dinner, you will head to the airport. Your Kamalan representative will help you board your flight home.

EXTENSION AGRA

Day 25 Delhi – Agra ( 204 Kms - 5 Hrs )

This morning you will have breakfast and leave for Agra.

The city of Agra is believed to have been founded in 1504 by Sultan Sikander Lodi. The city flourished under Mughal rule and is most famous as the home of the Taj Mahal and other fine examples of Mughal architecture.

On arrival, you will check in to your hotel. After lunch in the city, you will leave to visit Itimad Ud Daulah. This is a mausoleum commissioned by the Mughal Empress Nur jehan for her father. It is believed to be the blue print of the Taj Mahal and is said to resemble a jewel in a marble box. You will then return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure and spend the night at your hotel.

Day 26 Agra – Delhi ( 204 Kms - 5 Hrs )

Early this morning, you will visit the Taj Mahal. Considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this gem of a monument defies description. The Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum, commissioned by Enperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of this marble wonder began in 1632 and was completed around 1653. Thousands of laborers were employed to construct the monument, that is replete with decorate inlays, carvings and calligraphy. To this very day, the Taj is considered an architectural marvel.

You will return to your hotel for breakfast and afterwards you will visit the Agra Fort. This is a 16th century Mughal fortress built of red sandstone and comprises of many fairy tale palaces.

Next you will leave for Delhi. Here you will have lunch in the city and have some time to explore Delhi on your own. After dinner, you will head to the airport to catch your return flight.

EXTENSION JAIPUR & AGRA

Day 25 Delhi – Jaipur ( 240 Kms - 5 Hrs )

After breakfast, you will leave for Jaipur.

Also called the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur is the city of royalty. Filled with palaces and forts, Jaipur is the perfect place for visitors to get a glimpse into Rajasthan and its culture. On arrival, you will check into your hotel. Afterwards, you will visit Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a popular landmark in Jaipur. Made of pink sand stone, the façade is almost pyramid shaped and adorned with latticework. In the evening, you will have some time to explore the local bazaar before returning to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 26 Jaipur

After breakfast, you will visit the Amber Fort. Bordering the Maota Lake, this beautiful citadel merges both Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. The greatest way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on an elephant!

Afterwards you will visit the City Palace. The City Palace is in fact a palace complex built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Many of the rooms have been turned into museums and galleries allowing visitors to catch a glimpse of Rathasthan’s regal past.

After lunch in the city, you will then get to explore the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory dating back to around 1730. Next you will take a rickshaw ride through the area and soak up the local flavors. Next you will take a rickshaw ride through the area and soak up the local flavors. You will return to your hotel and have some time to relax before turning in for the night.

Day 27 Jaipur – Agra ( 240 Kms - 5 Hrs )

After breakfast, you will leave for Agra.

The city of Agra is believed to have been founded in 1504 by Sultan Sikander Lodi. The city flourished under Mughal rule and is most famous as the home of the Taj Mahal and other fine examples of Mughal architecture. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel and have lunch in the city. Later you will visit Itimad Ud Daulah. This is a mausoleum commissioned by the Mughal Empress Nur jehan for her father. It is believed to be the blue print of the Taj Mahal and is said to resemble a jewel in a marble box. You will have the evening at leisure, and spend the night at your hotel.

Day 28 Agra – Delhi ( 204 Kms - 5 Hrs )

Early this morning, you will visit the Taj Mahal. Considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this gem of a monument defies description. The Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum, commissioned by Enperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of this marble wonder began in 1632 and was completed around 1653. Thousands of laborers were employed to construct the monument, that is replete with decorate inlays, carvings and calligraphy. To this very day, the Taj is considered an architectural marvel. You will return to your hotel for breakfast, and afterwards you will visit the Agra Fort. This is a 16th century Mughal fortress built of red sandstone and comprises of many fairy tale palaces.

You will return to your hotel to have breakfast. Afterwards you will leave for Delhi. Here you will have lunch in the city and have some time to explore Delhi on your own.

After dinner, you will head to the airport to catch your return flight.

EXTENSION AMRITSAR

Day 25 Delhi - Amritsar

This morning, you will either have breakfast at your hotel or carry a packed breakfast and board your train to Amritsar. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel and have lunch. Afterwards, you will explore the city of Amritsar.

