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Ladakh with Golden Triangle
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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places Covered : Delhi-Leh-Alchi - Leh -Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi
Day 01 Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Tour'! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transfered
by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02 Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast we will proceed for the sightseeing
tour of Delhi.
Combined city tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple,
Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping
centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one
of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites
of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3 Delhi-Leh
Early this morning fly to Leh, capital of Ladakh. With the inhabitants of
50,000, Leh is located in small valley just the north of Indus valley. We'll
take complete rest for proper acclimatization to the high altitude atmosphere.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4 Leh -Alchi
Leh to Lamayuru, Likir and Alchi and night halt at Alchi. Sightseeing Lamayuru,
After exploring villages around the area, it comes as a surprise to find that
Lamayuru is a cute little hamlet surrounded by rugged Hindukush peaks. The gompa
completely overshadowes the landscape which happens to be the most famous and
spectacular monastery in Ladakh. Alchi and Likir Monasteries, these two monasteries
are located near Saspol on the Srinagar-Leh road. They house many gigantic clay
statue of Buddha in various forms. The primary attraction of these monasteries
is, however, their 1000-year old wall painting, which alone makes the visit
a worthwhile experience.
Overnight: Camp
Day 5 Alchi - Leh
Alchi to Leh, on the way back to Leh, sightseeing of Rizong and Spituk monastaries.
Rising, About 5 miles along a steep, rocky track from the main road starts the
area with the nunnery of Julochen and the gompa of Rizong. The gompa, belongs
to the Gelukpa. Spituk Monastery. Just before Leh on the Srinagar-Leh road on
the hilltop overlooking the Indus, the Spituk monastery boasts not only of some
prized tankha, but also a chamber with enormous statue of Kali, whose faces
are unveiled once a year. The chamber contains an ancient collection of facemasks
too.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6 Leh
The whole day is dedicated to shopping and to discover some interesting
things about Ladakhi art and culture by visiting the Tibetan refugees camp Choklamsar,
Library and Ecological Development center etc.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7 Leh
Today's sightseeing includes, Leh Bazaar, Leh Palace and Sankar gompa, the
women's vegetable market in the afternoon. In the evening visit the Sankar monastery,
Leh Gompa. It is situated above the Leh Palace and was built in 1430. It contains
a 47 ft. high statue of the Buddha, which the Ladakhi call Chamba. According
to the Lamas this splendid statue is the future Buddha. Butter lamps burn day
and night in front of this statue. Sankar Gompa, Just 2 miles from Leh is this
monastery that has a formidable collection of miniature of pure gold and a number
of exciting paintings. It is well lit and may be visited in the evening as well.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8 Leh-Delhi-Agra
This morning fly to Delhi and drive directly to Agra.and on arrival at Agra
transfer to hotel.
Visit Taj Mahal & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Afternoon, we ride to the massive Agra Fort. The elegant buildings inside reflect
an interesting synthesis of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles. The
maze of the courtyards, mosques & private chambers of the fort echo the
story of the Mughal Empire. The Moti Masjid & other magnificent buildings
reflect the skill of the ancient Indian architectsLater you will visit a marble
gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant range of white
marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly a one stop shop!
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Agra-Fatehpur-Sikri-Jaipur
This morning following a leirsurely breakfast we drive to Fatehpur Sikri..
Visit Fatehpur Sikiri
This abandoned capital of the Mughals is a perfectly preserved city at the height
of the empire's splendor. The city divided into religious and secular parts
has interesting well-sculpted buildings.
On to Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10 Jaipur
City tour of Jaipur
This morning you will experience the wonders of this magicial pink city, as
you proceed on a tour of Amber fort - which is set on the dry wrinkled Aravali
Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements. We will ride up to this hilltop
palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant. Later visit the Jagmandir or the
Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory
- The Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar device
that give accurate predictions till date. The City Palace reflects a blend of
Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds,
a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately
honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city and through
the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11 Jaipur-Delhi
This morning drive to Delhi and transfer to International airport to board the
flight for your onward journey.
