Private Custom Tour: Leh local Sightseeing with guide

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us for the private full-day sightseeing tour & explore the city Leh in a private transport with a local guide. Explore the architecturally marvelous gompas and monasteries of Leh. This peaceful and religious tour will take you through the mesmerizing views of Leh and will enable you to get in touch with the spiritual side of your soul.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Camera charges at monuments
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick from all hotels in Leh

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Thiksey Monastery

    ocated to the North of the Indus River on a hilltop, less than 20km from Leh town, Thiksey Monastery built in 1430 AD belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism. Lakhang Nyerma a Temple dedicated to Goddess Dorje Chenmo is within the Thiksey monastery. Apart from Lakhang Nyerma there are a few more shrines inside the monastery complex. Thiksey Gompa hosts the Gustor ritual, organized from the 17th to 19th day of September. Celebrated on an annual basis the sacred mask dance is also performed during the Gustor ritual. The Maitreya Buddha statue here is probably the most photographed statue of the Buddha of the future! The 15 m (49 ft) magnificent high statue took over 4 years to craft

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Shey Monastery

    Shey monastery and palace is located 15 kilometers from Leh town on the Leh - Manali road. Shey palace and the monastery were built in the 16th Century AD. The monastery enshrines the Du-Khang with an almost 10 meter high copper statue of Lord Buddha. The Shey palace was built by King Deledan Nagmyal and Shey Palace boasts of the largest victory stupa in Leh, the top of which is made of pure gold. The Shey Palace was the abode of the royal family till 1834 AD when they moved to the Stok palace. The Shey Palace has been taken over by ASI for conservation.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Leh Royal Palace

    The palace stands like a sentinel overlooking the town. Inside the palace are old wall paintings depicting the life of Buddha. The palace was in ruins after the royal family residing here moved to another palace, that is the Stok Palace. The Leh Palace later on was resurrected by the Archeological Survey of India and now it stands as a famous tourist spot with a panoramic view of Leh and its surrounding area.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress appropriately, as per weather. It is generally cool from April to September, & fairly cold in winters - with snowfall between mid-November to mid-March
Supplied by Delhi Airport Service

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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