You will begin with a visit to the Golden Temple. This is the most significant temple for the Sikh community. The ‘langar’ or community kitchen serves free meals all year round to roughly 40,000 visitors a day. It is truly a remarkable experience to visit this place of worship.

You will then visit the Wagah Border. The Wagah border is India’s only road crossing border with neighboring Pakistan. It is a ceremonial border, where every evening, the guards from both countries perform the ‘lowering of the flags’. This moving ceremony attracts many tourists on either side of the border.

Next you will return to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 26 Amritsar - Delhi

After breakfast at your hotel, you will visit the Jallianwala Bagh. This small park was the site of a massacre in 1919 spearheaded by a British general. This event caused general unrest and agitations and was one of the precursors to India’s struggle for freedom. Next you will visit the Durgiana temple. Dedicated to the Goddess Durga, this temple is based on the architecture of the Golden Temple. You will then visit Rambagh, the palace and gardens of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The summer palace has now been converted into a museum holding weapons and portraits.

You will also visit Khalsa College, a historic educational institute. Next comes a visit toe the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum. The museum houses old coins, manuscripts, arms and armour.

Afterwards, you will take the train or a flight back to Delhi. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel where you will spend the night.

Day 27 Delhi

After breakfast, you will visit the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, the most prominent Sikh Temple in Delhi. It has a brilliant golden dome that makes the structure instantly recognizable. Built in 1783, the temple attracts millions of visitors annually. You will then visit the National Museum, which houses artifacts dating back 5000 years. Afterwards, you will visit the Birla temple or Laxminarayan Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity.

After lunch in the city you will have some time to explore the city on your own.

Later you will return to your hotel. Your Kamalan representative will accompany you to the airport to help you check in so you can board your flight home.

EXTENSION GOA

Day 25 Delhi/Goa

After breakfast, you will head to the airport to catch your flight to Goa. Located on the western coast of India, Goa is the smallest India state. Known for its fantastic beaches and historical churches, Goa still exhibits its history as a Portuguese colony.

On arrival, you will check in to the hotel and have lunch. Later, you will head to explore the Goan churches and cathedrals. You will start with a visit to the Se Cathedral. Consecrated in 1640, the cathedral is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria.

Next you visit the Church of St Francis Xavier. Goans are deeply devoted to St Francis Xavier, and though the church has only one altar, this church offers visitors simple sanctity.

St. Catherine’s Church stands out as a pale yellow structure with distinctly Renaissance features. The Archaeological Survey of India now protects the church.

You will also see the Viceroy’s Arch. The arch was built as a memorial to Vasco De Gama and stands on the jetty of Old Goa. It is said that every Viceroy had to pass through this arch before taking office.

The Miramar beach is a beautiful golden beach with soft sand, and dotted with palm trees. With its captivating views, it is an ideal location for lovely long walks along the shore.

Explore the Dona Paula fishing village that was named after Dona Paula de Menezes, the wife o a nobleman who died as a young woman. These days it famous for water sports as much as being a lover’s paradise.

You will then return to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 26 & 27 Goa

For the next two days you can explore the magnificent beaches of Goa. The many fine sand beaches in Goa have something to offer everyone. Whether it is quiet relaxation, busy flea markets, bars and parties or local cuisine... Goa’s beaches have it all.

Day 28 Goa - Delhi

After breakfast, you will board your flight to Delhi. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel and explore the city. You begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid. The Jama Masjid is the largest and perhaps the best-known mosques in India. Commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan, and completed in 1656, the courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers.

You will also enjoy a memorable rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi.

You will also get a chance to see the government buildings in Delhi. The government buildings in Delhi are an ode to British Colonial architecture, spearheaded by the architect Edward Lutyens.

You will visit the Qutab Minar. This is the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. His successors continued to enhance the structure, with the final storey added in 1386.

You will also explore India Gate, one of the largest war memorials in India. Designed by Edward Lutyens, it commemorates the thousands of soldiers that lost their lives during the First World War. This monument is an important landmark in Delhi, with many important roads leading off the Gate. In the evenings, India Gate is lit up and you will find many families enjoying their free time near by.

