Day 1: New Delhi - Leh by air
No
activity the first day of arrival. Relax and undergo minimal exertion in
order to get acclimatized to rarefied oxygen level in this high-altitude
region. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 2: Leh - Introductory tour
A guided tour through the ancient bazaar and alleys of Leh town, followed
with a visit to Sankar monastery and the Shanti Stupa. Overnight at the
hotel in Leh.
Day 3: Leh - Tour of Thiksey, Hemis, Chemdrey and Taktok monastery
Visit Thiksey monastery situated on a hill-lock, followed with a visit to
Hemis monastery - the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh. Also
visit Chemdrey and Taktok monastery. Overnight at the hotel in Leh.
Day 4: Depart Leh to Uleytokpo camp
Depart for Alchi, en route visit Basgo monastery.
Continue the drive to visit Likir monastery followed with the drive to
Alchi. Visit Alchi monastery and then drive to Uleytokpo Camp. Late in the
afternoon visit Ridzong Nunnery. Return to the camp in the evening for
overnight stay.
Day 5: Uleytokpo Camp to Mangyu Village - A Days walk
Drive to Gera village and begin the walk to Mangyu villag. On reaching
Mangyu, visit some ancient monasteries. Return to the tented camp at
Uleytokpo in the evening for overnight stay.
Day 6: Uleytokpo to Dah Hanu to Uleytokpo camp
Drive to Dah Hanu (Aryan Village). It is the main village of the Dards of
the Ladakh District. Return to the camp. Overnight at the Uleytokpo camp.
Day 7: Uleytokpo to Lamayuru to Leh
Drive to Lamayuru. Upon arrival, visit the Lamayuru Monastery followed by a
brief visit to Lamayuru village. Return to Hotel in Leh in the evening for
overnight stay.
Day 8: Leh to Stok palace
Visit the Stok Palace, former residence of the Royal family of Ladakh. An
optional walk towards the Leh market in the afternoon. Overnight at the
hotel in Leh.
Day 9: Leh to Oracle Lady to Saboo village
Drive to have an audience with the Oracle Lady, considered to have a
healing power and speaks out the future. (this will be performed suiting her
dates and availability). Then drive to Saboo village where a lunch with a
local family in their traditional Kitchen is arranged. After lunch, an
introductory tour of Saboo village on foot. Drive back to Leh for overnight
stay.
Day 10: Leh - New Delhi by air
Early morning transfer to the airport to connect your flight to New Delhi.
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