Leh Monastery Tour

Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days
Destination : Leh – Monastery’s- Khardung-la – Leh

Day 01 Delhi/Leh:

Arrive Leh and transfer to hotel. Day free for acclimatisation and individual activities. Dinner overnight Hotel.

Day 02 In Leh:

Morning excursion to Khardung-la (18,380 ft.), one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Khardung-la is gateway to Nubra Valley, enroute have a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains which includes Parcha Khangri, Stok Khangri etc. One can also enjoy playing on snow. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese, Shankar Gompa is associated with Spituk Gompa and serves as the residence of the Head Lama. The monastery has Dukar Lakhang with a Dukar figure, a most impressive representative of Avalokiteshvara complete with 1000 armes (All holding weapons), and 1000 heads. The painting of the walls is worth seeing Leh Palace is to be visited by foot as it is situated on a hillock. It was built by Sengge Namgyal it is a 9-storey Palace, A building in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture, said to have inspired the famous Potala in Lahsa. Dinner overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 03 In Leh:

Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompas. Shey Gompa lies on the way to Hemis. It is situated on the top of a hill and houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. The statues made of copper and glided with gold are worth seeing. Thiksey Gompa lies on the left side of this road to Hemis. One can have a beautiful view of Indus Valley from the Gompa. Wall paintings of this Gompa are very interesting. From here drive to Hemis which is the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh with beautiful paintings stupas. Dinner overnight Hotel.

Day 04 Leh/Delhi:

Transfer to Leh Airport to catch flight for Delhi.

Magical Leh Pangong Tour

Duration: 04 Nights / 05 Days
Destination : Leh - Pangong - Khardung-la – Leh

Day 01 Delhi/Leh:

Arrival Leh & transfer to hotel. Day free for acclimatization and individual activities. Dinner overnight in 'A' class Hotel.

Day 02 In Leh:

Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompa's. Shey Gompa lies on the way to Hemis. It is situated on the top of a hill and houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. The statues made of copper and glided with gold are worthseeing. Thiksey Gompa lies on the left side of this road to Hemis. One can have a beautiful view of Indus Valley from the Gompa. Wall paintings of this Gompa are very interesting. From here drive to Hemis which is the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh with beautiful paintings stupas. Dinner overnight in 'A' class Hotel.

Day 03 Leh / Pangong Tso (154 kms/ 5hrs drive):

After very early breakfast drive upstream along the Right Bank of the Indus River. At Karu turn left towards Chemdey Gompa and continue along the steep roadside towards Chang La (17,350 ft.). Permits have to be verified at Zingrul travelling check point (TCP) (13,500 ft.), 12 kms short of the pass. There is a temple at the top of the Chang La and lots of prayer flags. The next TCP is at Tso lake. The first village is Durbuk followed by Thangse, both big army stations. From here to Lukung is a 32 kms drive along a rough dirty track through spectacular Barren Mountain scenery, which takes about 2 hrs. Pass through Tak - Tak & the Chakartale TSO. Between the Muglib and Lukung there are many flat green stretches of land with clean streams ideal of compositions.
Pangong Lake (which means hollow) is very long narrow spread of water situated at an altitude of 14,500 ft. Extending from east to west through the whole length of the Ruthong region of Tibet to neighborhood of Chisul, it bends to the north west for about 25 miles and forms a boundary between Ladakh and Ruthong. Only a quarter of the Lake lies in India, the rest stretching into Ruthong. Rare black necked cranes and other migratory birds are seen here. The water of the lake is salty. Late afternoon return back to Leh. Dinner overnight Hotel.

Day 04 In Leh:

Morning excursion to Khardung-la (18,380 ft.), one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Khardung-la is gateway to Nubra Valley, enroute have a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains which includes Parcha Khangri, Stok Khangri etc. Return to Leh to Hotel for lunch. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese also have nice view of Leh city. Evenining free for personal activities. Dinner overnight hotel.

Day 05 Leh/Delhi:

Transfer to Leh Airport to catch flight for Delhi.

The Moon Land Tour

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination : Leh-Alchi-Lamayuru-Nubra TOUR

Day 01 Delhi /Leh:

Day free for acclimatization and individual activities Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 02 In Leh:

Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompas, Shey Gompa lies on the way to Hemis. It is situated on the top of a hill and houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. The statues made of copper and glided with gold are worthseeing. Thiksey Gompa lies on the left side of this road to Hemis. One can have a beautiful view of Indus Valley from the Gompa. Wall paintings of this Gompa are very interesting. From here drive to Hemis, which is the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh with beautiful painting stupas Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 03 Leh/Likir/Alchi:

Drive to Likir Gompa, which lies on the right side of Leh-Srinagar road about 4 kms from the main road and is famous for numerous Thankas. Further drive to Alchi Gompa. It bears the name of Alchi from the language of pre-Tibetan of Dardic inhabitants. The Alchi Chos-khor has consisted unique paintings, which may be attributed from the mid to late 11th century and was constructed by the famous translator Rin-chen bzang po. The paintings are characterized according the Tabo and Tholing. At the entrance, gate light stupas are constructed and are known as Kakini choten. One must take a torch to see the paintings in dark rooms, as there is no light. Dinner overnight Alchi.

Day 04 Alchi/Lamayuru/Leh:

Drive to Lamayuru, which is about 75 kms via Kangaroo Curves & the drive will be covered in about 2.5 hours. Visit Lamayuru Monastery, which is unique & oldest Monastery in Ladakh. It is situated beneath the crust of Fatu-La, which is the highest point on Leh –Srinagar highway. Lamayuru is the site of very large establishment of Gelums (Monks) & Chumas (Nuns). After viewing fascinating granite color soil rocks drive back to Leh, distance of about 140 kms will be covered in about 4 hrs. Dinner overnight Hotel.

Day 05 Leh / Diskit Via Khardung La:

Early morning drive from Leh to Nubra (7 hrs drive), Nubra Valley lies in the north of Leh and is accessible over the Khardung la (18,380 ft.) one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The valley is on the trade route from Leh to Kharga via Saser and Karakoram passes. Apart from unparalleled trekking opportunities the valley houses several Buddhist monasteries such as Sumur (Khagar) and 350 years old Diskit Gompa famous for its murals. From Khardung la drive to the village of Khardung and then through starkly beautiful countryside to the TCP at Khalsar where permits have to be registered/checked. From here one has to turn to the left of Shyok River and drive for about 24 kms over a narrow steep road to Diskit where one has to stay in camps

Day 06 In Diskit:

After breakfast walk upto Diskit monastery to witness the Morning Prayer ceremony. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the monastery through a long scattered chortens. The gompa is one of the highest points near the village belonging to the yellow sect (Gelugpa). Parts of the gompa, which houses 120 resident monks, are about 700 years old. The Dukhang has many statues, one of which holds the head and left arm of Turkish invader believed to be about 5000 years old. Return to camp for lunch.
P.M. - Drive 7 kms to visit Hunder Gompa, This is a small gompa belonging to the yellow sect. It is set amidst innumerable chortens and has a huge impressive statue of Chamba in the main prayer hall. The gompa was built at the time when King Namgyal came here with his wife Gyal Khatun. Meals and overnight in the camp

Day 07 Diskit/Leh

Drive from Diskit back to Leh. Retrace the route to Leh via Khalsar and Khardung la. Meals overnight in the hotel

Day 07 Leh/Delhi:

Transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi

Leh Zanakar safari Tour

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destination : Ixj – Leh – Kargil – Padum - Leh Package

Day 01 Delhi /Ixj / Leh:

