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Northern India & Ladakh

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Northern India and Ladakh span some of the most dramatic and culturally rich landscapes on earth, stretching from the Himalayan foothills and the plains of Punjab to the high-altitude desert of Ladakh at over 3,500 metres above sea level. The region is home to iconic destinations including Amritsar's Golden Temple, the Mughal heritage of Delhi and Agra, and the remote Buddhist monasteries of Leh, Nubra Valley, and Pangong Lake. Travellers come for trekking on world-class Himalayan trails, motorcycle journeys along legendary mountain roads like Khardung La, and deep cultural immersion in ancient traditions. The contrast between the subcontinent's bustling cities and Ladakh's stark, serene high-desert terrain makes it one of India's most rewarding and diverse travel regions.

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Northern India & Ladakh · 22 days

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Northern India & Himalayan Trails — Self-Launched

A self-launched 22-day run from Delhi's Mughal monuments through Rajasthan's Pink City, up into Kashmir's lakes and valleys, then over the high passes into Ladakh's moonscapes and Pangong Lake. You'll use sleeper trains, AC chair cars and shared jeeps instead of a private coach, book the same forts, houseboats and monastery visits directly, and stay in guesthouses, homestays and one Dal Lake houseboat. Costs are approximate backpacker rates; Srinagar and Ladakh legs are subject to local security advisories — check your government's advice before booking and keep itineraries flexible.

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~£1,875

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