Leh and Ladakh

Day 1

Arrival Delhi

Upon arrival our representative will meet you at Delhi airport, after our traditional welcome, transfer to hotel. Overnight


Day 2

Delhi

Morning at leisure in the afternoon, visit of Old Delhi with the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), from which you can admire the imposing Red Fort, rikshaw ride in narrow streets of Chandni Chowk market. (it’s a traditional market of which is divided into various segments like silver lane, textile lane and spice lane) and then visit of Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Visit to New Delhi, the most part ancient part of the city, with the precious archaeological complex of the Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.


Day 3

Delhi/Leh

Post breakfast in the morning flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh located at about 3500 meters above sea level. Afternoon rest necessary for acclimatisation. Overnight at hotel


Day 4

Leh

After breakfast visit Thiksey Monastery, large complex that houses an important centre study for monks, and that of Hemis, one of the most important in the country which preserves an excellent collection of sacred texts and the largest Tanka in Ladakh Sosta camera at Shey Monastery. Afternoon visit to Spituk monastery and Phyang monastery, with its numerous rooms that house a collection of bronzes, ancient paintings and tantric halls. Overnight at hotel


Day 5

Leh-Nubra Valley

Post breakfast Transfer to Nubra valley through the spectacular KardungLa pass at an altitude of 5602m. In the afternoon visit the sunny monastery of Samstaling and that of Diskit. At sunset, sand dune walks with optional Bactrian camel safari. Overnight at hotel.


Day 7

Leh-Uletokpo

Post breakfast transfer to Uletokpo along the Indus valley. On the way, visit two of the most beautiful monasteries in Ladakh - Likir and Alchi, masterpiece absolute number of frescoes, dating back to the 11th century. Overnight at hotel.


Day 8

Uletokpo-Leh

In the morning post breakfast, visit of the monastery of Lamayuru, the oldest Gompa of Ladakh, located in top of an incredible valley that recalls the landscape lunar. Return to Leh. Afternoon visit of the little one Stakna monastery and that of Matho, located in a suggestive landscape. Downhill walk through the pretty village. Overnight at hotel.


Day 9

Leh-Delhi-Departure

Post breakfast transfer to the airport. Flight for Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Systemisation in the reserved rooms, which will be available from 12.00. Afternoon at leisure for visits and optional excursions or for relaxation. Late evening, transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi