Leh, a high-desert city in the Himalayas, is the capital of the Leh region in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. Originally a stop for trading caravans, Leh is now known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. Massive 17th-century Leh Palace, modeled on the Dalai Lama’s former home (Tibet’s Potala Palace), overlooks the old town’s bazaar and mazelike lanes.
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On arrival in Leh, you will be greeted by our local representative at the airport. Thereafter you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in and relax as the day is free for you to adjust with the high altitude. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
The festival is given a kick start on the very first day of the month of September. A glorious procession sets the beginning of this 15 days long festival promising celebrations, enthusiasm, fun and adventure. Various cultural troupes from varied regions of Ladakh participate in this grand procession that traverses through the colorful lanes of Leh. Dancing, singing with traditional music, in colorful traditional Ladakhi dresses. Besides the traditional dances, Mask Dances from the monasteries grab the attention of all the tourists. Musical concerts and dance programs fill the whole atmosphere with vibrant energy. High on the celebrations, come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
After an early morning breakfast you will proceed for the sightseeing tour in the beautiful city of Leh. First of all you will visit Phyang Gompa, which is popular for its 900 years old museum. Inside the monastery complex there are a number of sacred shrines along with some beautiful wall paintings representing the royal period. Later in the afternoon you will head towards Matho monastery. Come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
After early breakfast, you will leave for Nubra valley with box lunch. You will reach this beautiful valley after crossing the Khardung-la pass considered to be the world’s highest navigable pass. This Valley provides the favorite trekking route to the trekkers. After getting the permits registered/checked you will head towards Teggar camp where you will have dinner and will stay in the tents at night.
Once you enter the Nubra Valley you will be taken away by the charm of the expanded beauty of this valley. This valley is gateway to the Siachen Glacier, considered to be the largest glacier in the world. Visit the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley -Diskit, sub-gompa of the Thikse gompa followed by a small village, Hunder.
After an early morning breakfast you will leave for Leh. On your arrival our representatives will take you to your hotel. Check in and relax in the comfortable rooms of the hotel. Later in the evening enjoy the warm atmosphere in the spectacular bazaars of Leh. Come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Gear up for a full day sightseeing tour of Leh on seventh day of this tour. Today you will visit Shey, Thiksey and Gompa monasteries. From here, head towards Hemis, the most ancient, wealthiest and biggest Gompa in Leh. Hemis monastery is famous for a huge painting of Buddha which is displayed before the public only once in 11 years. Come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
On day 08, after an early morning breakfast you will drive from Leh to Uleytokpo – a small beautiful village located on the banks of Indus River.
Alchi Gompa possesses many Thangkas belonging to 11th or 12th century It takes nearly about two hours to see the complete Gompa. Overnight stay will be at Uletokpo camps.
After early morning breakfast, step towards an exciting excursion to Lamayuru Monastery. Later head towards Rizong monastery. The monastery is known for its strict rules and standards. After spending time in the peaceful milieu of monastery return back to the camps for overnight stay.
Early in the morning say goodbye to the beautiful Uletokpo en route visiting Likir and Spituk monastery. Later in the evening you will visit Stok Palace and museum. On arrival, check in at your pre booked hotel for overnight stay.
As the festivity comes to an end on the eleventh day of this magnificent tour, you will be transferred to the airport by our representative to board flight for your onward destination.
