Golden Triangle & Ladakh: History, Culture & High Passes

Golden Triangle & Ladakh: History, Culture & High Passes

• Trip code: 485X038
• Dauer: 15
• Stil: Classic

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.

Übersicht

Accommodation

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

Checklist

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

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

Introduction

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

Meals Included

7 Frühstück, 3 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD300-390 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

Leh
- Astronomy Experience
- Alchi Monastery and Likir Village visit

Start / Finish

Delhi nach Leh

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, 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: Kyagar House Experience, Nubra Valley. 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 Leh. Leh Old City guided walk and Central Asian Museum visit. Sunset visit to Shanti Stupa. Morning prayer experience at Samstanling Monastery. Crossing Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Visit Diskit Monastery and explore the Nubra Valley. Immersive cultural storytelling at Kyagar House and Pangong Lake homestays. Early morning yoga by Pangong Lake. Visit Rezang La Memorial and meet Pashmina herders. 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/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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/Leh

Day 9 Leh

Day 10 Leh/Nubra Valley

Day 11 Nubra Valley

Day 12 Nubra Valley/Pangong Tso

Day 13 Pangong Tso/Leh

Day 14 Leh

Day 15 Leh