On arrival at Leh met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel Royal Palace or similar. Rest of the day at leisure to get acclimatized. Lunch and Dinner & overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02 In Leh:
Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompas. Shey Gompa lies on the way to Hemis. It is situated on the top of a hill and houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. The statues made of copper and glided with gold are worth seeing. Thiksey Gompa lies on the left side of this road to Hemis. One can have a beautiful view of Indus Valley from the Gompa. Wall paintings of this Gompa are very interesting. From here drive to Hemis which is the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh with beautiful paintings stupas. Dinner overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 03 Leh / Kargil:

Leave after breakfast by Jeep to Drive via Kargroo curves, Lamayuru over Fatu-la (13,489 ft.) which is the highest pass on Leh - Srinagar road. Drive up Kangroo curves have a magnificient view of granite colour soil rocks which one imagines of Moon Land. Visit Lamayuru monastery which is the oldest & Unique Monastry in Ladakh. Also stop at Mulbek to see the Chamba statue carved out of a single rock about 144 ft. high . A distance of 230 kms will be covered in about 10 Hrs Dinner overnight stay in Hotel Saichen – Kargil.

Day 04 Kargil / Padum (Zanaskar)

Drive to Padum via Panikhar, Parkachik, Ringdum over Pansila (4406 Mts). A total distance of 235 Kms will be covered in about 10 hours. The drive along Suru River provides magnificent view of mountains and glaciers. One has to drive very carefully and slowly as the road is quite rough. There is a ridge between Panikhar and Parkachik where from one can have magnificent view of Nun (7135 Mts) & Kun (7085 Mts) Peaks. Dinner overnight stay in Tents / Guest House

Day 05 In Padum:

Leave after breakfast for excursion to Karsha Gompa.One has to cross the Zanaskar River, there is little climb upto Karsha Gompa. Karsha is the largest and most important monastery in Zanaskar, has more than 16 yellow cap monks and is under the control of younger brother of Dala-i-Lama. On the top of Gompa, there is superb panoramic view over the valley. Dinner overnight stay in Tents / Guest House.

Day 06 Padum / Kargil:

Drive back to Kargil on the same route. Dinner overnight stay in Hotel Saichen – Kargil

Day 07 Kargil/Leh:

Drive back to Leh on the same route. Dinner overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 08 Leh/ Ixj / Delhi:

Transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi via Jammu.

Leh Manali safari Tour

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination : Leh – Pangong- Khardung-la – Sarch-manali- Chandigarh-Delhi

Day 01 Delhi/Leh:

Arrive Leh and transfer to hotel. Day free for acclimatization and individual activities. Dinner overnight Hotel.

Day 02 In Leh:

Morning visit Shanti Stupa built by Japanese, Shankar Gompa is associated with Spituk Gompa and serves as the residence of the Head Lama. The monastery has Dukar Lakhang with a Dukar figure, a most impressive representative of Avalokiteshvara complete with 1000 armes (All holding weapons), and 1000 heads. The painting of the walls is worth seeing Leh Palace is to be visited by foot as it is situated on a hillock. It was built by Sengge Namgyal it is a 9-storey Palace, A building in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture, said to have inspired the famous Potala in Lahsa. After noon free for individual activities. Dinner overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 03 In Leh:

Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Gompas, Shey Gompa lies on the way to Hemis. It is situated on the top of a hill and houses the largest victory stupa with a golden top. The statues made of copper and glided with gold are worthseeing. Thiksey Gompa lies on the left side of this road to Hemis. One can have a beautiful view of Indus Valley from the Gompa. Wall paintings of this Gompa are very interesting. From here drive to Hemis, which is the oldest, wealthiest and largest Gompa in Leh with beautiful painting stupas Dinner overnight in hotel

Day 04 Leh/Pangong Tso(154 Kms/5 hrs drive each way):

