DestinationPalaces of the North
A slow, comfortable arc across Rajasthan and the golden triangle, staying within working palaces and meeting the families who keep this world alive.
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Ladakh & the High Passes
About the Journey
A carefully paced mountain journey through Ladakh, with time to acclimatise, ancient monasteries and some of the highest roads on earth.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrival in Leh
A flight into the mountains and a full day of rest.
2
Easing in
A gentle day among Leh's old town and nearby monasteries.
3
Monastery circuit
Thiksey at dawn, then Hemis and Shey.
4
Over to Nubra
A drive over one of the world's highest roads.
5
Sand and silence
The dunes of Nubra and a night under the stars.
6
To Pangong
A long, beautiful drive to the impossibly blue lake.
7
Lakeside morning
Sunrise at the lake before returning towards Leh.
8
A free day
Rest, walk or shop in Leh.
9
Indus valley
The temples and villages along the river.
10
Homeward
An early flight out of the mountains.
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