Land of the Mountain Passes Package

On arrival stay at Taj Palace Hotel

Early morning flight arrives Leh, the capital of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Ladakh. Check in to the Grand Dragon Hotel, your home for the next 4 nights. Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatization.

After a leisurely start, spend the afternoon visiting Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa Japanese peace pagoda, the Tibetan inspired Leh Palace and the 15th century Namgyal Tsemo Gompa perched atop the crag behind the palace

Witness morning prayers at Thiksey monastery. Later visit Shey which was once the summer residence of Ladakhi kings. After lunch, visit Hemis monastery to see an impressive array of thangka’s and frescoes dating back to the 17th century

Begin your day exploring Basgo Castle and the majestic Likir Monastery. After lunch at Uley Ethnic Resort, travel to the rocky fortress, Rizong monastery which has one of the only nunneries in Ladakh. End your day at Alchi Monastery, located on the banks of the Indus river.

Travel by road to Nubra Valley crossing Khardung La Pass, situated along the ancient caravan route of Central Asia. At 5602M / 18,380 ft, Khardung La is the highest motorable road in the world. This high altitude unfolds a bizarre blend of landscapes with gushing rivers, flower orchards, desert sand dunes and green fields. Arrive at the comfortable Karma Inn, your home for the next 2 nights. This afternoon visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder Sand Dunes. If possible, enjoy riding a double hump camel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

A morning drive brings you to the base of Ensa Monastery, the oldest monastery in Nubra. Take a steep 45-minute trek (moderate/hard) up to the monastery to see the footprints of Dachompa in one of the three prayer rooms. Next drive to the 132-year-old Samstanling Monastery.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Morning travel by road to Leh crossing Khardung La Pass. On arrival, check in to The Grand Dragon Hotel for the night. Rest of the day with guide, car and driver at disposal to visit surroundings at leisure.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Early morning flight arrives Delhi. On arrival, transfer to The Imperial Hotel for the day at leisure at this luxury hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Depart Delhi today for onward destination.
This tour travels through various ranges of altitudes in India. Please ask your travel arranger for more details about travelling in higher altitudes. This is a suggested itinerary for travelling privately. Dates, duration, hotels and routing may be changed to personalise the journey to the travellers preferences and requirements. Please contact Greaves for further ideas on how to enhance this trip of India.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys