20, July (Fri)
Arrival Delhi Arrive late evening, meet, greet & assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
21, July (Sat) Delhi / Leh
Early morning fly to Leh, on arrival met by our office representative and Welcome in traditional Ladakhi style and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize. Leh City: The capital of Ladakh, at one time was a major stop on the Asian "Silk Route". A stroll along the main bazar, observing the varied crowd and peering into the curio shops, is an entrancing experience. Chang Gali, behind the main bazar is less bustling but has intriguing little shops selling curios and jewelry like pearls, turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis and many other kinds
of semi-precious stones, as well as curiously carved Yak-horn boxes, quaint brass locks, china or metal bowls etc.
22, July (Sun) Leh
Day excursion to Spituk, Phyang, Sankar Gompa & Shanti Stupa 23, July (Mon) Leh – Hemis – Leh After breakfast drive to famous Hemis monastery founded in 1630's by Stag-tsang-ras-pa under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgyall. Hemis is one of the largest and richest gompas of Ladakh.The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world.
24, July (Tue) Leh – Dak Thok - Leh
Morning drive to Dak Thok monastery to witness the festival. Takthok Monastery is situated in the village of Sakti. Before the monastery was founded there was a meditation cave of a Mahaadiddha called Kunga Phuntsog. After him, during the lifetime of the Dharmaraja Tsewang Namgial, 31st, in the line of the royal dynasty. Dak Thok means “Black Rock” in Ladakhi, and refers to a cave chapel that is part of this unusual gompa. The Rimpoche of Dak Thok hails from Tibet, and oversees about 55 Nyingma-Pa lamas. The members of this Buddhist sect are followers of Padma Sambhava (Guru Rimpoche); and the Tsechu Festival you will witness is dedicated to Padma Sambhava’s exploits.
25, July (Wed) Leh – Alchi (via Likir & Basgo)
Drive to Alchi via visit Basgo & Likir gompa situated atop a windy cliff top overlooking the beautiful village of Likir. It was founded in the 12th Century although the present construction dates back to the 18th century as the original one was destroyed by fire.
26, July (Thu) Alchi – Lamayuru – Ridzong – Leh
Early morning visit Lamayuru & Ridzong.
27, July (Fri) Leh – Delhi
Fly to Delhi. Arrive & check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for
independent activities
28, July (Sat) Delhi
Morning visit of Old Delhi, visiting Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort & Jamma Masjid (Mosque). Afternoon visit Qutab Minar & Humayun’s Tomb. 29, July (Sun) Delhi – Onward destination Fly to onward destination
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