Ladakh, India
Moonland Monks and Monasteries
Intense and Adventurous Traveller
Four mountain ranges of the Himalayas cross Ladakh, the Greater Himalayas, Zanskar, Ladakh and the Karakoram and so does the mighty Indus river. It is a magical and remote moonscape and its mountains spectacular, the people delightful, gentle and non-grasping, its religion ancient and its monasteries unaltered over the period of time. This kind of wilderness and overwhelming natural beauty beckons the more intense and adventurous traveller.
Included
- [\"Hotels\"
- \"Meals (As per the Itinerary)\"
- \"Transport\"
- \"Guide\"
- \"Entry\"]
Excluded
- [\"Airfare\"
- \"Personal expenses\"
- \"Permits\"
- \"Insurance\"]
Activities
Monasteries
Drives
Markets
Camping
Itinerary
Morning flight to Leh. Transfer to hotel. Day at leisure to acclimatise to the high altitude. Overnight Leh.
Full-day sightseeing tour of the monasteries - Hemis, Shey, and Thikse. The Hemis Gompa is the highest monastery in Ladakh and contains gold statues. Shey Gompa is situated in the ruins of the old palace of the kings of Ladakh. Thikse Gompa is built on the model of the Potala Palace in Lhasa and contains the three-storeyed statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the future Buddha. Overnight Leh.
Morning sightseeing of Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and Shankar Gompa. Afternoon drive to Stok across the river Indus to see the Stok Palace. Evening free to explore the bazaar. Overnight Leh.
Drive to Uleytokpo (2 hrs), en route visit Likir and Phyang monasteries. Uleytokpo is famous for its apricot orchards. The camp/hotel is set on the banks of the river Indus in the apricot orchards.
Day return excursion via local villages to Alchi Monastery - one of the oldest. Overnight hotel.
Drive to Leh. Day free for exploring the town and the bazaar. Overnight Leh.
Transfer to the airport to board the morning flight to Delhi.
1. River rafting on the Indus.
2. The Nubra Valley.
3. Pangong Tso Lake - Experience the ever-changing moods of the lake from glorious dawn to spectacular sunset. (3 days).
4. Tso Moriri - Located at 14,000 ft, this beautiful lake is full of migratory birds, yaks, wild horses, and nomads. (3 days).
5. Khardungla Pass - The highest pass in the world (18,360 ft).
6. Ask for our "Great Indian Adventure" brochure for more tours in Ladakh.
Additional Information
This package includes hotels, meals as per itinerary, transport, guides, and entry fees.
No, permits are excluded and can be obtained separately.
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