Maldindia
Buddhist monasteries and tented camps Super Deluxe
The trip takes place in the upper Indus Valley in Ladakh, at more than 3,000 meters altitude, and makes use of the best services available locally.
Professional English-speaking guides, experienced drivers in comfortable Toyota Innova cars, and accommodation in Super Deluxe tented camps.
The discovery of Buddhist monasteries, including Lamayuru, Alchi, Hemis, Tiksey, the Himalayan scenery of rocky mountains and desert dunes, the green oases and villages, the ceremonies of Buddhist monks, make this itinerary an enjoyable and unforgettable adventure in the Indian Himalayas.
Possibility (optional) to make at the end of the Ladakh trip an extension to Agra, to visit the wonderful Taj Mahal.
Program designed by Pierpaolo Di Nardo, author of the North India and South India guidebooks (Polaris Publisher).
Travel schedule
Day 1: ITALY – DELHI
Day 2: DELHI – LEH
Day 3: LEH – Excursion to TIKSEY, HEMIS, MATHO.
Day 4: LEH – Excursion to LAMAYURU and ALCHI
Day 5: LEH – NUBRA VALLEY
Day 6: NUBRA VALLEY
Day 7: NUBRA VALLEY – LEH – STOK
Day 8: LEH – DELHI
Day 9: DELHI – ITALY
Notes
QUOTE PER PERSON subject to reconfirmation at the time of actual trip booking, after verification of flight quotas and availability of services and hotels.
Participation fees include:
- Domestic flights in India from Delhi to Leh and back, economy class
- 15 kg checked baggage allowance on domestic flights in India (Usd 7 per extra kg to be paid at the airport)
- Private transfers by Toyota car with English/Indian speaking driver
- Overnight stays in super deluxe hotels and tented camps (see details)
- Full board in Ladakh (some lunches will be in restaurants during excursions)
- Bed and breakfast in Delhi
- Visits and excursions including entrance fees to monuments, monasteries and museums, as indicated in the program
- English/Indian speaking local Ladakha guide in Ladakh
- Assistance from qualified local staff in all Indian cities and airports
“North India” guide by Pierpaolo Di Nardo, Polaris Editions
Assistance in Italian language 24 hours a day
Participation fees do not include:
- International flights from Italy to India and back
- Tourist visa for entry into India
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Early check-in (before 2 p.m.) and late check-out (after noon) in hotels, except where otherwise specified
- Meals not indicated, beverages, tips, and anything not specified
- Tours and guides in the city of Delhi