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Leh - Ladakh Monastery Tour - 2
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| Altitude |
5602 m |
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| Total no. of jeep safari days |
9 nights/10 days |
| Fixed Departure dates |
Minimum 4 member group |
| Starting point |
Delhi |
| End point |
Leh |
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Location Chart: Delhi - Leh - Stok Palace
- Shey Palace - Thiksey Monastery - Hemish Monastery
- Leh - Phyang Monastery - Alchi Monastery - Lamayuru
- Leh - Khardung la - Leh - Delhi
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Best time to Visit: June till September
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A journey through the 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,
Leh lies between 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,
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 characterised by intense sprirituality.
"Himalayan Rendezvous" specially came up with monastery
tour of Leh - Ladakh where age-old spiritual customs are
not only preserved but also practised with intense faith
and belief.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Delhi
Late evening: On arrival in Delhi by flight, we meet and
greet you at the airport and escort you to a hotel for immediate
occupancy. Overnight at Delhi. 
Day 2
In Delhi
After a relaxed breakfast, we proceed for a full-day guided
city tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3
Fly to Leh (3505m)
Fly to Leh ( early morning flight at 0645hrs, arrive
at Leh at 0800hrs) An hour long flight with splendid view
of K-2 ranges takes you to Leh. We meet you on arrival on
Leh airport. Remaining day in Leh to relax. The option to
visit Leh market in the evening is also available. Dinner
and overnight in the hotel.
Day 4
Full day local monastery sight seeing in Leh
( 3505m )
Acclimatisation is key factor for completion of any
journey. So we have designed tours specifically keeping
this in mind. After breakfast visit Namgyal Tsemo, Leh Palace,
Sankar Gompa (Monastery), Shanti Stupa. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel
• Namgyal Tsemo : The "Red Gompa (Monastery)"
known as Tsemo Gompa (Monastery) was built by King Graspa
Bumlde in 1430 AD. The monument has a three-storey statue
of Maitreya Buddha 7; a one-storey statue of Avaloketesvara
and Manjushri. The Tsemo Sungbum Chenmo (Sacred text) is
written in gold and silver.
• Leh Palace : Known as "Lechen Palkhar" was built
by Singay Namgyal, atthe beginning of 17th century A.D.
The nine-storey Palace is now deserted and ASI (Archeological
Survey of India) has taken up the renovation work.
• Sankar Monastery : Is a couple of kilometres away
from Leh town. It belongs to Gelukspa school of Tibetan
Buddhism. This small Gompa (Monastery) is a branch of Spituk
Monastery, founded by the first incarnation of Skyabje Bakula
(Head monk of Spituk Monastery)
• Shanti Stupa : At Changspa on the hill top, it was
built by the Japanese for world peace, which was inaugurated
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1985.
Day 5
Leh - Stok Palace- Shey Palace - Thiksey Monastery
- Hemish - Leh
After breakfast we will we take you to see the Stok Palace,
Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemish monasteries. After the day's
expedition we head back to Leh for dinner and overnight
stay.
• Stok Palace (14kms - Southeast 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 travellers to see.
• 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 Shakyamuni,
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
of 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 Stagsang Raspa Nawang gyasto in 1630, who was invited
by King Singay Namgyal and offered a religious estate throughout
the region. 
Day 6
Leh - Phyang Gompa (monastery) - Phyang Monastery
- Alchi ( 3250m - 84 km )
After freshening up we leave for Phyang Monastery then
leave for Alchi, arrival Alchi and check into hotel for
rest. After lunch visit Alchi monastery. Dinner and overnight
in hotel.
• Phyang (Chiwang) Monastery ( 17km West of Leh): Is
remarkably built on the hilltop. The Monastery belongs to
Drikung order. It was the first monastery to introduce the
Drikung teaching of Skyoba Jikstan Gonbo in Ladakh. The
monastery was founded by Hosje Danma Kunga, during the reign
of King Jamyang Namgyal in the 16th century AD. It has about
50 monks in residence.
• Alchi Gompa ( 69km West of Leh ): The most famous
and largest of all the Gompa built by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo
in 11th century.
Day 7
Alchi ( 3250m ) - Lamayuru ( 3460m ) - Leh (
3505m ) - 191km
After breakfast leave Alchi for Lamayuru, arrival at
Lamayuru and visit Lamayuru (Yungdrung) Monastery. Back
to Leh. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 8
Leh - Khardung La ( 5602m ) (world's highest
altitude motorable pass) - Leh (78km both ways )
After breakfast we take you to Khardung la ( 5602m )
which is 39km from Leh. After spending some time there,
we move to Leh. Evening is free to visit Leh market. Dinner
and overnight in hotel.
Day 9
In Leh
We are free to visit the Leh market. Dinner and overnight
in hotel.
Day 10
Fly to Delhi
After breakfast escort you to airport to catch flight
for Delhi ( 0825/0940 hrs ). Meet on arrival and transfer
to a hotel for refreshment and then transfer to international
airport in time to connect to your onward flight.
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