Festival in Ladakh

There are many colourful fair and festivals celebrated in Ladakh. Festivals are a time of merry-making. Possibly, there is no better time to visit any destination than at the time of its festive season. The different festivals of Ladakh offer a unique opportunity to explore the rich cultural and traditional landscape of the region. Most of the festivals are held in the courtyard of monasteries where monks perform the sacred mask dances. Ladakh comes active during celebrations, when individuals from altered corners of Ladakh merge at one location to celebrate and also appreciate the festive spirit.  The monastic festivals are the heart of all the festivals. They are performed by monks wearing colorful silk garments and different facial mask.

On a festive day, the local pilgrims throng the monasteries, clad in their best Goncha or traditional Ladakhi dress and some even with hand-held prayer wheels. They gather in the spiritual courtyard of the monastery in the wee hours of the day and witness the dance and music of spiritual practices prevalent in the Himalayan regions. 

Ladakh Festival Calender

 

Name Of Festival	Place	2020	2021	2022
Summer Festivals
Saka Dawa	All Over Ladakh	Jun 5
Sindhu Darshan Festival	Shey Village	Jun 12 - 14
Yuru Kabgyat	Lamayuru Monastery	Jun 18 - 19
Hemis Tseschu	Hemis Monastery	Jun 30 - Jul 1
Karsha Gustor	Karsha(Padum, Zanskar)	Jul 18 - 19
Phyang Tserup	Phyang Monastery	Jul 18 - 19
Tak -Thok Tsechu	Tak-Thok Cave Monastery (Sakti Village)	Jul 29 - 30
Ladakh Festival	Leh	Sep 25 - 28
Winter Festivals
Spituk Gustor	Spituk Monastery	Jan 22 - 23
Dosmochey	Leh/Likir/Diskit, Nubra	Feb 21 - 22
Stok Guru Tseschu	Stok Monastery	Mar 3 - 4
Matho Nagrang	Matho Monastery	Mar 8 - 9
Thiksay Gustor	Thiksey Monastery	Nov 3 - 4
Losar	All Over Ladakh	Dec 15

 

SUMMER FESTIVALS:

 

 Saka Dawa, Buddha Purnima/Vesak Day

 

Name of the Festival          : Saka Dawa, Buddha Purnima/ Vesak Day

Date                                      : 05 June 2020
Place                                     : All over Ladakh

Duration                              : 01 day
Special Attraction              : Prayer by monks, changing of the Tarboche flag pole, donation to poor people and cultural progarmme

Saka Dawa is celebrated on the fourth month in the Tibetan calendar (between the months of May and June) as the occasion of Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana on the full moon day of the month. According to the legends, the three most important happenings of Lord Buddha’s life – birth, enlightenment and parinirvana, occurred on the full moon day of this month.

The name behind the festival has an interesting story behind it, while Dawa means “month” in Tibetan. Saka on the other hand means star, the word comes from a Tibetan astrology and it is deeply associated with the full moon of the fourth lunar month.

The followers refrain from killing and eating animals also the animals are set free for the day. During the festival, you can notice the lamas chanting the mantras 'Om Mani Padme Hum’ which means hail to the jewel and the lotus.

On this very day, every year, the lamas of nearby monasteries change the Tarboche flag pole, that is located at the South of the mountain, Kailash Kora. It is believed that if after the pole is changed, it does not stand erect, it is not auspicious by Tibetans. The festival is celebrated all over Ladakh. The monks began the festival with their prayers. In the middle of the day lunch is offered to poor people. All the monasteries involve in cooking food from the morning and in the afternoon before the monks start their lunch they feed the poor people. Monks also donate money and clothes to poor people during this festival. Not only have the monks local people also involved in donating to the poor people. It is believed that the good deeds performed in this month rewards 300 times more.

