If you are looking for a Ladakh Travel Package in India, join Ladakh Tours. We offer a package that includes Phyang, Spituk, Thiksey, Likir, Hemis Shukpachan, Tingmosgang, Lamayuru, Atisey, Skindiang, Alchi, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar. Enjoy the unique cultural and natural richness of a Ladakh Tour among the snow-capped peaks at the heart of the Himalaya.
DAY 1: Delhi - Leh (3,500 m altitude) Jet Airways flight 9W611 at 5:15 am
19 May 2019 Very early in the morning, you arrive in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, known as "Little Tibet," at 3,500 metres altitude in the Indian Himalaya. The flight over the Himalaya is spectacular! Landing in Leh, known as "Little Tibet." Transfer to your accommodation. Free day to acclimatise. In the late afternoon, a stroll through the lanes of Leh to soak up the surrounding scenery. The many prayer flags hanging in the streets immerse you in Buddhist culture from the moment you arrive. Overnight in Leh.
DAY 2: Leh, Phyang, Spituk, Thiksey, Leh (20 km by road)
20 May 2019 On this first day at the edge of the Himalaya, we begin our discovery of Ladakh with visits to Indo-Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. We head to Phyang Monastery, perched high on a hill offering a magnificent view of the valley carpeted with barley fields. The entrance to this imposing monastery is flanked by two chortens. Founded in the 16th century, it belongs to the Drigungpa order. This first venture into the Himalayan mountains is deeply inspiring! We continue to Spituk Monastery, built in the 15th century. It is one of the most influential monasteries of the Yellow Hats, the Gelugpa sect. We finish with a visit to Thiksey Monastery, which resembles the Potala of the Forbidden City of Lhasa in Tibet. It houses a magnificent statue of the Buddha of the future! At the end of the day, we visit a traditional doctor known as an "amchi," who practises the Tibetan medical tradition combining science, philosophy, religion and art. The amchi uses thousands of medicinal plants to restore balance between body and mind. Overnight in Leh.
Day 3 – Leh, Likir, Hemis Shukpachan (70 km by road)
21 May 2019 We set off along the road to the confluence where the waters of the Zanskar River flow into the Indus. We stop to admire the landscape. A splendid natural spectacle! We reach Likir to draw inspiration from its mystical monastery, which opens up the Sham Valley to us. Visit of Likir Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Ladakh. We cross the Tsarmangchan La pass, rising to 3,800 metres altitude in the Indian Himalaya, then descend towards Hemis Shukpachan. We take a walk through the village to meet the locals. Overnight in Hemis Shukpachan.
Day 4 – Hemis Shukpachan, Tingmosgang (3,350 m altitude) (4 to 5 hrs trekking)
The hike begins with a gentle zigzag climb leading to the Mebtak La pass at 3,750 metres altitude. We enjoy the splendid view, then descend before a final short ascent. We make our way down at our own pace to Tingmosgang. Arrival in Tingmosgang and settling in. Free time to wander through the village as you please or to rest after this first day of trekking. Overnight in Tingmosgang.
Day 5 – Tingmosgang (5 km on foot)
23 May 2019 We set off by vehicle to meet the nuns and talk with them. We may even have the chance to chant the "21 Taras" mantra with them. Then we continue on foot to visit the picturesque Tingmosgang Palace overlooking the village. Built on a rocky outcrop, legend says it shelters the spirit of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion, who descended from paradise to make his home in this temple. We carry on to the Tserkarmo Meditation Centre, which has a beautiful garden and splendid mountain views. Return on foot. Overnight in Tingmosgang.
Day 6 – Tingmosgang, Lamayuru (3,550 m altitude, 40 km by road)
24 May 2019 Departure for Lamayuru. Along the way, we stop at Khaltsi to stroll through its small market street where Ladakhi women come to sell their harvests of apricots, apples and walnuts. We travel through magnificent moonscape terrain where legend has it that a lake dried up hundreds of years ago. Overnight in Lamayuru.
