Golden Triangle & Kashmir Horizons

Golden Triangle & Kashmir Horizons

• Trip code: 485X034
• Dauer: 15
• Stil: Classic

Northern India and Kashmir are calling — and this 15-day adventure delivers it all. Kick things off with buzzing bazaars and palaces that glow at sunset, then trade the city buzz for Dal Lake’s calm waters and the emerald valleys of Pahalgam. Cross epic mountain passes into Ladakh where moonscapes and monasteries feel straight out of another world. Along the way, you’ll share meals with locals, camp under star-filled skies, and soak in Himalayan views that will stick with you forever.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Simple hotel (twin-share): 12 nights, Camp site: 1 night, House boat: night

Checklist

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Group Size Notes

Max 18

Highlights

Walk Delhi’s historic streets and stand in awe at the Taj Mahal and Jaipur’s palaces, Drift on Dal Lake aboard a traditional houseboat and hike the Lidder Valley in Pahalgam, Cross high passes to reach Lamayuru and explore ancient monasteries, Sleep under the stars at Dhula village camp and connect with local communities, Take in sweeping Himalayan views on scenic drives through Ladakh

Introduction

Northern India and Kashmir are calling — and this 15-day adventure delivers it all. Kick things off with buzzing bazaars and palaces that glow at sunset, then trade the city buzz for Dal Lake’s calm waters and the emerald valleys of Pahalgam. Cross epic mountain passes into Ladakh where moonscapes and monasteries feel straight out of another world. Along the way, you’ll share meals with locals, camp under star-filled skies, and soak in Himalayan views that will stick with you forever

Meals Included

1 Frühstück, 1 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD345-450 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Delhi
- Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi

Jaipur
- Besichtigung des Hawa Mahal (Palast der Winde) (202INR pro Person)
- Kochkurs bei einer einheimischen Familie in Jaipur
- Raj Mandir Kino und Film (200-400INR pro Person)
- Besuch von Jantar Mantar (202INR pro Person)
- Jaipur Cycle Tour
- Im Heißluftballon über Jaipur

Srinagar
- Dachigam National Park

Start / Finish

Delhi nach Leh

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Boat, Jeep, Walking

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Transfer durch Women With Wheels, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: City Walk, Delhi
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Local-Living-Moment: Overnight at the Lamayuru Monastery, Lāmayūrū. Guided Old & New Delhi tours including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb. Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. Agra Fort and I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) visit. Jaipur sightseeing including Amber Fort, City Palace, and Hawa Mahal. Block printing workshop in Jaipur. Domestic flight from Delhi to Srinagar. Panoramic walk to Shankaracharya Hill. Guided visit to. Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens (Nishat, Shalimar, Chashm-e-Shahi). Houseboat stay & shikara ride on Dal Lake. Guided Lidder Valley trek. Short guided hike in Sonmarg + Jeep ride to Zero Point. Scenic drive through Zozila Pass & Kargil. Visit to Drass War. Memorial, Mulbekh Monastery, and Kargil Gompa. Evening walk through Lamayuru’s moonlike landscapes. Leh town orientation tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich. Ankunftstransfer durch Women With Wheels, einem von G Adventures unterstützten Projekt, inklusive

Day 2 Delhi/Āgra

Lass dich auf einem inklusiven Spaziergang von einem Jugendlichen aus dem von G Adventures geförderten New Delhi Streetkids Project durch das Delhi abseits der Touristenströme führen

Day 3 Āgra

Besichtige das weltberühmte Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, und das Agra Fort

Day 4 Āgra/Dorf Dhula

Zwischenstopp in Fatehpur Sikri, der verlassenen ehemaligen Hauptstadt des Mogulreiches. Reise am Nachmittag in das Dorf Dhula und lerne das Landleben in Rajasthan bei einem Radausflug näher kennen. Heute kannst du am Feuer entspannen und den nächtlichen Sternenhimmel genießen

Day 5 Dorf Dhula/Jaipur

Schlendere durch die raffiniert angelegten Straßen der "Pink City"

Day 6 Jaipur

Genieße eine Besichtigung von Fort Amber, berühmt für seine Mischung aus hinduistischer und muslimischer Architektur. Besuche danach den Stadtpalast und fotografiere den Hawa Mahal (Palast der Winde). Optional kannst du dir auch die astronomische Stätte Jantar Mantar ansehen oder einen Bollywood-Film im Raj Mandir ansehen

