A Soulful Journey to Mystical Ladakh - Monasteries & Lamas

Show all photos
5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The mystical land of Ladakh, often referred to as Little Tibet due to its similarity in Culture, food, stunning landscapes, and Tibetan monasteries, is a magical and mystical land in the foothills of the Himalayas dotted with Centuries-old Buddhist monasteries, which are home to thousands of lamas practicing rich traditions of Tibetan Buddhism in a monastic order.

Early morning calls for prayers in the monasteries, Buddhist monks and lamas adorned in red robes, colourful flags, whitewashed stupas or chortens, and the spreading fragrance of juniper in the air, along with the churning of prayer wheels, are familiar sights in Ladakh - the mystical land of Serenity, Purity, and Sanity.

This 4-night/5-day soulful journey takes you to the lesser-known / visited world of Tibetan Buddhism. During these 5 days, you will experience the profound spiritual awakening that comes from immersing yourself in the world of centuries-old Buddhist traditions.

What's Included

Oracle
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Spanish Speaking Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can meet and pick-you up from Leh Airport or from any hotel in Leh City.

OR
Meeting point

Usually you will have the contact details of our colleagues a day prior OR else we can meet at the lobby of the hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Leh-Uleytokpo ( 70 Kms / 2 Hours ) - A day to acclimatize

    1 stop
  • 1

    We will meet you at your desired meeting point either in a hotel in Leh ( 3200 meter bove sea level) or at Leh Airport ( It is advisable to arrive Leh airport ) in the early morning hours. Drive about 2 hours to south-west of Leh on Srinagar-Kargil Highway driving along the Indus river through pictursque landsacpe of Ladakh and arrive to a small village of Uleytokpo. Two of the oldest monasteries are close by to thie village. Rest of the day free to acclimatize here at a resort amidst the orchards of apricots and apples.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Uleytokpo - Monasteries and Lamas - Lamayuru and Alchi Monasteries

    2 stops
  • 2
    Lamayuru Monastery (Yuru Gompa)

    After a relaxed breakfast, drive further south-west to the village for about 45 kms / 1 hour to the Lamayuru Monastery.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Alchi Monastery

    After lunch at your resort in Uleytokpo Village, drive north-west for about 15 kms / 30 minutes to the small village of Alchi where lies the Alchi monastery, the ooldest in Ladakh.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Uleytokpo - Leh ( 70 Kms / 4 Hours with en-route visits )

    4 stops
  • 4
    Likir Monastery

    Likir Monastery

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers

    Confluence of The Indus and Zanskar Rivers

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Namgyal Tsemo Monastery

    Namgyal Tsemo

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Leh Royal Palace

    Leh Palace

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Leh City

    3 stops
  • 8
    Shanti Stupa

    Shanti Stupa

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Hemis Monastery

    Hemis

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Leh Market

    Buzzing Leh Market

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Morning Prayers and Miditation in Thiksey Monastery and Drop at Leh Airport

    2 stops
  • 11
    Thiksey Monastery

    Thiksey Monastery

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

    Once you return from Thiksey, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Later check-out frrom the hotel and we will drop you back to Leh airport for onward flight ( It is advisable to book your flight around 12 PM ) or continue to your next destination in Ladakh on your own.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by EXPERT TOURS & TRAVELS

Show 1 more

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability