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Ladakh
 
::.. Monastic Ladakh 4 Nights / 5 Days ..::
  Day 1:
 
Arrive Leh. Day at Leisure, to acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere of the high altitude of 3500 mts.
 
  Day 2:
 
Full day sight seeing of Leh town: Early morning visit Sabu oracle for Prophecy

Namgyal peak - Crowned by the now ruined fortress, houses Buddha's deity Maitreya. It was here that the bodies of the defeated Mughals were offered to deities in the medieval era.

Leh palace
- Stands majestically overlooking the town. Built in the 17th century, it resembles the Potala palace of Lhasa (Tibet) in architecture. At one time, it must have been the highest building in the world.

Shanti Stupa - Built on the legacy of the Japanese Fujii Gurujii of spreading peace through Buddhism, is one of the eight built around in the world.

Stok palace & museum housing her Highness, the queen of Ladakh. On display in the museum are Antique robes, Turquoise Jewellery, Semi precious stones and Old Thankas.

Shankar Gompa
- witness evening prayers in colorful surroundings. Over night in the hotel.

Optional activities like religious talks by Lama over dinner, meditation, Cultural video show, Cultural dances over dinner in local house, Pony polo match, Golf, Pony rides for sightseeing etc. can be arranged on request during leisure days spent in Leh town.
 
 
Day 3:
 
Thiksey Gompa - Reach early to participate in the morning prayers. This is a picturesque monastery atop a craggy hill. Houses the statute of Maitreya (The Future Buddha). This 15m tall statue was made to commensurate the visit of the Dalai Lama to the Gompa.

Hemis Gompa - Famous for the spectacular monastic festival in the month of June. World's biggest Thanka (Religious paintings/scrolls) is housed here and is on display every 12 year.

Shey palace - The summer residence of the King. Strategically located on a spur jutting out in the Indus valley. The palace houses a large statute of The Buddha built by Nepalese artisans.
 
 
Day 4:
 
Khardung La top - The World's highest motor able pass (5602m). In the south, the Zanskar and Stok ranges dominate the horizon. In the North falls the Saser range with the Saser Kangri Peak (7670m), 100m above the Mount Everest Base camp. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of mountains. A bird's eye view of Ladakh terrains.
 
 
Day 5:
 
Departure
 
 
 
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