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15 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Highlights
Watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and explore the forts and palaces of Agra and Jaipur.
Stay at a rustic tented camp in Dhula and experience daily life in rural Rajasthan.
Cross Khardung La Pass on the way to Nubra Valley for epic Himalayan views.
Visit monasteries and connect with locals during a homestay in Ladakh.
Stargaze by Pangong Lake and wake up to surreal high-altitude landscapes
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Accommodation
Simple hotel (twin-share): 10 nights. Homestay (3 nights), House boat (1 night)
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners Note: Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, WalkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International AirportYour G for Good Moment: City Walk, DelhiYour G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, JaipurYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Kyagar House Experience, Nubra ValleyGuided Old & New Delhi tours including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s TombSunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in AgraAgra Fort and I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) visitJaipur sightseeing including Amber Fort, City Palace, and Hawa MahalBlock printing workshop in JaipurDomestic flight from Delhi to LehLeh Old City guided walk and Central Asian Museum visitSunset visit to Shanti StupaMorning prayer experience at Samstanling MonasteryCrossing Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the worldVisit Diskit Monastery and explore the Nubra ValleyImmersive cultural storytelling at Kyagar House and Pangong Lake homestaysEarly morning yoga by Pangong LakeVisit Rezang La Memorial and meet Pashmina herders
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day 1 - Delhi
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project. Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.
Accomodation:Hotel Jeyan Inn (or similar)
Included Activities:Women With Wheels Transfer, Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi
day 2 - Delhi/Āgra
Enjoy a youth-led walk through the backstreets of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. Observe a different perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth in the community. Later, explore Old Delhi and travel onward to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.
Included Activities:City Walk
Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr
Distance : 2 km, Old Delhi Guided Walk
Duration : 1.0 hr
day 3 - Āgra
Set eyes on the sparkling Taj Mahal at sunrise before exploring more of this famous landmark. In the afternoon, visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the Agra Fort.
Accomodation:Light House Agra (or similar)
Included Activities:Taj Mahal Visit
Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr, Baby Taj Visit, Agra Fort Visit
Duration : 1.0 hr - 3.0 hr
day 4 - Āgra/Dhula Village
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the now-deserted former capital of the Mughals, and a stunningly preserved UNESCO site. Visit the Abhaneri Stepwell and marvel at this uniquely Indian water harvesting system. In the afternoon, travel to Dhula Village and get a closer look at rural life in Rajasthan. Tonight, settle in to your cozy tent then opt to relax by the fire and take in the starry night sky. At Dhula Village you will have the opportunity to learn about local life, play a fun game of cricket, relax in the peaceful atmosphere, or take a cycle to explore the surroundings.
Tonight's accommodation is in spacious and comfortable tents outfitted with beds, lamps, and simple en suite bathrooms.
Included Activities:Fatehpur Sikri Visit, Abhaneri Stepwell Visit
Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr, Dhula Village Experience
day 5 - Dhula Village/Jaipur
Continue to the pink city of Jaipur. Along the way, try your hand at block printing with the women of the Anoothi Project before arriving at your hotel. Built according to Hindu architectural principles, Jaipur utilizes a unique organization unlike anywhere else in India.
Accomodation:Utsav Niwas (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 2.0 hr
Distance : 50 km
Included Activities:Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur Orientation Tour
Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr
Distance : 3 km
day 6 - Jaipur
Enjoy a visit to the Amber Fort, famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. After, visit the City Palace and have a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Opt to get active by pre-booking a cycle tour or sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking a cooking class with a local family.
Accomodation:Utsav Niwas (or similar)
Included Activities:Amber Fort Visit, City Palace Visit
Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Jaipur Cycle Tour
, Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
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day 7 - Jaipur/Delhi
If you aren't afraid of heights, opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur. Return to Delhi in the afternoon and enjoy free time to explore more of the bustling city. Admire the Pink City from above by pre-booking the morning Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.
Accomodation:Hotel Jeyan Inn (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 6.0 hr
Distance : 260 km
Optional Activities:Jaipur Balloon Ride
Available August 15 - April 30.
day 8 - Delhi/Leh
Depart Delhi and fly to Leh today. Leh, in the Ladakh region, sits at 3,500m (11,500 ft) above sea level. So take today slow and allow your body to acclimate to the high elevation.
Transport:Plane
Duration : 1.5 hr
day 9 - Leh
Dive head first into historic Leh today on a tour of the Old City. Learn about its unique connection to Tibet as you wander the narrow, winding streets. Then continue to the Central Asian Museum to learn about Ladakh's connection to the Silk Road. Enjoy the beauty of the town with an evening visit to Thiksey Monastery and the Shanti Stupa. Tonight, opt to join an astronomy experience with local women of Leh.
Meal:Breakfast and Dinner
Included Activities:Leh Old City Walk, Central Asian Museum Visit, Thiksey Monastery Visit, Shanti Stupa at Sunset
Optional Activities:Astronomy Experience
day 10 - Leh/Nubra Valley
Drive across one of the highest motorways in the world as we head to Nubra Valley. On the way, visit the colourful Diskit Monastery, the incredible Sumur Sand Dunes and connect with local Ladakhi culture at the Kyagar House.
Meal:Breakfast and Dinner
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 5.0 hr
Distance : 150 km
Included Activities:Diskit Gompa (Monastery), Sumur Sand Dunes
Duration : 1.5 hr
Distance : 2 km, Kyagar House Experience
day 11 - Nubra Valley
Explore the breathtaking region of Nubra Valley today. Visit the Ensa Monastery, hike to Yarab Tso Lake, soak in a picturesque hot spring and learn of the Indo-China War at the Col. Rinchen Chewang Museum.
Meal:Breakfast and Dinner
Included Activities:Ensa Monastery, Yarab Tso Lake Hike, Panamic Hot Springs, Col. Rinchen Chewang Museum
day 12 - Nubra Valley/Pangong Tso
Join the morning prayer ceremony at Samstanling Monastery. Then drive northwest along the Shayok River to Maan Village on the shores of Pangong Tso Lake (at 4350m in elevation). Check into the homestay then walk alongside your CEO to Pangong Lake for an easy yet rewarding hike! Tonight, join your homestay host for some stargazing in this remote village.
Meal:Breakfast and Dinner
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 6.0 hr
Distance : 180 km
Included Activities:Samstanling Monastery Morning Prayer, Pangong Lake Hike, Stargazing in Nubra Valley
day 13 - Pangong Tso/Leh
Make the most of your lake time and rise early for a special morning yoga session by the beach for all levels. Afterwards, fill up on breakfast before starting the drive back to Leh. The first stop of the Day is to Rezang La Memorial, an important monument from the 1962 War. The next stop brings us to a nomadic settlement where we will learn about the luxurious pashmina cashmere. Then arrive to Leh in the evening for free time.
Meal:Breakfast
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 4.5 hr
Distance : 205 km
Included Activities:Early Morning Yoga by the Lake, Rezang La Memorial, Pashmina Herder Experience
day 14 - Leh
Today is yours to do as you wish in Leh. Want to rest? Chill out in the hotel. If you want to explore, get out on the town! The choice is yours.
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