``The
sound rises up to heaven above the earth; she stirs up with splendor her
endless power. As from a cloud, the showers thunder forth, when the Sindhu
comes, roaring like a bull&
Sparkling, bright with mighty splendor
she carries the water across the plains& the unconquered Sindhu, the
quickest of the quick, like a sbeautiful mare&a sight to see.
Rich
in horse, in chariots, in garments, in gold, in booty, in wool, and in
straw, the Sindhu, handsome (young) clothes herself in sweet flowers
(ARYAN
HYMN)
Outline programme: -
Day 1. Leh: - Arrive Leh airport, assistance transfer you to Hotel. Day rest for
acclimatization. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2. Day
excursions to
PATHAR SAHIB (Guru Dwara) 24 km 1Hr drive
enroute visit Hall of Fame (a tribute to the valiant soldiers)
Phyang
& Spituk monasteries. Overnight ins hotel.
Day
3. After breakfast visit Shey to attend the Sidhu Darshan programe.
Later visit Stok Palace museum and back to Leh. O/n hotel.
Sindhu Darshan
Sindhu Darshan Festival, as
the name suggests, is a celebration of River Sindhu, also known as the
Indus, the river that gave India its name. This annual festival is held
every June at Leh and Ladakh.
Sindhu:
The Symbol of Strength
The mighty Sindhu (Indus) river
symbolizes the power and permanence of the ancient Indian civilization,
which evolved over a period of thousands of years. The archaeological
discovery of the Indus Valley civilization, which flourished along its
banks, has reinforced the antiquity of the Indian civilization.
About the Indus Festival : The Sindhu Darshan Festival aims at
projecting the Sindhu as a symbol of multi-dimensional cultural identity,
communal harmony and peaceful co-existence in India.
Day
4. Attend the second day of the festival. Later visit Shey and
Thiksey. O/n hotel.
Day 5. Khardungla Pass: - Morning after
breakfast drive 2 hrs to world highest motorable road Khardungla 18380 feet
above sea level. Enjoy the outstanding view of Karakuram Mountains, Indus &
Nubra valley. Later drive back to Leh for overnight stay in hotel.
Day 6. Day free for your personal
activities. Overnight in hotel
Day 7. Fly back: - Early morning assistance transfer you to airport for your
flight to home.
