Leh Monastery Tour (7Days)

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DAY 1:  ARRIVE LEH

Upon arrival at Leh Kushok Bakula Airport you will met by our representative and transferred to Hotel for Check in.

Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize followed by Welcome tea or Coffee at the Hotel.

Evening Visit to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Market.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: LEH (EXCURSION TO MONASTERIES)

Post breakfast we visit Spituk Monastery, Built in 15th century during the reign of Grags ‘bum-lde, these new Gelug-pa monastery was built like fortress on the summit of crags and also visit Hall Of Fame near Leh is worth a visit for every citizen. It is a glorious museum constructed by Indian army.

Post lunch take a sightseeing tour visiting Sankar Gompa, located at a distance of approximately 3 km from the town of Leh.

Leh Palace is one of the most captivating architectural ruins that attract the attention of the tourists almost immediately with its majestic setting at the edge of the Namgyal hill and overlooking the town and at once looks like a reminiscent of Lhasa's Potala Palace.

DAY 3: LEH TO SHAM VALLEY

After breakfast you drive downstream along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway.

Enroute visiting Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km takes you to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity.

Further Driving through a picturesque landscape reach the Confluence Of The Indus And Zanskar River, Just before Saspul a road to the right takes you for your visit to the Likir Monastery, Likir is one of the most active monasteries in the region.

As you drive up to the monastery a recently installed colossal gilded image of the Maitreya out in the open is one of the most impressive sights in Ladakh.

After visiting the Monastery you continue your drive along the River Indus to or Uletokpo or Tingmosgang enroute visiting Ridzong Monastery, there is the option to walk up to the Monastery for those that wish to do so. Hidden at the end of a steep valley, the first view of the Monastery is dramatic.

After visiting above places drive further and check in at your camp / hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 4: SHAM VALLEY TO LEH VIA LAMAYURU

Post breakfast you drive to the 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes (you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland. Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon). Lamayuru is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides.

On your return drive to Leh you first visit the Alchi Gompa. The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century.

After visiting Alchi drive back to Leh.

On arrival at Leh, Check-in at the Hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 5: LEH (EXCURSION TO CHEMDEY, TAKTHOK, HEMIS, SHEY PALACE & THIKSEY) 

Post breakfast take sightseeing tour monasteries visiting Chemdey which occupies an imposing position just to the south of Sakti village, Tak-Thok Monastery is situated in Sakti Village, at a distance of approximately 46 km from the town of Leh.

Visit Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village &Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh.

Overnight at Hotel the Hotel in Leh.

DAY 6: LEH (STOK, MATHO, STAKNA & MAHABODHI)

Post breakfast start your day by visiting Matho Monastery renowned mainly for its yearly festival & known as Nag-hrang after the name of the local god (sa-bdag).

Following drive to Stakna a small monastery, comprising the private apartment, all newly decorated in good Tibetan style &Mahabodhi, The only centre in Ladakh to conduct Dhamma talks and meditation programs.

Stok Palace lies south south of leh on the opposite side of the singe Tsangspo River. The castle was built on a hill at the end of village in about the year 1825 by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal.

Return to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7:  DEPART LEH

Today you will be transferred to the Airport for your departure flight.

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