Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your early morning arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel.

Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

Day 02: Arrive Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

Morning proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar, One of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb; built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th century, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal.  Drive pass by India Gate (A War memorial) and Presidency House.

Afternoon sightseeing of Old Delhi include the drive past to Red Fort, visit to Jama Masjid, Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is one of the largest and best-known mosques, and later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.

Day 03: Delhi - Leh
Morning as per scheduled time departure transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Leh and on arrival at Leh transfer your hotel.
Rest of the day you will free for independent activities.

Stay overnight at your hotel. 

Leh - Ladakh known as the land of passes is at an altitude of 11500 Ft. a land like no other and bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, Leh district comprises of Leh town and 112 inhabited villages and one un-inhabited village.

Day 04: In Leh 
 Morning visit Leh Palace, Gompa and the Bazaar.

A miniature version of the Potala in Lhasa, the Leh Palace is one of the major attractions. The palace was built in the 17th century and was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s.

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb commissioned the mosque at the head of the Leh Bazaar.

Afternoon you will proceed for excursion of Phyang & Spituk monastery

 At a distance of 8 km from Leh, Spituk Gompa was built in the 15th century and houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, icons and thangkas. Belonging to the Brokpa sect, the Phyang gompa was built in the 16th century and houses hundreds of statues, thangkas, old manuscripts and some old weapons.
Stay overnight at your hotel.  

Day 05: In Leh
 Full day you will be on excursion of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis.

Until the 16th century, the Shey gompa was the royal residence. It is located at a distance of 15 km south of Leh. This Palace Monastery has the largest statue of Maitreya Buddha (the Buddha to come) in Ladakh. Erected in the mid-17th century, worked out of gold and gilded copper sheets with blue hair, it stands 17.5 m high.

Thikse gompa is an imposing monastery and one of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture. The 12-story monastery complex contains numerous stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings, swords and a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings.
Hemis is one of the biggest gompas in Ladakh. Was built in 1630. It is also known as Chang Chub Sam Ling or 'the lone place of the compassionate person.

 Day 06: Leh - Alchi - Lamayuru - Kargil 
Morning you will drive to Kargil (230 Kms) en-route visiting Alchi and Lamayuru.

Alchi is one of the most significant historical sites in Asia. Yet the Chos-khor, or "religious enclave", at Alchi, harbours an extraordinary wealth of ancient wall paintings and wood sculpture, miraculously preserved for over nine centuries inside five tiny mud walled temples. The Chos-khor consists of five separate temples, various residential buildings and a scattering of large Chortens, surrounded by a mud and stonewall and a curtain of tall poplar trees. If one is pushed for time, concentrate on the two oldest buildings, the Du-khang and the Sumtsek, both in the middle of the enclosure. 

Lamayuru Monastery belongs to the Red-Hat sect of Buddhism and houses approximately 150 Buddhist monks. The monastery is made up of a number of shrines and also has a very rich collection of thankas and magnificent wall paintings.

Arrive and check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.

 Day 07: Kargil - Srinagar
Morning proceed for Srinagar and on arrival check-in into the hotel  for overnight stay.

Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, and is the pride of the beautiful valley, It is known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. The Dal and Nagin lakes are unique in having hundreds of houseboats, which afford you an opportunity to reside on the lake in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

Day 08: In Srinagar
Morning proceed for the Full day City tour of Srinagar.

Visit to the enchanting Mughal Gardens that were built by Emperor Jehangir. Visit the Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and other beautiful gardens situated on the eastern side of the dazzling Dal Lake.

Return to houseboat for rest.

In the afternoon Shikara ride on the Dal Lake takes you to visit sites like Nehru Park, Kanutur Khana, Charchinari, a number of floating islands and typical vegatable farmer villages.

Stay overnight at houseboat.

Day 09: In Srinagar (Excursion to Gulmarg 112 Kms / 06 Hrs.)

In summers, the meadows of Gulmarg are laden with flowers. In winters, the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg turn into a skiing resort, which attracts the traveler seeking adventure and thrill. It is a popular trekking destination and boasts of the world’s highest golf course.

Full day excursion to Gulmarg
Gulmarg is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley. It is also popular for its golf course (in summer), the highest in the world and skiing during the winter season. Enjoy the splendor of nature and the snowy mountains.

Also go on a pony ride / Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own expanse.

Evening proceed for Srinagar, and on arrival overnight stay at Houseboat.

Day 10: Srinagar - Delhi
Morning as per scheduled time departure transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Delhi and on arrival transfer your hotel. rest of the day you will free for independent activities.

Stay overnight at your hotel. 
 
Day 11:  Delhi Departure
Morning as per scheduled time departure transfer to international airport of Delhi take the flight to your onward destination.