Day 01. ARRIVE / DELHI.
Welcome to India!  Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. After breakfast tour of Old Delhi in which you see Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. You are then taken on a fascinating richshaw ride through the narrow streets and colourful alleys of Old Delhi's market places. Overnight at Delhi.    

Day 02.  DELHI / LEH.Early morning departure transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Leh.Assistance on arrival at Leh airport and transfer to hotel. Take complete rest for acclimatization to the high altitude of Leh ( 11,500 ft / 3,500 mts )
Overnight at Leh.  

Day 03. IN LEH /INDUS VALLEY MONASTERY TOUR.
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Shey Monastery, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.
SHEY PALACE AND GOMPA: 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.
THIKSEY GOMPA: 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. HEMIS GOMPA: 40 Kms from Leh, it is the wealthiest, best known and biggest Gompa of Ladakh. Its popularity stems from the major annual festival held here in summer. Overnight at Leh.

Day 04. LEH / ALCHI.
After breakfast drive to Alchi which is 70 kilometers & travel time will be 02hours. Upon arrival check-in hotel Afternoon : Proceed for sightseeing tour of Alchi visiting Alchi Gompa & Village of Mangyu ALCHI GOMPA : On the banks of the Indus, is the Alchi Gompa dating a thousand years back. One of its walls features thousands of miniature sized pictures of the Buddha. VILLAGE OF MANGYU : The most beautiful village of Ladakh lies off the Leh-Srinagar Highway into the mountains at an altitude of 13860 Ft. This petit village has few houses and nearest accommodation is at Uleytokpo and Alchi.
Overnight at Alchi. 

Day 05. ALCHI / LAMAYURU / ALCHI.
After breakfast excursion to Lamayuru monastery and visit the Rizong monastery and Chulichan nunnery.  LAMAYURU GOMPA: The oldest holy site in Ladakh, it was a bon shrine prior to the advent of Buddhism. 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. RIDZONG GOMPA: Rizong is the most isolated monastery of all the monastery of Ladakh. There is no entry fee in this monastery, you can offer whatever you can. Rizong Gompa is known as the paradise for Meditation. CHULICHAN: Chulichan, the nunnery is around one and half Kms. Below the Rizong monastery; around 20 Nuns resides at Chulichan. They provide food and cloths to the monks & perform morning and evening prayers.
Overnight at Alchi.

Day 06. ALCHI / LEH.
Morning after breakfast drive back to Leh, en-route visit Likir monastery LIKIR GOMPA: Founded in the 11th century and rededicated to a different monastic order in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The present Gompa dated back to the 18th century. Skilled craftsmen producing excellent
Overnight at Leh. 

Day 07. IN LEH.
After breakfast drive to Takthok for Festival. Evening drive back to Leh, en-route visiting Stakna and Matho. STAKANA GOMPA: A few Kms up streams from Thiksey, Stakna is situated in a 60-meter high isolated rock. MATHO GOMPA: Situated on the opposite bank of the Indus across Thiksey, Matho was established in the first half of the 16th century AD and has valuable collection of very old and beautiful.
Overnight at Leh. 

Day 07. IN LEH - NUBRA VIA KHARDUNGLA PASS.
Early morning proceed to Nubra Valley via the World Highest Motorable road (5602 Mts) Khardungla pass. Arrive Nubra by noon and check in at Camps. Evening free at leisure OR Explore at your own. khardungla pass: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
Overnight at the Camp at Nubra.  
 

Day 08. IN NUBRA.
Morning after breakfast proceed for a visit to the White Sand Dunes at Hunder. You can enjoy the camel ride (On Own). Visit Hunder and Diskit monasteries. Evening visit Samstaling Monestry.
DESKIT village: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the  reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20^th and 21^st days of the 12^th month of Tibetan calendar.
hundar village: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes..
Samstanling gompa: Samstanling Monastery was founded by Lama Tsultrim Nima and Monastic community was introduced as Rezong Gompa. About 50-60 monks are residing at this 132 years old monastery.-
Overnight at the Camp at Nubra.
 

Day 09. NUBRA / LEH.
Morning after breakfast proceed for Leh, once again driving via Khardungla pass the World Highest Motorable road. Evening explore Leh bazaar for souvenir, visit Leh Jokhang or Leh Mosque by foot.
Overnight at  Leh.

Day 10. IN LEH.
Morning after breakfast fre at leisure or explore the nearby places on foot. Afternoon : Sightseeing tour of Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Jokhang and Local Bazaar. 
SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda) : Shanti Stupa/Japanese peace pagoda is build by a Japanese religious organization headed by Head monk Nakamura with the help from the organization and local people. It is situated at a hill top in Cahngspa village providing a bird eye view of the Leh town and the surrounding mountain peaks. Architecturally it has the Japanese touch with small clean rooms on the side for meditators and the main Japanese shrine at the entrance.
leh palace : The Namgyal Tsemo (victory Peak) was build by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and victory over Hor and their bodies are placed under an image of Mahakala, the guardian deities to stop further invasion of Hor. The Leh palace known as 'Lechen Palkhar' was built by Singay Namgyal around in the beginning of 17th Century A.D. The nine-storied palace is now deserted, and the ASI (Archeological Survey Of India) has taken up the renovation work.
JOKHANG : The Ladakh Buddhist Association in 1957 built the small Gonpa opposite to SBI and known as Jokhang in the main bazaar, which is open throughout the day for visitors. The Gonpa contains statue of Joyo Rinpoche (crowned Buddha).
Overnight at Leh.

Day 11. LEH / DELHI OUTBOUND.
Morning departure transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
Assistance on arrival & transfer to airport to board flight to Back home.

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