Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
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: In Delhi
Full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old 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 proceed for 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.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (205 Kms /4 & ½Hrs)
Morning drive to Agra, visit Sikandra en route.
Akbar's tomb at Sikandra has a large arched entrance and green lawns, the entrance is decorated with marble inlay work around the arch, and the inner surface of the dome of the tomb is decorated with images of flowers, geometric designs and Islamic calligraphy.
After visit Sikandra continue drive to Agra and on arrival check in the hotel.
Later proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Agra.
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Visiting Taj Mahal, the monument of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in sweet memory of his wife after she died in 1631. Later visit the Agra Fort, this was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. And Itimid-ud-Daulah Tomb, which is also known as Mini Taj because of its resemblance; however it was built before the Taj Mahal.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Agra – Jaipur (240Kms / 05Hrs)
Morning dive to Jaipur, en rout en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
An epic in red sandstone; a city of yesteryears today lost in the mists of time. A sonless Akbar had gone to Sikri to seek blessings of a Muslim saint Sheikh Salim Chishti. When his son was finally born, he in gratitude constructed his capital city and named it Fatehpur Sikri. Later Fatehpur Sikri is also known as Abandoned Capital of Mughal Empire.
After visit Fatehpur Sikri continue drive to Jaipur check-in onto hotel for overnight stay.
In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph ‘PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enameled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.
Day 05: Jaipur
Morning we take an excursion to the Amber Fort and afternoon visit the city.
Visiting impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. A royal elephant ride to ascend the fort (depending upon the availability else by jeep).Later stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photography. Hawa Mahal was built in 1799, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi (265 Kms / 06 Hrs)
Morning proceed to Delhi by surface and on arrival check-in into hotel.
The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Delhi - Leh
Take the spectacular flight to Leh. And on arrival you are met and transferred to the hotel. Today you will at relax and acclimatize to the high altitude and rarified air.
Afternoon take a very leisurely stroll or spend your time reading in the premises of the hotel.
Day 08: In Leh
Today we drive upstream on the Indus valley to see Shey, Thikse and Hemis.
Thikshey is impressive Gompas. There are several temples in the gompa containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha which are exquisite. Shey Palace, This Palace Monastery has the largest statue of Maitreya Buddha (Buddha to come) in Ladakh.
Visit Thiksey monastery it is quite interesting to visit the monastery early in the morning to see praying cermoney and visit one of the biggest Monastery of Leh "Hemis" the largest and richest monastery in Ladakh of the Drukpa order. On the way back visit Shey Palace Shey Palace built as a summer residence for the kings of Ladakh in 1645 by Deldan Namgyal. It is the oldest palace in Ladakh and above the palace is an even older ruined fortress.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09: In Leh
Morning take a half day tour of Spituk and Phyang Monastery.
Spitok village, its spacious rooftops command superb views. There is the grave of a very high reincarnation at the Gompa and the Spitok head Lama is also the head Lama of the Sankar Gompa in Leh. He also represents Ladakh as a member of the Indian Parliament. Gurphug in Stok and Pashi Gephel in Sabu are also under monasteries of Spitok. The Gompa has three chapels of which the highest, the Paldan Lumo temple (Kali Mater), is the most impressive. The temple Gonkhang is approximately a thousand years old. Phyang built by kind Lkra-Shis_namgyal, founder of Namgyal Dynasty, in 1500 after defeating the last of the Lah-Chen King and is the home of the Sri Khing Pa sect (Red Capped).
Afternoon you will visit to Kings Palace, Leh Mosque, Leh Gompa, and Shankar Gompa.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 10: Excursion Alchi (75 Kms One-way)
Full day proceed for an excursion to Basgo fort and Alchi monastery.
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.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 11: Leh – Uleytokpo Camp
Morning leave Leh taking an enjoyable drive from Leh to Uleytokpo via Nimmu the confluence of the river Indus and Zanskar joining it from the south and on arrival check –in into the camp for overnight stay.
Day 12: Uleytokpo Camp
Day is at leisure and walk to Ridzong monastery.
The Ridzong monastery is located in a hidden valley and is known for its stricter rules.
Stay overnight at Camp.
Day 13: Uleytokpo Camp - Leh
Return to Leh, and on arrival check-in into the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure to pursue independent activities and roam the bazaars for shopping etc.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 14: Leh – Delhi
Early morning transfer to the airport for departure flight back to Delhi and on arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel in Delhi. Rest of the day is at leisure to pursue independent activities.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Delhi Depart
Day is at leisure for independent activities. In time you will transfer to the international airport to connect flight for onward Journey.
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