Ladakh - 14 - Ladakh Buddhist Tour 

Highlights - This is a 1 week itinerary to visit all major monasteries and Buddhist spiritual centres of Ladakh.

Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive Leh Upon arrival at Leh Airport you will met by our representative and transfer to Hotel for Check in. Complete day for rest and leisure to acclimatize. Evening Visit to Leh Market & Shanti Stupa. Overnight at Hotel.
  
  

• Day 02: 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 we take a sightseeing tour visiting Sankar Gompa, located at a distance of approximately 3 km from the town of Leh, Tsemo & 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 03: Leh To Uleytokpo Post Breakfast we drive towards Leh - Kargil highway to Lamayuru enroute visiting Kali Mata Temple, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib Nestled deep in the Himalayas, which was built by the Lamas of Leh in 1517 to commemorate the visit of Guru Nanak Dev. A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity. It has been noticed that when a vehicle is parked on neutral gear on this metallic road the vehicle slides up & further Driving through a picturesque landscape we reached the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar river 4 km before Nimmu village, and later we visit Likir gompa situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir. Basgo is certainly the most impressive of Ladakhi citadels despite its ruined state. Then we drive and cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. After visiting above monasteries we drive to Uleytokpo at our Campsite for overnight stay.
  
  

• Day 04: Uleytokpo - Leh Post breakfast start early morning we drive further to visit Lamayuru, Belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat) like Phyang. After visiting Lamayuru we drive back to Leh enroute visiting Rizong Gompa, known as the paradise for Meditation. After Ridzong visit we drive back to Leh and check in at our hotel for overnight stay 
  
  

• Day 05: Leh (Excursion to Chemdey, Takthok, Hemis, Shey Palace Thiksey) Post breakfast we take sightseeing tour monasteries visiting Chemday 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. 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
  
  

• Day 06: Leh (Stok, Matho, Stakna & Mahabodhi) Post breakfast we start our 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. Overnight at Hotel
  
  

• Day 07: Leh (Sabu Oracle) Early morning visit Sabu oracle for Prophecy Namgyal peak - Crowned by the now ruined fortress, houses Buddha's deity Maitreya. It was here that the bodies of the defeated Mughals were offered to deities in the medieval era. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the beauty of ladakh on your own and time for last day shopping.
  
  

• Day 08: Depart Leh (Fly Out) Tour concludes. We thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination

Access - Leh gets direct flights from Delhi and is best mode of access for Leh.

Seasonality - Mid-may - Sept is best time to visit Ladakh.

Cost of this package (per person in Rupees) - Valid from Jan 2011 to Dec 2011

Hotels Incorporated

Package Includes:

• Assistance upon arrival at Leh airport with Traditional welcome at the Hotel

• 07 Nights / 08 Days accommodation on twin sharing Basis as per the Itinerary

• All Meals (Bed Tea, Breakfast, Hot / Pack Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner)

• Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by non-ac Vehicle as per the program.

• Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary

• 01 Bottle of Mineral Water every day to each tourist

The above Cost Of The Package Does not Include:-

• Airfare to and from Leh.

• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered

• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls

• The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary

• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)

• Guide fee, camera fee, soft or hard drinks, starters.

• Medical & Travel Insurance

• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head "Prices included".

Terms & Conditions:

• Applicable from Jan to Dec.

• Prices valid for Minimum 02, 04 & 06 pax traveling together in one vehicle & above 06 pax based on Maxi Cab (12 Seater). 

• All the above mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing.

Other Charges:

• Professional Tourist Guide Rs.1200 per Day. 

• Camel Safari in Nubra Valley Rs.800 per person.

• River Rafting Rs.1200 per person (Phey to Nimu) Note: Season for Rafting is from 25th June until 30 August) 

• Cultural Program Rs.5000 per program.
  

Please email to leh14@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote after checking hotel availability.