Day 01 Arrival in Leh

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Hotel standard Check-in 14.00 pm / Check-out 12.00 pm.

We recommend half a day of relaxation to acclimatise.

Leh Market: –  The market is divided into several small paths and streets, with sections dedicated to clothes, artefacts, spices, food, souvenirs and handicrafts. One of the best things that Leh Main Market is famous for is its woollen garments. Due to the cold climate, the people of Leh have a culture of making hand-woven woollen clothes, which have now become popular and demand local products from Ladakh.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 2 Leh-Hemis-Thiksey-Shey-Stok-Leh

After breakfast

Vist Hemis:-  Among the richest monasteries in India, Hemis Monastery is renowned for its collection of ancient artefacts, including a copper Buddha figure, gold and silver stupas and more. Sacred thangkas, murals and other objects can be seen throughout the monastery.

Thiksey:-  Thiksey Monastery belongs to the Gelug or Yelloe Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhist. It is also known for its annual Gustor festival held in the month of October/November where a fair is held at the base of the monastery where villagers from all over Ladakh come to barter and exchange items and socialise.

Shey:-  It is the second largest Buddha statue in Ladakh. Shey Monastery is located within the Shey Palace complex. The original palace, now in ruins, was built near the village of Shey by Lhachen Palgyigon, king of Ladakh (then called Maryul), in the 10th century.

Stok: –  Situated on the banks of the Indus River on the outskirts of the city, the Stok Palace is a magnificent three-storeyed structure. Still the summer residence of the Ladakh royal family, around 12 of its 80 rooms are still functional. The Royal Palace Museum is a must visit as it displays items such as imperial thangka paintings, the king’s crown, Perak robes, coins, jewelery adorned with turquoise and lapis lazuli and the queen’s ancient turquoise and gold yub-jhur (studded headdress of turquoises) and many religious objects.

Arrival in Leh, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Day 3 Leh-Basgo-Alchi-Likir-Uleytopko (125 Km, 2 hours and 45 minutes)

After breakfast, departure to Uleytopko.

En route visit Basgo: – Although the monastery was built for the Namgyal rulers in 1680, Bazgo itself was incorporated in the early days of Ladakh and is often mentioned in the Chronicles of Ladakh when it was a political and cultural centre

Gurudwara Patthar Sahib: –  Situated on the outskirts of Leh on the Leh-Kargil road is the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, built in memory and honor of Guru Nanak. This place of worship is associated with a very important event in the history of the Sikh religion.

Magnetic Hill: – Magnet Hill is a gravity hill located near Leh in Ladakh, India. The layout of the area and the surrounding slopes create the optical illusion of a hill. The hilly road is actually a downhill road. Objects and cars on the hilly road may appear to roll uphill defying gravity when, in reality, they are rolling downhill.

Likir :-  Likir Monastery was first built in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot (7.6 m) tall gold-covered Buddha statue. It is occupied by monks of the Gelukpa order. It is located 52 km from Leh.

Upon arrival in Uleytopko, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Uleytopko.

Day 4 Uleytopko-Nurla (110 km, 2 hours)

After breakfast the day begins.

Uleytokpo:- Uleytokpois one of the most charming and beautiful villages in Ladakh. It is famously known as a base for trekking and camping in Ladakh. Camping and hiking in Uleytokpo is considered to be one of the most thrilling activities in Ladakh amidst the snow-capped mountains.

Lamayuru:- Lamayuru is known for its monastery and its “lunar landscape”, curiously promoted as “lunar landscape” for tourists. The landscape is certainly stunning with its extraordinarily strange geological formations, although this is not unique to Lamayuru. Lamayuru Monastery is ancient, built in the “lunar landscape”.

Rizong:- Known to be a haven for meditation, Rizong Monastery overlooks the Indus Valley. The monastery has special significance for Tibetan Buddhists as Guru Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated in the caves around Rizong.

Overnight stay in Nurla.

Day 5 Nurla-Leh (88 km, 1 hour and 45 minutes)

After breakfast, depart to Leh.

Alchi Monastery: – The history of Alchi Monastery states that it was created by the famous scholar-translator. Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century. However, inscriptions preserved in monuments attribute its creation to a Tibetan nobleman, Kal-dan Shes-rab later in the 11th century.

Shanti Stupa: – Shanti Stupda is also known as Vishwa Shanti Stupa. It is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The impressive stupa is made of marble and there are brilliantly intricate statues of Lord Buddha here.

Leh Palace: – The roof of Leh Palace offers beautiful views of the Ladakh region and Stok Kangri. With huge wooden walls and balconies, it is a fine example of medieval Tibetan architecture and boasts nine floors. The entrance to the palace is decorated with wooden carved figurines.

Overnight stay in Leh.

06 Leh – Next destination

Transfer to the airport

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