The land of Lamas: Ladakh

Arrive at Delhi International Airport, a representative from Indian Experience will assist you for transfer to your hotel. 
Spend the rest of the day recovering from your flight.
Overnight stay in Delhi

Transfer to Delhi Airport to board your domestic flight to Leh.
On arrival at Leh Airport, you will be met by the representative of Indian Experience and you will be escorted to our hotel in Leh, the capital city of Ladakh.  
Overnight stay in Leh.

Leh is situated at an altitude of 3500 M above sea level therefore the remainder of the day is at leisure to acclimate yourself with the weather, high altitude and low air pressure of Leh.
In the evening you can visit the Leh Main market brimmed with colourful shops of Tibetan handicrafts, Ladakhi crockery. One can visit lovely eateries to relish authentic tandoori Ladakhi cuisine.
Overnight stay in Leh.

Today morning after breakfast, proceed for your day excursion tour to Thiksey monastery. As you step out of your car, You would see the 12 storied complexes from the foot of the hill to its apex. Perched at a height of 3600 m, the monastery is affiliated with the Gelugpa sect or Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism decorated with Buddhist art such as thangkas, stupas, wall paintings, statues, and swords. Travel ahead to Hemis, sitting on the banks of Indus river is Hemis Monastery, housing a copper-gilt statue of Lord Buddha, numerous stupas made of gold and silver, sacred thangka paintings makes it the biggest and the richest monastery of Ladakh and is hidden inside a gorge-like formation.
Overnight stay in Leh.

After breakfast, drive towards Nubra Valley via Khardung La pass,5359m above sea level, the world's highest motorable pass that has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. Nubra valley, which means “The valley of flowers”, is a gorgeous valley that lies at the intersection of the Shyok and Nubra rivers that features a picturesque landscape circumscribed by the Himalayan mountain ranges giving it a very “panoramic” view.
Like an oasis, Hunder village sits in the heart of the cold desert of Nubra Valley surrounded by white sand dunes, two humped bactrian camels and skyscraping mountains. 
Overnight stay in Hunder village.

After breakfast, proceed for a 350-year-old ancient monastery sitting at an altitude of  10,315 ft - the Diskit Monastery. Diskit Gompa is a sub gompa of Thiksey Monastery and is affiliated with the Gelugpa sect (Yellow Hat) of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is known for its 100+ ft high statue of Maitreya Buddha. Paintings of fierce deities of Buddhism and an impressive fresco imitating Tibet’s Tashilhunpo Monastery. Against the backdrop of azure waters of the Shyok river and huge mountains of the Himalayas, Diskit Monastery is the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra valley.
Overnight stay in Hunder village

Today Morning after breakfast travel back to Leh, crossing towering mountain peaks and serene glacial rivers to some of the most breathtaking lakes in the world to different sects of Buddhist monks. 
Transfer to your hotel, check in.
Take a break from the tiredness of the journey.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Leh.

After Breakfast, head on to a full day's drive with spectacular views of the majestic craggy mountains and many villages that dot the Indus Valley, that will bring you to the village of  Lamayuru, known for its one of the oldest monasteries, and for its “lunar landscape” – quaintly claimed as a “Moonscape” because of its odd geographical formations. Visit the Lamayuru Monastery, a serene place with a plethora of antique designs, enchanting sights, and devoted monks.
Enjoy a leisure walk in the village. Ladakhis are warm people with their exuberant smiles, interact with them and know more about the ancient Aryan race.
Overnight stay in Lamayuru.

Today morning, after breakfast, drive back to Leh.
On the way visit Likir Monastery, built in 1065,  affiliated to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Lama Duwang Chosje.  Likir Gompa gets its name from the word Lukhgil which means ‘coiled snake’ as Buddhists believe the monastery was encircled and guarded by the two great serpent spirits. The monastery is perched on a small hill offering a panoramic view of the Indus river against the mighty Himalayas.
Overnight stay in Leh.

Post breakfast starts another episode of local sightseeing of Leh. Starting with Shanti stupa, the pristine white edifice with golden artwork and Buddhist murals and paintings, the stupa can transport any turmoiled heart to peace. One can circumambulate around the stupa while chanting mantras and soaking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the landscapes. Built by Japanese monks in 1991 to mark the completion of 2,500 years of the Buddhist religion.  

In the evening, wander at your own pace around the twisting narrow streets of Leh.
Buy yourself a souvenir as a return ticket. 
Overnight stay in Leh.

Today morning after breakfast, check out and transfer to Leh airport to board the domestic flight for Delhi.
A representative from Indian Experience will receive you outside the airport’s arrival door at Delhi Airport to transfer you to your abode for the night.
The evening is at leisure.
Overnight in  Delhi.

Our representative will drop you at the Delhi International Airport.
Catch your return flight.

Carry back souvenirs of endless memories with you.