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Day 01: Arrive Leh
: Upon
arrival at Leh Airport our representative would assist you at the
Airport and transfer to Hotel. Check in to the hotel. Post breakfast
rest of the day for rest for acclimatization. Later in the afternoon a
walk around Leh town (3500m) includes a visit to Leh Market, Leh
Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Gompa - This walk shall help us in a
getting acclimatized at this height. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Leh –
Lamayuru :
After breakfast at hotel
leave Leh in the
morning for Lamayuru. Along the way, across some of the oldest
and most famous monasteries in Ladakh, founded around 11th century by Lotsawa Rinchen Sangpo Lamayuru, Likir and Alchi offer truly memorable
visits on account of their age and history. After reaching Lamayuru
(3420m) we will spend the day exploring the ancient monastery and to
prepare for the next day. Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 03: Lamayuru –
Wanla :
Get ready for trek, pack your small backpacks, watch the horses get ready, and set off
for this first day of the adventure. A gentle trail leads you up to the
small pass of Prinkti La (3750m) before heading down to the village of
Shilla and the last 3 km to Wanla (3250m).Here we set up camp for the
night and spend the afternoon relaxing in the sun or exploring the
gompa in Wanla, before we gather around for a good dinner. Overnight
tented camp.
Day 04: Wanla -
Base ot Tarla (4200 Mts.) :
After an early
breakfast, you will follow the dusty road along the river's left bank
and arrive at the small village of Phenjilla (3410 m). From Phenjilla,
we will follow the left side of the valley along a small stream for
around a hour and arrive at the scattered Ursi village .later on walk a
little further to arrive at our campsite.
Day 05: Base of
Tarla - Tar (5250 Mts.) :
The trail from the
camp is clear but challenging, as you will have to trek up and down a
few times before reaching the Tarla (5250 m). Our hard labor will be
rewarded with the splendid view of the mountains around. Climbing down
is difficult due to a mass of fallen rocks strewn about. It takes 3-4
hrs to reach the campsite at the village of Tar.
Day 06: Tar -
Mang-Gyu :
From Tar, the path
heads up along the mountainside to a small Pass. You will have a easy
descent to Mang Gyu village ,where there are traditional Ladakhi
houses and a Ancient monastery worth visiting. It is believed that the
monasteries of the Mang Gyu and Alchi were built on the same day.
Day 07: Mang-Gyu -
Alchi – Leh :
You will end the
last day by walking down a very beautiful arrow valley covered with
rosebushes all along the path. and will reach the village of Gera,
where you'll find the vehicles waiting to take back to Leh.
But before that visit the beautiful and famous monasteries of
Alchi and Likir. Alchi,
is Ladakh's most loved monastery. Over a century old, its wall
paintings are very similar to those of the Tabo gompa in Spiti,
Himachal Pradesh. Unlike other monasteries which are usually on a
cliff top or cling to a mountainside, Alchi is at ground level an is
nestled in the shade of a garden. Later we drive to Likir and visit
Likir gompa situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful
village of Likir. It was founded in the 12th Century although the
preset construction dates back to the 18th century as the original one
was destroyed by fire. In its courtyard is yellow-coloured 3-storey
high mammoth statue of the Lord Buddha, which was constructed by a
resident monk. The top floor has an impressive museum containing old
thangkas and weapons used many centuries back. Reach Leh by evening.
Upon arrival in Leh and check in at our pre-arranged hotel for
an over night stay.
Day 08: In Leh :
Today
proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour with a visit to Shey
- The ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a huge
gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp
burning in front of the statue. Then we visit Thiksey Gompa, an
impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village.
The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya
Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive further to visit Stok Palace,
the Royal residence of the King of Stok & the Museum that has a rich
collection of Ancient Ladakhi artifacts including old Thangkas,
precious stones, arms and armory, the Queen's necklace and the crown
of the King of Ladakh among others. Overnight stay at the hotel in
Leh.
Day 09: Leh –
Delhi :
Transfer to the Airport to catch the flight for Delhi.
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