Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. The travel guide gives you a hearty welcome, assists and transfers to the hotel. Afternoon full day sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, the Rah Ghat and the Shanti Vana. In the evening, watch and enjoy the "Son et Lumaire Show". Check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh
After taking breakfast, the travel guide escorts you to the Delhi airport to depart for Leh. Upon arrival check into hotel. After lunch, a leisure full day for taking complete rest. Dinner in the hotel. Located on the north of the Indus valley Leh is the capital city of Ladakh, offering scenic beauty.
Day 03 : Leh - Hemis - Leh
After breakfast leave to witness the rituals at Hemis monastery. Situated at a distance of 49 kms, this monastery was built in the 17th century by the then ruler Chapgon Gyalshas. Continue drive to the Shey and Thiksey monastery which are two of the main monasteries in the region. These two are some of the finest examples of Ladakhi architecture. Late afternoon get back to Leh and overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Leh - Hemis - Leh
Pay an early morning visit to Hemis monastery to witness the second and the last day of the popular Hemis Festival. Afternoon return to Leh and free for personal activities. Spend night at hotel.
Day 05 : Leh - Lamayaru - Leh
Leave in the morning and drive to Lamayuru. This is a popular sight for its villages surrounded with picturesque beauty. Also visit the most beautiful gompa in this area. On the way back our guide also takes you to the Alchi and Rizong monastery.
Alchi monastery is known for its thousand-year-old wall painting. The Rizong monastery belongs to the Gelukpa factions and both are worth visiting. Back to hotel for dinner and a overnight stay.
Day 06 : At Leh
Today after breakfast our representative takes you to the Ladakhi Market for shopping. Enjoy Ladakhi art and crafts by visiting the Tibetan refugee camps at Choklamsar, Library and Ecological Development. In the evening visit the Leh and Sankar Gompa.
Built in 1430 AD, the Leh monastery houses a 13.7 m high statue of Lord Buddha. The statue is called Chamba by the people of Ladakh. The Sankar Gompa has a rich collection of miniature paintings. The gompa can be visited in evening. Return back to hotel for overnight.
Day 07 : Leh - Srinagar
In the morning, leave for Leh Airport to take flight for Srinagar. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and he transfers you to the Deluxe Houseboat. Afternoon free for your leisure activities. Enjoy an evening boat ride on the picturesque Dal Lake. Return to the houseboat and enjoy a delicious lunch, a delightful dinner and a luxurious stay. Overnight at the houseboat.
Day 08 : At Srinagar
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour to Old Srinagar city and visit the Jesus Christ Tomb at Khanyar Rozabal. Continue your tour by visiting the renowned Mughal Gardens like the Nishant Bagh and Shalimar Bagh. After lunch take a pleasurable boat ride on the Dal Lake. You will enjoy the scenic beauty around the lake. Return to the houseboat for lunch and dinner.
Day 09 : Srinagar - Delhi
Today morning after breakfast, our tour representative assists you to the airport to take flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi Airport, our tour manager transfers you to hotel. Afternoon enjoy shopping in the capital city. You are free for your personal activities in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 : Depart Delhi
On the last day morning of the tour, leave for a half-day city tour of New Delhi. In the afternoon we provide you with a car with a driver and a guide to visit some popular sights and complete your last minute shopping. Later on the specified time transfer to the airport to take onward destination flight.