Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi to Leh
Start early with a transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Leh. Once you arrive, you'll get a transfer to your hotel where you can settle in and rest up for the days ahead. The afternoon and evening are completely yours to adjust to the altitude and explore your surroundings at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Included flight from Delhi to Leh
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Day 2
Leh
This morning you'll spend time in Leh exploring what makes Ladakh's capital interesting. Start by checking out Sengge Namgyal's nine-storey palace, which shows off that distinctive Tibetan architectural style really well. From there, head up to Namgyal Semo peak where you can see the 16th-century fort ruins scattered across the landscape. Later, walk through the bazaar area and stop by Jo Khang Buddhist temple, then you'll notice the historic 17th-century mosque standing right across from it, which is a nice example of how different religious communities coexist here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Leh
- Visit Sengge Namgyal's nine-storey palace
- Visit fort ruins at Namgyal Semo peak
- Visit Jo Khang Buddhist temple
- Visit 17th-century mosque in the bazaar
- Full day excursion to nearby monasteries
- Guided tour of Leh with English-speaking Indian specialist guide
Landmarks Sengge Namgyal's Palace Namgyal Semo Peak Fort ruins at Namgyal Semo Jo Khang Temple Mosque in Leh Bazaar 
- Day 3
Leh
Today you'll spend the full day visiting three significant monasteries. First stop is Shey monastery, built on a hilltop and formerly used as a summer palace by Leh's royal family, where you'll see a copper Buddha covered in gold leaf. Then drive to Thiksey monastery, which has an impressive structure inspired by the Potala Palace and offers views across the Indus Valley. By afternoon, you'll reach Hemis Gompa, the largest monastery in Ladakh, where you can walk through halls with gold statues, stupas, and one of the world's largest thangkas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day guided excursion to Shey, Thiksey, and Hemis monasteries
- Visit to Shey monastery
- Visit to Thiksey monastery
- Visit to Hemis Gompa
Landmarks Shey Monastery Thiksey Monastery Hemis Gompa 
- Day 4
Leh to Delhi
You'll leave Leh this morning with a transfer to the airport, timed so you catch your flight back to Delhi without any rush. Once you land in Delhi, a car will pick you up and take you either to your hotel or directly to your onward flight, depending on what you've arranged.
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay with various hotel options and add-ons available
