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Of Ladakh Ladakh Tour 03
Night / 04 Days |
Pictures |
Itinerary |
Day 01: Arrive Leh. Day at Leisure, to
acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere of the high altitude of 3500 mts. Day 02: Thiksey Gompa - Reach early to participate in the morning prayers. This is a picturesque monastery atop a craggy hill. Houses the statute of Maitreya (The Future Buddha). This 15m tall statue was made to commensurate the visit of the Dalai Lama to the Gompa. Hemis Gompa - Famous for the spectacular monastic festival in the month of June. World's biggest Thangka (Religious paintings/scrolls) is housed here and is on display every 12 year. Shey palace The summer residence of the King. Strategically located on a spur jutting out in the Indus valley. The palace houses a large statute of The Buddha built by Nepalese artisans. Day 03: Khardung La top - The World's highest motor able pass (5602m). In the south, the Zanskar and Stok ranges dominate the horizon. In the North falls the Saser range with the Saser Kangri Peak (7670m), 100m above the Mount Everest Base camp. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of mountains. A birds eye view of Ladakh terrains. Day 04: Departure. |
Landscape
Ladakh Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam
Srinagar 04 Night / 05 Days |
Itinerary |
Day 01: Arrive Leh. Day at Leisure, acclimatize
to the rarefied atmosphere of the high altitude of 3500 mts. Day 02: Thiksey Gompa - Reach early to participate in the morning prayers. This is a picturesque monastery atop a craggy hill. Houses the statute of Maitreya (The Future Buddha). This 15m tall statue was made to commensurate the visit of the Dalai Lama to the Gompa. Hemis Gompa - Famous for the spectacular monastic festival in the month of June. World's biggest Thangka (Religious paintings/scrolls) is housed here and is on display every 12 year. Shey palace The summer residence of the King. Strategically located on a spur jutting out in the Indus valley. The palace houses a large statute of The Buddha built by Nepalese artisans. Day 03: Khardung La top - The World's highest motor able pass (5602m). In the south, the Zanskar and Stok ranges dominate the horizon. In the North falls the Saser range with the Saser Kangri Peak (7670m), 100m above the Mount Everest Base camp. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of mountains. A birds eye view of Ladakh terrains. Day 04: Full day to explore Leh town and Leh Bazaar. Day 05: Departure. |
Central
Ladakh Gompas & Lamas Gompas &
Lamas 5 Nights / 6 days |
Itinerary |
Day 01: Arrive Leh. Day at Leisure, to
acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere of the high altitude of 3500 mts. Day 02: Full day sight seeing of Leh town: Early morning visit Sabu oracle for Prophecy Namgyal peak - Crowned by the now ruined fortress, houses Buddha's deity Maitreya. It was here that the bodies of the defeated Mughals were offered to deities in the medieval era. Leh palace - Stands majestically overlooking the town. Built in the 17th century, it resembles the Potala palace of Lhasa (Tibet) in architecture. At one time, it must have been the highest building in the world. Shanti Stupa - Built on the legacy of the Japanese Fujii Gurujii of spreading peace through Buddhism, is one of the eight built around in the world. Stok palace & museum housing her Highness, the queen of Ladakh. On display in the museum are Antique robes, Turquoise Jewellery, Semi precious stones and Old Thankas. Shankar Gompa - witness evening prayers in colourful surroundings. Over night in the hotel. Optional activities like religious talks by Lama over dinner, meditation, Cultural video show, Cultural dances over dinner in local house, Pony polo match, Golf, Pony rides for sightseeing etc. can be arranged on request during leisure days spent in Leh town. Day 03: Thiksey Gompa - Reach early to participate in the morning prayers. This is a picturesque monastery atop a craggy hill. Houses the statute of Maitreya (The Future Buddha). This 15m tall statue was made to commensurate the visit of the Dalai Lama to the Gompa. Hemis Gompa - Famous for the spectacular monastic festival in the month of June. World's biggest Thanka (Religious paintings/scrolls) is housed here and is on display every 12 year. Shey palace The summer residence of the King. Strategically located on a spur jutting out in the Indus valley. The palace houses a large statute of The Buddha built by Nepalese artisans. Day 04: Phey Gompa - Built in the 16th century by the King to seek forgiveness & blessings after he blinded his elder brother, to succeed as heir to the throne. River rafting - Drive to Nimu, the confluence point of the Zanskar and Indus rivers. The rivers give a calm appearance from the road but as you approach the Indus, the fast currents challenge your adventurous spirit. Fathom thrill of currents of Indus river in a raft. Then drive on to Uley Tokpo, a beautiful deluxe camp on the banks of river Indus for stay in Apricot orchards. Day 05: Alchi Choksor - built in 11th century by a Tibetan intellectual Rinchen Zangpo. It is a treasure trove of Buddhist culture in Kashmiri style known for the woodcarvings. Located on low land, contrary to traditional locations of other Gompas. Lamayuru - legend goes that a lake was emptied to make way for this Gompa. In olden times was known to be a sanctuary ("Yang Yang Tharpa" meaning place of freedom) and was declared a holy site in the 16th century. Back to Leh for overnight halt in the Hotel. Day 06: Khardung La top - The World's highest motor able pass (5602m). In the south, the Zanskar and Stok ranges dominate the horizon. In the North falls the Saser range with the Saser Kangri Peak (7670m), 100m above the mount Everest Base camp. Sumur - Part of ancient silk route, a pretty village with a small Gompa. Overnight in deluxe tents at Sumur. Day 07: Diskit - Participate in morning prayers with a morning walk to the Gompa perched on a rocky spur. Diskit to Hundar - Enjoy a camel safari amidst high altitude Sand dunes. Drive back to Leh for the final night at the hotel. Day 08: Departure. |
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