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The people of Ladakh, by and large, exhibit a natural joie-de-vivre,
which is given free rein by the region’s ancient traditions.
Socio-religious festivals, including the annual festivals held in the
monasteries, provide the excuse for convivial gatherings.
Archery is a pastime for all in summer. Among the Buddhists
this sport often takes the form of open-air parties accompanied by
dance and song. The game of polo is yet nother proud
element of the popular culture.
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Incredible Ladakh
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Trip Length:
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7 days. |
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Destinations:
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Ladakh Himalaya
(India) |
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Activities:
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Cultural Exploration |
Day 1: New Delhi - Leh by flight.
Assistance will be provided on arrival, and you will be transferred to
your Hotel. There will be no activity on your arrival day, as it is
recommended that tourists relax and undergo minimal exertion to enable
them to get acclimatized to the rarified oxygen level in this
high-altitude region in the high Himalayan plateau. Overnight at the
hotel in Leh.
Day 2: Leh ? Introductory tour: In the morning, there will be a
guided tour through the ancient bazaar and alleys of Leh town. In the
afternoon, visit the Sankar Monastery. We will wrap up the day's
program with a visit to Shanti Stupa or
Peace Pagoda built on a hillock. Your visit to the pagoda will be
timed in such a way that you will enjoy a spectacular and panoramic
view of the sun-drenched Indus Valley before the sunset. Overnight at
the Hotel in Leh.
Day 3.Leh:-Tour of Thiksay, Hemis: Monastery and Shey Palace
Morning visit to Hemis Monastery, which is situated 45kilometers west
of Leh. Hemis is the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. From
Hemis, you will be driven back via the same route in order to visit
the Thiksey Monastery, which is located on a hillock.
This will be followed by a visit to the Shey Palace, which is the
former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. Overnight at the Hotel in
Leh.
Optional:
Attending the prayer ceremony at Thiksay monastery, performed in the
assembly hall starting at 0530hrs, followed with a pack breakfast.
Day 4: Leh to Alchi monastery:Today after an early breakfast,
we will be driven on Srinagar highway to visit Alchi monastery. This
is one of the oldest monasteries, being founded in 11th
centaury, and is the only monastery situated on low lands along the
bank of River Indus. This monastery differs from the rest, as it has a
mixture of Kashmiri and Tibetan Arts. After that, we will continue
walking to up to hotel/guesthouse, which we will check into upon
arrival for the next two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure or
an optional walk. Later in the afternoon, we will take a drive to
visit Rizong monastery, and the only nunnery in Ladakh. It is also
known as Chomoling and is beautifully situated in a gorge. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel at Alchi.
Day 5: A Days Walk to Manyu village: 3 hours beautiful walk one
way Today after an early breakfast, we will set out on a easy trek to
Mangyu village to visit the Mangyu monastery, which can only be
reached by foot. The Mangyu monastery is among the earliest
monasteries of the region. The complex consists of four chambers. The
main temple houses the image of Vaircona, with the four Buddhas of the
directions around him. The entrance to this temple has thoroughly
eloboratly carved wooden doorways, and on the walls are the paintings
of mandalas of Vairocana. The monastery also houses the rare thangkas
(scroll paintings on the cloth) of the Panchen Lama, brought from
Tibet. Lunch at Mangyu and we then walk back to Alchi. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Alchi.
Day 6: Alchi to Rizong to Lamayuru to Leh:
After an
early breakfast, we will drive to connect with the Srinagar-Leh
highway, and then continue the
drive to Lamayuru. Upon arrival, we will visit the Lamayuru Monastery,
which is among the oldest monasteries in central Ladakh, being founded
in 10th century. This will be followed by a brief visit to
Lamayuru village, situated at the foot of the Monastery. We will
return to Leh taking the same Srinagar-Leh highway. Arrive Leh and
check into the hotel. Overnight in Leh
Day 7: Leh -New
Delhi by air:
Today you will be woken up early in the morning. After a hot cup of
tea/coffee, you will be driven to the airport to connect with your
flight to New Delhi. This will be your last opportunity catch the
spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges.
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