This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by people of Ladakh. Cultural programs and speech on life of Lord Buddha are organized at Leh polo ground.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey,Thiksey monastery , Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace

Day 03) Leh – Khardungla 5602 Mts. (18380 ft). - Deskit (Nubra) /  135 Kms

Day 04) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts.) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

Day 05) Pangong Lake – Changla Pass9(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 06) Leh - Delhi By Air

 

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03) Leh –Khardungla(5602 Mts.)-Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardungla 5602 Mts.(18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. The villages are large and quite prosperous and have thick plantation of Willow and Poplar. The altitude is a little less than Leh varying in Between 10,000 feet to 10,600 feet. The Shayok and Siachan River flows in the middle of the valley. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.

Day 04) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 6 –7 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Day 05) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 06) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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 Sindhu Darshan Festival

Name of the Festival          :  Sindhu Darshan Festival

Date                                      :  12-14 June 2020
Place                                     :  Near Shey Village (15 Km from Leh)

Duration                              :  03 days
Special Attraction              :  Sindu Darshan/visit, Musical shows, Dance performances and art exhibitions.

Sindhu Darshan Festival is a festival of India/Ladakh held every year on full moon day (on Guru Purnima) in June. It is held at Shey, Manla, a small town that lies 08 km outside the city centre of Leh.. It stretches for three days. It was first started in the October, 1997 and continues to be held every year since then, attracting large number of foreign and domestic tourists.

This festival is celebrated to pay homage to River Sindhu(also known as the Indus valley civilization), with the intention of endorsing it as an icon of communal harmony in India. Tributes are also paid to soldiers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The Sindhu Darshan festival conveys a strong message of uniting different religions and faiths, as it connects people from different faiths on one common platform to share love, compassion and respect for each other which is also the essence of every religion.  It also spread awareness about taking care of environment and its cleanliness is another purpose of the festival. The celebration features such cultural events as musical shows, dance performances and art exhibitions, organised by artistes from around India. The Bollywood film Dil Se was shot during the first Sindhi Darshan Festival.

On the first day, a reception ceremony is hosted by a committee, which comprises of various religious communities, such as Sunni and Shiite Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Sikh associations. Prayers are also conducted by 50 senior lamas on the banks of the Sindhu, and a bonfire is organised at night. On the second day, the cultural exchange program is held that encourages artists from across the country to showcase their wares and art, which is followed by a puja. On the third day, the place remains jam-packed with tourists as grand celebrations are hosted.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Thiksey monastery , Shanti Stupa Leh Palace & Shey(Sindhu Darshan Festival),

Day 03)Full day at Sindhu Darshan Festival

Day 04) Leh – Khardungla (5602 Mts.) - Deskit (Nubra) /  135 Kms

Day 05) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts.) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

Day 06) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)-Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 07) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour with Sindhu Darshan Festival

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

 

Sindhu Darshan Festival at Shey:

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03) Full day at Shey Sindhu Darshan Festival

Day 04) Leh –Khardungla(5602 Mts.)-Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardungla 5602 Mts.(18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. The villages are large and quite prosperous and have thick plantation of Willow and Poplar. The altitude is a little less than Leh varying in Between 10,000 feet to 10,600 feet. The Shayok and Siachan River flows in the middle of the valley. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.

Day 05) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 6 –7 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Day 06) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 07) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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Yuru Kabgyat  Festival

 

Name of the Festival           :  Yuru Kabgyat  Festival

Date                                      :   18-19 June 2020

Place                                     :  Lamayuru Monastery(125 Km from Leh)

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction              :  Masked dance, Prayers, offering , and Music

The Yuru Kabgyat Festival is celebrated at the pre-historic Lamayuru monastery in Ladakh which is 125 km away from Leh. Which is celebrated on the 17th and 18th day of the 5th Tibetan month. This Festival takes place for two long days in the months of July-August. This festival is attended by numerous people from abroad. Monks from various places like Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan and Buddhists from all over the world come to the Lamyuru monastery for the festival. The Yuru Kabgyat Festival is somehow dedicated to the Yama and Padmasambhava who are the meticulously delineated in the dance drama. Yama is considered to be the Lord of Death and Padmasambhava as the Second Buddha. 

The masked dance or the chaam dance is the most popular. This dance is performed by all the Lamas in circles, decorated with vibrant masks. The circular dance movements are followed by the beats of the drums, cymbals and long pipes. As part of the holy scripts, the masked dance of the Buddhists dates back to the 8th century when the Chham Dance was first performed. who also organize prayers and some other rituals in order to get riddance from disasters and bring peace on earth.

