Day 01
Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi and meet our representative in the arrival lounge. Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day free.

Day 02- B L D
Delhi | Leh
In the early morning fly to Leh. Upon arrival meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.  The rest of the day is to relax and to acclimatize to altitude.  Leh is the capital of Ladakh and famous for its panoramic beauty. The Himalayas provide a lovely backdrop to this city that is as eclectic in its cultural influences as it is pious in its traditional religious observances.

Day 03 – B L D
Leh
In the morning visit Lhachen Palkhar, the nine-storied palace that was built within three years. Mani Sermo, the “yellow stupa” is unique in its beauty and majesty. The Red Chapel measures three stories in height and contains statues of Avalokteshwara and Majushri, deities of Buddhist mythology. In the afternoon visit the Shanti Stupa, whose sides are decorated with gilt panels depicting episodes from the life of Buddha. Visit Sankar Monastery nestled amid the shimmering coppices & terraced fields of Barley. Finally, the Gompa contains a formidable collection of miniature statues of pure gold and ancient paintings also done with gold.

Day 04 – B L D
Leh | Hemis | Thiksey | Shey
Take a morning visit to Hemis Monastery – the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. It is especially renowned for a huge painting of Buddha, which is displayed to the public once every 11 years. Thiksey Monastery, is considered to be an architectural wonder. The Shey monastery has a huge gold-plated copper statue of the Buddha. Alchi, Likir and Lamayuru are amongst the oldest gompas of Ladakh, also visit Shey, the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Return to Leh in the evening.

Day 05 – B L D
Leh | Alchi
Morning drive to Alchi, west of Leh. Arrive and check into Uletokpo camp, followed by lunch. After lunch, we drive back to Alchi village and visit the monastery.  Driving past on the nearby Srinagar-Leh highway, you would never guess that this is one of the most significant historical sites in Asia. Alchi’s large temple complex, which was founded in the 11th century, is regarded as one of the most important Buddhist centres in Ladakh and a jewel of monastic skill. Overnight in camp.

Day 06 – B L D
Alchi | Lamayuru | Alchi
In the morning drive westward to Lamayuru, around 125 km west of Leh. You will pass through several villages and drive through a moonscape like countryside. In Lamayuru there is a monastery built on a rock in a remarkable way and one of the most spectacular and picturesque gompas In the afternoon explore Lamayuru village on foot, and then drive to Uletokpo camp. Overnight in camp.

Day 07- B L D
Uletokpo Camp | Likir Monastery | Leh
Take an early morning visit to Ridzong Monastery, the only Nunnery in Ladakh. The track to Ridzong leaves the main road following the Indus at Uletokpo, between Saspol and Nyurla and follows the valley of a tributary stream. Leave the vehicle and set on foot a kilometre up the valley to Ridzong Monastery. Then drive back to the campsite for breakfast. Later drive to Leh, on the way you will visit the Likir Monastery, which belongs to the Gelukspa Order and is set up on a hilltop . Then we continue to Leh and on arrival check-in at hotel.

Day 08- B L D
Leh | Saboo | Leh
Morning drive to Saboo village to get acquainted with the village life of Ladakh. You can see the old and traditional lifestyle of the people of Ladakh. After enjoying a taste of the famous Yak Butter Tea Gur you will return to Leh. The evening is free to explore the local market.

Day 09- B L D
Leh |Stok
In the morning visit the Stok Palace, the former residence of the Royal family of Ladakh. The Stok Palace Museum stands across the Indus River, in the palace of the royal family of Ladakh. It is a small museum, just a few rooms, in which the family’s heirlooms and relics are displayed, a poignant evocation of Ladakh’s vanished past as an independent kingdom. Later you will see the Tibetan Handicraft Centre and school before returning to Leh.

Day 10- B L D
Leh
Drive to Khardungla, which at 5,620 metres is the highest motor-able road in the world. Khardungla is an all weather road that is maintained by the Indian Army as it provides a vital link to the Nubra valley, which is well known for apricots, the fast flowing Shyok River and also the double humped Bactrian camel. From the top of the Khardungla Pass you will have a panoramic view of some of the peaks in the region. Return to Leh with the afternoon at leisure.

Day 11- B
Leh | Delhi
Morning flight back to Delhi with transfer to your hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon you will take a combined city tour of New and Old Delhi. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, which is built from red sandstone and was created in 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal. Also visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest and most elegant mosques in Asia with its black and white striped domes and minarets. A rickshaw ride through the busy and historical Chandni Chowk is some experience: It is a chaotic and amazing criss-crossing of lanes and by-lanes that seem to stock everything under the sun, from spices and ittars, to jewellery and dress materials. We continue with the tour and visit Raj Ghat, where the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, and Shanti Vana. Then we make our way towards New Delhi and drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, which is the Presidents Palace and one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys and  visit the India Gate: a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers. We will end the sightseeing tour at the victory tower Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek.

Day 12- B
Delhi
In the morning you will visit the Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple in Delhi, the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 13- B
Delhi – Agra (4-5hrs drive)
In the morning drive to Agra where you will arrive by noon and check into hotel.

In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal – A white marble Tomb, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most glorious expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial. Continue to Agra Fort. It is built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna.

Day 14- B
Agra | Delhi
Take an excursion to the old and deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. It is a ghost city but the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. Its walls, palaces, baths, royal mint, courts and gardens still stand in splendid homage to a great visionary and builder. The heart of the palace complex however, is very much alive. After lunch drive back to Delhi where you arrive by evening.

Day 15- B
Departure Delhi
Drive to the airport, your guide will help you and bid you farewell.