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Day 01:
Delhi - Leh : Arrival
on Leh Airport you will be met our representative and drive towards
hotel stay. Mysterious dust –covered Leh sits in a fertile side
valley of the Indus, about 10 km from the river. Encircled by stark
awe-inspiring mountains with the cold desert beyond. It is the
nearest experiences of Tibet in India. Leh developed as a trading post
and market, attracting a wide variety of merchants from Yarkand/,
Kashgar, Kashmir, Tibet and North India. Day at leisure for
acclimatization.
Day 02: In
Leh : Morning after
breakfast proceed to visit Sankar monastery
Samker Gompa is
little up in the valley, , which is opened to visitors in the morning
and evening only. The Gompa belongs to Yellow Sect & was founded in
18th Century. The Gompa is the seat of the Head Lama of Ladakh &
founder of yellow sect, Tson-Kha-Pa. The temple walls have recent
painted of figures including Sakyamuni, Avalokiteshwara,
Padmasambhava, Tson-Ka-pa and green Tara. After Samker, visit Leh
Monestry and walk around leh bazaar. Overnight stay at hotel in Leh.
Day 03: Leh - Hemis -
Stakna - Thiksey (rafting): Morning after breakfast drive 50 kms
to visit the famous Hemis Monastery which has some of the most
precious Tankhas, silver Stupas and enshrines statues of various
Buddhist god and goddesses. Later drive back to Stakna. Upon arrival
meet the Rafting team includes the Raft driver and helper. Proper
instruction for Rafting as well as safety techniques shall be given.
Wear the life jacket and begin a thrilling white water rafting along
river Indus. Raft along smooth river to reach Thiksey. Enroute stop at
Stakna Bridge and have Lunch. Afternoon Raft again and stop at Thiksey
and check-in at the camps. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 04:
Thiksey - Spituk
(rafting) : Morning after
breakfast drive to visit Thiksey Monastery-this imposing monastery
situated on a hill overlooking the village has a huge statue of
Shakayamuni Buddha. Later drive 2 kms further to visit Shey Palace,
which was earlier the Royal Palace. Drive back to camp and start
Rafting to reach Spituk. Lunch enroute. This is one of the most
beautiful stretch overlooking Stok Kangri on your left and zig-zag
along the river. Check-in at the camps in Spituk for overnight stay.
Day 05:
Spituk - Leh : Morning after
breakfast pack up and drive to visit Spituk Monastery overlooking the
whole Indus valley. Later drive to Leh City and check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon free to explore the local market. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day 06:
Leh : Morning after
breakfast proceed to visit a local Ladakhi house and enjoy local tea
with the family. Later in the evening proceed to witness Traditional
Ladakhi dance. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07:
Leh - Delhi : Morning after
breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi.
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