Drive upstream along the Right Bank of the Indus River via Shey, Thiksey and Karu. Turn left towards Chemdey Gompa and continue along the steep roadside towards Chang La (17,350 ft.). Permits have to be verified at Zingrul travelling check point (TCP) (13,500 ft.), 12 kms short of the pass. There is a temple at the top of the Chang La and lots of prayer flags. The road on the descent is in an extremely bad condition till the next TCP at Tsoltakh. The first village is Durbuk followed by Thangse, both big army stations. From here to Lukung is a 32 kms drive along a rough dirty track through spectacular Barren Mountain scenery, which takes about 2 hrs. Pass through Tak – Tak, a two house the Chakartale TSO between the Muglib and Lukung there are many flat green stretches of land with clean streams ideal of compositions. The Pangong Lake (which means hollow) is very long narrow spread of water situated at an altitude of 14,500 ft. Extending from east to west through the whole length of the Ruthong region of Tibet to neighborhood of Chisul, it bends to the north west for about 25 miles and forms a boundary between Ladakh and Ruthong. Only a quarter of the Lake lies in India, the rest stretching into Ruthong. Rare black necked cranes and other migratory birds are seen here. The water of the lake is salty. Dinner overnight Hotel.

Day 05 In Leh:

Excursion to Khardung-la (18,380 ft.), one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Khardung-la is gateway to Nubra Valley, enroute have a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains which includes Parcha Khangri, Stok Khangri etc. Dinner overnight in hotel at Leh.

Day 06 Leh/ Sarchu:

Drive for about 10 hrs, a distance of about 220 kms over Lachlang-la (5065 Mts.) and Taklang-la (5350 Mts.) the second highest motorable road in the world.The scenery & landscape enroute is magnificent. Dinner overnight in tents.

Day 07 Sarchu/Jespa/Manali:

Drive over Baralacha-la (4892 Mts.) via Jespa, Darcha, Keylong & Rohtang pass (13000 ft.), . The distance of about 264 kms will be covered in about 9 hrs. The landscape enroute is facinating. Dinner overnight hotel at Manali

Day 08 In Manali:

After breakfast sightseeing of Manali city visiting old temple of Hadimba Devi, Vashisht hot sulphur springs, Art Gallery, Nehru Kund etc. Afternoon free Dinner overnight hotel

Day 09 Manali/Chandigarh:

Drive to Chandigarh. A distance of 314 kms will be covered in about 8 hrs. On arrival board the train Shatabdi Express at 1820 hrs for Delhi

Leh Kaza Manali True Paradise Adventure Tour

Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destination : Leh-Sarchu-Keylong-Kaza-Manali-Dharamshala-Shimla-Chandigarh

Day 01 Delhi/Leh

Arrive Leh and transfer to hotel. Late noon visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa & Leh Bazar. Dinner overnight Hotel

Day 02 Leh / Diskit Via Khardung La

Early morning drive from Leh to Nubra 176 kms/7 hrs drive. The Nubra Valley lies in the north of Leh and is accessible over the Khardung la (18,380 ft.) one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The valley is on the trade route from Leh to Kharga via Saser and Karakoram passes. Apart from unparalleled trekking opportunities the valley houses several Buddhist monasteries such as Sumur (Khagar) and 350 years old Diskit Gompa famous for its murals. From Khardung la drive to the village of Khardung and then through starkly beautiful countryside to the TCP at Khalsar where permits have to be registered/checked. From here one has to turn to the left of Shyok River and drive for about 24 kms over a narrow steep road to Diskit where one has to stay in camps. Dinner overnight tents

Day 03Diskit/Leh

After breakfast drive downward Shyok River. An extremely rough and rocky stretch of flat ground Cross the river over a bridge and arrive at the first village of Tirith. The road from here is extremely bad all the way upto Panamiki. The scenery however is spectacular with the snow-capped Karakoram Mountains in the background. The weather being much warmer in comparison to the Indus Valley, vegetation is thicker with a variety of trees and flowers. Visit the 150 years old Samasthanling Gompa at Bumur/Khagar. It is a big complex of 7 temples including the Ricpoches room. Walk half an hour from the gompa to Tegar village where there is another small gompa. Walk through the village and explore the surroundings. Also a small lake lies there. Later transfer to Leh (172 kms) Dinner overnight hotel