Day 7 Jaipur/Delhi

Rückfahrt am Nachmittag nach Delhi. Zeit zur freien Verfügung um die Stadt zu erkunden

Day 8 Delhi/Srinagar

Fly from Delhi to Srinagar, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Join an evening orientation walk through the famous Lal Bazar market area alongside your CEO

Day 9 Srinagar

Today we'll learn why Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. With the stunning Dal Lake, beautiful gardens and historic temples, you'll quickly see why Srinagar is so magnificent

Day 10 Srinagar

Join your group for an unforgettable sunrise from the deck of a Shikara, a traditional Jammu and Kashmir style boat. Pay a visit to what's considered the oldest temple in all of Jammu and Kashmir, the Shankaracharya Temple. The rest of the day is yours to explore Srinagar. We recommend a safari at Dachigam National Park to spot the Royal Kashmir stag. Tonight we will stay on a houseboat on Dal Lake

Day 11 Srinagar/Pahalgām

Drive to Pahalgam and stop at the Avantipura Temple Ruins and Martand Sun Temple on the way. Arrive to Pahalgam in the afternoon and join an orientation walk of the bazaar and down town area

Day 12 Pahalgām/Sonāmarg

We continue east through Jammu and Kashmir to the town of Sonamarg. We'll stop at the famous Zero Point for incredible glacial views and then explore the Sonamarg Bazaar

Day 13 Sonāmarg/Lāmayūrū

Cross the border into the next Indian union territory of Ladakh, known for its high-altitude cold Himalayan desert and often referred to as "Little Tibet." On the way stop and visit the Kargil War Memorial. In Lamayuru, we will be staying in the guesthouse of the Lamayuru Monastery, an incredible opportunity to witness the activities of the monks

Day 14 Lāmayūrū/Leh

Travel deeper into the Ladakh region as we head to Leh today. On the way, stop at Sangam point, a beautiful lookout point where the Indus and Zanskar Rivers meet. Next stop is at the optical illusion known as "Magnetic Hill," a gravity hill where a downhill road appears to be uphill, making vehicles in neutral seem to roll upwards. This phenomenon is caused by the layout of the surrounding landscape and slopes, creating the illusion. Third stop is to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, a significant Sikh pilgrimage site. Arrive to Leh and join an orientation walk of the Leh Market

Day 15 Leh

Depart at any time

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi

Arriving early with a free day in Delhi? Opt to add the "Half Day Culinary Tour of Delhi" extra to your tour.

Day 2 Delhi/Āgra

Day 3 Āgra

Bewundere bei Sonnenaufgang den schimmernden Taj Mahal, bevor du diese berühmte Sehenswürdigkeit genauer unter die Lupe nimmst. Nachmittags besuchst du das Itimad-ud-Daula-Mausoleum (die kleine Schwester des Taj Mahal) und das Fort von Agra – eine ummauerte Stadt, die von den Moguln erobert wurde.

Day 4 Āgra/Dorf Dhula

Fatehpur Sikri ist eine atemberaubend gut erhaltene UNESCO-Welterbestätte. Im Dorf Dhula wirst du die Gelegenheit haben, etwas über das lokale Leben zu erfahren. Optional kannst du dich auch bei einer unterhaltsamen Partie Cricket vergnügen, in der ruhigen Atmosphäre entspannen oder dir ein Fahrrad schnappen, um die Umgebung zu erkunden.

Heute übernachten wir in geräumigen und komfortablen Zelten mit Betten, Lampen und einfachen, eigenen Bädern.

Day 5 Dorf Dhula/Jaipur

Nachdem du die wunderschönen Stufenbrunnen von Abhaneri bewundert und mehr über die historische Bedeutung dieser typisch indischen Konstruktion erfahren hast, geht es weiter in die „Rosa Stadt“ Jaipur. Die im Hindu-Architekturstil errichtete Stadt ist einzigartig angelegt und mit keinem anderen Ort in Indien vergleichbar.

Day 6 Jaipur

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.

Day 7 Jaipur/Delhi

Admire the Pink City from above by pre-booking the morning Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.

Day 8 Delhi/Srinagar

Day 9 Srinagar

Day 10 Srinagar

Day 11 Srinagar/Pahalgām

Day 12 Pahalgām/Sonāmarg

Day 13 Sonāmarg/Lāmayūrū

Day 14 Lāmayūrū/Leh

Day 15 Leh