Matho Nakrang – Monestary Festival
Overview
Ladakh is a spectacular travel destination, set in the majestic Himalayas. The rustic charm and divine beauty of the region are unmatched, with the winding roads and rugged valleys, picturesque views and vibrant cultural life. A tour to Leh and Ladakh will be incomplete without experiencing the Matho Nagrang is a two-day affair that sees monks dressed like various Ladakhi God and Goddesses. Their attire comprises silk robes and masks. Matho Nagrang is a huge attraction among locals as it sees the return of two oracles who spend a month meditating in isolation. They are accompanied by masked dancers as they make their coveted appearance.
This tour has all for you, to experience and collect the beautiful Stories of India. Which you are going to cherish throughout your life.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR
Experience the LEH flight is considered the most amazing flight in the world.
Enjoy Matho Nagrang - (Monastery Festival) two-days affair that sees monks dressed like various Ladakhi God and Goddesses.
Matho Nagrang - (Monastery Festival) celebrate in the Honor the prophecy of Oracles and their Blessings.
Monks dressed like various Ladakhi God and Goddesses and they are accompanied by masked dancers as they make their coveted appearance.
Lose yourself in the serene surroundings of the Pangong Lake.
Routing Map
Itinerary
Arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.
After collecting the baggage, as you step into the “Meet and Greet Hall”, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel by chauffeur-driven vehicle.
Leh Ladakh is situated in the beautiful Himalayan range of Jammu and Kashmir. This pristine region, with its snow-capped mountains, clear blue skies, crystal clear lakes, and ancient Buddhist monasteries, has something for everyone.
This magical land offers an array of thrilling activities, from trekking, mountaineering, and camping, to motorbiking, river rafting, and paragliding. Adventure enthusiasts can explore the mighty Himalayas and experience the spectacular landscape of Ladakh.
The flight to Ladakh is considered the most amazing flight I the world, while we overlook Himalayan and Karakoram Range.
Upon arrival Check In at hotel
Rest for whole day & and let your body take complete acclimatization.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast will drive towards Matho Monestary to attend Nagrang Festival will enjoy full day mask dance and will take the blessings of Two oracles.
Two Oracles
The Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival is held at the Matho Monastery or Matho Gompa in Ladakh in the first month of the Tibetan new year. It is believed that two oracles, or Ronstang, inhabit the bodies of two specially chosen monks to predict the future of the village and individual villagers.
After attending the festival return back to Leh.
Overnight at hotel
Early breakfast at the hotel
After an early breakfast ,drive to beautiful Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest Motor-able road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village.
Upon arrival check in Hotel or camp.
Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel ride.
Overnight at Camp or Hotel.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful experience.
Overnight at Camp / hotel
Early morning breakfast
After early breakfast drive to TurTuk village with drive landscape, Exotic village.
Turtuk this village is about 115 kms from Nubra valley and can take about 3 to 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just 4000 and follow islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, we will go for a walk around the village and also meet the people.
Later Come back to Hunder Villag.
Overnight at the camp / hotel
Early morning breakfast
After early breakfast, visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of Nubra valley.
Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok.
Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck.
Upon arrival check in at camp
Overnight at Camp / hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, check out from hotel and stroll in and around lake and watch the mother nature soothes you.
Later continue driver to Leh
Upon arrival Check In at hote
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast check out form hotel and transferred to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee airport to take flight back home with some great STORIES OF INDIA.
END OF THE TOUR