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Monasteries in Ladakh

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Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days

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Day 1 : Upon arrival at the IG Airport, Delhi, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 2 : Departure and transfer to domestic airport, where we will fly to Leh. On arrival we will transfer you to the hotel. Acclimatization and rest day.

Day 3 : Full day of sightseeing at Hemis Monastery (17th century), Thiksay Monastery (15th century), and Shey Palace (10th century), the oldest capital of Ladakh. For those who are up to a short hike, we can visit the Gotsang meditation place above Hemis. Overnight in hotel in Leh.

Day 4 : Full day of sightseeing of Takthok cave (8 AD), Chemday from the 6th century, and Stakna monasteries. Overnight in hotel in Leh.

Day 5 : Sightseeing of Phyang Monastery (16th century), and Spituk Monastery (11th century). Phyang Kargutpa school and Spituk Gelukpa. Overnight in Leh.

Day 6 : After breakfast, walk up to Leh Palace and Tsemo Gompa. Evening visit to Sangkar Gompa and Japanese Stupa. Overnight in Leh.

Day 7 : Visit Stok Palace (17 km) the residence of present royal family, then Matho Monastery (8 km) and Stakna Monastery. Overnight in Leh.

Day 8 : Drive to Lamayuru (126 km) and visit monastery. Come back to Temisgam village. Overnight in Namra Guest House in Temisgam.

Day 9 : After breakfast, drive to Leh and on the way visit Alchi Monastery (11th century), and Rizong Monastery. Overnight in Leh.

Day 10 : Rest day in Leh.

Day 11 : Drive to the Nubra Valley (130 km) over the Khardong La at 18,000 feet, the highest road in the world. Overnight in camp or guest house in Sumar. Visit Samstanling Monastery.

Day 12 : Full day sightseeing of Diskit and Hunder Monasteries. Walk in Hunder village. Visit a local family for tea and chang. Overnight in Sumar.

Day 13 : Drive back to Leh. Visit Khardong village on the way.

Day 14 : Rest day/shopping.

Day 15 : Visit a traditional Ladakhi family and watch a cultural show.

Day 16 : Fly to Delhi, where you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 17 : Departure. Transfer to the International Airport and fly home.