HEALING HERBS MIND & BODY NIRVANA KAILASH TOUR PILGRIMAGE TOUR

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
 
HEALING HERBS
MIND & BODY
NIRVANA
KAILASH TOUR
PILGRIMAGE TOUR
SUMICO SPECIAL
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Mind & Body
This is a programme of mental peace and physical health. In this tour we are accompanied by a yoga teacher and a Buddhist scholar. We will be passing through some of the most pristine natural environments untouched by human civilization. The places provide the perfect settings for practicing fitness programmes, meditation and teachings of Mind and Body relationship by the accompanying Buddhist scholar. For those looking for a holiday to relieve stress amidst an ecologically soothing environment, this programme will provide an unforgettable experience
 

 

Tour Code: xx/xxx/2003
Region Covered: Ladakh, Himachal, Dharamsala
Season : July - August

DAY 1
Arrive in Delhi. Transfer to hotel.
DAY 2
After breakfast Delhi sightseeing of Jama Masjid, Red fort, Rajghat, Gandhi memorial museum and Lotus Temple etc. Overnight in hotel in Delhi.
DAY 3
Transfer to Delhi domestic airport to board flight for Leh. Transfer from Leh airport to hotel. Day free in Leh for acclimatization. Overnight at Leh.
DAY 4
Sight seeing of Shay, Thiksay and Hemis monasteries. Evening back to hotel for overnight stay.
 
Shay:
Until the 16 century, Shay was the royal residence, located at an important advantage point in the Indus Valley. Much of the palace and the fort high above it have fallen into disrepair, though the soot covered wall paintings in the palace have now been restored. Drukpa monks attend the palace Gompa with 17.5 m high blue hair Maitreya Buddha from Hemis. The statue is made of copper and gold.
 
Thiksay:
It is one of the imposing monasteries in Ladakh and was part of the original Gelugpa order in the 15th century. The new temple interior is dominated by a giant 15 m high FUTURE Buddha. This monastery is good for watch the religious ceremonies, usually at 0630 hrs everyday.
 
Hemis:
This monastery is the largest and biggest in Ladakh and there are 300 monks who are believed to gather in the monastery during its festival. The order of the Gompa is Nyigmapa. The founder of Nyigmapa order is the Guru Padmasambava.
DAY 5
Morning drives to Alchi monastery and back to Leh. Morning visits the Alchi Gompa and its famous wall paintings, Likir Monastery, and we drive back to Leh. Overnight at Leh hotel.
DAY 6
Sight seeing of Shanti stupa and visiting SOS Tibetan school.
DAY 7
Drive to Pangong lake (4250m) 130KM from Leh via Changla pass and Durbuk villages. Arrive Pangong Camp for lunch. Over night at Pangong
DAY 8
Visit Pangong Lake and surroundings. Dinner and over night at Pangong Lake. This is the biggest lake in Ladakh.113 KM. Greater part of the lake is in Tibet.
DAY 9
Drive from Pangong lake to Tsomori-ri lake. Another beautiful lake at Korzok village. Over night at Tsomori-ri lake. Can see black neck crane.
DAY 10
Day to explore the lake in the morning. Have lunch at the Camp site. After lunch walk to visit the Korzonk Monastery. Over night at Camp.
DAY 11
Tsomori-ri to Tsokar Lake drives via Sum do (Nomads village) and Puja salphar hot spring. Arrive Tsokar and watch the wild asses. Overnight at Tsokar (Dry salt lake).
DAY 12
Drive from Tsokar to one of the Rebo (The tented Camp of Nomads) near by Taklang la pass east. Camp near a Rebo (Nomad Tented House)
DAY 13
Drive from Rebo to Leh via Taklang la Pass. Overnight in Leh hotel.
DAY 14
Day free in Leh. Over night in Leh.
DAY 15
Leh Delhi flight. Arrive Delhi transfer to hotel.
DAY 16
Day free. Evening transfer to international airport for flight back home.
In this tour programme, we will be accompanied by a yoga teacher and a Buddhist scholar who would give teachings on "Mind & Body" and practice meditation and yoga in the undisturbed natural surroundings which provide a perfect environment to attain peace.

DALAI LAMA

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Tour Cost:
US$ or Euro 1250 per person on twin sharing basis
Single room supplementary 377 US$ or Euro
 
Terms and Conditions

Cost includes:
All transfers and sightseeing by A.C. coach or car in Delhi, hotel accommodation in Delhi (A.C on full board, Three star hotel). All hotels in Sikkim are on full board, The transportation in Sikkim will be non A.C. coach or cars, domestic air fare (Bagdogra - Delhi ) is also included in the tour cost, train from Delhi to NJP will be A.C. 2 Tier Class.

Cost does not include:
Items of personal nature, laundry, alcohol, mineral water, beverages, medical and health insurance, airport tax, personal phone calls. Guide and entrance fees wherever applicable.

Payment Terms and Conditions:
On confirmation of tour 50% of the total amount must be transferred to Sumico Travels, account no. 54405005663, Standard Chartered Bank Ltd, New Friends Colony, 20 Community center, New Delhi 110 065. Balance 50% is to be given at the time of arrival in India.

Cancellation:
30 days before the tour date, 10% of quotation would be charged as communication charges. Thereafter, 35% of quotation would be charged. Cancellation before 15 days from the tour due date would be on a no refund of advance basis .

Note:
Sumico Travels shall not be held responsible for any natural calamities due to which difficulties & disturbance occur in the actual program directly or indirectly. In such a situation, Sumico Travels reserves the right to make changes in the program at any time with a simple notification.
 
 

Environmental Issues:
Sumico practices eco tourism. We do not litter, campgrounds are cleaned up, we do not engage in activities that interfere with the local environment and its people. Nature gives us plenty, to continue receiving from it we must continue to maintain and respect the environment.
 

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