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Ancient Monasteries Tour


Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Leh - Hemis - Thiksey - Shey - Alchi - Lamayuru - Ridzong and Likir Monasteries - Saboo - Stok - Delhi
Best time of visit : June to October

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
Our executive will be there in airport to welcome you and will take you to the Hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 2: Fly Delhi - Leh (3445mtrs)
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to the Delhi airport to board a flight to Leh. On arrival at Leh you will meet our representative who will take you to your hotel. Have rest and try to adjust in the rarified air of Ladakh. In the evening have your dinner in the hotel /restaurant.

Day 3: Leh - Sightseeing
After light breakfast we have to go to Leh to see the beautiful ancient Buddhists monuments and Shanti Stupa. This Stupa was built by a Japanese Buddhists and the structure signifying Peace having gilt panels on its sides that displays the relics from the life of Buddha. This Stupa was inaugurated in 1983 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Nearby there is Sanker Monastery and you will enjoy seeing the scenic beauty of Sankar Monastery surrounded by forests and barley fields that rise in terraces along the hillside. Further we will move to the golden statues of Buddha and Thangka paintings within the Monastery. After sightseeing we will go back to the hotel for the overnight.

Day 4: Leh -Hemis - Thiksey - Shey
After breakfast we will visit Hemis Gompa, it is one of the valuable Monastery in Ladakh because the Hemis festival is celebrated in this monastery every year. You can see  stupa (Chortens) around the monastery. Then will move to Thiksey Monastery and to see the beautiful Buddhist arts on the wall inside the monastery. After that we will visit Shey Palace which is considered as the summer palace of the royal family of Ladakh. After that we will go back to hotel to stay overnight.

Day 5: Leh - Alchi
After breakfast we will visit Alchi, a small village in Leh. Alchi Monastery is famous for its beautiful wall paintings of 11th century. These wall paintings depict artistic details of early Buddhist art. You will enjoy seeing some rural activities like grinding wheat in these small Alchi villages. Overnight at the Alchi.

Day 6: Alchi - Lamayuru - Alchi
After breakfast we will leave for Lamayuru. Lamayuru is famous for its Lamayuru Monastery also called the yung-drung (Swastika) monastery. Lamayuru is one of the largest among all the monasteries in Central Ladakh. There you will love to see the various shrines and wall paintings. We will have the lunch at Lamayuru and will spend overnight at Uletokpo.

Day 7: Ridzong and Likir Monasteries
After breakfast we proceed to Ridzong monastery .We will have to complete the last kilometer of this journey on our foot due to steep hill. Ridzong is the place where Buddhist nuns live. After exploring the monastery we will move to Likir Monastery which was built in 15th century by the monks of the Gelupa (Yellow Hat) Sect. While going back to Leh we will see the beauties of Indus River. Overnight in Leh.

Day 8: Leh - Saboo - Leh
After breakfast we will go to the Saboo village where we can see the old and traditional lifestyle of the people of Ladakh. It would be very interesting to meet and gain knowledge about the custom and culture from the old age people of Ladakh. Here you can taste the famous Gur Gur or Yak Butter Tea. After enjoying the Butter tea will will go back to Leh.to stay the overnight at the hotel

Day 9: Leh - Stok - Tibetan Handicraft
After breakfast we will go to the Stok Palace. It is said that in this Palace royal family of Ladakh used to live. You will enjoy seeing family heirlooms and fine artifacts of royal time in this palace. We would then proceed to Ladakh Handicraft Center where you can purchase handmade products and craft items. We will then go to the Tibetan village in Ladakh known as Choglamsar. Overnight in Leh.

Day 10: Leh - Delhi
After morning breakfast our assistance will drop you to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport our executive will pick you up take you to the hotel. You can rest for the overnight in Hotel.

Day 11: Delhi
This is your first day in India's capital which is going to be most memorable day of your journey. After light breakfast of bread and butter we would go on an enjoyable tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi we would see Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and we would also visit Mahatma Gandhi's memorial - Raj Ghat. In New Delhi we would see India Gate, Return to your hotel to stay overnight.

Day 12: Departure
Next day after breakfast we would get ready to go to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi. Our assistance will help you to drop to the international airport for your flight with most remember able memories of the whole tour.

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info@adventurestrek.com or adventurestrek@gmail.com
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