A major highlight of the YuruKabgyat Festival is the Prayer Wheels. These wheels can be seen in every monastery. 

The festival of Yuru Kabgyat is a lifetime experience and is breathtaking. Travellers visiting Ladakh can have the excellent opportunity to learn about the religion of Buddhism.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Thiksey monastery , Shanti Stupa , Leh Palace & Shey

Day 03) Leh- Lamayuru(Yuru Kabgyat  Festival) / 125 Km / 04 hrs drive

Day 04) Lamayuru (Yuru Kabgyat  Festival)

Day 05) Lamayuru- Leh / 125 Km / 04 hrs drive

Day 06) Leh  –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)-Pangong Lake(4250 Mts.) / 145 Km / 05-06 hrs drive

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)- Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03) Leh- Lamayuru / 125 Km / 04 hrs drive

Drive to Lamayuru and feel the monastic and cultural Buddhist life in Yuru Kabgyat  Festival

Day 04) Lamayuru

Yuru Kabgyat  Festival

 

Day 05) Lamayuru - Leh /  125 Kms / 04 hrs drive

Drive back to Leh via Alchi & Likir Monastery

Alchi Monastery: 69 km from Leh the only monastery in Ladakh built on flat ground. Built in the 11th century by the great translator Ringchen Zangpo. This is very famous for its painting and architecture which has an Indian and Kashmiri influence in them. there are many beautiful images of Buddha within the monastery.  There is no monastic community; it is looked after by monks from the likir monastery.

Liker Monastery: Located around 52 Kms from Leh, also called the Klu-Kkhjil or "water spirits" Monastery. Belongs to the Gelukpa Order. Monastery was founded in 1065 by Lama Duwang Chosje. The Likir Festival “Liker Dosmochey” is held from the 27th to 29th of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar.

Day 06) Leh –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)- Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) / 145 Km / 05-06 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 5 –6 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Overnight camping at Pangong Lake.

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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Hemis Tsechu Festival

Name of the Festival          : Hemis Tsechu Festival

Date                                      : 30 Jun- 01 July 2020
Place                                     : Hemis Monastery(45 Km from Leh)

Duration                              : 02 days
Special Attraction              : Dances performed by the dancers adorned in fine silk costumes and  colorful masks, 

This is one of the most popular monastic festivals of Ladakh and held to celebrate the birthday of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. It’s a colorful two-day affair that falls on 10th of the fifth month of Tibetan lunar calendar.

The mask dance represents different figures of god, goddess, dakini and asuras. The sacred dance drama of the life and mission is performed wearing facial masks and colorful brocades robes. During the festival the four-storey thanka of Guru Padma Sambhava is hung in the courtyard and other precious thankas are also exhibited. This is the world’s largest thangka or Tibetan scroll painting. This two-storey high thangka is unveiled once every 12 years. The thangka was displayed in the year 2016 and it will be shown again in 2028. Among the various cultural festivals of Ladakh, Hemis Tsechu occupies a special position

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis(Hemis Festival), Thiksey monastery , Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace & Shey

Day 03)Full day at Hemis Festival

Day 04) Leh – Khardungla (5602 Mts.) - Deskit (Nubra) /  135 Kms

Day 05) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts.) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

Day 06) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)-Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 07) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour with Hemis Festival

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Enjoy Hemis Festival at Hemis:

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03) Full day at Hemis Festival

Day 04) Leh –Khardungla(5602 Mts.)-Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardungla 5602 Mts.(18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. The villages are large and quite prosperous and have thick plantation of Willow and Poplar. The altitude is a little less than Leh varying in Between 10,000 feet to 10,600 feet. The Shayok and Siachan River flows in the middle of the valley. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.

Day 05) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 6 –7 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Day 06) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 07) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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Karsha Gustor  Festival

 

Name of the Festival           :  Karsha Gustor  Festival

Date                                      :   18-19 July 2020

Place                                     :  Karsha(12 km from Padum)

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction              :  Masked dance, Prayers, offering , Sacrificial figure made dough and  Music

02 days Gustor are celebrated by various monasteries such as Thiksey, Spituk, and Karsha Zanzkar(12 km from Padum) during different months of the year.

