Duration:07 Nights /
08 Days
Places Covered:Delhi- Leh- Uleytokpo- Lamayuru- Uleytokpo-
Leh- Delhi
Day 1: Delhi- Leh
Arrive at the Leh airport from where you shall be assisted by our representative
and escort you to the hotel. Grab some rest after a tiring journey. Overnight
stay will be at the hotel.
Day 2: Leh The day starts with a visit to Shey, Thiksey & Hemis.
After breakfast, we shall 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 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. Later we shall proceed to the monastery of Hemis – which
is dedicated to Padmasambhava. 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 in
the mountains of Zanskar range. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 3: leh
Ealry morning we shall proceed to visit Traktok. Above the village
of Sakti, is Traktok Gompa, the sole representative in Ladakh of the Nying-ma-pa,
the most ancient religious order, was founded in the regain of Tshewang Namgyal
in the 16th century. It is constructed round one of the innumerable caves
in the Himalaya. The small Du-khang has the usual paintings on the verandah,
and on the inside walls recent murals, mostly of fierce divinities. His Holiness
the Dalai Lama consecrated a new temple in 1980. Chemre was founded under
the direct patronage of members of the ruling Namgyal dynasty. During the
16th century & was established at the instance of King Singge Namgyal.
The Monastery belongs to the Red Hat (Kargyud-Pa) sect of Tibetan monasticism.
Return to Leh for Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Leh- Uleytokpo
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Uleytokpo en-route visiting
Likir Monastery. Likir was built during the reign of Lachen Gyalpo; the Gompas
was invested with a collection of fine images, Tangkhas and murals to compete
with those at Alchi. The present buildings date mainly from the 18th century
since the original were destroyed by fire. Likir was converted to the Gelugpa
sect in the 15th century. The head lama, the younger brother of the Dalai
Lama, has his apartments here. Later drive to Uleytokpo Ethnic Resort for
all meals & overnight stay.
After lunch visit Alchi monastery. Founded in the 11th century by Rinchen
Zangpo the Great Translator, it was richly decorated by artist from Kashmir
and Tibet. Paintings of the Mandala’s that have deep Tantrik cognizance;
some decorations are reminiscent of Byzantine art. The monastery is maintained
by monks from Likir and is no longer a place for active worship. Return to
the camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Uleytokpo Ethnic Resort.
Day 5: Uleytokpo- Lamayuru
Early morning drives to Lamayuru; at arrival enjoy the hot lunch
at Lamayuru Restaurant. After Lunch, visit Lamayuru Gompa also referred,
as “Yangdrung Gompa” is the oldest monastery of Ladakh perched
on hilltop with its village at the foot of the hill. Much of the monastery
is now in ruins. It was partially resorted in 1975. The oldest holy site
of 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.” Return
to Uleytokpo Ethnic Resort & en-route stop at Khalsi Village for Tea & Snacks.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Uleytokpo Ethnic Resort.
Day 6: Ulektokpo- Leh
Early morning after refreshment leave the resort to visit Rizong Monastery.
It has a monastery and a nunnery, which accommodates lady monks or Nuns locally
called as “Chomos.” Return to the camp for breakfast. Proceed
for Leh, en-route visit to Phyang Monastery, which is 17 Kms from Leh, built
by Tashi Namgyal in 16th century AD and belongs to the Red Cap Sect of Buddhists.
After lunch drive to Leh, at arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay
will be at the hotel.
Day 7: Leh
Leave early morning towards Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs.
While ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view
of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch
at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there
a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the landscape
in the backdrop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is
5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of it's running the other side
of the "INDO CHINA BORDER.” One rarely feels so close to nature and
environment and the scenery is unforgettable. In the late afternoon drive
back to Leh.
Day 8: Leh- Nubra
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.