Indien 22 Tage Northern India: Dharamshala, Kashmir & Ladakh Highlights Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Discover the very best of Northern India on this epic 22-day adventure. From the spiritual calm of Dharamshala to the golden glow of Amritsar’s iconic temple, from Srinagar’s dreamy houseboats to Ladakh’s sky-high mountain passes – this journey is pure bucket-list material. Wander through ancient monasteries and serene valleys. Sip chai with Himalayan views that stop you in your tracks. Cross some of the highest motorable roads on Earth (pretty cool, right?). Add in warm hospitality, authentic flavours, and a few surprises along the way – and you’ve got a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that’s as bold as it is breathtaking.

• Explore Dharamshala’s Tibetan culture and Amritsar’s Golden Temple

• Cruise Dal Lake and overnight on a traditional Srinagar houseboat

• Travel the epic Srinagar-Leh Highway into the Himalayas

• Visit cliffside monasteries and trek through Nubra Valley

• Stargaze on the shores of Pangong Lake

[color-box]Start: Delhi
Ende: Leh
Unterbringung: Simple hotel (twin-share): 14 nights, Homestay: 6 nights, Boat House: 1 night
Transport: Private vehicle, Plane, Train, Boat, Jeep, Walking
Mahlzeiten: 13 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen [/color-box]

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Delhi

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project. In the evening, join your CEO for a welcome meeting.

Event: Ankunftstransfer durch Women With Wheels (0.75h)
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)

2. Tag Delhi / Chamba

Today is a long travel day, but well worth the trek. We’ll take a train from Delhi to Pathankot and transfer to a private vehicle. Pathankot is located at the foothills of the Himalayas, so our drive will get even more beautiful as we travel deeper into Himachal through the Western Himalayas. We’ll arrive to Chamba in the evening and walk to our farm-stay. Enjoy a traditional welcome with the family followed by a local dinner. Sit back and relax as you get comfortable in your incredible farm-stay tucked away in the Himalayan Mountains. (F) (A)

Transport: Delhi – Pathankot (5.5h)
Transport: Pathankot – Chamba (5.5h)
Event: Himalayan Orchard Traditional Welcome & Dinner
Transport: Chamba – Chamba (0.5h)

3. Tag Chamba

Start the day off right with a morning yoga and meditation session before a delicious breakfast. Today we explore the picturesque town of Chamba, tucked away in the Himalayas. Visit ancient temples, vibrant paintings and an embroidery workshop to experience Chamba’s rich cultural heritage. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Morning Yoga and Meditation
Event: Chamba Town Tour
Event: Embroidery Workshop

4. Tag Chamba

Spend the morning on an beautiful hike accessible for all levels of hikers. Make sure to bring your camera to take in the incredible beauty of the Himalayas along the way. This evening, join your farm-stay host family for a well deserved feast! Together we’ll learn to cook local favorites and then sit down together to dig in! (F) (M) (A)

Event: Chamba Half Day Hike
Event: Himalayan Farm Stay Cooking Demonstration

5. Tag Chamba / Dharamsala

Say goodbye to our amazing Himalayan farm-stay hosts and drive toward Dharamshala, where the exiled Tibetan government has lived since 1960. Stop in the town of Jia for an amazing experience with G Adventures-supported Tenacious Honey Bee Collective – a chance to learn about ethical honeybee keeping in the Himalayas. After some honey sampling and an apidomik experience, finish the drive to Dharamshala. Visit the Mcleodganj Market and feel the strong connection this town has to Tibet. Then visit the Tsuglagkhang Complex, also known as the Dalai Lama Temple. This temple was built shortly after the Dalai Lama’s exile from Tibet and now serves as the political centre of Tibet for the community-in-exile. Take time to explore the temple and visit the Tibet Museum as well. The rest of the day is yours to wander the markets and Dharamshala as you wish. (F)

Transport: Chamba – Dharamshala (4.0h)
Event: Tenacious Honey Bee Collective
Event: Orientation Walk at Mcleodganj Market
Event: Dalai Lama Temple & Tsuglagkhang Complex

6. Tag Dharamsala

Today is yours to see the incredible town of Dharamshala how you’d like. Feel free to relax or get out and visit the Norbulingka Institute or see the Bhagsu Nag Waterfall.