Karsha festival is celebrated by the renowned Yellow Hat order monks or the Gelupka order monks who have established their own monastery called the Karsha Monastery near Padum. Usually this festival is held either in July or August. During the festival, a Black Hat Dance is performed. The celebration is to mark the victory over evils. The mask worn by the dancers represent the Guardians, Protectors and the Gods and Goddesses. The colourful dresses, vibrant rituals, and enthusiastic dance performances bring unmatched joyful moments for the locals and tourists.

During the festival, there are early morning prayers, presenting a liquid offering to invite the gods to witness the sacred dances. On the second day, a sacrificial figure made from dough is ritualistically destroyed in a ceremony called Dao-Tulva (killing of the enemy). The pieces are then dispersed in the four cardinal directions symbolizing the banishment of enemies from the entire land.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Day 03) Leh -  Kargil /  220 Km / 07 Hrs drive

Day 04) Kargil – Rangdum / 130 Km / 06 Hrs drive

Day 05) Rangdum – Padum Via Suru Valley / 131 Km / 05 Hrs drive

Day 06 & 07 ) Karsha Gustor Festival at Padum

Day 08) Padum – Rangdum - Kargil / 260 Km / 09-10 hrs drive

Day 09) Kargil – Leh / 220 Km / 08 hrs drive

Day 10) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03) Leh -  Kargil /  220 Km / 07 Hrs drive

Post breakfast drive to Kargil enroute visiting the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery enroute visiting the mesmerizing Moon Landscapes , you will believe why the name of this area is Moonland. Exactly the same formations of Land are visible as on the moon. 

Lamayuru Monastery: It is situated 125 Km from Leh. Monastery built on sand stone. This is the oldest known monastery which dates back to the 10th century. It belongs to the kar-gyut-pa (Red Hat) sect. it is said that long time ago Arahat Nimagung visited this place and he made a prophecy that monastery will come up at this spot. He made offering to the Naga serpent spitrits. The corns mixed with the earth and formed like Swastika or Yungdrung, later it came to be known as Yungdrung Monastery. Rinchen Zangpo, the Translator came to build many temples and stupas and so the teaching of the Kadampa School came to flourish greatly there but later it was taken over by Digungpa Order. Mahasiddha Naropa also came to this place and meditated here. There are renowned collection of carpets, thankas and frescoes. A festival “Yuru Kabgyad” is held on 17th and 18th of the 5th month of Tibetan calendar during which dances are performed.

Later Drive to Kargil over Fatu-la (4108 mts.) which is the highest pass on Srinagar – Leh road. Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04) Kargil – Rangdum / 130 Km / 06 Hrs drive

after breakfast, In the morning we drive towards Rangdum and afternoon visit Rangdum Monastery

Rangdum is located around 130 km towards the south-east of Kargil and around 104 km from Padum at an altitude of 3,657 mts. in the beautiful Suru Valley in Leh District.

Rangdum Monastery: Rangdum is surrounded by steep hills, pastures, streams and rocky mountains. The 200-year-old Rangdum Monastery is situated in the most isolated part of the Suru Valley in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Gelugpa sect, situated on top of a small but steep sugarloaf hill at an altitude of 4,031 m falls in Suru Valley but culturally it is part of Zanskar. According to legend, the monastery was built by Gelek Yashy Takpa during the reign of King Tsewang Mangyul of Ladakh. The main attraction here is an imposing 18^th century monastery perched picturesquely on a top of a hillock like an ancient fort. This monastery is home to 40 monks. The main highlight of the monastery is its central prayer hall with an amazing collection of Tibetan and other artifacts. The monastery looks like a fortified structure. Rangdum is also serves a base for different Trekking routes.

