Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and receive a traditional welcome. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
Delhi is a vibrant capital blending ancient heritage with modern development. The city has served as the seat of power for several dynasties, from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughals and the British. Historic layers range from legendary Indraprastha to Shahjahanabad and Lutyens’ New Delhi.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi
Day 02: Delhi – Full Day Sightseeing
Guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, walk through Chandni Chowk, and see the Red Fort (outside).
In New Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, drive past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, and explore Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi
Day 03: Delhi – Agra
Drive to Agra, former capital of the Mughal Empire. Agra is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.
Overnight Hotel – Agra
Day 04: Agra – Delhi
Visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), built in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal. Explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar.
Drive back to Delhi.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi
Day 05: Delhi – Leh (3500 m)
Transfer to Leh. Rest and acclimatization. Evening walk through the local bazaar.
Overnight Hotel – Leh
Day 06: Leh Monasteries
Visit Shankar, Spituk, and Phyang monasteries. Later explore Leh Market, Leh Palace ruins, Leh Gompa, and Shanti Stupa.
Overnight Hotel – Leh
Day 07: Leh – Indus Valley Monasteries
Visit Shey Monastery, former capital of Ladakh, followed by Thiksey Gompa with its iconic Maitreya Buddha statue.
Continue to Hemis Monastery, the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, famous for its annual Hemis Festival dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava.
Overnight Hotel – Leh
Day 08: Leh – Lamayuru – Alchi
Drive to Lamayuru Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, founded in the 10th century by Rinchen Zangpo. Participate in the monastery prayer ceremony.
Continue to Alchi Monastery, renowned for its ancient Kashmiri-style wall paintings and unique ground-level setting.
Overnight Hotel – Alchi
Day 09: Alchi – Likir – Basgo – Leh
Visit Likir Monastery, known for its hilltop location and giant Maitreya Buddha statue.
Continue to Basgo to explore the ruins of the former royal palace and Ser Zung Temple, famous for its frescoes and large Maitreya Buddha statue.
Return to Leh. Evening at leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Leh
Day 10: Leh – Chumathang – Tso Moriri Lake (4572 m)
Drive through scenic high-altitude landscapes to Tso Moriri Lake in the Rupshu region. En route, visit Chumathang hot springs.
Arrive at Korzok village, the only permanent settlement near Tso Moriri, and visit Korzok Monastery in the evening.
Overnight Camp – Tso Moriri
Day 11: Tso Moriri – Tso Khar – Tanglang La – Leh
Drive via Puga Valley, known for sulphur springs and geysers. Visit Tso Khar, the salt lake famous for migratory birds and Tibetan wild asses (Kiangs).
Cross Tanglang La Pass (5329 m) and return to Leh.
Overnight Hotel – Leh
Day 12: Leh – Diskit (Nubra Valley)
Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass. Visit Diskit Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the region.
Overnight – Camp
Day 13: Nubra Valley
Visit Panamik hot springs, Samstanling and Sumur monasteries, and the sand dunes of Hunder.
Overnight – Camp
Day 14: Diskit – Leh
Return to Leh via Khardung La Pass. Evening at leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Leh
Day 15: Leh – Delhi
Transfer to Delhi. Check-in at the hotel and rest.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi
Day 16: Delhi – Departure
Transfer to the international airport for onward journey.
Our tour concludes: Thank you for traveling with us. We look forward to welcoming you again.
