A Date With Ladakh : 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS

(Tariff for complete package: Rs. 5,250/= to Rs. 5, 850/= per person)

Places Being Visited : Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Stok Palace Museum, Sindhu Temple, Khardongla Pass.

Day- 01.
Arrive at Leh airport, received by our representative and escorted to the hotel. After a cup of tea, retire to room for rest. Evening, leisure walks in town and visit Sankar Gompa/ Leh Palace/ Shanti Stupa. Overnight in hotel.

Day- 02.
It is a full day tour till late evening. The tour encompasses visiting some of the major historical and religious landmarks in Ladakh, i.e. Choglamsar (8- km), Shey Palace (15- km), Thiksey Monastery (20- km), Hemis Monastery (43 km from Leh) and Stok Palace museum (14 km). Choglamsar is the confluence of multi-religious institutions. It has the Imambara, the largest mosque of the Shias, the Monastery of HH the Dalai Lama; His residence and venue for discourses while at Leh, the Mahabodhi Meditation Centre; a world renowned meditation centre and the Sindhu Temple (The venue for the Sindhu Darshan Festival held in 1st/ 2nd week of June every year and sponsored by the Central Govt.). Shey is the oldest capital of Ladakh. Perched on top of a huge rock are the royal palace and the monasteries adorned with brilliantly coloured murals and a 7.5 metre golden statue of the Buddha. Thiksey monastery one of the most impressive in the area is spectacularly located and is renowned for its beautiful murals. Hemis (43- km) is the wealthiest and biggest monastery in Ladakh and is best known for its magnificent summer festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. Stok Palace is the home of the erstwhile royal family. Its museum has collection of beautiful royal costumes & jewelry, exquisite thankas (scrolls), porcelain, jade, weapon and armour.

Day- 03.
It is a 2-3 hour drive from Leh to visit Khardungla Pass. At an altitude of 18,380 ft, it is the highest motorable road in the world, traversing along the ancient trade route from Leh to Central Asia. The breath-taking view from the pass surveys an entire length of the Indus Valley in the south and a magnificent panorama of snow clad peaks of the Karkoram, Ladakh and the Zanskar Ranges of the Great Himalayas. After lunch, rest of the day at disposal to visit and explore market. Overnight at hotel.

Day- 04.
Departure for Delhi with fond memories.

Rendezvous Ladakh : 4 Nights / 5 Days

(Tariff for complete package: Rs. 7,400/= to Rs. 8,350/= per person)

Places Being Visited : Sankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery, Stok Palace Museum, Sindhu Temple, Khardongla Pass, Alchi, Likir & Ridzong Monasteries, Magnetic hill, Pathhar Sahib Gurudwara.

Day- 01.
Arrive at Leh airport, received by our representative and escorted to the hotel. After a cup of tea, retire to room for rest. Evening, leisure walks in town and visit Sankar Gompa/ Leh Palace/ Shanti Stupa. Overnight in hotel.

Day- 02.
It is a full day tour till late evening. The tour encompasses visiting some of the major historical and religious landmarks in Ladakh, i.e. Shey Palace (15- km), Thiksey Monastery (20- km), Hemis Monastery (43 km from Leh) and Stok Palace museum (14 km). Shey is the oldest capital of Ladakh from where its earlier Tibetan kings ruled. Perched on top of a huge rock are the royal palace and the monasteries adorned with brilliantly coloured murals and a 7.5 metre golden statue of the Buddha. Thiksey monastery one of the most impressive in the area is spectacularly located and is renowned for its beautiful murals. Hemis (43- km) is the wealthiest and biggest monastery in Ladakh and is best known for its magnificent summer festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. Stok Palace is the home of the erstwhile royal family. Its museum has collection of beautiful royal costumes & jewelry, exquisite thankas (scrolls), porcelain, jade, weapon and armour.

Day- 03.
It is a 2-3 hours drive from Leh to visit Khardungla Pass. At an altitude of 18,380 ft, it is the highest motorable road in the world, traversing along the ancient trade route from Leh to Central Asia. The breath-taking view from the pass surveys an entire length of the Indus Valley in the south and a magnificent panorama of snow clad peaks of the Karkoram, Ladakh and the Zanskar Ranges of the Great Himalayas. After lunch, rest of the day at disposal to visit and explore market. Overnight at hotel.

Day- 04.
The day is devoted to picnicking and for some adventure activities. Those of you who have never ventured into adventure activities, we shall initiate them into it and for others, and they can relive their youthful days. It is white water rafting in the Indus River.

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Should you still like to explore the region, it is a full day visit to the Magnetic Hill (30-km), Pathhar Sahib Gurudwara (27 km) and other magnificent monasteries at Likir (65 km), Ridzong (75 km) and Alchi (70-km). Alchi is among the Ladakh’s most beautiful monasteries. Over a thousand years old, its wall paintings are reminiscent of the Ajanta style of paintings. Enroute, the breath-taking landscape and scenic beauty that keep you captivated during your journey. Overnight at hotel.

Day- 05.
Departure for Delhi.