TRAVEL INDIA TOUR ITINERARIES

Short and sweet, the famous Golden Triangle of India covers the best of Indian culture and heritage. It is the best route to initiate your cultural discovery of India where you can see the Indian architecture and heritage at its best including one of Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal. Here we combine the Golden Triangle in India with Leh, heaven on Earth in terms of natural beauty and a window to yet another very unique culture, tradition, history and architecture of Ladakh in India.

Day 1 : Delhi
Welcome to the political and Cultural Capital of India … Delhi. A warm Indian welcome by your Tour manager at the airport and an escorted transfer to your hotel. Stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi – Agra (200 km from Delhi, 4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for a city tour covering -Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort of Agra to get the feel of the luxuries and majesty of the Mughal Empire, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 3 : Agra – Jaipur (230 km from Agra, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. On the way, visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar and abode of the famous muslim shrine of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Major attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Palace of Jodha Bai and Birbal Bhawan. Arrival in Jaipur by evening and check in to the hotel.

Day 4 : Jaipur
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur which includes places of interest like the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The steep approach to the Amber Palace gives you an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of the lake below surrounded by hills. Late evening free for shopping. On at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 5 : Jaipur – Delhi (260 km from Jaipur, 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed by surface to Delhi. Check into the hotel and the evening is free to relax or for shopping at the shopper’s paradise Delhi. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 6 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi – India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 7 : Delhi - Leh
Today we board an early morning flight to Leh. Arrival in Leh and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh. In the evening take a small round trip to Shanti Stupa for the beautiful sunset view over the entire Leh Valley. Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is build by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.

Day 8 : Leh
Morning after breakfast, drive to Thiksey village, visit Thiksey monastery and continue drive to Shey Village to visit Shey Palace and Gompa. 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas.  Later on the way back to Leh get down at the Sindhu Ghat for Sindhu Darshan and walk along the river. After spending some time at the river come back to Hotel and relax. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Day 9 : Leh - Nubra Via Khardungla Pass
Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra by noon and check in at Hotel or Camp. The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.

Day 10 : Nubra
Morning after breakfast proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride. Visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries. Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery. Evening trek to Samstaling Monestry. Overnight at the hotel or camp.  

Day 11 : Nubra - Leh
Morning after Breakfast proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.

Day 12 : Leh - Delhi
After an early breakfast proceed to the Leh airport to board your flight to Delhi and onwards destination.