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Ladakh Monks and Mountains
A journey in Ladakh
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days.
DAY 01.
A thrilling early morning flight to Leh. The crisp air of Leh when
you disembark from the airplane welcomes you to this unpolluted
Himalayan destination. You will be welcomed and escorted to our
hotel where room has been booked for your ready occupancy. A little
briefing on the day’s program and a breakfast, you are advised to
rest for the first half of the day. After lunch we will go for an
easy and relaxed orientation drive of Leh market. Overnight in the
hotel.
DAY 02.
After breakfast we will visit the Spituk monastery. Enjoy your first
encounter with the beautiful Buddhist monastery and understand “
the Buddhist life”. Buddhism in this part of the
world is also part of the social life. We live religion in this
part of the world. Also visit the “ Much famed Kali Temple”
also known as the Temple of Palden Lhamo( by Buddhist). You will
see Buddhist as well Hindus( lndian army) worshipping there. Return
to hotel for lunch. Post lunch we will visit the market and Shanti
stupa( Japanese peace Pagoda) on the nearby Hillock of Leh town.
We will visit Shanti stupa at sunset. Enjoy the scintillating view
of the Leh town, upper Leh towards khardunglha and the part of upper
Indus valley. Light at sunset or sunrise is just perfect for perfect
pictures with the Himalayan mountain ranges at the back ground.
Evening dinner at hotel.
DAY 03.
Post breakfast we will today visit Ladakh’s most famous and biggest
monastic centre for “ Drukpa Kargyu lineage”( one of the important
sect of Tibetan Buddhist). From Hemis we will drive back towards
Thiksey. Thiksey is famous for its big Maitreya Statue( Maitreya,
is considered as future Buddha by the Buddhist believer). Also famous
for its beautiful architecture, from Thiksey you can enjoy fantastic
view of the surrounding mountain ranges and the Indus valley. On
our way back to the hotel for lunch, we will visit the Sindhu Ghat.
Sindhu- Indus-Singhe Khabab( in Tibetan) is source mother of the
great Indus valley civilization. The river originates from Mount
Kailash in Tibet is revered by the Sindhis, Buddhist and Hindus
equally. Lunch at hotel.Evening walk in the Ayu village and know
the culture and life of Ladakhi villager. Back to the hotel in time
for dinner and drinks.
DAY 04.
Post breakfast our sojourn towards western Ladakh. Our trip will
be a combination of drive and a rafting trip on the river Indus.
At the confluence of mighty Zanksar river with Indus, our scenic
float rafting trip end. We will than drive straight to our camp
at Ulleytokpo after a brief stop for tea and snack. Lunch at West
Ladakh Camps and Resorts. A relaxed evening at the camp.
DAY 05.
Visit the secluded Ridzong and Lamayuru monastery. Enjoy the spectacular
view and enjoy the sound of silence in the monasteries. From here
drive back to Leh via Paththar Sahib, magnetic hill. Evening free
to enjoy the walk of Leh town. Overnight in Ladakh Sarai.
DAY 06.
Early transfer to airport to board your onward flight home after
thrilling journey to the destination which will beckon once again
in your lifetime.
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