Laddakh Monastery Tour

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will be greeted by our representative. Our representative will assist you in the smooth transfer from the airport to the hotel wherein you can relax rest of the day. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi – Dharamshala
Today morning after breakfast drive towards Dharamshala. Upon arrival checkin at the hotel for overnight stay. Stay overnight in Dharamshala.

Day 3: Dharamshala
Morning after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Dharamshala. Visit Namgyal Monastery by the third Dalai Lama in the year 1575. With the lush pine forests it offers the natural beauty for this place. Tibetan Handicraft Centre. Later visit The Dal Lake which is one of the most famous lake in India and it is situated at 1775 m above the sea level. This lake is encircled by deep green Deodar forests. The Bhaguse Falls are situated at the distance of 2 km from the city. The waterfall is small but very beautiful. The St. John Church has themost beautiful Belgain stained-glass windows of  the19th Century. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4: Dharamshala - Manali
Morning after breakfast drive to Manali. Reach Manali & transfer to hotel.  Overnight stay in Manali

Day 5: Manali to Rohtang Pass to Keylong
After breakfast, checkout of the hotel.  Get ready for the world’s highest road for driving.  Drive through  Manali-Leh highway.  You need to climb the Rohtang Pass for the  13052 feet high.  Continuous upwards  about 32 miles in between the roadside waterfalls and lush green Himalayan mountains.  After reaching the Rohtang Pass the road is downwards into the Chandra Valley, passing through Tandi.  Proceed towards the day’s final destination that is Keylong.  Upon arrival, check-in the hotel and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6: Keylong to Baralacha Pass to Sarchu
After breakfast, you get ready foradventures  with the small mountain lakes, streams, with bad roads, breathtaking landscapes and icy temperatures.   The ride for a higher altitudes. You would reach first the Baralacha- la.  This is the one high altitude Himalayan of 4880m. From here it would slope downwards, the rides will bring you to the Sarchu Plains. These plains are covered with snow.  Mostly you would find only tents, there are no permanent houses.  Overnight stay in the tent.

Day 7: Sarchu to Leh (346 km – 7 hrs /55 mins)
Early in the morning, after breakfast you start your journey. First reach the  Naki La Pass in the journey, which is placed at an above the sea altitude of 4800 m.  Next your journey is towards the Lachang La Pass, this is at the height of 5065 m.  Enjoy the beautiful landscapes, high mountains and green plain lands.  You would arrive at the Tanglang La Pass, which is situated at an altitude of 5300m.  This is the world’s second highest motorable pass.  Upon reaching Leh, check-in the hotel and complete the formalities and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 8: Leh
Early in the morning after breakfast visit to Thiksey Gompa.  This is located on the hilltop of the north of Indus river.  This monastery was built in 1430 AD.  You can see the gold plated statue of Lord Buddha,  known as  Maitrey Buddha.  You can also visit the Indus Valley Monastery.  You can view from the roof of this monastery the Indus Valley and monasteries of Stanka, Matho and Shey.  Back to the Leh city and after lunch proceed to the beautiful palace that is Stok Palace. This constructed by the former ruler of Ladakh.  Lot of trekkers enjoy trekking at the several high altitude. You can find the museum within the palace, which exhibits the monuments of the royal family and their used weapons, history and currency .Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 9: Leh
Next day, you can visit SheyPalace,which is 15 km from the town of Leh.  This palace was the summer retreat house of the King of Ladakh.  This palacewas built in 1665.  This city was the capital of the ancient Ladakh.  The Shey monastery has the largest golden Buddha statue.The Shey palace is up high on a hill.  You can see the HemisGompa. Hemis monastery is approximately 50 km from Leh and it is on the west bank of Indus river near Karu.  This monastery is the largest and wealthiest monastery in Leh. The Hemis festival is a grand celebration, the sacred mask dance is performed during this festival is the major attraction to the tourists.  Back to the hotel and rest for the day.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 10: Leh to Nubra
Next day morning, a drive to the Nubra valley.  One of the major attractions in this tripis the road journey to Nubra valley through leads highest motorable pass.  The road leads to Khardungla Pass, which at an average altitude of this valley is 3048 mtrs. This valley is about 150 km north of Leh.  Later a drive to the camp resort and proceed to the charming valley of Diskit, which is the capital of Ladakh district.  Visit the DiskitGompa, which is the ancient Gompa and was built in 1420 AD,  TheGompa you would find some beautiful scenic views. From Diskit drive towards down you would reach Hunder.   Here, in Hunder you will find sand dunes and Bactrian camel safari.  The Bactrain camel is with two humps. These camels carry heavy loads for transportation both merchandise and humans.Back to the camp and overnight stay in the camp.

