The newly carved union territory of Leh & Ladakh is different in many respect. This is a cold desert with an unbelievable magical and superb landscape and stunning sights. The natural bounties adorn Ladakh in a charming way. Savour the tranquillity, admire the lovely sights, explore the beautiful monasteries, monks, valley, confluence of Holy Indus and Zanskar river, Shanti stupa, rustic palaces, magnetic hill, Buddhist culture and many more. You will fill proud to be on the highest motorable road in the world.
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport for the flight to Leh. Assistance on arrival at Leh Kushok Bakula airport and transfer to the Hotel. Rest of the day free for the acclimatization because as you have gone from a relatively low elevation in New Delhi to over an Altitude 11,000 feet.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning walk to LAMO (Ladakh Arts and Media Organization). The Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) is a public charitable trust established to articulate an alternative vision for the arts and media in Ladakh. The organization set up the LAMO Centre in Leh, the main town of the region, to provide a space for the understanding and development of the arts. The complex on which the Centre is located comprises two historical houses below the 17th century Lechen Pelkhar (Leh Palace). The houses were restored by LAMO and converted to an arts space with galleries, offices, a library and reading room, screening room, conference room, and open-air performance site. The Centre is designed to conduct outreach programs, lectures, film screenings, research and documentation projects, workshops and exhibitions that showcase Ladakh’s material and visual culture, performing arts and literature.
Rest of the time free to walk in the market.
Meals and Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Today you will drive to Ule Ethnic Resort via Nimoo where you will have a short stop for photo of the confluence of Zanskar and Indus river. Further drive via Basgo and reach Saspol village and visit Saspol Caves – amazing rock-cut temples. Four of these caves are richly adorned with paintings of Buddhist from 13th – 15th century AD, representing a fusion of Indian and Tibetan Buddhist art.There opens a wide, beautiful view in Indus valley from the caves. Drive to other side of the river and visit the famous Alchi monastery, Alchi Choskor "Religious Enclave" is 69 km. West of Leh, the most famous and largest of all the Gompa built by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo. The monastery comprises of Dukhang (Assembly Hall), Sumtsek Lhakhang (three tier) the Lhakhang Soma (New Temple), Jamyang Lhakhang (Munjushri Temple), Lotsava Lhakhang (Translator Temple) and Kangur Lhakhang. The Sculptors and Wood carvers are said to be brought from Kashmir around in 11th Century.
Meals and Overnight at Resort.
Breakfast at Resort.
Depart to visit Lamayaru. The Lamayuru "Yungdrung" Gonpa is remarkably built on a rock, West of Leh, on the Leh Srinagar highway. Lamayuru belongs to the Drigunpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. The history of the monastery begins with the visit of Arahat Nimagung to this place, when there was merely a lake here. It is said that Arahat made a prophecy that "a monastery will come up at this spot" and he made offerings (prayer with grains of corn) to the Nagaserpent spirits. The corns mixed with the earth and formed in the shape of Swastika (Yung drung), later it came to be known as Yung drung Monastery. Gelukspa or Kadampa school of Tibetan Buddhism initially looked after Lamayuru, but later; it was taken over by Digungpa Order. Its monastic festival is called "Yuru Kabgyat", takes place on 17th and 18th of 5th month of the Tibetan Calendar. Lunch in Lamayuru. Later drive to Wanla, Wanla (Wamda originally, mean a bow shape valley). In the village a tiny medieval Wanla Gompa is dramatically perched on a towering knife-edge ridge flanked by two shattered tower remnants of a now-destroyed 14th-century fortress. Its carved porch is reminiscent of Alchi. There is an old temple deep in the valley, with a protector deity, is unique and hardly any tourist goes there. On the way have chance to meet a local doctor who tells you about the Tibetian medicine.
Dinner and Overnight at Resort.
Breakfast at Resort.
Drive to Leh and on the way visit Likir monastery, Founded in 11th century and rededicated to a different monastic order in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The present Gompa is dated back to the 18th century. Skilled craftsmen producing excellent Thankas, earthen pots and carved wooden folding stools, live here in the village. Majestically situated, Likir commands a spectacular view. The monastery belongs to the Yellow sect and the head Lama is the younger brother of Dalia Lama. Upon arrival check at hotel in Leh and Lunch. Free time for personal activities.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Meters) -Khardungla pass. After crossing the pass stop at Khardung village to explore the area and visit to local school. Arrive Nubra and check in at your own camp. In the evening go for a small walk and explore the village. Visit the Samtanling monastery to witness the prayer. Later drive to Panamik, famous for hot Sulphur Springs. You may take a bath at the springs, which is said to be very good for the skin. Arrival and check in. Enjoy the natural beauty of Nubra valley and enjoy double hammped camel (bacterian camel) ride.
Meals at the camp and overnight stay.
Breakfast at Camp.
Visit the famous Diskit Monastery and drive back to Leh via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Visit of Shanti Stupa in Leh and walk in the in famous Leh bazaar for souvenir.
Meals and overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to board your flight for onwards destinations. Assistance on arrival and transfer in the city Visit Jama Masjid, biggest mosque of India constructed in 17th Century. Drive past Red fort. Visit Raj Ghat, memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Orientation tour of New Delhi, India Gate (war memorial), Parliament house, President house and Embassy area. Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara (Sikh temple) - is an impressive religious complex with gleaming Golden dome. The most impressive part of this temple is its prayers, music and songs, its sacred basin, its community kitchen and free meals. Free time in famous market of Delhi Connaught Place. In the evening transfer to the airport to take the flight for your onwards destination.
Overnight on board.
.jpg)
"You Dream, We Design"
Copyright 2021 Travel Experiences Journey | Design & Developed by US Creations Web Services