Golden Triangle with Adventurous Ladakh

This day after your breakfast check out from your hotel and visit Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshipers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. 

You will then visit the Red Fort (closed every Monday), which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant even today, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted. Later, drive past President House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi.

This day after your breakfast drive to Agra. Upon arrival visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. History says Agra was founded by Sultan Sikander Lodi in 1504. But it flourished much later under Mughal patronage. If it's Agra, the Taj Mahal (closed every Friday) has to be your halt. The white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal on the banks of Yamuna is the ultimate epitome of love. Owing to beautiful Mughal architecture, Taj features among the Seven Wonders of The World. 

You can’t miss out on Agra Fort built of red sandstone, by Akbar. Later check in your hotel.

After breakfast drive to Jaipur; en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to a shortage of water. It is the best example of the amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Further drive to Jaipur. On arrival check-in at a hotel and relax at the hotel.

Today after breakfast, head for Jaipur sightseeing tour with the first visit to the Amer Fort - a magnificent hill fort of Jaipur. The views of the fort falling upon the Maota Lake below is truly captivating. Enjoy an elephant ride to and fro the Amer Fort. .(Elephant ride optional). Enjoy a royal visit to the City Palace complex. Built on a bank of the Pichola Lake, it has been home to the royal families of Jaipur for many years. It comprises beautiful courtyards, intricately-designed gateways, Palaces, Halls and temples, etc. for you to explore. Walk up to the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. It is an 18th-century astronomical observatory built by the founder of Jaipur. If time permits, visit the handicrafts factory of hand-woven carpets & textiles and witness how silk carpets are made. In the evening, visit the Hawa Mahal or the “Palace of the Winds” known for its 953 windows carved with ornate latticework.

This day after your breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check-in your hotel.

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Leh. On arrival at Leh Airport, our company representative will greet you with a warm welcome and then escort you to your hotel. Check-in and relax. 

(Travelling to Leh requires your body to adjust or acclimatize to the high altitude terrain. Hence, we advise you to rest for the entire time, after reaching Leh, until the next day.)

After breakfast, visit Leh (11, 562 ft).

Visit Hall of Fame built-in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for India at the Indo-Pakistan war, Stok Monastery, Indus View Point - confluence of River Indus & Zanskar, Patthar Sahib Gurdwara - the famous Sikh shrine, Magnetic Hill - a "Cyclops hill" where objects and cars on the hill may appear to roll "left hill" in defiance of gravity when they are in neutral gear. 

Then proceed back to Leh. In the evening, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace and Leh Market.

Post breakfast, check-out and we head for Khardungla Pass (17852 Ft), which lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. It is the world’s highest motorable pass. To most visitors, going across the Khardungla pass gives the satisfaction of having triumphed over the un-conquerable. On arrival, check-in at Hotel / Luxury Camp.

Post breakfast, visit Nubra valley (10,000 Ft). Explore the nomadic villages, meet Tribes. You can visit a local family to enjoy Butter Tea and Barley drinks. 

Enjoy a round of Double-humped Bactrian Camel ride.

Back to Camp / Hotel by afternoon. Later excursion to Turtuk. A place that needs to be mentioned in Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir is Turtuk, a small village that lies on the banks of the Shyok River in the Nubra valley region and consists predominantly of the Muslim population. The place has vast greenery and serene beauty and is a hidden gem due to its spectacular flora including a wide number of apricot trees. The place has recently opened up for tourists and is still unexplored.

After an early breakfast, check-out and visit Deskit monastery. Then Drive To Pangong Lake, en-route Visit Shyok. Arrive Pangong Lake, check-in at your pre-booked accommodation.

Watch the mesmerizing Sunrise over The Pangong Lake (14,000 Ft). 

After breakfast, check-out and leave for Leh via Changla. Enroute Stop at Shey Palace, The Gompa complex are structures located on a hillock in Shey. Hemis Monastery, situated 45 km from Leh. It was re-established by King Sengge Namgyal in 1672. The Hemis Festival is held annually in June and is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava who is believed to have been born on the 10th day of the fifth month of the Monkey year. 

Thiksey Monastery, built on top of a hill. It has a striking resemblance to the Lhasa’s Potala Palace. The monastery is affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It exhibits a gold-plated statue of Lord Buddha, called the Maitreya Buddha, which is the largest statue in Ladakh. It houses around 120 monks. Also, visit Sindhu Ghat. 

Resuming drive arrive Leh. Check-in at the hotel.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Leh Airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival, take internal transit to reach the International Terminal to board your onward flight.