Laddakh the Dreamland with Taj Mahal

Duration	Destination	Departure
9 days and 8 nights	India (New Delhi, Leh, Nubra, Pangong Tso Lake, Agra)	India (New Delhi)

Description

This tour will begin in Delhi the city with many monuments of Mughal-era, and then there's the Himalayan land of Ladakh. Ladakh disarmingly friendly, ethno-linguistically Tibetan people are predominantly Buddhist. Their timeless monasteries are set between arid canyons and soaring peaks, while emerald-green villages nestle photogenically in highland deserts. The itinerary cover visit to Leh, Khardungla Pass, Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake. The iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum & symbol of love is also part of your holiday.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Delhi - Leh - Delhi flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Delhi - Leh - Delhi flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Delhi - Leh - Delhi flight tickets. • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Later visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi - Leh
Transfer to airport to board flight for Leh. On arrival assistance and transfer you to Hotel. Rest time to acclimatize at the high altitude. Evening walk around Leh Town.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Leh
Visit Leh Palace, Thiksey Gompa, Shey Palace and Gompa, Shanti Stupa & Sankar Gompa. Enjoy panoramic views of Leh and surrounding areas of Indus valley.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Leh - Nubra Valley (140kms)
Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La. Situated at an altitude of 18379ft., Khardung La is believed to be the highest motorable pass. It offers astonishing views of the twisting roads up the mountain and the awesome valley. Drive between Khardung La and Nubra alongside the Shyok river. Visit the Samstanling Gompa at Sumur and hot springs at Panamik. Head to Hunder the sand dunes village. As the sun sets, the colors change reflecting on the sand dunes and the mountains in the background & the river in the middle adds to the awe.
O/n in tent/ guest house. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Nubra Valley - Leh (140kms)
Visit Diskit Gompa situated on the hill, just above the flood plains of the Shyok River. Later drive to Leh again via Khardungla pass. Arrive Leh, check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Leh - Pangong Lake (4hrs)
Drive to Pangong Lake taking the road via Karu. You will pass by the beautiful green valley of Shakti as you ascend towards Chang La the third highest motorable pass in the world. As you drive down from the pass you will reach Tangste village, en-route you will see many endemic and migratory bird species and will certainly encounter the Tibeten Marmots. The landscape as you approach Pangong Tso is breathtaking! On arrival check in at camp/ guest house. Spend time soaking in the beauty of Pangong Tso. O/n in camp/ guest house. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Pangong Lake - Leh (140kms)
Visit the surrounding and village nearby. Later drive to Leh, check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Leh - Delhi - Agra 204kms)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport meet your driver and proceed to Agra check in at hotel. Evening Watch Mohabbat the Taj show.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Agra - Delhi (204kms)
Sunrise visit Taj, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Later drive to Delhi & drop off to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Delhi - Leh - Delhi flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsNew Delhi	New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2	4 StarsLeh
3	4 StarsLeh
4	4 StarsNubra
5	4 StarsLeh
6	4 StarsPangong Tso
7	4 StarsLeh
8	4 StarsAgra
9		New Delhi

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
New Delhi	Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar	The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar	Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
Leh	The Palace Hotel/ Royal Holiday or similar	Hotel The Zen/ Hotel Singge Palace or similar	The Grand Dragon Ladakh or similar
Nubra	Nubra Ethnic Camp/ Hotel Yarab Tso or similar	Stone Hedge or similar
Pangong Tso	Camp Whispering Waves/ Pangong Sarai Camp or similar
Agra	Howard Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similar	Radisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similar	Courtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar