Overview of the Luxury Journey :
The Mystic Land of Ladakh - Monks and Monasteries
Ladakh in the foothills of the Himalayas, literally meaning The Land of High Passes, is nestled at an altitude of 3500 meters and above with its history and culture closely related to Tibet. Ladakh is known for its snow-covered peaks, valleys, lakes, rivers, historic Buddhist monasteries and festivals.
Numerous centuries-old Buddhist monasteries including Hemis, Lamayuru, Alchi, Thiksey, Likir, and Diskit in the region are not only home to Lamas and Buddhist monks but are also preserving and protecting Buddhist culture and spiritual learnings. During the Buddhist festivals in these monasteries, Lamas perform mystic yet sacred mask dance in the presence of thousands of visitors from all around the world.
Leh is also the gateway to Hemis National Park famous for the sighting of elusive snow leopards and many other species of Himalayan wildlife. Neighboring areas of Leh are known for beautiful lakes and valleys including Pangging Lake and Nubra valley. The entire region of Ladakh is also known for various treks in remote mountainous regions of the Himalayas.
This specially curated journey shall take you to the mesmerizing magic of the mystic land of Ladakh dotted with stupas, mandalas, thangkas, wall paintings, and prayer flags spread across the region.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.
Highlights of the Luxury Journey : The Mystic Land - Monks, Monasteries & Snow Leopards
- Begin and end your journey in two culturally diverse metropolitan cities of India, Mumbai & Delhi.
- Your own personal guide & Private vehicle at your complete disposal
- Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water through-out the journey
- Private Jeep safaris with your own naturalists while exploring the wild life in national parks of India
- Elephant Safari in Kanha national park
- Balloon Safari in Bandhavgarh national park
- Sound & Light show at the Temples of Khajuraho
- Visiting the temples and palace of the medieval town of Khajuraho
- Heritage walk with the views of Taj Mahal
- Rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys in Chandi Chowk – Old Delhi
- Gourmet dinner at Bhukhara Restaurant famous for North-western frontier cuisines
- Comfort of a VIP Lounge at the airport
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Day 1
Arrive at Mumbai International Airport
Arrive at Mumbai International airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey.
Mumbai formerly Bombay, on the India’s West coast in Arabian sea, is the largest city in India and second most populated city in the world. Mumbai is also the financial capital of India where lot of people from all around the country come to fulfill their dreams. South Mumbai (Fort, Colaba, Malabar Hill, Nariman Point, Marine Lines, Church Gate ) is the oldest downtown area and is considered the heart of this commercial capital of India. Mumbai on the waterfronts of Arabian sea is the prominent port city for both, air as well as waterways.
Delhi offers various delightful experiences to all travelers. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Delhi as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.
If time permits, your first introduction to Mumbai shall start with a walk in famous Colaba Market to give you a first hand feel of the city.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Mumbai.
Day 2
Mumbai
After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Mumbai. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.
Overnight at your palatial luxury hotel in Mumbai.
Important : Elephanta Caves remain closed for visitors on every Monday.
Day 3
Flight from Mumbai to Nagpur (1.5 Hours) and Drive to Kanha National Park (250 kms / 5.5 Hours)
After breakfast, private transfer to domestic terminal of Mumbai airport. A short flight of 1.5 hours from Mumbai at around 09:00 AM will take you to Nagpur airport where your driver and naturalist will meet you for further drive of around 5.5 hours to the play grounds of Mowgli of Jungle Book – Kanha National Park.
Post check-in at your luxury jungle retreat, relax or have a little walk around the retreat.
Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge in Kanha.
Day 4 & day 5
Kanha National Park
During your stays at Kanha National Park on day 4 & Day 5 of your luxury journey, you will explore the wilderness in the jungle. While 4 game safaris during mornings & evenings in different zones of the park are recommended. In-between the safaris
Important : Safaris in all national parks of Central India remain closed for visitors in afternoon on every Wednesday.
Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge.