Day 11: Nubra to Leh
Return drive to Leh, driving on the same route and crossing and view all the places again.  Upon arrival at Leh and rest at the hotel for the day.Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 12: Leh to Alchi and Lamayuru
After breakfast leave to Alchi, which is located on the bank of Indus valley.  The Alchi monastery is situated  70 km from Leh.  This is the only monastery that is situated on the flat ground in Ladakh unlike others, which are on the hilltops  You would find the rarest mural in this Alchi monastery.  This monastery was built by the famous translator “RinchenZangpo” somewhere in middle of the 12th century.  One of the major attractions of Alchi is the Dhu-Kang Temple of the 11th century.  In the afternoon a drive to Lamayuru monastery.  This monastery is the oldest and largest monasteries in Lakakh.  This was founded by MahasiddhacharyaNaropa in the 11th century who did meditation for many years at this place.  In the Lamayuru village you can see 150 monks residing here.   There would be two annual mask dance festival, all the monks from nearby Gompas gather together to pray at these festivals.  Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 13: Leh to Khardung La Pass
The 11th  day of your trip is scheduled  for one of the most memorable drives of your life, a drive to the   world’s highest motorable road that is Khardung La.  In the  morning after breakfast, get ready for the drive from Leh to Khardung La Pass.  You can view the beauty of the  valley and roads  twisting up the mountain.The Khardung La Pass is a famous tourist attraction because of its breathtaking views, natural air and being on the top of the world.  Back to hotel for lunch and rest for a while.  You can get explore to the prime attraction of Leh such as Shanti Stupa, NamgyalTsemo Monastery, Leh Palace and Tibetan Market.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 14: Leh to Pangong Lake
After breakfast proceed to Changthang Plateau, which is rich in the natural beauty.  The landscapes in its  emptiness, silence and unbelievable beauty.  To arrive the Changthang Plateau the main entrance is the Chang La pass. This Pass is the highest mountain situated in Ladakh.  It is the third highest motorable road in the world and its elevation is 5360m above the sea level.  The main attraction of this plateau is the nomads, lakes, rare birds and wild animals.  Proceed your  journey towards the   PangongTso.  This is situated at a height of about 4267 m above the sea level.The  lake looks deep blue, especially in the evenings and it is the eye catching view.This is the highest salt lake in the world.You need to set up your own tent near the lake and overnight stay in the tent.

Day 15: Pangong Lake to TsoKar Lake
After breakfast at the camp, get ready for a drive to Tsokhar village. On the way to the TsoKarlake you need to pass through the villages like Rumste, Upsi, Karu and in the last Tanglang La Pass.  You would reach the TsoKar Lake.  This lake is known as the White Lake and it is the one of the high altitude salt water lakes in Ladakh.  For high altitude bird watching, this is the excellent place.  The water is so salty that the local nomads take salt from its banks and sell them. You would see varieties of birds breeding near the lake.  This lake is very popular for the bird watchers.  Overnight stay in the camp.

Day 16: TsoKar to Jispa
After your breakfast, proceed towards Jispa via Baralachal La,  it is at the elevation of 3200m above the sea level.  This would be an exciting drive for you. After reaching Jispa, complete the check-in formalities in the hotel.  Rest for the whole day. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 17: Jispa to Manali
Early in the morning after breakfast.  Start your journey towards Manali.  You need to cross the Rohtang Pass. Enjoy the scenic beauty while driving. Upon reaching Manali, complete the check-in formalities in the hotel and relax for the day.  Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 18: Manali to Delhi
Today is the last day of your tour.  After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Manali.  The 15th century Hadimba temple, the temple is dedicated to Hadimba the wife of Bheem of Mahabharat.  This temple was built in 1533 AD.  The Manu temple is dedicated to Manu Rishi, who is the creator of human race on the earth.  This is the only temple of Manu in India.  Tibetan Monastery is one of the attractions for tourists.  The two main monasteries that draw attention of  huge tourist are the Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa and Theckchoking Gompa.  You can do shop the items made by the Tibetan people near the monasteries.   The Vashist temple is dedicated to the Saint Vashist, he was the local deity.  This is on the banks of River Ravi.  This is famous for its hot springs and temples.  Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 19: Manali - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to New Delhi International airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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