JEEP SAFARI TO LADAKH
Jeep Safari to Leh Ladakh
14 Nights / 15 Days
 Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer
to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh
Early in the morning transfer to airport to catch a flight for Leh.
On arrival at Leh airport met our representative and then transfer
to hotel for relax and acclimatisation. Overnight stay.
Day 03 : Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries
in this area. Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be
the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas
and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan
Namgyal in the beginning of 17’Th century AD. Main attraction
in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang
Gompa.Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh.
The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in
Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. Hemis, about 45 kms south
of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh.
It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17th
century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a
lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls.
Overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 04 : Leh - Alchi
After breakfast drive to Alchi, enroute visit Basgo Palace and Likir
Monastery. The present Gompa in Likir dates back to the 18th century.
It contains huge clay images of Buddha and various old manuscripts.
It also houses an interesting collection of Thangkas, old religious
and domestic costumes and implements etc. Arrive in Alchi by the
afternoon. Visit the monastery at Alchi; spend the afternoon exploring
the village. Overnight in a camp or a guest house.
Day 05 : Alchi - Lamayuru
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Lamayuru Monastery. Lamayuru
has fascinating caves carved out of the mountainside. 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. Overnight stay in guest house/hotel.
Day 06 : Lamayuru - Kargil
In the morning we visit the Lamayuru monastery to be part of the
morning religious ceremony. It’s a very soothing and spiritual
experience to be there among these warm and friendly monks. Then
drive to Kargil and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 07 : Kargil - Rangdum
In the morning after breakfast we drive towards Suru valley along
Suru River. Enroute we see the mighty twin peaks of Nun & Kun
that are among the most challenging peaks in Ladakh. By evening
we arrive at Rangdum plains in Zanskar region. Overnight stay in
the tents in the picturesque campsite.
Day 08 : Rangdum - Padum
In the morning we start and visit the famous Rangdum Monastery perched
on a solitary rock in the middle of the valley. After that we drive
to Padum, the capital of Zanskar region. By late afternoon we reach
Padum and check in at the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 09 & Day 10 : Padum
Visit various monasteries & villages for 2 days. Stay overnight
at the hotel in Padum. Places that can be visited in and around
Padum like Karsha, Sani - Zongkhul, Thongde, Zangla, Bardan - Pibting
etc. overnight stay.
Day 11 : Padum - Rangdum
Morning drive back to Rangdum. Overnight stay in tented camp.
Day 12 : Rangdum - Kargil
Morning we drive back to Kargil, on arrival check in the hotel.
Later proceed for a short visit of the town, which has some of the
finest examples of Turkish style houses. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Kargil - Leh
On our way back to Leh we can visit the Basgo monastery, famous
for its Buddha statue. In Leh overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 14 : Leh
Day at leisure or option of visiting more monasteries. Overnight
stay at Leh.
Day 15 : Leh - Delhi
In the morning transfer to airport to catch a flight for Delhi
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