Forbidden Ladakh Tour
Duration : 05 Days / 06 Nights
Palace to See : Delhi - Leh - Delhi
Day 1: Fly Delhi - Leh (3445mtrs)
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, you will be met by our representative, who will help you to transfer to the airport to board the flight to Leh. You will be received on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize yourself to the altitude and rarified air of Ladakh. In the evening, we gather for dinner and are introduced to the tour guide.
Day 02: Leh - Full Day Tour Alchi + Phyang
After breakfast, we leave for Alchi. Located 70 kms west of Leh, is the Uletokpo camp where we arrive rest, have lunch and then leave for a tour of Alchi monastery and the nearby village. Considered one of the most well preserved Buddhist centers of Ladakh, the Alchi monastery has beautiful paintings on its walls, which are examples of early Buddhist art. In Alchi village you can see the rural lifestyle of the villagers including activities such as grinding wheat etc. Stay overnight at the camp.
Day 03: Leh - Hemis - Thiksey - Shey + Stok Palace
After breakfast we leave for a tour of the Hemis Gompa. This monastery is the best-known in Ladakh. Around the monastery you will see Chortens or Buddhist reliquaries and ornate walls. After seeing the sights of the monastery we leave for the Thiksey Monastery. This is situated on a mountain from where you can see panoramic views of the Indus Valley. Within the monastery you can see many beautiful Buddhist artifacts. We then leave for the Shey Palace, which was the summer palace of the royal family of Ladakh. We also see the Stok Palace, where the royal family of Ladakh used to live. In the museum at the palace you can see family heirlooms and artifacts from royal times. We then tour the Ladakh Handicraft Center. Here you can buy beautiful handmade products and craft items. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Day 04: Leh Visit The Local Baazar
After an early breakfast, you can walk around and visit the markets in Leh, where you can buy Ladakhi craft items from the friendly local people.
Day 05: Leh
Have a relaxed day in Leh and indulge in any activity of your choice. You can go shopping sightseeing or just relax in your hotel.
Day 6: Fly, Leh - Delhi
After early breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Leh for your flight to Delhi. Leave for Delhi with unforgettable memories of your Forbidden Ladakh Tour with Leh Ladakh India. Our representative will meet you in Delhi and help you to transfer to the international airport for your flight to your onward destination.
