Days 2 - 5 Leh

Start an all-new exciting journey with your arrival from Delhi to Leh and expect a whole lot of adventure to come your way as you enter the paradise situated 10 km from the fertile valley of Indus river. In stark contrast of the giant ‘White Mountain’ and cold desert lays the flourishing city of Leh. A one-stop destination to experience Tibet right here in India.

An important trading center, Leh is an explicit market for exquisite items across boundaries of Ladakh. Carpets, rugs and pashmina shawls from Kashmir, Persian motif, jewellery from Tibet made of semi precious stone. Thangka paintings, prayer wheels, music bowls are other curios you can take back as a souvenirs.

Glimpses of ruins of ancient castles are worth capturing in your cameras. A simple yet pleasing and comfortable stay at a local hotel will keep you geared-up for your trek to Ladakh Palace and climb many stairs to Shanti Stupa.

Further days to come we shall visit to traditional Ladakhi home and to add thought for food relish the barley beer- chang, and stable food tsampa with the famous butter tea. A stopover at two gompas (monasteries) Spituk and Phyang will allow you to experience the calmness and spirituality among the monks and discover your inner self.

Days 6 – 16 Markha Valley Trek

As we start our adventure, we make sure of proper provisions for 3 meals a day and warm water for swabbing, one can surely expect a raw trekking experience that is awaited after your bed tea is served in your tent. On our first day of trekking, we begin our journey Spituk Bridge where we meet our pack ponies and load up for the tour. The beginning stage of the trek is dry and flat as we make our way to the Zingchen River where we camp for the first night. From Zingchen we continue upwards to the village of Rumbak and the base camp at Yurutse until we reach the first pass -- Gandala at 4850 meters. From Gandala, weather permitting, we have a fantastic view over the Himalayan peaks. After crossing the pass we descend into the Markha valley, through a stunning rocky canyon filled with wild rose bushes and trickling mountain streams. We pass a few villagers as they go about their daily life, often spinning a small prayer wheel or chanting Buddhist mantras. The next few days we follow the Markha River, camping along her banks and visiting the small villages scattered through the valley. We begin to ascend again towards our second major pass – Kangmurla (5150m). We spend a rest day in the shepherd camp just before the pass. Here those who are interested can trek up to the base camp of Kangyazi peak (5300 m) or to the beginnings of the glacier. Others are free to rest at the camp and observe the lifestyle of the nomad shepherds with their goats and sheep. Once we reach Kangmurla and enjoy the spectacular views. We make our way down the rocky terrain stopping to camp on the way. The last day of trekking brings us to Hemis.

Days 17 & 18 Leh

After the return trip back to Leh, witness an exotic evening with a sheer display of Ladakhi traditional dress and dance at a cultural show organized especially for you. We shall also schedule our visit to Hemis Gompa and en-route Thiskey Gompa. The following day is free for individual activities. Some people may choose to go for an optional rafting trip, others may want to visit the Tibetan Refugee village in Choglamsor, and some may just want to explore the bazaar for interesting trinkets.

Days 19 & 20 Agra

We shall return to Delhi by early morning flight and board a deluxe coach to continue our journey to the Mughal splendor of Agra. Agra is; of course, domicile to the unforgettable world famous, heritage site Taj Mahal and the majestic Agra Fort. The Taj is one of the wonders of the world. Emperor Shah Jahan built it in 1652. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete. The Agra Fort lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb, the third son of Shah Jahan, kept his father under house arrest. One can get a fantastic view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort.

Day 21 Delhi

As we drive back to Delhi visiting Govardhan en-route. This site is situated near Mathura the birthplace of Lord Krishna, its significance as a legend claims that Lord Krishan lifted the Govardhan Parvat (hill) on the tip of his finger to shelter the inhabitants of Braj from a deluge. The entire hill is circumambulated by thousands of pilgrims every year. It's a fascinating place to. Back in Delhi we visit the Old city, where a bicycle rickshaw ride through the narrow laneways will take us to the Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India. Besides this enjoy the historic walk through some amazing buildings of the Delhi Sultanate including the Red fort, Qutub Miner- Highest Tower from the medieval India.

Day 22 Delhi

Our tour finishes with breakfast and transfer to the airport for your international departure.