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Our representative would meet you at Delhi Airport and transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, we will start with the sightseeing tour of Delhi.

First, we will visit Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid is one of the largest Mosques in Asia, built by the fifth Mughal king, Shah Jahan in 1656. Towering over the Old Delhi, the monument is constructed in red sandstone and white marble. It is covered with intricate carvings and has verses inscribed from the holy Quran.

Next, we board a rickshaw and enjoy the ride through the unwinding intricate lanes of Chandni Chowk.

Then, we will visit the impressive sandstone structure, Red Fort. It was the seat of the Mughal dynasty for two centuries. This iconic symbol of India is used as a stage by the Prime Minister of India to address the public and hoist the National flag on Independence Day.

We then drive past through India Gate. It is a sandstone Arch, also known as the All India War Memorial. It was a mark to pay respect to all those soldiers who died during the First World War. In the middle of The Arch is the black marble podium with an immortal flame, Amar Jawan Jyoti, which honors the soldiers who were killed during the Indo-Pak war in 1971 and Afghan War.

The Parliament Building is a circular colonnade building housing offices of various ministries and a well-stocked library. This imperial style architectural monument comprises of open air verandah and 144 columns. It is indeed a sight to watch.

Rashtrapati Bhawan is the residential estate of President of India. This splendid monument cannot be equated to any other monument in terms of its size, enormity and grandeur. Rashtrapati Bhawan houses 4 stories and 340 rooms. It is even famous for its Mughal Gardens, which are situated at the back of Rashtrapati Bhawan and open to visitors during February, every year.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Delhi

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Early morning, we will transfer you to the airport to board a flight to Leh to begin the Ladakh Tour.

Leh is a picturesque little town, cocooned amid the hills and is drowned in calmness. Beautiful monasteries and historical monuments attract numerous tourists around the world. The rugged terrain with snow clad mountains in the clear blue sky is the perfect holiday destination.

After arrival in Leh, we transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

Complete day is for acclimatization as Leh is situated at 3500 meters above the sea level.
In the evening, we will set out for a short walk to the local bazaars of Leh.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Leh

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Full day excursion to the monasteries of Leh. We will first visit Thiksey Monastery.

Resting on the hill top in the Indus Valley region is the extraordinary Thiksey Monastery. This monastery got a nickname – Mini Patola since the architecture resembles that of Tibet’s Patola Palace. It is the largest Gompa or monastery in central Ladakh with 12 storeys housing an amazing collection of Buddhist art.

Hemis Monastery is the biggest and richest monastery in Ladakh. It is built on a green hillside and is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. It is an important heritage monument for Tibetans in exile. The monastery is more than 500 years old and holds an annual Hemis Festival, which is also a major tourist attraction. During the course of the festival, the local resident Lamas perform a holy masked dance to glorify the victory of good over bad.

Shey Monastery is situated within the complex of Shey Palace. The palace was the summer capital of the royal kingdom, but now it is in ruins. The palace was built in 1655 by the king of Ladakh. Shey Gompa has an elevated statue of Lord Buddha.

Stok Palace is the private palace of the present King of Ladakh. A part of the Stok Palace has been converted into a museum. It is a photogenic palace with colorful window frames and patola like architecture.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Leh

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After breakfast, we drive to Uleytokpo and on the way visit Likir Monastery.

Likir Monastery was founded in the year 1065 by Lama Duwang Chosje under the reign of the fifth King of Ladakh. The monastery houses a 25-foot-high gold covered Buddha statue. It is a storehouse of old manuscripts, magnetizing array of Thangkas, and ancient costumes. It has very colorful buildings and offers breathtaking views over the mountains.

Then visit Alchi, located at a distance of 69 kilometers west from Leh.

Alchi village is ancient site which is known for its Alchi Monastery. It is known more as a complex of temples. The monastery is situated on the banks of River Indus and is the only monastery situated on the plains. The place houses a spot where Lama’s walking stick was planted and has now grown into a tree.

Finally, we reach Uleytokpo and check-in at the camp.

Uleytokpo is is one of the largest villages in Ladakh, used as the base for treks and camaping. The village is situated on the banks of the Indus river. The village features a Buddhist monastery that is perched over a hillock.

Accommodation: Overnight in the camp in Uleytokpo

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After breakfast, we drive to Lamayuru.

Lamayuru Monastery was built in the 10th century. Belonging to Red- hat sect of Buddhism, the monastery is famed for its opulent wall paintings, murals, scriptures, collection of Thangkas and statutes of different form of Buddha.
We later drive to Rizong.

Rizong Monastery is located in the remote end of the valley. The monastery provides an impression of a rocky fortress. Lama Tsultim Nim founded the monastery and the Gompa follows very strict monastic disciplines.

We then return to Uleytokpo for overnight stay in camp.

Accommodation: Overnight in the camp in Uleytokpo

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After breakfast, we drive to Leh.

En-route visit Phyang monastery.

