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Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Leh - Hemis - Thiksey - Shey - Alchi - Lamayuru - Ridzong and Likir Monasteries - Saboo - Stok - Delhi

Day 1: Arrival - Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi, the Capital City of India. On arrival at New Delhi International Airport, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative greets you with warm welcome and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Enjoy welcome dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi - Leh
You will be in time transferred to Delhi Airport after breakfast at the hotel. Fly to Leh/Ladakh located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Leh Airport and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Rest and acclimatize yourself to the altitude and rarified air of Ladakh. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 3 : Leh
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tours of Leh. Visit the famous Shankar Monastery that is surrounded by forests. You will see beautiful Thanka paintings and statues of Buddha made of Gold within the monastery. Walk through the old town beneath the magnificent Leh Palace. Also visit the Leh Bazaar. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 4 : Leh - Hemis - Thiksey - Shey - Leh
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a tour of famous Hemis Monastery. It is one of the most popular Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir. Around the monastery you will see Chortens or Buddhist reliquaries and ornate walls. Afterwards, leave for tour of the Thiksey Monastery. This is situated on a mountain from where you can see panoramic views of the Indus Valley. Within the monastery you can see many beautiful Buddhist artifacts. Then leave for the Shey Palace, which was the summer palace of the royal family of Ladakh. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Leh.

Day 5 : Leh - Alchi
Enjoy very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Alchi to visit famous Alchi Monastery. On the way to Alchi visit the famous Bazgo Castle lie on the right banks of the Indus Valley. Arrive at Alchi by lunch. Later visit the Alchi Monastery and explore the superb nature beauty of Alchi Village. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel/guest house at Alchi.

Day 6 : Alchi - Lamayuru - Alchi
After hearty breakfast at the camp, drive to Lamayuru. Visit the famous Buddhist monastery, Lamayuru Monastery. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Lamayuru village and explore its surroundings in the afternoon. Return to the camp at Alchi in the evening to stay overnight.

Day 7 : Alchi - Ridzong and Likir Monasteries - Leh
After hearty breakfast at the camp, drive to Leh visiting en route Ridzong and Likir monasteries. Check-in at your hotel at Leh on arrival. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 8 : Leh - Saboo - Leh
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, go to Saboo Village to see the traditional lifestyle of the people of Ladakh. You can taste Gur or Yak Butter Tea and dine on local cuisine at a Ladakhi home. Return to Leh and enjoy shopping and sightseeing. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 9 : Leh - Stok Palace Museum - Leh
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the famous Stok Palace, where the royal family of Ladakh used to live. The Stok Palace museum depicts family heirlooms and artifacts from royal families. You can purchase here beautiful handmade products and craft items. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Leh
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Spend rest of the day in your own activities. You can go shopping, sightseeing or pursue any activity of your choice. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11 : Leh - Delhi
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Leh Airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day in your own activities. You can go shopping, sightseeing or pursue any activity of your choice. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12 : Delhi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Delhi sightseeing tour visiting Red Fort, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Old Fort, Rajghat, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple and recently built Akshardham Temple which is the largest Hindu Temple Complex in the world. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 13 : Delhi - Departure
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to New Delhi International Airport to board flight to your home/onward destination.

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Mr. Craig Taylor & Family, From Canada
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