Day 6
Drive from Kanha to Bandhavgarh National Park ( 210 Kms / 4.5 Hours )
Post your leisurely breakfast, drive for about 5 hours to Bandhavgarh National Park which is known for highest population of tigers in India.
Check-in at your luxury jungle lodge. Later in evening, admire the beauty of the jungles of Bandhavgarh from the heights of a hot air balloon.
Overnight at your luxury lodge in Bandhavgarh.
Day 7
Bandhavgarh National Park
Wake-up early for a private and exclusive Jeep Safari to explore Banddhavgarh National Park. We will be glad to pack a sumptuous and healthy picnic breakfast for you. Post Safari return to hotel and enjoy full breakfast at your luxury lodge.
During the day, stroll on the buffer zone of the park to explore the nature at its best. You shall be accompanied by your own naturalist who will tell you all about the flora & fauna of the park.
You may also visit nearby villages at the periphery of the park which are home to indigenous tribes like Gond & Baiga.
Later in evening, another Jeep Safari in the park in different zone.
Overnight at your luxury jungle lodge.
Day 8
Drive from Bandhavgarh National Park to Khajuraho ( 175 Kms/ 5 Hours )
After breakfast at your hotel, drive for 5 hours to the ancient temple town of Khajuraho which is famous for its erotic statues carved on the walls of Hindu Temples.
Check-in at 5 star hotel in Khajuraho. Later in evening, enjoy a Sound & Light Show to understand the history of these temples.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 9
Temples of Khajuraho
Today after breakfast, You will understand how sex has always been an essential part of Hindu culture and was a way to attain highest goal of the life – Nirvana.
Day 10
Drive from Khajuraho to Orchha ( 160 Kms/ 3.5 Hours) and Train from Jhansi to Agra ( 2.5 Hours)
After breakfast at your hotel, You will have a shoe drive of around 3.5 hours to a medieval village of Orchha which is known for its massive fort and numerous cenotaphs at the banks of river Betwa.
After you lunch and visiting the village of Orchha , you will be transferred to a nearby railway station at Jhansi for a train journey of around 2.5 hours to Agra – The City of Taj Mahal.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Agra.
Day 11
Agra
Wake-up early to visit the most beautiful and architectural marvel in white marble – Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just spend your time in enjoying some of the below sites. Your private guide shall assist you to make a suitable collection of experiences.
Important : Taj Mahal remains closed for visitors on every Friday.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 12
Drive from Agra to Delhi en-route visiting Akshardham Temple (200 Kms/ 5 Hours)
Today, either you can have another visit to Taj Mahal early in morning or just spend the morning in your luxury hotel in Agra.
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, drive to Delhi, the capital of India en-routing visiting architectural marvel of Mughal era in India. You will also be visiting blissful Akshardham Temple just before you get-in to the busy city of Delhi.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 13
Delhi
After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 14
Delhi to Home / Onward Journey
After breakfast at your hotel, spend your time in enjoying the luxury hotel in Delhi or continue exploring more of India ( you can take short extension tour ) or we will take you to International airport for a flight back to home.
You will enjoy our hospitality at Delhi’s International airport at a VIP lounge where you can have shower, change to your comfortable dress, relish a drink and some food before your flight to home.
Post your luxury journey – Tigers & Taj Mahal, You can have various options for an extension tour of couple of days more. Jaipur is well connected by domestic flights from many other tourist destinations in India. You can terminate your main journey in Jaipur and can continue to explore India more. Some of the options are :
Option : 1 – Two nights extension tour of Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital of India
Option : 2 – Two nights extension tour to Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of India
Option : 3 – Two nights extension tour to Udaipur – The Romantic City of India
Here are the details of possible itineraries for each option of extension tour :
Special moments are best lived at this iconic modern palace hotel ” The Leela Palace” in the capital city of India. Hotel has various options to make your special occasion , a memorable one.
Day 1
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport
Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel.
If time permit, after relax at the hotel, We shall be glad to do a small briefing of your luxury journey followed by an orientation tour visiting :
“Popup of Gurudwara ” with image and name.
Overnight at your Luxury Hotel.