Golden Triangle & Ladakh: History, Culture & High Passes

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15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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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

Itinerary

Step into the contrasts of Northern India on this 15-day adventure that blends iconic monuments with Himalayan wonder. Watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal, wander Jaipur’s buzzing bazaars, and stay in a rural Rajasthani camp before heading north. Then swap palaces for prayer flags as you cross soaring passes, connect with Ladakhi families in their homes, and stargaze on the shores of Pangong Lake. This journey is the perfect mix of history, culture, and jaw-dropping natural beauty.

day 1Delhi

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, Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities

Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi

day 2Delhi/Āgra

day 3Āgra

day 4Āgra/Dhula Village

day 5Dhula Village/Jaipur

day 6Jaipur

day 7Jaipur/Delhi

day 8Delhi/Leh

day 9Leh

day 10Leh/Nubra Valley

day 11Nubra Valley

day 12Nubra Valley/Pangong Tso

day 13Pangong Tso/Leh

day 14Leh

day 15Leh

What's Included

Accommodation

Simple hotel (twin-share): 10 nights. Homestay (3 nights), House boat (1 night)

Meals

7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD300-390 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, Indira Gandhi International AirportYour G for Good Moment: Delhi City Walk, DelhiYour G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, JaipurYour 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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Itinerary

day 1Delhi

day 2Delhi/Āgra

day 3Āgra

day 4Āgra/Dhula Village

day 5Dhula Village/Jaipur

day 6Jaipur

day 7Jaipur/Delhi

day 8Delhi/Leh

day 9Leh

day 10Leh/Nubra Valley

day 11Nubra Valley

day 12Nubra Valley/Pangong Tso

day 13Pangong Tso/Leh

day 14Leh

day 15Leh