Golden Triangle with Ladakh

Overview

The Golden Triangle with Ladakh tour takes you to explore the beauty of the Himalayan peaks, a sightseeing tour of Leh city and a fulfilling visit to some of the beautiful north India cities that have so much to offer to their visitors. During the tour enjoy a full day excursion to some of the famous monasteries and Gompas. Attend the prayer ceremony at Phyang and Spituk monastery. Explore the Hemis monastery that is one of the biggest and wealthiest monasteries of the Ladakh region. Also visit the Thiksey Gompa that is said to be the most beautiful monastery in Ladakh. Moving forward to Agra. Enjoy the sightseeing tour covering major tourist attractions like Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb. Explore the Taj Mahal for its mesmerizing beauty that will leave spellbound and an elephant ride to Amer Fort in Jaipur.

Itinerary

Trip Highlights

Visit to Sankar Gompa, at Leh
Attend the praying ceremony at Phyang and Spituk monastery.
Explore the Likir and Alchi Gompa, at Leh
Excursion to Thiksey Gompa – the most beautiful monastery of Ladakh
Guided tour to Hemis monastery
Sightseeing tour of Agra covering places like Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb
Explore Taj Mahal for its mesmerizing beauty that will leave spellbound
Excursion to Salim Chisti's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal in Fathepur Sikri
Enjoy elephant ride to Amer Fort in Jaipur
Guided tour to City Palace, Royal Observatory and Hawal Mahal, at Jaipur
Excursion to the magnificent Mandawa Haveli
Visit to Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli in Mandawa

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive at Delhi
After arrival at Delhi in the evening, you will be received by our representative at the airport, who’ll arrange transfer to one our listed hotels. Spend overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi - Leh
In the morning wake up early, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Leh. On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels and enjoy a filling breakfast. Full day rest for high altitude acclimatization. Later in the evening visit Sankar Gompa that is located at a distance of 3 Km from Leh.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Leh
Early in the morning leave hotel for full day excursion to the famous monasteries and Gompas in Leh. Attend the praying ceremony at Phyang and Spituk monasteries. Later in the day visit the Likir and Alchi  Gompa. Also visit Shey Palace. Retire for the night at the hotel.

Day 4 : Leh
On the 4th day of the tour visit the Hemis monastery. It is one of the biggest and wealthiest monastaries of the Ladakh region.   In the latter part of the day pay a visit to Thiksey Gompa – the most beautiful monastery of Ladakh. Also visit the Shey monastery. In the evening return to the hotel to enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 : Leh - Delhi (By Flight) - By Road To Agra
Next morning after breakfast, transfer to Leh airport to board a flight to Delhi. Upon arriving in Delhi, meet our representative who’ll guide you to a car awaiting you to take you Agra. On reaching Agra, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Spend the rest of the day resting and relaxing in your hotel room. In the evening take a leisurely walk to the Agra’s market.

Day 6 : Agra - Jaipur
Post breakfast leave for sightseeing tour of Agra covering places like Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb and Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was commissioned by  the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.  The mausoleum is located on the right bank of the river Yamuna at a point where it takes a sharp turn and flows eastwards. In the evening leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, Check-in at the one of our listed hotels. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 : Jaipur
The next day begins with an excursion to the Amber Fort which is accompanied with an exciting joy ride on an elephant. The afternoon remains busy with the city tour featuring City Palace along with the Royal Observatory and Hawal Mahal. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 : Jaipur - Mandawa
Next morning after breakfast drive straight to Mandawa. It is a small beautiful town known for its beautiful havelies and forts. On reaching Mandawa, check-in at the hotel. After resting and relaxing for a while move out on an excursion to  the magnificent Mandawa Haveli. The intricately painted walls of this place and the detailed work will enthrall you to the fullest. Some of the other popular havelis that be visited include the Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, and the Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 : Mandawa - Delhi
Next morning after breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to Delhi International airport to board flight for onward destinations.