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Hemis Festival
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with this 10-night, 11-day tour of Ladakh - a region situated on the roof of India, boasting a breathtaking landscape and a unique culture. Throughout this rollercoaster journey, you will marvel at the stark mountains that resemble moonscapes, brave the world's highest motor-able road at Khardungla Pass (standing tall at 17,852 feet), stay at a campsite surrounded by the mesmerizing high-altitude Pangong Lake, and take an exciting ride on a double-humped camel to explore the sand dunes of Nubra Valley. You'll also have the chance to to explore the ancient monasteries, take part in the traditional festivities and visit the stunning mountain passes. It's also home to the Hemis festival, a grand religious Buddhist festival that takes place in the 17th century Hemis Monastery. It is here that the colourful masked Cham dance is celebrated, and it's an event that will astound even the most experienced traveller. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime
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
A
lifetime opportunity of attending the grandest festival ofLadakh region - Hemis
Festival.
Watch the captivating Cham dance sacred ritual performed by monks wearing vivid and elaborate headgears.
Conquer world’s highest motor able road as you drive through the KhardunglaPass situated at a mind-blowing elevation of 17,852 feet.
Sight the largest Buddha statue in Ladakh at Thiksey Monastery that is located on top of a hill.
Relish
the mesmerizing panorama of the high-altitude blue Pangong Lake at 14,000 feet.
Witness
unique Ladakhi art and culture in the local markets of Ladakh.
Take
a delightful tour at the sand dunes of Nubra Valley riding on an exotic
double-humped Bactrian camel.
Routing Map
Itinerary
Arrive at Kushok Bakula 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.
Upon arrival Check-in at the hotel, relax and acclimatize.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Important: Acclimatization is essential to get accustomed to such high elevations in Leh and Ladakh, which are located above the altitude of 10,000 feet. It is strongly advised because altitude sickness is a common condition for most tourists flying to Leh.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After a
leisurely breakfast, we will drive you to Hemis monastery, where you will
experience the Hemis Festival. The festival is dedicated to the birth of the
spiritual leader Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rinpoche, the founder of
Tibetan Buddhism as well as Tantric Buddhism. Watch and enjoy Cham, a sacred
masked dance performed by the Lamas (monks), with the underlying theme of victory
of good over evil. Hemis monastery is one of the oldest (built in the 17th
century, but its earliest evidence dates back before the 11th century), largest
and most popular monasteries in Ladakh. The beautiful Hemis Monastery is filled
with the Ladakhis and the tourists to watch this spectacular festival.
Later, explore twelve-story Thiksey Monastery complex, which houses many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings, swords and has a huge statue of seated Maitreya Buddha (15m or 49ft) largest in Ladakh. Thiksey monastery also resembles with Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast head for Khardungla Pass (17852 Ft), which is the world’s highest motorable pass. It lies north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. It would take about approx 06 hours from Leh crossing over Khardungla to reach Nubra Valley which is a high-altitude desert.
Upon arrival Nubra, explore Diskit Monastery and nearby areas. Diskit Monastery is the largest and oldest monastery in the Nubra Valley.
Later Check In at hotel.
Overnight at
hotel
Early breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, take a journey to Turtuk Village, which is the last village on the Indian side and very close to the Indo-Pak military line of control (LoC). The place is a part of Balistan, which is across the border. The culture here is different from the Tibetan Buddhist dominant region of Ladakh, as we will see a sudden shift to a more Islamic community.
After exploring the village, we will return back to Nubra.
Overnight at
hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Leh.
Before proceeding to Leh experiencing the high altitude cold-desert sand dunes and the double-humped camel rides of the Nubra Valley. Also, keep your cameras handy as you can take some wonderful pictures of this surreal natural wonder.
Later proceed for Leh try, will try to reach Leh by evening, so that you may also experience the local markets and pick some souvenirs.
Upon arrival Check In at hotel
Overnight at
hotel
Early breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Pangong.
Pangong Tso or
Pangong Lake - the main attraction of the trip. This is a high altitude lake
(at 14,000 Ft), which extends from India to Aksai Chin and is 83 miles in
length. The road to Pangong Tso is very scenic. En route, cross wildlife
reserve and you might as well sight some rare Himalayan wildlife species too.
Go over Changla Pass then stop for lunch.
Later, head to Pangong Tso, this is where the most scenic part of
the journey starts. Reach the lake in the evening hours, which is the best time
to get a scenic view. Get yourselves comfortable in the camps on the banks of
Pangong Tso.
Overnight at the Camp.
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, enjoy the tranquil ambiance and the breathtaking
panorama on the backdrop of this lake.
Later proceed to Leh.
Or Optional
Though it can be quite chilly in the morning if you like you can wake up early as morning sunrise could be a great time to go out by the lake and enjoy some breathtaking views and also capturing few stunning photos. Return to the camp for breakfast.
And Later proceed for Leh
Upon arrival Check In at hotel
Later if time permitted visit the marketplace of Leh.
Overnight at
hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Later transferred to Kushok Bakula airport to take flight back home with some great memories.
END OF THE TOUR