Highlights
Leh Palace - Explore a traditional 17th century Tibetian style palace built by King Sengge Namgyal
Leh Bazaar - Wander around the market place, mosque and newly built Buddhist temple
Stok Palace - Tour this museum housing the heirlooms and relics of the of Namgyal family, Sankar Gompa to view the image of Avalokitesvara
Shey Monastery - Visit this monastery which houses a 24 metre high image of Buddha cast from copper and covered with gold leaf
Thiksey Monastery - Enjoy this replica of Potala Palace in Lhasa
Hemis Monastery - Marvel at the gold statues, stupas, thangkas and wall paintings depicting Gautam’s renunciation of the worldly life
Hemis Monastery - Marvel at the gold statues, stupas, thangkas and wall paintings depicting Gautam’s renunciation of the worldly life
Itinerary
Leh and Ladakh invite you to a realm of stark beauty and spiritual wonder on this 4-day cultural tour from New Delhi. Explore Buddhist monasteries perched on cliffs, traverse surreal landscapes fringed with green oases, and glimpse ancient palaces clinging to rocky slopes. With comfortable accommodations and an easy pace, this group trip is perfect for travelers who seek awe-inspiring settings without physical strain. The unique aspect? A journey into the ‘other-worldly’ landscapes and spiritual heart of Ladakh, offering profound serenity and unforgettable vistas.
day 1 - Delhi to Leh
Delhi - Leh. Early morning transfer to the airport for your included flight to Leh, upon arrival we transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
day 2 - Tour of Leh
Leh is the capital of Ladakh – a vast highland desert lying between the Karakoram and the Himalayan ranges. Ladakh is characterised by a desolate moonlike landscape and snowy peaks. Leh is inhabited predominantly by the Buddhists and accordingly is the centre of Buddhist culture. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the town, dominated by Sengge Namgyal’s nine-storey palace, a building in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture. Above it, on Namgyal Semo the peak overlooking the town, are the ruins of the earliest royal residence at Leh, a fort built by king Tashi Namgyal in the 16th century. In the bazaar, the main sites to visit are the Jo Khang a modern ecumenical Buddhist temple, and an imposing mosque dating from the late 17th century situated opposite each other.
day 3 - Exquisite monasteries
Enjoy a full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Shey monastery situated on a hilltop is about 15km from Leh and was the summer palace of the royal family of Leh. The monastery houses a two storey high-seated image of Buddha cast from copper and covered with gold leaf. Thiksey monastery is situated on a hilltop and the views of the green Indus Valley from its rooftop are splendid. This monastery has a number of chambers full of statues and stupas. Courtyard murals are bright and this imposing structure is in many respects a replica of Potala Palace in Lhasa. Hemis Gompa is the biggest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh and contains a large number of gold statues, stupas and thangkas, one of which is reputed to be the largest in existence and is exhibited once every 12 years.
day 4 - Leh to Delhi
Leh - Delhi. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your fight back to Delhi. Late evening you will be transferred to your hotel or to the airport in time for your onward fight.
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