Festivals of Ladakh

Overview
Nestled between the great mountain ranges of the Himalaya and Karakorum lies the high-altitude desert of Ladakh. A resting point for travellers on the ancient trade routes to Central Asia and beyond, this is a Buddhist land more akin to Tibet than the lowlands to the south. Ladakh's centuries-old culture finds expression in the monasteries, monuments, fairs and festivals, and all departures coincide with monastic festivals. These are often the highlight of the year as the local communities celebrate with a feast of colour and entertainment. In contrast the landscapes of this mountain state are truly awe-inspiring with mighty snow-capped peaks towering over arid valleys, broken only by isolated patches of green fields where villages eke out a living against the harsh environment. There is water here, however, with the mighty Indus River forcing a way through the mountains on its way to the Indian Ocean and on the border of Tibet are the azure waters of Pangong Lake, visited by nomadic yak herders seeking summer pastures.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Local Guides for sightseeing.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast.

Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meeting and assitance upon arrival. After some rest board a flight to Leh.

Overnight : At Hotel in Leh
Day 2 : Leh
Following breakfast, fly over the Himalaya to Leh, afternoon walk through town. Evening free for leisure activities

Overnight : At Hotel in Leh

Day 3 : Sightseeing of Leh - Ladakh
After brekfast move outside your hotel to participate in Hemis or Tak Tak festival or sightseeing around Leh including Shey, Tikse and Hemis.

Overnight : At Hotel in Leh

Day 4 : Alchi (Leh)
In the morning following breakfast visit Alchi via Basgo Fort and Likir.

Overnight : At Hotel

Day 5 : Sightseeing tour of Alchi (Leh)
See ancient gompa at Alchi; visit spectacular village and monastery of Lamayuru to Leh.

Overnight : At Hotel

Day 6 : Leh – Nubra Valley
Drive over the Khardung La, claimed to be the highest road in the world (5602m), into the Nubra Valley.

Overnight : At Camp
Day 7 : Nubra Valley
Visit the beautiful villages of Sumur and Hunder and enjoy the awesome views over the desert and the snow-capped peaks beyond.

Overnight : At Camp

Day 8 : Nubra Valley - Leh
Visit Diskit Monastery, the oldest in the fertlie Nubra Valley, drive to Leh.

Overnight : At Hotel in Leh

Day 9 : Sightseeing around Leh
Participate in Phyang festival or sightseeing at Shey and Tikse.

Overnight : At Hotel in Leh

Day 10 : Sightseeing around Leh
Drive to Tsokar Lake; via the Taglang-La and the Mori Plains.

Overnight : At Hotel in Leh

Day 11 : Leh - Keylong
Drive to Keylong via Baralacha Pass (4,845 mts).

Overnight : At Camp

Day 12 : Keylong - Manali
Following breakfast drive to Manali which is set amongst lush forests and lovely orchards. After arrival check into your hotel, rest of the day for sightessing tour of the town.

Overnight : At Hotel in Manali
Day 13 : Manali – Chandigarh
After early morning breakfast drive to Chandigarh. Visit the popular attractions like Rock Garden, Amusement Park and many other attractions of the city.

Overnight : At Hotel in Chandigarh

Day 14 : Chandigarh – Delhi
Board a train to Delhi, your tour ends in Delhi.

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This trip was full of adventure and excitement. We got a chance to participate in the charming festivals of Ladakh, in addition we also got a chance to visits the old monasteries of Leh. Trip to Manali and Chandigarh cities was also interesting.