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Day 01 : Arrival Leh from Manali / Chandigarh
Arrival at the Leh from Manali / Chandigarh. Transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. Post checking-in, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Today was a tiring day so rest in hotel.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Leh
Morning visit the 15th century Spituk Monastery in the Spituk settlement which is around 5km from Leh. Then drive to the pious Sankar Gompa which is around 3km from the heart of Leh. An extension of the Spituk Monastery, Sankar Monastery in Ladakh also belongs to the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat sect of Buddhists and is the official residence of Kushok Bakul who is the head of the Gelugpa Sect.

After a visit to the Sankar Monastery in Ladakh, you will be driven to the historic Leh Palace located at the edge of the captivating Namgyal Hill. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03 : Leh to Alchi (via Phyang, Likir and Basgo)
Morning after b/fast drive you to Alchi village. The drive will take you through Phyang which is around 6km off the Srinagar-Leh Highway and almost 17km from Leh. Built by Lama Kunga Dragspa in the 15th century, Phyang Monastery belongs to the Dri-pung Kagyu sect of Buddhists and is adorned with picturesque murals and wall paintings of Vajradhara and the five Dhyani Buddhas.

Then head towards the profound Likir Gompa or the Likir Monastery in Ladakh. Headed by the younger brother of HH Dalai Lama, this monastery dates back to 11th century and was once a Bon centre. Then visit the Alchi Monastery in Alchi Village. With a century old history, this is the only monastery in Ladakh that is constructed on a flat land. After a visit to the Alchi Monastery, you will be checked-in into a campsite or a guesthouse in Alchi village for your overnight stay.

Day 04 : Drive from Alchi to Leh (via Lamayuru and Ridzong)
After b/fast visit Lamayuru Monastery followed by the Ridzong Gompa.

The Lamayuru Monastery that belongs to the Dripung Kagyu or the Red-Hat sect of Buddhist, was built by Rinchen Bzangpo who was the founder of Alchi Lotsava. On the other hand, the Ridzong Gompa is known for its serenity, tranquillity, and is a popular meditation ground among the religious preachers in Ladakh. It is also one of the most disciplined monasteries in Ladakh.

Evening drive back to Leh, and will be checked-in into a hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 05 : Visit Matho, Stakna and Stok Monasteries
Visit Matho Monastery which is around 26km towards the south-east of Leh. Located on the banks of the Indus River, this sacred monastery dates back to the 16th century and was founded by Lama Dugpa Dorjay. Then drive will continue to the Stakna Monastery. Adorned in new Tibetan style, this pious monastery is the home to a 7ft gold plated stupa that was set up by Lama Stakna Rinpoche. Afternoon visit Stok Monastery in Ladakh. Located in the Stok village, this sacred monastery is a part of the historic Stok Castle that was built by king Tsepal Tondup Namgyal in 1825. Driven back to Leh for your overnight stay.

Day 06 : Excursion to Hemis, Takthok and Chemdey
After today’s breakfast, you will be drive towards the monasteries in the Indus Valley; the first in the list will be the revered Hemis Monastery. A 17th century monastery, it was built by king Singee Namgyal and was blessed by Lama Stagtsang Raspa. One of the most sacred monasteries in Ladakh, this devout monastery is also the host of the auspicious Hemis Festival that is organized during June-July and is true riot of colors and fiesta. While attending this monastic festival, you can also enjoy the ‘Chham Dance’ or the Mask Dance of Ladakh. After the Hemis Monastery, our representatives will drive you towards the Takthok Monastery.

Located in a village called Sakti;a round 46km from Leh, the Takthong Monastery was once an earnest meditation ground of the Mahasidhas. With its roof and walls made of rocks, this holy enclave is also called the ‘Rock-Roof Monastery’, and it serves as a home to around 55 lamas.

The day will wind up with a visit to the Chemdey Monastery, where you can witness images of Stag-TshangRaspa or the founder of the Hemis and Chemdey monasteries. The monastery is adorned with ancient murals, paintings and artefacts that belong the pre-historic era, and is a true delight for the visitors. Upon completing this tour, you will be driven back to the Leh hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 07 : Sightseeing Indus Valley
Morning drive to Indus Valley & visit Shey Monastery, where you can witness a gold-plated statue of the Sakyamani built by Ideldan Namgyal to commemorate king Singee Namgyal in 1633AD. Then drive to Thiksey Gompa. Located in the Thiksey village, Thiksey Gompa seats on a hill that overlooks the entire vicinity and has a 30m high statue of the Maitreya Buddha & visit Mahabodhi. Located at the heart of Leh, Mahabodhi is the only centre in Ladakh where various meditation programs and ‘Dharma’ talks are conducted throughout the week in summer. overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08 : Departure from Leh
After b/fast our Driver will pick you from the hotel and will drop you to the Leh Airport; with your drop, this tour will come to an end.

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