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.
Full day take the tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi.
Visiting 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, and 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 02: Delhi – Leh
In time transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Leh and on arrival transfer 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.
Rest of the day you are free for independent activities.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 03: In Leh
Morning you will proceed for half day sightseeing of Leh.
Visit Sankar Gompa located on a valley floor and Shanti Stupa the panoramic view of Leh city and Leh Palace - the 17th. century looking for the entire world like a miniature version of the Potala in Lhasa.
The rest of the day is free for personal activities.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: In Leh
Morning you will proceed for full day sightseeing of Monasteries
Visit Shey was the summer Palace of Ladakhi Kings and is where you can see the 36Ft. high statue of Buddha made of copper gilt. Next visit Thicksey- The twelve storied monastery of Thicksey is situated in the most prominent of positions, lies on an island Mountain. Latar visit Hemis: this is the wealthiest Monastery in Ladakh belonging to the Gelukpa Sect - it is here each summer that plays are held and Ladakhis from all parts of the country comes to visit Hemis.
Evening you will return to Leh for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: In Leh
Morning proceed for half day trip to Khardungla (18380 fts.) the world's highest motor able road & gateway to Siachen Glacier.
Day 06: In Leh - Delhi
In time you will transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi, and on arrival transfer to hotel for day use.
Day 07: Depart Delhi
In time transfer to airport of Delhi take the flight to your onward destination.
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