Freizeit: Dharamsala

Optionale Ausflüge:
Besuch des Norbulingka Institute (**)
Bhagsu Nag Waterfall (**)

7. Tag Dharamsala / Amritsar

Depart for Amritsar early this morning to make the nearby evening Wagah Border Ceremony. Every night, just before the sun sets on the border of Pakistan and India, the two sides simultaneously lower their flags as a sign of peace, discipline and hope for the future between these two countries with a long history of rivalry. Afterwards, head to the Golden Temple-arguably the most important Sikh temple in the world-in hopes to witness the palaki ceremony, which symbolizes putting the holy book to rest for the night.

Transport: Dharamshala – Amritsar (6.0h)
Event: Militärparade der Grenzsoldaten in Wagah (2.0h)
Event: Besichtigung des Goldenen Tempels (1.0h)

8. Tag Amritsar / Srinagar

Fly from Amritsar to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Then walk through the famous Lal Bazar market area on an orientation walk. (F)

Transport: Amritsar – Srinagar (1.15h)
Event: Lal Bazar Orientation Walk

9. Tag Srinagar

Today we’ll learn why Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. With the stunning Dal Lake, beautiful gardens and historic temples, you’ll quickly see why Srinagar is so magnificent.

Event: Srinagar City Tour

10. Tag Srinagar

Join your group for an unforgettable sunrise from the deck of a Shikara, a traditional Jammu and Kashmir style boat. Pay a visit to what’s considered the oldest temple in all of Jammu and Kashmir, the Shankaracharya Temple. The rest of the day is yours to explore Srinagar. We recommend a safari at Dachigam National Park to spot the Royal Kashmir stag. Tonight we will stay on a houseboat on Dal Lake.

Event: Sunrise Boat Ride on Dal Lake
Event: Shankaracharya Temple
Freizeit: Srinagar
Event: Overnight on a Houseboat

Optionaler Ausflug:
Dachigam National Park (**)

11. Tag Srinagar / Pahalgam

Drive to Pahalgam and stop at the Avantipura Temple Ruins and Martand Sun Temple on the way. Arrive to Pahalgam in the afternoon and join an orientation walk of the bazaar and down town area.

Transport: Srinagar – Awantipur (1.0h)
Event: Avanti Swami Temple ruins
Event: Shri Martand Sun Temple
Transport: Mattan – Pahalgam (2.0h)
Event: Orientierungs-Spaziergang (0.5h)

12. Tag Pahalgam / Sonamarg

We continue east through Jammu and Kashmir to the town of Sonamarg. We’ll stop at the famous Zero Point for incredible glacial views and then explore the Sonamarg Bazaar.

Transport: Pahalgam – Sonamarg (5.0h)
Event: Sonamarg Bazaar
Event: Zero Point

13. Tag Sonamarg / Lamayuru

Cross the border into the next Indian union territory of Ladakh, known for its high-altitude cold Himalayan desert and often referred to as „Little Tibet.“ On the way stop and visit the Kargil War Memorial. In Lamayuru, we will be staying in the guesthouse of the Lamayuru Monastery, an incredible opportunity to witness the activities of the monks. (A)

Transport: Sonamarg – Lamayuru (6.5h)
Event: Kargil War Memorial
Event: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery

14. Tag Lamayuru / Leh

Travel deeper into the Ladakh region as we head to Leh today. On the way, stop at Sangam point, a beautiful lookout point where the Indus and Zanskar Rivers meet. Next stop is at the optical illusion known as „Magnetic Hill,“ a gravity hill where a downhill road appears to be uphill, making vehicles in neutral seem to roll upwards. This phenomenon is caused by the layout of the surrounding landscape and slopes, creating the illusion. Third stop is to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a significant Sikh pilgrimage site. Arrive to Leh and join an orientation walk of the Leh Market. (F)

Event: Morning Prayer Ceremony at the Lamayuru Monastery
Transport: Lamayuru – Leh (5.0h)
Event: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Event: Leh Market

15. Tag Leh

Spend today exploring Leh on your terms. As Ladakh’s biggest city, there is much to do and see.

