Namaste & welcome to India. Arrive in Delhi, where after completing arrival formalities, you will be greeted by an Alphonso Stories representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, explore the contrasting sights of Old and New Delhi with a local expert. Navigate the vibrant lanes of Old Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid and experiencing the energy of Chandni Chowk on a cycle rickshaw, with a photo stop at the Red Fort. In New Delhi, drive along Rajpath past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, before visiting Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb of the Mughal era. Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. On arrival, check in to your hotel before visiting the historic Agra Fort, where red sandstone walls enclose palaces and mosques built by Emperor Akbar. Continue to Mehtab Bagh, a serene garden across the Yamuna River, offering stunning sunset views of the Taj Mahal. Overnight at hotel.

Begin your day with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by breakfast. Drive to Jaipur, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, a striking 16th-century Mughal capital. Continue to Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning, experience Jaipur by Dawn with a guided bicycle ride through the waking city, passing quiet streets and lively markets, with a stop for a local breakfast. Later, visit Amber Fort, followed by the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing. Continue to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory, with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. In the afternoon, explore Jaipur’s lesser-known side, visiting temples, interacting with locals, and enjoying a relaxed tea experience. Overnight at hotel.

Fly to Leh via Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The flight offers spectacular Himalayan views, and upon arrival, time is set aside to rest and acclimatise to the high altitude. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Visit Thiksey Monastery for the early morning prayer ceremony, followed by Hemis Monastery, one of Ladakh’s most important monasteries. Later, visit Shey Palace, once the royal residence, known for its impressive Buddha statue. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world. In the afternoon, visit Diskit Monastery and the Hunder sand dunes. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Visit the cultural site of Entsa near Panamik, followed by a scenic hike to the village. Later, explore Samstanling Monastery, known for its murals and peaceful setting. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Drive back to Leh via Khardung La. In the afternoon, visit the Sowa-Rigpa Institute, dedicated to the preservation and study of traditional Tibetan medicine, known as the “Science of Healing.” Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Fly to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a warm and intimate dinner with a local family, experiencing traditional Indian hospitality and a home-cooked vegetarian meal in a relaxed, family setting. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport for your onward journey.