Ladakh Monastery Jeep Safari
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Day 01 : Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for overnight stay. -
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh
Early morning transfer to domestic airport to catch flight for Leh. Upon arrival at Leh transfer to hotel. The day is for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. -
Day 03 : Leh
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area. -
Day 04 : Leh - Alchi
After breakfast drive to Alchi, enroute visit Basgo Palace and Likir Monastery. The present Gompa in Likir dates back to the 18th century. It contains huge clay images of Buddha and various old manuscripts. It also houses an interesting collection of Thangkas, old religious and domestic costumes and implements etc. Arrive in Alchi by the afternoon. Visit the monastery at Alchi; spend the afternoon exploring the village. Overnight in a camp or a guest house. -
Day 05 : Alchi - Lamayuru
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Lamayuru Monastery. Lamayuru has fascinating caves carved out of the mountainside. Also known as Yung Drung (Swastika) it is sited on a high promontory overlooking the village and valley. For sheer spectacle value no other Gompa can match Lamayuru. Overnight stay in guest house/hotel. -
Day 06 : Lamayuru - Kargil
In the morning we visit the Lamayuru monastery to be part of the morning religious ceremony. It’s a very soothing and spiritual experience to be there among these warm and friendly monks. Then drive to Kargil and overnight stay in the hotel. -
Day 07 : Kargil - Rangdum
In the morning after breakfast we drive towards Suru valley along Suru River. Enroute we see the mighty twin peaks of Nun & Kun that are among the most challenging peaks in Ladakh. By evening we arrive at Rangdum plains in Zanskar region. Overnight stay in the tents in the picturesque campsite. -
Day 08 : Rangdum - Padum
In the morning we start and visit the famous Rangdum Monastery perched on a solitary rock in the middle of the valley. After that we drive to Padum, the capital of Zanskar region. By late afternoon we reach Padum and check in at the hotel for the overnight stay. -
Day 09 : Padum
Visit various monasteries & villages. Stay overnight at the hotel in Padum. -
Day 10 : Padum – Rangdum
Morning drive back to Rangdum. Overnight stay in tented camp. -
Day 11 : Rangdum – Kargil
Morning we drive back to Kargil, on arrival check in the hotel. Later proceed for a short visit of the town, which has some of the finest examples of Turkish style houses. Overnight stay at the hotel. -
Day 12 : Kargil - Leh
On our way back to Leh we can visit the Basgo monastery, famous for its Buddha statue. In Leh overnight stay in the hotel. -
Day 13 : Leh
Day at leisure or option of visiting more monasteries. Overnight stay at Leh. -
Day 14 : Leh - Delhi
In the morning transfer to airport to catch a flight for Delhi
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