Freizeit: Leh

16. Tag Leh

Dive head first into historic Leh today on a tour of the Old City. Learn about its unique connection to Tibet as you wander the narrow, winding streets. Then continue to the Central Asian Museum to learn about Ladakh’s connection to the Silk Road. Enjoy the beauty of the town with an evening visit to Thiksey Monastery and the Shanti Stupa. Tonight, opt to join an astronomy experience with local women of Leh. (F) (A)

Event: Leh Old City Walk
Event: Central Asian Museum Visit
Event: Thiksey Monastery Visit
Event: Shanti Stupa at Sunset

Optionaler Ausflug:
Astronomy Experience (**)

17. Tag Leh / Nubra Valley

Drive across one of the highest motorways in the world as we head to Nubra Valley. On the way, visit the colourful Diskit Monastery, the incredible Sumur Sand Dunes and connect with local Ladakhi culture at the Kyagar House. (F) (A)

Transport: Leh – Nubra Valley (5.0h)
Event: Diskit Gompa (Monastery)
Event: Sumur Sand Dunes (1.5h)
Event: Kyagar House Experience

18. Tag Nubra Valley

Explore the breathtaking region of Nubra Valley today. Visit the Ensa Monastery, hike to Yarab Tso Lake, soak in a picturesque hot spring and learn of the Indo-China War at the Col. Rinchen Chewang Museum. (F) (A)

Event: Ensa Monastery
Event: Yarab Tso Lake Hike
Event: Panamic Hot Springs
Event: Col. Rinchen Chewang Museum

19. Tag Nubra Valley / Pangong Tso

Join the morning prayer ceremony at Samstanling Monastery. Then drive northwest along the Shayok River to Maan Village on the shores of Pangong Tso Lake (at 4350m in elevation). Check into the homestay then walk alongside your CEO to Pangong Lake for an easy yet rewarding hike! Tonight, join your homestay host for some stargazing in this remote village. (F) (A)

Event: Samstanling Monastery Morning Prayer
Transport: Nubra Valley – Pangong Tso (6.0h)
Event: Pangong Lake Hike
Event: Stargazing in Nubra Valley

20. Tag Pangong Tso / Leh

Make the most of your lake time and rise early for a special morning yoga session by the beach for all levels. Afterwards, fill up on breakfast before starting the drive back to Leh. The first stop of the day is to Rezang La Memorial, an important monument from the 1962 War. The next stop brings us to a nomadic settlement where we will learn about the luxurious pashmina cashmere. Then arrive to Leh in the evening for free time. (F)

Event: Early Morning Yoga by the Lake
Event: Rezang La Memorial
Event: Pashmina Herder Experience
Transport: Pangong Tso – Leh (4.5h)

21. Tag Leh

Today is yours to do as you wish in Leh. Want to rest? Chill out in the hotel. If you want to explore, get out on the town! The choice is yours. (F)

Freizeit: Leh

22. Tag Leh

Depart at any time. (F)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Ankunftstransfer durch Women With Wheels, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Tenacious Honey Bee Collective, Dharamshala
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery, Lamayuru
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Kyagar House Experience, Nubra Valley. Guided temple and museum visit in Chamba. Half-day hike in Chamba Valley. Organic farm tour. Embroidery workshop on Chamba rumal – experience and Chamba painting. Cooking class with homestay family. Dharamshala orientation walk & Dalai Lama Temple visit. Impact experience at Tenacious Bee Collective with honey tasting session .Wagah Border ceremony & Golden Temple visit. Vande Bharat express from Delhi to Pathankot (air-conditioned seat class). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Domestic flight from Amritsar to Srinagar. Panoramic walk to Shankaracharya Hill. Guided visit to Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, Chashm-e-Shahi). Houseboat stay & shikara ride on Dal Lake. Guided Lidder Valley trek. Short guided hike in Sonmarg + Jeep ride to Zero Point. Scenic drive through Zozila Pass & Kargil. Visit to Drass War Memorial, Mulbekh Monastery, and Kargil Gompa. Evening walk through Lamayuru’s moonlike landscapes. Leh Old City guided walk and Central Asian Museum visit. Sunset visit to Shanti Stupa. Morning prayer experience at Samstanling Monastery. Crossing Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Visit Diskit Monastery and explore the Nubra Valley. Immersive cultural storytelling at Kyagar House and Pangong Lake homestays. Early morning yoga by Pangong Lake. Visit Rezang La Memorial and meet Pashmina herders. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Unterbringung: Simple hotel (twin-share): 14 nights, Homestay: 6 nights, Boat House: 1 night
Transport: Private vehicle, Plane, Train, Boat, Jeep, Walking
Mahlzeiten: 13 Frühstück, 2 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

20.09.2026 -03.10.2027 EUR 1049

Gruppengröße: Max 18

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