After lunch in the city, you will visit Humayun’s tomb. Commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562, it was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent. The Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale and this UNESCO world heritage site represented a huge leap for Mughal architecture.

After dinner, you will head to the airport. Your Kamalan representative will help you board your flight home.

EXTENSION VARANASI

Day 25 Delhi - Varanasi

After breakfast, you will head to the airport to catch a flight to Varanasi.

The ancient city of Varanasi on the banks of the River Ganges is considered the holiest city for Hindu pilgrims. Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganges at Varanasi will remit their sins. It is also considered a holy city for Buddhists, believed to have been designated a pilgrimage site by Gautama Buddha himself. A city of temples, art, literature and education, the atmosphere in Varanasi is completely unique. On arrival, you will check into your hotel.

In the evening, you will witness the prayer ceremony that is performed amidst pealing bells and hundreds of pilgrims. The sunset ceremony is truly a sight to behold!

You will then return to your hotel to spend the night

Day 26 Varanasi

Early this morning you will leave for a boat ride on the Ganges. This enthralling experience will allow you to witness people offering their prayers, professional washer men doing the laundry as well people waking up to do their daily chores.

You will return to your hotel and have breakfast. In the afternoon you will head to Sarnath for an excursion. Sarnath is a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists. It is the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha taught his Dharma (faith) and is also an important centre for the arts. You will also visit the Sarnath Museum.

You will have dinner and spend the night at your hotel.

Day 27 Varanasi - Delhi

After breakfast, you will have some free time to relax or explore the city on your own. You will then catch your flight to Delhi. On arrival, you will have some free time to explore Delhi on your own before heading to the airport to catch your return flight.

By Car

Ambassador

Serving the nation for over 50 years with safety, the Ambassador is considered the definitive Indian car and is fondly called "The king of Indian roads". Its iconic status was helped by the fact that it is used by most of the bureaucrats and politics of the country.

Ambassador is an ideal car for travelers and it can cover long distances on Indian roads with its engine capacity of 1817 CC.

Chevrolet Tavera

Produced in India by American automaker General Motors, is an economical and reliable car for traveling longer distances on the Indian roads. This car permits you to travel in a comfortable car and make your journey something special in India. It displaces 2499 CC.

Toyota Fortuner

Produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, It has a dynamic look with an elegant interior and stylish exterior. With its engine capacity of 2982 cc, this car is very useful for long distance trips and for exploring the countryside as the offer road performance of this SUV is unmatchable.

Toyota Innova

This minivan have terrific interior space and comfort, great refinement, a smooth and punch pair of engines and impressive flexibility.

Innova offers excellent ride quality with its engine capacity of 2500 CC, and luxury coupled with superior performance, world-class safety, advanced styling.

Mercedes S Class

Words run less to explain about this epitome of luxury, Ranked as the world's best-selling luxury car, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is synonymous with state-of-the-art luxury and safety features.

As Mercedes' largest sedan, the S-Class offers the most room for rear-seat passengers, making it a favorite of luxury traveler.

Tata Indigo

Tata Motors, the Indian firm, has launched the Tata Indigo which comes equipped with very high standards of cabin seating comfort. Indigo offers comfortable and spacious seats for the passengers with safely on road.

It has an engine capacity of 1396 cc help the car mover smoothly on Indian road.

Tempo

Tempo traveler is the most elegant and spacious car coach. It considered toughest for its 4 stroke engine and 2399 cc displacement.

With its special deluxe interior and luxury back seats, Tempo is an economical and reliable car for traveling longer distances on the Indian roads.

Toyota Corolla

As we all know Toyota Motors is the world's largest automaker and it's successful Toyota Corolla with its superior design and features is fully loaded with luxurious interior and space.

It displaces 1794 cc, Toyota Corolla is a car where performance meets safety and is a perfect cut out for passengers who want to travel in comfort, style and safety.

Volkswagen Crafter

A commercial Van proposed by Volkswagen is one of the most spacious and practical people carriers available. It is easy to figure out that it has been designed with traveler users in mind, offering a flexible variety of seating options for up to nine people with an engine capacity of 2459 Cc.