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Duration: 05 nights / 06 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Leh - Delhi
Day 01: Delhi - Leh
Transfer to Delhi airport (at your own) to catch flight to Leh
Begin your tour
Arrive into Leh
Welcome to Vardhman's "Forbidden Ladakh Tour"!
On arrival in Leh, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Full day rest to acclimatize yourself. Evening go for a brisk
walk to stretch your body.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Leh (Tour of Alchi and Phyang)
After breakfast leave for Alchi. Visit Alchi monastery and the nearby
village.
Considered one of the most well preserved Buddhist centers of Ladakh, the
Alchi monastery has beautiful paintings on its walls, which are examples of
early Buddhist art. In Alchi village you can see the rural lifestyle of the
villagers including activities such as grinding wheat etc.
In the evening drive back to Leh for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Leh - Hemis - Thiksey - Shey and Stok Palace
After breakfast leave for a tour of the Hemis Gompa.
Hemis Gompa: This monastery is the best-known in Ladakh. Ladakh's largest
monastery. It contains a number of gold statues and Stupas decorated with
precious stones and a superb collection of Thankas, including one that is
the largest in existence. Hemis gompa is believed to have been established
in 1630 by Lama Tagstang Raspa and built by Palden Sara under the patronage
of King Sengge Namgyal on a site previously sanctified by the construction
of a cave hermitage dating from the 12th century. This monastery is the oldest
one in the area belonging to the Kargyu school. The Gompa is a unique example
of a monastic complex of this period which manifests in its structure the
geomantic principles which underlie religious constructions of this type.
After seeing the sights of the monastery leave for the Thiksey Monastery and
Shey Palace.
Thiksey Monastery: This is situated on a mountain from where you can see panoramic
views of the Indus Valley. Within the monastery you can see many beautiful
Buddhist artifacts. 19 Kms from Leh, spectacularly sited, Thiksey is one of
the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas. There are several
temples in this Gompas, containing images, stupas and wall paintings of Buddha,
which are exquisite.
Shey Palace: Shey palace with its remarkable statue of Buddha and panoramic
views of Indus valley. Situated on a hillock 15 Kms upstream from Leh, it
was once the residence of the royal family. According to tradition, it was
the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan kinds. A 7.5 mts high copper statue of
Buddha, plated with gold and the largest of its kind, is installed here.
Stok Palace: Where the royal family of Ladakh used to live. In the museum
at the palace you can see family heirlooms and artifacts from royal times.
The Palace of the banished royal family, Stok has a museum which displays
fabulous period costumes and jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite
Thankas representing the life style of Sakya Muni. Interesting historical
objects like coins, armour, weapons, precious jade and porcelain too can be
seen here.
We then tour the Ladakh Handicraft Center. Here you can buy beautiful handmade
products and craft items.
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Leh (Visit The Local Bazaar)
After breakfast proceed to visit the markets in Leh where you can buy
Ladakhi craft items from the local market.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Leh
Have a relaxed day in Leh and indulge in any activity of your choice.
In the afternoon you can go shopping and sightseeing or just relax in your
hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Leh - Delhi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Leh for your
onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of Vardhman's
"Forbidden Ladakh Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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