Whispers of Secrets of Himalayas: Ladakh With Zanskar Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel after which we will depart for the exploration of Indus Valley monasteries.
• The first monastery would be Hemis Gompa, the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Existed before the 11th century, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal.
• The next monastery is Thiksey Monastery which is an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the Thiksey village.
• Shey Palace is the next destination on the list. Located on a hillock in Shey. Shey was the former summer capital in Leh.
• The last two destinations on the list are the Rancho School of 3 Idiots and the Sindhu Ghat, located on the Indus River.
• Drive back to Leh for the dinner and the overnight stay at the hotel.

• Early morning breakfast at the hotel after which we will leave for today’s sightseeing tour of Leh, along the Leh-Kargil highway.
• The first destination for the day is Gurudwara Patthar Sahib which is nestled deep in the Himalayas. Guru Nanak is revered amidst Buddhists too and the stone placed in the Gurudwara is believed to be placed by gods. Despite many efforts, nobody could move it.
• A 4 km drive would take us to the famous Magnetic hill which defies the laws of gravity.
• A further drive from the Magnetic hill you will come across the confluence of Indus and Zanskar river.
• The next famous tourist destination is the Likir Monastery which is one of the most active monasteries in Ladakh region. Upon your drive to the monastery, you will witness the newly installed colossal gilded image of the future Bodhisattva who will walk on the Earth again
• The final destination for the day would be Ridzong Monastery, en route Tingmosgang. You can climb up to the monastery for a spectacular view of the region.
• Drive further to the hotel or the camp. Dinner and overnight served at the hotel/camp.

• The morning starts with a lip-smacking breakfast after which we will begin with our today’s exploration.
• The first destination for the day is the famous 11th century Lamayuru Monastery. Located on the top of hills, the ancient Tibetan Buddhist Monastery is believed to be one of the oldest in the region.
• The next and the most awaited destination is Moon Landscape. The reason for the name is the landscape of the region resembles that of the lunar landscape.
• Drive to the Kargil over Fatu-la which is the highest pass on the mesmerising Srinagar-Leh Highway.
• Upon arrival in Kargil, check in at the hotel and dinner would be served at the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

• Breakfast would be served at the hotel after which we will continue with our Ladakh tour.
• Drive to Rangdum. Rangdum village is situated between Kargil and Padum. An elliptical expanded plateau, one side of the village offers scenic colourful hills and the other side are glaciers and rocky mountains.
• Explore the monasteries in Rangdum village and explore the village. Rest of day is for relaxing and resting.
• Stay in the hotel at Rangdum village and dinner would be served at the hotel with an overnight stay at the hotel.

• Breakfast would be served at the hotel after which the caravan leaves for Padum.
• Enroute Padum, explore the Sani Monastery. One of the most famous monasteries in Ladakh, it is believed that the monastery was built in parts with each part dating back to different centuries.
• Upon arrival at Padum, check in at the hotel. Padum is the capital of the former kingdom of Zanskar. Padum is modern-day administrative headquarters of the Zanskar region. With a population of 1500, Padum is one of the most populated regions of Zanskar.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

• The breakfast would be served at the hotel after which we will leave for the sightseeing tour of Karsha and Bardan.
• Upon arriving at Karsha village in Zanskar region, visit the Karsha Monastery. Seen from far, the picturesque monastery lies on top of a rising mountainside.
• The next destination on today’s itinerary is Bardan Gompa which is a 17th-century Buddhist monastery in Bardan region. Belonging to the Dugpa-Kargyud monastic order, Bardan Gompa is believed to be the first established monastery of this sect.
• Return back to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

• Early breakfast at lunch followed by a drive to Stongde and Zangla.
• The first destination is Stongdey monastery, 18km north of Padum. The second largest monastic establishment in Zanskar, Stongdey monastery is associated with Tibetan Yogi Marpa.
• From Stongdey we drive to Zangla, reaching the Zangla Palace. Located deep in the Himalayan mountains, Zangla Palace which is also a monastery, Zangla was ruled by a titular king who died a few years ago.
• Return back to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

• Early breakfast at the campsite in Padum.
• Drive to Rangdum.
• Overnight stay and dinner at camp in Rangdum

• Breakfast at the Rangdum campsite after which we will drive to Kargil.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kargil.

• Breakfast at the hotel after which we will depart for today’s excursion of Ladakh with Zanskar Tour.
• The first destination for the day is Mulbek. Situated 200 metres above the road, the set of two gompas, Mulbek monastery in an important heritage spot in Kargil region.
• Proceed to Alchi village to explore the Alchi Monastery. It is also known as a monastic complex of temples. Out of all the temples, Alchi monastery is believed to the oldest of all
• From Alchi, you proceed to Basgo en route Leh. Basgo exhibits the ruins of 15th century capital of Ladakh. You can also explore the Basgo monastery which is of great cultural importance to people of Leh. Drive back to Leh
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.

• Breakfast at the hotel after which we will depart for the airport, marking an end to the memorable Ladakh with Zanskar Tour.

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