Ladakh With North India Culture Tour

On time assistance and transfer to domestic airport for connecting flight to Leh by 9W-609 Dep 0540 / Arr 0655 Hrs. Arrive Leh, meet-assist and transfer to Hotel.
Rest of the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of Ladakh.

Late after noon visit Shankar Gompa.

Sankar Gompa of Ladakh is located at a distance of approximately 3 km from the town of Leh. A subsidiary of the Spituk Gompa, it belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat Sect. The monastery also serves as the official residence of the Ladakh's head of Gelukpa Sect, known as The Kushok Bakul. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, visit Spituk , Phiyang , Alchi Gompa, Likir Gomapa. Spituk Gompa of Ladakh dates back to the 11th century. It owes its inception to Od-de, the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub Od. Od-de led to the establishment of a monastic community at this place.

Phiyang Monastery of Ladakh is situated at a distance of approximately 40 km to the west of the Leh town. It belongs to the Red Hat Sect of Buddhism.
Alchi Gompa dates back to the year 1000 AD and was built by the Translator, Rinchen Zangpo. He even made a reference about the monastery in his biographies. The name Likir means "The Naga - Encircled". Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, visit Shey, Thiksey & Hemis Monastery - Shey Gompa of Ladakh is situated on a hillock, at a distance of approximately 15 km to the south of Leh town.
Thiksey Gompa of Ladakh is situated at a distance of approximately 18 km from the town of Leh. One of the most beautiful monasteries of Ladakh, it belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism.
Hemis Monastery holds the distinction of being the biggest as well as the wealthiest monastery of Ladakh. It dates back to the year 1630 and was founded by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso. Hemis Monastery is positioned inside a gorge, at a distance of approximately 47 km from Leh. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to board flight to Delhi by 9W-610 Dep 0740 / Arr 0855 Hrs. Arrive Delhi, meet-assist & then drive to Agra, {a covering distance of 200kms & 4 hours}, arrive Agra, check in to Hotel.
After noon sightseeing of AGRA FOR & Sunset visit of Taj Mahal (closed on Friday ) Overnight stay.

After breakfast Sightseeing of Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb: - To the north of the fort, on the opposite bank of the Yamuna lies the tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, built in memory of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Jehangir's wazir. Later visit some hotels then drive by private car to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri, {A covering distance of 220kms & 5 hours}Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, Excursion to Amber Fort & Joy the Elephant / Jeep ride upto the hills - Amber Fort: Situated about 11 km out of Jaipur on the Delhi to Jaipur road, Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur state.

Later City sightseeing pink city of Jaipur - Jaipur city is known for its many palaces and forts, which are a major attraction for tourists to Rajasthan. City Palace: The palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Jantar Mantar: Raja Jai Singh built this observatory, begun by Jai Singh in 1728 Hawa Mahal: (See the view from outside). Overnight stay.

Morning depart by surface to Mandawa. Arrive and check in to heritage Hotel. Evening visit Shekhawati area and Painted Haveli. Overnight stay.

Departure