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Day 01
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Arrive Leh
Upon arrival in Leh you will be welcomed by Max Holidays
representative who will escort you to the hotel. Rest of
the day free to acclimatize to the high altitude of
Ladakh. Overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 02 :
Leh sight seeing
Morning visit Phyang monastery which is 17 Km from Leh
built by Tashi Namgyal in the later half of the 16th
century AD. It belongs to the Red Cap sect of
Buddhists.Afternoon visit Matho and Stakana monastries.
Day 03 :
Leh Sightseeing
Today visit Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monastery. Shey
Palace and Gompa is situated on a hillock 15 Kms
upstream from Leh, it was once the residence of the
royal family. According to tradition, it was the seat of
power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper
statue of Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of
its kind, is installed here. Thiksey is one of the
largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas.
Hemis Gompa is 40 Kms from Leh, it is the wealthiest,
best known and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Its popularity
stems from the major annual festival held here in
summer. The festival is in honor of Guru Padma
Sambhava'sbirth anniversary.
Day 04 :
Leh -Sumur (Nubra Valley)
Early morning head to Nubra Valley via the world's
highest motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Upon
arrival check in at The hotel/camp. Evening at leisure.
Day 05 :
Nubra valley sight seeing
After breakfast visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder.
It will be a wonderful experience to walk or take a
double humped Bactrian Camel ride from Hundar to Deskit,
through sand dunes for two hours. Visit Diskit which is
the main village and is headquarter of Nubra valley,
which has a small market consisting of a row of shops
and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop
monasteries. Evening trek to Samstaling Monastery.
Day 06 :
Sumur - Leh
Morning after Breakfast proceed for Leh, once again
driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable
road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh
Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 :
Leh - Uletokpo
Head to Uleytokpo this morning and on the way visit
Alchi monastery which is about 70 Km from Leh on the
bank of the Indus river. One of its walls features
thousands of miniature sized pictures of the Buddha.
Three large sized images made of clay and painted
brightly are its focal attractions. Post lunch walk to
the beautiful village of Mangyu at an altitude of 13860
Feet. Overnight at Uleytokpo camps.
Day 08 :
Excursion to Lamayuru
Enjoy an excursion to Lamayuru monastery which is the
oldest holy site in Ladakh. Entry fee in this monastery,
you can offer whatever you can. Rizong Gompa is known as
the paradise for Meditation and Chulichan nunnery. Below
the Rizong monastery; around 20 Nuns resides at
Chulichan. They provide food and cloths to the monks and
perform morning and evening prayers.
Day 09 :
Uletokpo - Leh
While driving back to Leh, visit Likir monastery on the
way. Founded in the 11 th century and rededicated to a
different monastic order in the 15th century, the
earlier Gompa of the monastery was destroyed in a fire.
The present Gompa dates back to the 18th century. Also
visit Spituk monastery stands prominently on the top of
hillock commanding a panoramic view of the Indus Valley
for miles. Many icons of Buddha and fine Thankas are to
be found in this 15th century Gompa. The Gompa also
houses a collection of ancient masks, antique arms, and
an awe-inspiring image of Mahakaal.
Day 10 :
Leave Leh
After breakfast fly to Delhi. Assisted transfer to
pre-booked hotel in Delhi. Time free to explore the city
and doing your last minute shopping etc. |
