Duration:05Nights /
06 Days
Places Covered:Leh- Uleytokpo -Leh - Delhi
Day 1: Leh
Arrive at leh where you shall be escorted by our representatives, and tranfered
to the hotel. In the evening we shall walk upto Samker Gompa & Leh Bazaar.
Samker Gompa is little up in the valley, 3 Kms from Leh Town, which is open
to visitors in the morning and evening only. The Gompa belongs to Yellow Sect & was
founded in 18th Century. The Gompa is the seat of the Head Lama of Ladakh & founder
of yellow sect, Tson-Kha-Pa. The temple walls have recent painted of figures
including Sakyamuni, Avalokiteshwara, Padmasambhava, Tson-Ka-pa and green Tara.
After Samker, visit Leh Temple & Walk back to Leh Bazaar through the famous
Leh Polo Ground. Overnight stay & all meals in Hotel
Day 2: Leh
Early morning we shall depart from the hotel for a Sightseeing visit of Spituk & Phyang
Monastery. Spituk – 8 Kms from Leh, Spituk stands majestically atop a hillock
overlooking the Indus valley for miles. Many icons and fine "Tangkhas" are to
be found in this 15th century monastery. It also houses a collection of ancient
masks; antique arms and is inspiring image of "Mahakala". The face of the Kali
image is kept covered and revealed only at the annual function in January every
two year. After spituk visit to the phyang monastery, this is 17 kms from leh.
. Afternoon we shall visit Leh Palace temple and take a walk through the Leh
bazaar.
Day 3: Leh
We shall leave for a full day excursion to
the monasteries of Shey, Thiksey & Stok Palace. Later proceed to Shey – it
was the ancient capital of Ladakh and even after Singge Namgyal built the
more imposing palace at Leh, the kings continued to regard Shey, as their
real home. The importance which was attached to Shey - the seat of Ladakh's
heartland - is attested by the enormous number of Chorten about the village,
particularly around the palace complex and barren plain to the north of
the road. Thiksey – is one of the largest and most impressive Gompas.
There are several temples in this Gompa containing images, stupas and exquisite
wall paintings. It also houses a two - storied statue of Buddha that has
the main prayer hall around its shoulder. Proceed to Hemis – which
is dedicated to Padmasambhava, what a visitor can observes a series of
scenes in which the lamas, robed in gowns of rich, brightly coloured brocade
and sporting masks sometimes bizarrely hideous, parade in solemn dance
and mime around the huge flag pole in the center of the courtyard to the
plaintive melody of the Shawn. Hemis was found in the 1630's by Tsang-ras-pa
under the royal patronage of Singe Namgyal, Hemis is the largest and richest
of the Ladakh Gompas. It nestles into the mountainside a little way up
a glen in the mountains of Zanskar range overnight at hotel. Return back
to Hotel for dinner & overnight
Day 4: Leh- Uleytokpo
Arrive at Uleytokpo and check-in
at Uleytokpo Camp & Resort.
En-route from Leh to Uleytokpo, visit the village of Nimo and stop for photo
session at River Zanskar proceed further to visit Basgo Fort & Likir. Likir
is situated in a side valley about 05 Kms from main Srinagar – Leh highway.
Likir belongs to Ge-Lung-Pa sect; the monastery also maintains and runs a school
for young Lamas. Afterwards cross-river Indus and reach Alchi. A Beautiful
village covered with Apricot Orchards. At our arrival, check in at Uleytokpo
Resort. After lunch drive to Alchi Gompa that is 9 Kms from Uleytokpo from
the most beautiful Gompa of Ladakh & is also called Jewel among the central
Ladakh's religious sites. It's known as Chos-Kor, or religious enclave. It
comprises five temples, which are noted for its massive Buddha statues and
lavish woodcarvings and artwork. It’s Murals dating from 11th and 12th
centuries, pre-date the Tibetan style of painting that is present in all other
Gompas. Overnight stay will be at Uleytokpo Camp & Resort.
Day 5: Uleytokpo- Leh
Early morning we shall depart to reach Leh from Uleytokpo en-route visit to
Lamayuru and Temisgam Royal Temple. Later drive to Lamayuru at a distance of
65 Kms from Uleytokpo. On arrival enjoy hot Lunch at Lamayuru Restaurant. After
Lunch, visit Gompa. Lamayuru is the oldest monastery of Ladakh perched on hilltop
with its village at the foot of the hill. Most of the monastery is now in ruins.
It was partially resorted in 1975 is the oldest holy side in Ladakh. Lamayuru
was once a lake. It was blessed by a lama after which, as legend goes the water
of the lake receded upto the mountains leaving place for the monastery to be
built. It is also the" free zone" of Ladakh since not even a criminal can be
apprehended in this place. Now mostly in ruins only the main hall exists today
and houses numerous “Tangkhas". We shall drive directly to Leh. Dinner & overnight
stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 6: Leh- Delhi
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch the early morning flight to Delhi.
