Leh / Ladakh Trip with Golden Triangle

Come discover Ladakh, the land of endless wonders. After your adventure in Ladakh, enjoy Royal India, featuring Delhi, Taj Mahal and Jaipur

Duration: 11 Days

Region : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Fatehpur-Sikri, Alchi, Leh

Day 1: Delhi

Arrive Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi

Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour includes, the Presidential-Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus. Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Mahalaxmi Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi.Only half monoment places can be visited in half day. Evening free.

Day 3: Delhi/Leh

Early this morning fly to Leh,capital of Ladakh. With the inhabitants of 50,000, Leh is located in small valley just the north of Indus valley. We\'ll take complete rest for proper acclimatization to the high altitude atmosphere.

Day 4: Leh /Alchi

Leh to Lamayuru, Likir and Alchi and night halt at Alchi. Sightseeing Lamayuru, After exploring villages around the area, it comes as a surprise to find that Lamayuru is a cute little hamlet surrounded by rugged Hindukush peaks. The gompa completely overshadowes the landscape which happens to be the most famous and spectacular monastery in Ladakh. Alchi and Likir Monasteries, these two monasteries are located near Saspol on the Srinagar-Leh road. They house many gigantic clay statue of Buddha in various forms. The primary attraction of these monasteries is, however, their 1000-year old wall painting, which alone makes the visit a worthwhile experience.

Day 5: Alchi /Leh

Alchi to Leh, on the way back to Leh, sightseeing of Rizong and Spituk monastaries. Rising, About 5 miles along a steep, rocky track from the main road starts the area with the nunnery of Julochen and the gompa of Rizong. The gompa, belongs to the Gelukpa. Spituk Monastery. Just before Leh on the Srinagar-Leh road on the hilltop overlooking the Indus, the Spituk monastery boasts not only of some prized tankha, but also a chamber with enormous statue of Kali, whose faces are unveiled once a year. The chamber contains an ancient collection of facemasks too.

Day 6: Leh

The whole day is dedicated to shopping and to discover some interesting things about Ladakhi art and culture by visiting the Tibetan refugees camp Choklamsar, Library and Ecological Development center etc.

Day 7: Leh

Today\'s sightseeing, Leh Bazaar, Leh Palace and Sankar gompa, the women\'s vegetable market in the afternoon. Thie evening evening the Sankar monastery, Leh Gompa, It is situated above the Leh Palace and was built in 1430. It contains a 47 ft. high statue of the Buddha, which the Ladakhi call Chamba. According to the Lamas this splendid statue is the future Buddha. Butter lamps burn day and night in front of this statue. Sankar Gompa, Just 2 miles from Leh is this monastery that has a formidable collection of miniature of pure gold and a number of exciting paintings. It is well lit and may be visited in the evening as well.

Day 8: Leh/Delhi/Agra

This morning fly to Delhi and drive directly to Agra. Afternoon visit the famous Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.

Day 9: Agra/Fatehpur-Sikri/Jaipur

We continue on to Jaipur with a stop in Fatehpur-Sikri, a huge fort complex that served as capital ofIndia before it was moved to Delhi in 17th.century. Stay at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing at the City Palace and the Observatory.

Day 10: Jaipur/Delhi:

Today\'s highlight is an elephant ride to the Amber Fort followed by exploration of the city and bazaars. Afternoon leave for Delhi. Arrival and transfer to hotel. The evening is free.

Day 11: Depart Home