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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. Bound by two of the world's mightiest mountain
ranges, the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, it lies
diagonally spread in 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. Pristine land,
which follows faithfully the ancestral customs and where
life is still characterised by intense spirituality.
Himalayan Rendezvous specially came up with this 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 at a hotel for rest.
 Day 2
In Leh (3505m) and tour to Local Monastery
Acclimatisation is the key
factor for completion of any journey. So we designed tours
specifically keeping that in mind. After lunch visit the
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 (14km– 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. and it is open for travelers.
• Shey Palace (15km south of Leh): Was built by Deldan
Namgyal in the beginning of 17th century AD. The main image
in the monastery is a 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 one of its kind in the region.
• Thiksey Gompa (17km south of Leh): The most beautiful
among all the monasteries in Ladakh, belongs to the Gelukspa
order.
• Hemish Gompa (45km 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 Stasang 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 km)
After refreshing we will take you to Monastery of Alchi
and Lamayuru. After today’s journey back to Leh for
dinner and overnight stay.
Alchi Gompa (69km west of Leh): The most famous and largest
of all the gompa built by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo in 11th
century.
Lamayuru (Yungdrung) Gompa (125km west of Leh) is remarkable
for it is 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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