Shakti was conceived to share the rejuvenating effects of remote surroundings with our luxury Himalayas tours in India – to provide privileged access to places far removed from the noise & clutter of the modern world, where space, peace & epic landscapes from the Indian Himalayas provoke the imagination & nourish the soul. In these places of intense beauty & their deep, soothing serenity the traveler can slow down for a while and simply be.
Shakti provides private luxury Himalayan holidays & tours for the sophisticated traveler, to compellingly beautiful and remote regions of the Indian Himalayas, in comfort and style.
Shakti provide luxury Himalayas breaks and Himalayan holidays to the top Indian Himalayas destinations available. Enjoy a secluded trip that isn’t just any holiday, it is a Himalayan holiday, a holiday that will never be forgotten, a tick off your bucket list, as this regions influence on the world is sure to touch anyone’s soul with its captivating sense of freedom & awe.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive Delhi. Meet assist at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Leh (By Flight) / Leh – Nimmoo (By Road) (35 Kms. / 01 hrs)
Fly from Delhi to Leh and be met and driven to the Shakti village house in Nimoo where we recommend complete rest, to aid your acclimatization. Nimoo (3190m/10463ft) is a large village, situated 36km west of Leh along the Indus valley at the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus rivers The village is characterized by impressive mountain scenery, surrounded by lush green fields and apricot, apple, and walnut orchards abound. As you will be acclimatizing today, we recommend that you spend the day taking it very easy relaxing at your house.
Day 03 Nimoo
After breakfast go on a leisurely walk of the village of Nimoo with your guide for a fascinating insight into rural Ladakhi life before returning to the village house for lunch. After lunch, relax in the village house or visit the Basgo Fort in the late afternoon. At Basgo (3295m/10808ft) there are three ‘Future Buddha’ monasteries completed in the 16th century, interesting for its Islamic architecture. This evening you could take a cooking lesson in the kitchen with your Shakti private chef.
Day 04 Nimoo
After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive up the Zanskar canyon to the village of Chilling (3236m/10614ft), around an hour from Nimoo. Chilling is a settlement that is traditionally home to metal smiths and has provided copper, bronze, tin, silver and iron work to Leh through the centuries. You will get the chance to see the local metal smith at work before rafting for two hours to the shores of the village of Nimoo where you will be served a picnic lunch. After lunch, relax at the village house, or if you are feeling active, take a hike this afternoon with your guide. Relax this evening under the stars before dinner in the charming Ladakhi Kitchen
Day 05 Nimmoo – Stok (By Road) (20 Kms. / 30 min Appx.)
This morning visit the charming Phyang monastery, which is 45 minutes away by drive.Take a hike around the surrounding area, which will end with a picnic lunch at a lovely spot with the monastery in the background. You will then be driven for 1.5 hours to your next village house in Stok. The glorious village of Stok (3650m/11972ft) lies at the foot of Stok Kangri which at 6120m (20,073ft) is not Ladakh’s highest mountain, but one of its most beautiful. Later today, you may walk a walk or cycle around the royal village of Stok.
Day 06 Stok – Moncarmo
Start a 3 day trek, setting off by foot towards your first campsite at Moncarmo. You will follow a small river up a narrow valley for around two hours until you reach Changma where there is a tea house. Continue to walk for another hour to Moncarmo (4250m/13,727ft), where you will camp for the night. Accommodation will be in dome tents, though Shakti’s usual standard of food and service will make up for the simplicity of the accommodation Enjoy light and healthy snacks during the trek. Lunch and dinner will be served at the campsite
Day 07 Moncarmo – Matho Phu (By Road) (2 hrs. Appx.)
Begin walking in an easterly direction from your campsite to cross a glacial stream and gently begin climbing uphill for about an hour and a half to get to the Matho La (Matho pass) at an altitude of 4900 m/16,076 ft. You will continue walking downhill for about an hour and a half till you reach the high altitude pasture and summer settlement of Matho village 4400m (14436 ft) which is your campsite for the second night Enjoy light and healthy snacks during the trek. Lunch and dinner will be served at the campsite.
Day 08 Matho Phu – Shang Phu
Walk down the valley for about an hour and cross a glacial stream. You will continue to climb up the trail for another hour to reach a small pass, and then begin to descend to the valley. Put a prayer flag in the stone cairns at the pass before walking for another hour down a narrow valley to reach the high altitude pastures of Shang village (4500 m/ 14764 ft) where you will camp for the night Enjoy light and healthy snacks during the trek. Lunch and dinner will be served at the campsite.
Day 09 Shang Phu- Ranbirpur (By Road) (01 hrs. appx)
After breakfast, walk down for an hour to Shang village, where a Shakti car will be waiting for you. You will then proceed to Hemis monastery, which is 45 minutes away. visit the monastery and the museum with your guide, you will have a picnic lunch. After lunch, you could take a short walk around the monastery.You will then be driven for 45 minutes to The River House, which is located in Stakna’s neighboring village Ranbirpur. It is Shakti’s first 4 bedroom house, located by the bank of river Indus, offering spectacular views of the Stok Kangri range of mountains and three monasteries – Stakna, Matho & Thiksey.
Day 10 Ranbirpur
For those who are prepared to get up at around 5 am, we recommend starting early and driving for 30 minutes to Thiksey monastery to experience the early morning Buddhist prayers. After a picnic breakfast, you will explore the historic village of Shey. Return to your village house for lunch. Later today, if you are feeling active, you may take a walk to the interesting Stakna monastery located across the river from the River house.
Day 11 Ranbirpur – Leh / Leh – Delhi (By Flight) / Depart Delhi
This morning, you will be driven for an hour to Leh airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival catch connect flight back to home.
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| City | Night (s) | 5 Star Deluxe | Room Category |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu | Deluxe Room |
| Nimmoo | 03 | Village House | Premier Room |
| Stok | 01 | Village House | Premier Room |
| Mocarmo | 01 | Tent | Premier Room |
| Matho Phu | 01 | Tent | Premier Room |
| Shang Phu | 01 | Tent | Premier Room |
| Ranbirpur | 02 | Tent | Premier Room |
– Meeting and assistance by our representative.
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– 10 Nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– Air tickets in economy class for DEL – IXL & IXL – DEL.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions as per the program by private vehicle.
– All Inner line Permit / Permits in Protected Areas in Kashmir & Ladakh Region.
– Entrance fees to monuments.
– Transport, Parking, Gasoline & Toll ways.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.