Day 04 Leh/Alchi/Lamayuru/Leh

Drive to Likir Gompa, which lies on the right side of Leh-Srinagar road about 1.5 kms from the main road and is famous for numerous Thankas. Further drive to Alchi Gompa which lies on the left side of Leh-Srinagar road across Indus River about 4 kms from the main road. It bears the name of Alchi from the language of pre-Tibetan of Dardic inhabitants. The Alchi Chos-khor has consisted unique paintings, which may be attributed from the mid to late 11th century and was constructed by the famous translator Rin-chen bzang po. The paintings are characterized according the Tabo and Tholing. At the entrance, gate light stupas are constructed and are known as Kakini choten. One must take a torch to see the paintings in dark rooms, as there is no light. Further drive to Lamayuru Monastery, which is about 70 kms from Alchi. Lamayuru Monastery is unique & oldest Monastery in Ladakh. It is situated beneath the crust of Fatu-La, which is the highest point on Leh –Srinagar highway. Lamayuru is the site of very large establishment of Gelums (Monks) & Chumas (Nuns). Later afternoon drive back to Leh Overnight Hotel

Day 05 Leh/Sarchu

Drive for about 10 hrs, a distance of about 220 kms over Lachlang-la (5065 Mts.) and Taklang-la (5350 Mts.) the second highest motorable road in the world.The scenery & landscape enroute is magnificient. Dinner overnight in tents

Day 06 Sarchu/Keylong (4253 Mts.)

After breakfast proceed towards Keylong via Baralacha-la(4892 Mts.), Darcha (3400 Mts.) & Jespa, the total distance will be covered in about 150 kms ( 5 hrs). Packed lunch will be carried from Sarchu. Dinner overnight Hotel/Resort

Day 07 Keylong – Kaza

Drive over Kunzum Pass (4551 Mts.) via Chatru to Kaza, distance of about 190 kms will be covered in about 8 hrs. Dinner overnight Kaza Retreat/Sakya Abode

Day 08 Kaza/Danker/Tabo/Kaza

Drive to Dankar (3870 Mts.) which is only about 25 kms, a diversion of about 7 kms from main road at Schichling. Danker Gompa rests high over the Valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. Dankar is repository of Buddhist scriptures in the Bhoti script. Also Visit Tabo Monastery which is 27 kms from Danker. Tabo monastery is an ordinary mud structure, but inside it has beautiful frescoes, which earned Tabo the epithet of “AJANTA OF HIMALAYAS”. Return back to Kaza Dinner overnight Kaza Retreat/Sakya Abode

Day 09 Kaza/Kunzam La/ Rohtang La/Manali

After breakfast drive to Manali via Kunzam la (4551 Mts.), Rohtang-La (3940 Mts.) over, a distance of about 200 kms will be covered in about 7/8 hrs. Dinner overnight hotel

Day 10 Manali (2050 Mts.)/ Dharamshala

Drive to Dharamshala a distance of about 260 kms will be covered in about 6 hrs. Afternoon visit to the tibetain art centre where one can see and buy - carpets, wool and paintings. Visit the Dal Lake and then visit the point from where you can see Naddi Dinner overnight hotel

Day 11 Dharamshala-Shimla

After early breakfast drive to Shimla which is about 260 kms and will take about 6 hrs via Mandi, Bilaspur. Afternoon sightseeing of Shimla visiting The Glenn, Annandale, Prospect Hill and Kamna Devi, Sankat Mochan etc.

Day 12 Shimla/Chandigarh

After early breakfast sightseeing of Kufri which is about 16 Kms from Shimla. Afternoon drive to Chandigarh (117) Enroute is time permits stop to visit the Rock garden etc. On arrival transfer to railway station to board train for onwards destination.