Day 7 – Lamayuru, Atisey, Lamayuru (30 km by road)
25 May 2019 Early this morning, we walk to Lamayuru Monastery to attend a prayer ceremony, known as "puja," alongside Buddhist monks. The site is deeply inspiring, set on a mountainside above a lake that dried up hundreds of years ago. We may be lucky enough to hear the chanting of the young monks at dawn. Breakfast. Departure for Atisey. A monk will accompany you to share the vibrant energy of these high sacred places. He will perform a ritual and invite you to reflect and feel all the benefits of this inner journey. Return to Lamayuru. Overnight in Lamayuru.
Day 8 – Lamayuru
26 May 2019 Breakfast and a day devoted to meditation and puja in the monastery temple. Lunch, followed by free time to enjoy the village. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 – Lamayuru / Skindeyang – 4,250 m altitude – 30 km by road
27 May 2019 Departure for Skindeyang. Arrival in Skindeyang, a small, authentic Ladakhi village nestled in the mountains. We meet a most welcoming Ladakhi family. Lunch.
We set off to visit the temple of Padmasambhava and its meditation cave between two hills. We may be accompanied by a monk who will recite the mantra of Padmasambhava and offer a guided meditation. Free time in the village to experience everyday Ladakhi life. For dinner, we will have the pleasure of preparing the regional Ladakhi dish, "momos." Overnight with a host family in a traditional Ladakhi home.
Day 10 – Skindeyang, Alchi, Leh (3,500 m altitude, 130 km by road)
28 May 2019 Departure for Leh. Along the way, we stop at Alchi to visit its 1,000-year-old monastery! The monastery stands out for its magnificent frescoes and for the Kalachakra mandala depicting the wheel of time. The mandala is made of crumbling coloured stones, a reminder that life is fleeting. Arrival and visit of the monastery. We continue our journey to Leh. Overnight in Leh.
Day 11 – Leh, Tso Moriri (220 km by road, 4,450 m altitude)
29 May 2019 Departure for Tso Moriri, the highest remote village in the world, on the shores of an imposing lake. The contrast between the turquoise waters and the mountains is striking. Arrival and settling into the tents. Free time to wander at leisure through this small village or along the banks of the magnificent Tso Moriri lake. Overnight in Tso Moriri.
Day 12 – Tso Moriri
30 May 2019 A meditation and yoga session by this magnificent lake. We will have the chance to meet the Changpa nomads of the Korzok clan. Goat and yak herders, they migrate each summer to Korzok and move slowly towards the high valleys of Rupshu in search of the best pastures for their animals. They will invite us to visit them under their "rebo," the traditional yak-hair tent, to drink salted butter tea. In the afternoon, a meditative walk lets us witness this remarkable beauty that moves us deeply. Overlooking Tso Moriri lake, the view from this spot is simply incredible! Return to camp. Overnight in Tso Moriri.
Day 13 – Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, Leh (220 km by road)
31 May 2019 Departure towards Tso Kar, a salt lake rising from small mounds of sulphur. Along the way, we stop at the school for the Tibetan nomads set between two mountains (if the pupils are not yet on their summer holidays). We cross two high-altitude passes before descending into narrow gorges. We set down our prayer intentions by raising a prayer flag so that the gods may grant our wishes. Tso Kar is magical thanks to the nomads who have left their mark on the religious character of the place: a lone white chorten near the camp, or prayer flags strung across makeshift poles. We continue our journey to Leh. Arrival and overnight in Leh.
Day 14 – Leh
1 June 2019 A meditation session at the Shanti Stupa, drawing inspiration from the panoramic view of Leh for our postures. The stupa was inaugurated by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in 1985 to commemorate world peace. We set off on foot to Leh Palace and the temple of Namgyal Tsemo. Leh Palace, a nine-storey building, was once the tallest building in the world, erected by the Buddhist kings of Ladakh. We descend into the old quarters of Leh. Free time in the afternoon to make the most of our final moments in the city of Leh. Return to the hotel and a performance of traditional Ladakhi dances. Overnight in Leh.
Day 15 – Leh / Delhi (flight 9W612 at 7:20 am) Agra 200 km / Delhi / home / onward destination
2 June 2019 Transfer to Leh airport. Flight to New Delhi. Arrival and drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, visit of the Taj Mahal. Departure for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, lunch followed by a visit to the Sikh temple of Bangla Sahib. Dinner and transfer to the airport for the return flight.
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