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Monastery tour in Leh Ladakh
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| Altitude |
3505 m |
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| Total no. of days |
5 days |
| Fixed Departure dates |
Minimum 4 member group |
| Starting point of trek |
Leh |
| End point of trek |
Leh |
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Location Chart: Delhi - Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Leh - Lamayuru - Leh
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Best time to Visit: June to September
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A journey through rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in the costumes, architecture, food, fairs, festivals and age-old traditions of Leh-Ladakh - a land like no other. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, it lies diagonal to each other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range.
At an awesome altitude, this highland is the bridge between the earth and the sky - part fantasy, part reality. Ladakh, is where, the forces of nature conspired to render a magical and realistic landscape. A landscape of extremes. Desert and blue waters. burning sun and freezing winds, glaciers and sand dunes. A primeval battleground of the titanic forces which gave birth to the Himalayas. An authentic land, which is faithful to ancestral customs, where life is characterized by intense spirituality.
Himalayan Rendezvous specially came up with monastery tour of Leh - Ladakh where age old spiritual customs are not only preserved but also practiced with intense faith and belief.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Fly to Leh (3505m) from Delhi
Fly to Leh and check in to hotel for rest.
 Day 2
In Leh (3505m) and tour to Local Monastery
Acclimatization is key factor for completion of any journey. So we designed tours specifically keeping in mind. After lunch visit Leh Palace, Leh gompa, Shanti Stupa and local bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
Day 3
Leh to Stok Place to Shey to Thiksey to Hemish to Leh
After breakfast we will we take you to sight seeing of Stock Palace, Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemish monasteries. After today’s exploration we head back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay.
• Stock Palace (14kms – South east of Leh): Where the present day royal family resides. Stok Palace and museum was built in the year 1825, by King Tespal Tondup Namgyal. At present the place has a collection of royal dresses and crown etc. which is open for travelers.
• Shey Palace (15kms south of Leh): Was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17th century AD. The main image inn the monastery is three story statue of Buddha Shakamuni, made of copper gilt which was made by Deldan Namgyal in the memory of his father Singay Namgyal. The statue is the only of its kind in the region.
• Thiksey Gompa (17kms south of Leh): The most beautifully in all the monasteries in Ladakh, belongs to the Gelukspa order.
• Hemish Gompa (45kms south of Leh) is one of the most famous and largest monasteries of Ladakh. It belongs to the Dupka order of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was founded by the first incarnation of Stasang Raspa Nawang of Stagsang Raspa Nawang gyasto in 1630, who was invited by King Singay Namgyal and offered a religious estate throughout the region.
Day 4
Leh to Alchi (3250m) to Lamayuru (3460m) (135 kms)
After refreshing we will take you to Monastery of Alchi and Lamayuru. After toady’s journey back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay.
Alchi Gompa (69kms West of Leh): The most famous and largest of all the gompa built by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo in 11th century.
Lamayuru (Yungdrung) Gompa (125kms West of Leh) is remarkably built on a rock. Lamayuru belongs to the Drigngpa order of Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 5
Drop at Leh (3505m) Airport
Fly Back to Delhi.
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