North India Tours with Taj Mahal
Duration: 20 Days/19 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi
» Srinagar
» Kargil
» Ulleytokopo
» Leh
» Sarchu
» Manali
» Dharamshalla
» Shimla
» Delhi
» Agra
» Delhi
Day 1: Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi late in the night by any International Airline. Meet on arrival & transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi - Srinagar
After breakfast, transfer to Domestic airport to take 9W 603 flight at 11:15 hrs to Srinagar Arrive Srinagar at 12:35 hrs. Meet on arrival and transfer to Deluxe House boats on Dal Lake or Nageen Lake. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the house boat.
Day 3: Delhi - In Srinagar
Morning, visit to Shankaracharya Temple and also visit some of the Mughal Gardens. Afternoon, relaxing boat ride on Dal Lake. Overnight at the house boat.
Day 4: In Srinagar
After breakfast, full day trip to Gulmarg (meadows of Flowers) 40.4 miles from Srinagar. Evening, return to boats.
Day 5: Srinagar - Kargil
After breakfast, leave Srinagar and drive to Kargil which is approx. 126.7 miles. & takes about 7 hours. Today's drive is over 3rd Highest pass on Srinagar / Leh road called "Zozila" which is approx. 3500 Mtrs. Upon arrival in Kargil, check in at your hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Kargil - Ulleytokopo
Leave Kargil after breakfast and drive to Ulleytokopo which is approx. 99.4 miles & takes about 5 hours. Today's drive is over two High passes called Namikala & Fotula, which are 3718 Mtrs. and 4100 Mtrs respectively. Upon arrival in Ulleytokopo, check in at the Ulleytokopo Camps. Afternoon, visit of Rizong Monastery. Overnight stay at the Campus.
Day 7: In Ulleytokop
Morning free at Ulleytokopo to relax at the banks of Indus River. Afternoon, visit of Alchi Monastery or possibility to walk upto Mangyu Monastary. Overnight at the Campus.
Day 8: Ulleytokopo - Leh
After breakfast, leave Ulleytokopo and drive to Leh, which is approx. 43.5 miles & takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon, free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : In Leh
Morning, visit of Phyang Monastery and Spituk Monastery. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : In Leh
After breakfast, leave for sightseeing of Hemis, Thiksey & Shy Monasteries. This will be a full day sightseeing and we suggest to take the packed lunch with you and you can have a picnic at Hemis Monastery, which is about 28 miles from Leh. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 11: Leh - Sarchu
After breakfast,t leave Leh and drive to Sarchu which is approx. 124 miles & takes 6 - 7 hours. Today you will cross two high passes, Tanglang La - 5328 Mts. and Lachlungla - 5060 Mts. Upon arrival in Sarchu, stay for Overnight in the tents.
Day 12: Sarchu - Manali
After breakfast, leave Sarchu & drive to Manali which is approx. 130 miles & takes about 6 - 7 hours. Today, you will again cross the two passes, Baralacha La - 4897 Mtrs. & RothnagLa - 3978 Mtrs. Upon arrival in Manali, check in at your hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: In Manali
Day in Manali to visit the Vashist Temple, Hadimba Temple etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Manali - Dharamshalla
Leave Manali after breakfast and drive to Dharamshalla which is approx. 164.5 miles & takes about 6 hours. Enroute visit the tea gardens at Palampur. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: In Dharamshalla
Morning, visit of Dharamshalla mainly the Dalai Lama's Temple & his residence. Afternoon, visit of Bhagsunath to visit its temple and the water fall. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Dharamshalla - Shimla
Leave Dharamshall after breakfast and drive to Shimla which is approx. 167.7 miles & takes about 6 hours. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon, visit the main attractions of Shimla. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Shimla - Delhi
Leave Shimla after breakfast and drive to Delhi which is approx. 174 miles & takes about 5 hours. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast, drive to Agra approx 158.4 miles takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival, check in hotel. After lunch, visit Taj Mahal and Agra fort. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 19: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. Afternoon arrival and check in hotel. Afternoon free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 20: In Delhi & Departure
After breakfast, full day sight seeing around In Delhi visiting Qutub minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun Tomb, Rajghat, Red Fort, Jama masjid, India Gate, Presidents Palace, parliament House. Evening transfer to International Airport for onward flight.