Monastery Tour is a 06N/07D Package Which will cover Major Places like Leh, Monasteries, Sham Valley
2 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Sham Valley
3 night(s) in Leh
Day 1: Arrive Leh
Day 2: Leh (Excursion To Monasteries)
Day 3: Leh To Sham Valley (75 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Day 4: Sham Valley To Leh Via Lamayuru (180 Kms / 05 – 06 Hrs)
Post breakfast you drive to the 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes (you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland. Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon), Lamayuru is spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides. On your return drive to Leh you first visit the Alchi Gompa. The complex of temples located within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates back to the 11th century. After Alchi you proceed to Basgo, which lies astride the road to Leh. The jagged skyline of the ruins of the 15th century capital of Ladakh dominates the village of Basgo. Finally you arrive back at Leh for an overnight stay at your Hotel.
Day 5: Leh (Excursion To Chemdey, Takthok, Hemis, Shey Palace & Thiksey) – 06 Hrs Approx.
Post breakfast we take sightseeing tour monasteries visiting Chemdey which occupies an imposing position just to the south of Sakti village, Tak-Thok Monastery is situated in Sakti Village, at a distance of approximately 46 km from the town of Leh. Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village &Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh. Overnight at Hotel
Day 6: Leh (Stok, Matho, Stakna & Mahabodhi) - 05 Hrs Approx.
Post breakfast we start our by visiting Matho Monastery renowned mainly for its yearly festival & known as Nag-hrang after the name of the local god (sa-bdag). Following drive to Stakna a small monastery, comprising the private apartment, all newly decorated in good Tibetan style &Mahabodhi, The only centre in Ladakh to conduct Dhamma talks and meditation programs &Stok Palace lies south south of leh on the opposite side of the singe Tsangspo River. The castle was built on a hill at the end of village in about the year 1825 by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal. Overnight at Hotel
Day 7: Depart Leh (Fly Out)
Tour concludes. Mountain Trails A & E Pvt. Ltd. thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.