Trekking Golden Triangle Tour with Ladakh - 12 Days  Experience the grandeur, glory, and vibrant culture of North India. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Explore Leh, a high-desert city in the Himalayas, known for its Buddhist sites. Visit the world's highest motorable pass - Khardung-La at 18300ft MSL. Visit Pangong Lake, an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of 4,350 m (14,270 ft).

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: In Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for full-day sightseeing in Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC, from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterward, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, built-in 1562, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (220 Km - 3.30 Hours Drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Agra “The City Of The Taj Mahal”. Upon arrival at Agra, check in at your hotel. Take some rest at the hotel, and later visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. The evening is free for shopping handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (240 Km - 5 Hours Drive)
Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for guided sightseeing of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Jaipur for an overnight stay.
 
Day 5: Jaipur (Sightseeing) - Delhi (275 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Start your sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan “Amber Fort and Palace”, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort’s majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Later, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 6: Delhi - Leh (By Flight)
Early in the morning, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi Airport to board a flight to Leh. Upon arrival at Leh Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, acclimatize yourself to the altitude and climate in Leh. In the evening, visit the white-domed Shanti Stupa that sits pretty on a hilltop. Later, you can explore the local market where the shoppers can spend time buying authentic Tibetan handicrafts such as Prayer Wheels, Stoles, and Pashmina Shawls among others. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 7: At Leh (Excursion trip to Sham Valley)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit the splendid Sham Valley. A visit to this place is often an overwhelming experience as this place was constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate soldiers who lost their lives during the Indo-Pak wars. It brings you up, close and personal with the sacrifices of our soldiers. Later, visit the Kali Mata Mandir followed by the famed Buddhist monastery, the Spituk Gompa - an 11th-century structure. After that visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib was built by the Lamas of Leh to honor Guru Nanak Dev’s visit in 1517. Also visit the Magnetic Hills, to experience the optical illusion where the downhill road looks like an uphill road, further driving through a picturesque landscape we reach the confluence of The Indus and Zanskar River. Later drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
 
Day 8: Leh - Khardung La - Nubra Valley (125 Km - 5 Hours Drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a mesmerizing drive to the Nubra Valley - known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers in Leh. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram & Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 ft. above sea level. On the way to Nubra Valley, cross the Khardungla Pass which is 18360 ft. above sea level and is the highest motorable pass in the world. As we drive through this, you witness stunning vistas encompassing snow-capped peaks, and majestic mountains, and experience the drive which will take you through the bridge that has been laid on a glacier and also made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. Upon arrival at Nubra Valley, check-in at the camp for an overnight stay.
 
Day 9: Nubra Valley - Hunder - Diskit - Leh (125 Km - 5 Hours Drive)
After breakfast at the camp, visit the stunning silver dunes of Hunder, sitting at an average altitude of 10, 000 feet, Hunder is a small village where the Shyok River meets the Nubra River. Enjoy a camel safari on the double-humped camels, which are a reminder of the bygone era of the Silk Route trade, and are found only in the Nubra Valley. Later visit the oldest, Diskit Monastery, also known as Deskit monastery, situated on a hilltop that allows you breathtaking panoramas of the entire valley. The enormity of the Buddha statue in the monastery will leave you speechless and it is the reason for attracting thousands of tourists to this place. Adding to its glory, there is a small village market in the town of Diskit, which is a great place for a stroll to get a peek into the lives of people in Ladakh. Later drive back to Leh via Khardung-La Pass. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for a night's stay.
 
Day 10: Leh - Thiksey - Pangong Lake (160 Km - 5 Hours Drive)
Early in the morning, take your packed breakfast from the hotel and leave for Pangong TSO Lake - situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Its waters, which seem to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-thirds in China. On the way to Pangong, visit Shey Palace - used as a summer palace by the former King of Ladakh. Next visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock providing awe-inspiring views of the Indus valley. After that drive to Changla Pass (5486 Mtrs). Changla Pass is famous for its fast photography session, later drive down to the village of Tangtse, where you can take a sip of tea and relax for a while. Later, continue your drive to Pangong TSO Lake. Upon arrival at Pangong Lake, check in at your camp. If time permits, you can visit Pangong Lake. Overnight stay at the camp.
 
Day 11: Pangong - Hemis - Leh (160 Km - 5 Hours Drive)
After breakfast at the camp, visit the beautiful lake, along with nearby places. Later in the afternoon drive back to Leh, en-route visit Hemis Gompa situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June. Upon arrival at Leh, check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure or going out shopping in the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 12: Leh - Delhi (By Flight) & Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the Airport to board the flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi Airport, either you can opt for a transfer to your hotel in Delhi or you can board a flight to your home or onward destination, with lifelong beautiful memories of your Golden Triangle Tour with Ladakh.

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