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Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 12 Noon. Afternoon City Tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, drive past President's House, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Delhi - Leh
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Leh. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 meters above sea level. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 -Leh
Full day excursion to the famous monasteries, it is interesting to visit early in the morning to enjoy the praying ceremony at Thiksey monastery. Continue drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous of the Ladakh region. on the way back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Leh
Morning half day visit of Spituk and visit Phyang monastery. Afternoon visit by foot to Kings Palace, Leh Mosque, Leh Gompa, Shankar Gompa and Leh bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - Leh
Full day excursion to Khardongla pass which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 meters and has been recorded in the Guniees Book of World Records. At the top enjoy the nature beauty of snow capped mountains. In the late afternoon return back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - Leh - Alchi
Leave for Alchi monastery known as Alchi Choskor is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. On the way visit Bazgo Castle lie on the right bank of the Indus valley. By the lunch time you reach Alchi. Afternoon visit the Alchi monastery and explore the nature beauty of Alchi village. Overnight at the hotel/guest house.

Day 7 - Alchi - Lamayuru Monasteries - Leh
Leave Alchi and continue drive to Lamayuru via Khaltsi (passport checking point). From here another 22 kms drive will take us to Lamayuru. The oldest and spectacularly se Lamayuru monastery founded in the 10th Century. Visit the monastery. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh which is 4/5 hours drive. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - Leh
Morning half day visit to Stok Palace. The Palace was built by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. On the way back visit the Choglamsar village (The Tibetan refugee Camp) which is famous for Tibetan Culture, History and Buddhism. Afternoon day for personal activities or visit to the local Ladakhi family house which can be arranged on request. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 - Leh - Delhi
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel (short stay).

Day 10 - Leave Delhi
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.