Phyang Monastery is situated 20 kms from Leh. The name of the monastery is named after the blue mountain that is situated behind the monastery. The monastery complex features numerous shrines along with a wide array of exquisite paintings that date back to royal period. The oldest temple in the monastery complex is Gomkhang which was founded in the 16th century.

There is a nunnery, located about 2 km from the monastery, called Jelichun Nunnery/ Chulichan(chomoling), where, at present around 20 nuns or Chomos reside and worship at the temples of the monastery. They also perform chores like milking, spinning wool and getting oil for the temple lamps.
At night we arrive in Leh and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Leh

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After early breakfast at hotel, we shall leave for the Nubra valley with lunch box.

In the north of Leh, capital of Ladakh is the Nubra Valley. Nubra Valley is a wonderful destination of Ladakh. The natural beauty of this place will leave you enchanted. This high altitude valley in the tranquil region of Leh – Ladakh serves as the ideal place for the finest serene trekking routes as well as a few ancient Buddhist monasteries. All these major attractions of the Nubra Valley make this place a real treat to the eyes and soul.

Stop en-route and visit Diskit and Hunder Monastery.

Diskit Monastery is the oldest and the largest monastery in Nubra Valley. The monastery was established in the 14th century and belongs to the Gelukpa sect of Buddhism. The monastery was constructed in Tibetan style and houses beautiful murals and frescos. The monastery also offers picturesque view of the Nubra valley. The material Buddha statue beautifully gazes constantly at Nubra Valley.

Hunder Monastery is situated just below Diskit monastery. It is a very beautiful monastery housing a huge statue of Buddha.

Arrive and check in at camp for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Overnight at camp in Nubra

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After breakfast, we visit Panamik village.

Panamik Village is the last village that is accessible to foreigners. The green valley of Panamik is the sight to behold because the village is surrounded by snow clad mountains. The village is renowned for its curative hot springs. The destination is worth a visit as it has sulfur springs and Saichan glacier in close proximity. The village is also famous for Bactrian camels and Pashmina goats.

We return to camp for lunch.

In the afternoon, we visit Samtaling monastery in Sumur Village. It’s a very beautiful monastery located in Nubra Valley. and houses numerous shrines with intricate wood carvings.

We return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Overnight at camp in Nubra

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After a breakfast, we shall leave for Leh with packed lunchboxes. En-route, we stop at the Khardung-La Pass.

Khardung-La Pass is a high mountain pass located in Ladakh region and is 39 kms from Leh. The pass is the gateway to Nubra Valley. Some of the locals claim the pass to be the highest motorable road in the world.

We continue the drive to Leh.

On arrival, check in at hotel.

The rest of the day is free for exploring local bazaar and independent activities.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Leh

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We leave from Leh in the morning and drive to Chumathang stopping at Upshi for passport check-point.

Chumathang is a town located on the banks of River Indus and is famous for its boiling hot sulfur springs.

On the way to Tsomoriri, we also visit Sumdah village, which has one of the oldest and most thought-provoking monasteries. The monastery sorts rare bronze figures; they are made in a different manner from that of Ladakhi and Tibetan monasteries. The figure exhibits an Indian style of construction. It is small but has well preserved its old monastic traditions.

We then continue the drive to Tsomoriri for overnight stay in camp.

Accommodation: Overnight at camp in Tsomoriri

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In the morning, we visit Korzok village.
The village boasts a striking Korzok Monastery. It is the most sanctified monastery situated on the banks of Tsomoriri. Charismatically located on the hill, the monastery has a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha amongst other statues. The main magnetism of the monastery is the Korzok Gustor festival, a 2-day festival which is held at the monastery in the month of July/ August. It is known for its “black hat dance”.

In the afternoon, we spend time around the lake.

Tsomoriri Lake is a high altitude mountain lake which is attractively situated in a secluded incredibly pleasant Rupshu Valley. The lake is edged by lofty mountains on all sides and is located 4000 meters above the sea level. The lake attracts abundant migratory birds and marmots. It is also the largest high altitude lake in India.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Tsomoriri

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In the morning, we drive to Tsokor via Polo Kongka Pass and Tanglang La Pass, which is the second highest motorable pass in the world.

Perched at a high altitude of 4500 meters, Tsokar Lake is a high altitude lake about 50 km from Tsomoriri. Tsokar is the smallest lake out of all the three lakes situated in Leh Ladakh region. The lake is surrounded by marshland that hosts an alluring bird life. Due to this fact, it is also regarded as a bird watcher’s paradise. One can easily spot a black-necked crane, bar-headed geese or great crested grebe here.

We arrive at Leh in the evening and then check- in at hotel for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Leh

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Early morning, we transfer you to Leh Airport to board a flight to Delhi.

Arrive at Delhi Airport and transfer to hotel.

The rest of the day is free to visit Delhi on your own or for shopping.

Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Delhi

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We transfer you to the airport for you to board a flight to onward destination with everlasting imprints of this mesmerizing tour organized by State Express in your mind.