Hemis Festival

Hemis Monastery Festival
 

Trip at a Glance
Trip duration         : 9 days tour
Grade                     : Moderate
Activities                : Sightseeing
Accommodations: In Hotel 8 Nights
 
Journey Highlights
  • Sensational flight over the Himalaya
  • Lamayuru the oldest monastery In Ladakh 
  • Join famous Hemis monastery festival
  • 11th century Alchi monastery
  • Aryan village of Dha

Tour Inclusions
  • Comfortable sharing accommodation
  • Inner line permits for restricted area
  • Mention monuments entrances
  • Local guide during the tour
  • Own private Transport
 
Tour Exclusions
  • Visa and travel insurance
  • Single Supplement (available on request)
  • Tipping
 
Meals: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch D= Dinner


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1     Fly Delhi to Leh 3500 meters
Morning fly over the Himalaya is one of the spectacular views. Leh is lies 3500 meter above sea level and it is advisable to rest for acclimatise and afternoon explore Leh town.
Standard Hotel (B, L, D)
 
Day 2     In Leh Join "Hemis Monastery Festival"
After short drive, we join the famous Hemis Monastery festival, where the monks performing the mask dance represent all the different deities. Out site monastery wall, they are hanging or display huge silk scroll painting, locally known asThangka. In the evening short walk up to the Tsemo for birds eye view of Leh town.
Standard Hotel (B, L, D)
 
Day 3     In Leh Join "Hemis Monastery Festival"
In the morning we joint Thiksey monastery puja or prayer and visit monastery temples, include most beautiful image of Buddha. Later we join the Hemis festival.
Standard Hotel (B, L, D)
 
Day 4     Drive to Lamayuru 3450 meters
Drive along the Indus valley to Lamayuru and en route we stop at Basgo a ruins fort, visit old temple. Before we reach Lamayuru, we visit 11th century Alchi monastery including, statues, and old fresco paintings.
Standard Hotel (B, L, D)
 
Day 5     Drive back to Leh
We are heading back to Leh, via same route along the Indus River.
Standard Hotel (B, L, D)
 
Day 6     Drive to Pangong Lake    
Today we were heading east towards Pangong Lake, crossing over the Chang-la pass 5320 meter. This long string lake, the largest of its kind in Himalaya, stretches for some 130 km, with a width of only 2 to 6 km. Pangong Lake is also important destination for Indian tourist, after the Bollywood move 3idiot. On the way we visit 17th century Chemdey monastery rise majestically on a hill with the residences of the lamas spilling along its contours. 
Fix Camp (B, L, D)
 
Day 7     Drive back to Leh
Before we start our journey to Leh, we have a more time to explore the Pangong Lake.
Standard Hotel (B, L, D)
 
Day 8     In Leh
Today in Leh we visit S.L.C (Snow leopard Conservative) the NGO (Non-Government Organisation) works for wild animal, such as snow leopard and afternoon explore Leh bazaar.
Standard Hotel (B)
 
Day 9     Fly to Delhi
In the morning a short drive to Leh airport to catch the flight to Delhi. (trip concludes).