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India's Heights: Kashmir, Ladakh & the Himalayas

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
Destinations
India

Hit new heights in India with our spectacular 14-day Kashmir and Himalayas luxury itinerary. This incredible travel adventure takes you through the spectacular mountain scenery of Leh, Srinagar and Shimla, where you’ll get well-acquainted with the Himalayas. Nature-lovers will be in heaven exploring the great outdoors of Kashmir, with some of the best outdoor activities the world has to offer.

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 completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Highlights

  • Himalayan Dreamscape: The towering snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas are one of the world's most stunning and tallest mountain ranges and a true sight to behold. Traverse the highland meadows, relax by glacial streams and lakes, and take in the universe beneath the clear starry skies.
  • Dal Lake: Glide across Dal Lake's mirror surface and take in the immense mountains in the backdrop and British-style houseboats fringing the shores - an incredible scene unlike elsewhere in the world.
  • Shimla: This romantic city perched in the mountains beckons honeymooners and travelers with its Victorian-style architecture, traffic-free historic central area, and cool climes.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

New Delhi

Arrive in New Delhi and transfer to your luxury hotel. Check in and get settled in to your new surroundings, relaxing at your hotel or exploring the nearby areas.

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Stunning Décor: The rooms and suites are painstakingly decorated to stunning effect, with elements spanning from handcrafted tapestries to the Presidential Suite’s gold leaf ceilings.

Accommodations: Even the smallest guestrooms at The Leela New Delhi are larger than the rooms at all other hotels throughout the capital, not to mention The Leela’s 4,800 square foot Presidential Suite.

Service: No problem is too small for the hotel’s lauded, professional butler service, available 24-hours a day.

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The Leela Palace Preferred Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: With stunning views of Delhi Golf Course and Humayun’s Tomb, a World Heritage Site, this hotel is located within lush vegetation in the heart of New Delhi.

History: The capital’s first luxury hotel, this hotel opened in 1965 and has been an iconic landmark ever since.

Service: From dining to the world-class spa to organizing unique tours and excursions, the dedicated staff at the hotel cater to every guest’s needs. For more discerning business travelers, there is an extra level of service offered in Business Travel Plus.

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The Oberoi, New Delhi Preferred Hotel

Day 2

New Delhi

Today you’ll learn all about the history and present of New Delhi, on a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi. You’ll visit can’t-miss spots like Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in India, the Laxminarayan Temple, India Gate, the country’s national monument, and more. See the city’s more modern side as well with a trip to its National Gallery of Modern Art, and enjoy a bit of retail therapy at its world-class shops.

New Delhi
New Delhi

Day 3

Leh

Today you’ll be flying to Leh, part of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Leh has a long and fascinating history that starts with its one-time status as capital of the Himalayan Kingdom of Ladakh. Check into your luxury room and spend the day acclimatizing to your new altitude of 11,562 feet.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: This camp is located at the Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh, with stunning mountain and valley views.

History: Ladakh is known as the home of the Lamas, the 15th-century Thiksey monastery its stunning centerpiece.

Service: An indulgent 24-hour butler service is provided to each tent at Chamba Camp Thiksey.

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Chamba Camp Thiksey Preferred Hotel
About

The official residence of the Ladakhi royal family, the Stok Palace is a 200-year old four storey palace sitting on a mountainside moraine overlooking the valley. Its 77 rooms & suites are beautifully decorated with colourful hand-painted woodwork and Tibetan rugs, and have magnificent views over the Indus valley.

If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 4

Leh

After a peaceful night’s sleep, explore your new surroundings by starting with a heritage walking tour of the city, taking in Leh’s well-preserved Old Town and historic buildings. Stop by the Central Asian Museum, home to a collection of historical artefacts from around the area, as well as a library and garden restaurant. Finish your day off with a visit to a charming village, where you can visit a monastery to witness monks young and old chanting and praying.

Day 5

Leh

Today, you’ll really get in touch with your spiritual side, with visits to the ancient Alchi and Phyang monasteries. Stop in a local village for lunch, before continuing on to visit a Buddhist monk for a private blessing - the perfect ending to your day.

Leh
Leh

Day 6

Leh

After a hearty breakfast, pay a visit to Khardungla pass today, said to be the world's highest motorable pass. Next up, pick up some handcrafted souvenirs on a shopping tour of Leh town. Head back to your hotel and relax for the evening.

Day 7

Srinagar

Today, you’re taking off for Srinagar via Delhi. Once arrived, you’ll transfer to your luxury room at Vivanta by Taj - Dal View, overlooking Dal Lake. The lake is also known as the crown jewel of Kashmir, and is lined with Mughal era gardens, parks, and houseboats. Enjoy a languid sunset cruise on the lake this evening.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: The elevated position of the Dal View provides unbeatable mountain and Dal Lake panoramas.

History: This hotel offers unique traditional experiences to help guests enjoy local history and culture.

Service: The superlative hospitality of Taj Hotels extends to this property, with butlers and concierge services available round the clock.

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Vivanta by Taj - Dal View Preferred Hotel

Day 8

Srinagar

Wake up bright and early this morning for a boat trip to the floating market, checking out its sights, smells, are goods for sale. Stop and smell the roses in the beautiful 17th-century Mughal Gardens, and pay a visit to the sacred Shankaracharya Temple, which overlooks the city. In the afternoon, stock up on the high-quality rugs and pashminas for which the city is world-renowned.

Srinagar
Srinagar

Day 9

Srinagar

Gulmarg is a hill station and popular skiing destination around 90 minutes' drive from Srinagar. It’s a low-profile city with a host of outdoor fun. You’ll take a day trip there today, for a skiing trip in some of Asia’s best conditions, a mountain hike, or in the Summer months, horseback riding, water-skiing, and fishing.

Day 10

Srinagar

Explore the great outdoors of Srinagar today, enjoying a hiking trip through its rugged landscape, or finding out why Kashmir is often called an angler’s paradise, fishing its rich waters. Alternatively, create your own perfect day, enjoying free time to explore the city or relax at your hotel as you please.

Day 11

Shimla

Check out of your hotel today and fly to Chandigarh, a city that receives much international praise for its architecture and urban design. Check in to the Windflower Hall, nestled high in the Himalayas, and get acclimatized once again to your new elevation of 8,250 feet.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Reputation: Managed by the Oberoi group, renowned for some of the world’s top hotel properties and high standards of facilities and services.

Views: Stunning views of the Himalayan mountains 8250-feet above sea level.

Character: A charming colonial property rebuilt to a new magnificence, previously the former residence of Lord Kitchener (the erstwhile Viceroy of India).

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Wildflower Hall Preferred Hotel
Shimla
Shimla

Day 12

Shimla

Meditate on your new surroundings today with a yoga session, combined with a spa session. Refreshed and rejuvenated, explore the city with a full day tour of Shimla’s colonial sites and their Tudorbethan and neo-Gothic architecture.

Day 13

Shimla

On your final day in Shimla, explore its dense forest on a trek that takes you through pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron trees. Have lunch at Jakhu Hill, the city’s highest peak, offering a stunning view of the town.

Day 14

Departure

Check out of your hotel and say goodbye to Shimla today, before your flight to New Delhi via Chandigarh, where you can check in for your onward destination.

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