Day 05) Rangdum – Padum Via Suru Valley / 131 Km / 05 Hrs drive

Drive to Padum, On the way to Padum visit Sani Monastery, which belongs to the southern branch of the Drukpa Kagyupa School

Sani Gonpa : Sani is a village with this monastery in the Zanskar Valley and situated at a height of 3700 mts. It consists of approximately one hundred houses with approx. six hundred inhabitants.  The monastery is home to one of the 108 chortens or stupas, a domed structure serving as a Buddhist shrine, constructed during the 1st century by King Kanishka.

Sani is dedicated to Padmasambhava, who is said to have meditated in 08th century   in a small cave visible from the monastery on the other side of the river Zanskar and is considered its founder. There is an adjoining temple that is dedicated to Naropa, who is also said to have been at the site.  07 kms before reaching Padum this castle like monastery which unlike other monasteries of Ladakh, is built on level ground. According to a legend its origin is associated with Kanishka (Kushan ruler of 2nd century AD), on account of the Kanishka Stupa, which stands in the backyard of the walled complex. In the Sani Monastery every year in the sixth Tibetan month (July/ August), the Sani Nasgyal Festival takes place.

Padum : Padum(3505 Mts. above sea level) is located around 240 km from Kargil in the Zanskar Valley and is the administrative center of Zanskar Sub-division of the Kargil district.  This town is the most populated town of Zanskar that is inhabited by around 2000 people. Padum is named after Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. Padum is the only town in and the administrative center of the Zanskar sub-district and is scenic and known for its Spartan splendor.

Day 06 & 07 ) Padum

Enjoy the Karsha Gustor Festival

Karsha Monastery : 09 km from Padum this is the largest monastic establishment in Zanskar and founded during the 14th century by the translator Phagspa Shesrab under the Yellow Hat sect, This monastery is set on a hillock on top of the village. Karsha Gompa houses at least 100 monks and belongs to the Gelugpa order. The complex of white washed structures are imposing and can be seen from Padum. It is predominantly known for Avalokiteshvara temple. The monastery is a complex comprising eight temples, chapels, chortens, residential rooms for 100 monks and assembly halls. Karsha has also been the last point where the traditional Chadar Trek ends (The frozen river trek on Zanskar river). Every year Karsha monastery plays host to the Gustor festival, which is held in July and is an important festival. It is celebrated for two consecutive days to mark the victory of good over evil.

Day 08) Padum – Rangdum - Kargil / 260 Km / 09-10 hrs drive

Drive back to Kargil

Day 09) Kargil – Leh / 220 Km / 08 hrs drive

Drive back to Leh

Day 10) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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Phyang Tsedup Festival

 

Name of the Festival           : Phyang Tsedup Festival

Date                                      : 18-19 July 2020
Place                                     : Phyang Monastery(15 Km from Leh)

Duration                              : 02 days

Special Attraction              : Sacred dances performed by Lamas wearing masks, along with display of paintings inside the monastery.

The Phyang Monastery/Gompa is a Buddhist monastery located in Fiang village. Phyang is one the ancient Monasteries in Ladakh region. It is 17  Km. west of Leh in Ladakh, in northern India. It was established in the year 1515. 

The annual Phyang Festival is held on the 2nd and 3rd day of the 6th Tibetan month, which generally falls in July-August. The Phyang Tsedup Festival celebrates the victory of good over evil. 

In the starting of the festival, prayers are performed. Pilgrims visit the monastery to pay their regard to Skyabje Jigten Gombo. The votive offerings are burnt on the 2nd day. During the festival, sacred mask dances are performed by monks. The Lamas are dressed up in colorful attire and also play the various characters of the dance drama. Dramas or 'Chhams' are performed with a great deal of splendor and cheerfulness during the festival. This is  the limelight of the festival. There are 70 Buddhist monks in this monastery.

The huge Thangka (ten meter high) also known as Skyabje Jigten Gonpo is the highlight of the festival. It is a structure raised in the memory of Skyabje Jigten Gombo. He was a saint and the founder of the Dringungpa monastic order, where the present monastery stands.  The thangka is kept on exhibition during the festival once in three years; last time was in 2016. It is also worshipped and marks the triumph of good over the evil.

 

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Day 03, 04) Full day at Phyang Tsedup Festival

Day 05) Leh –Khardungla(5602 Mts.)-Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Day 06) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour with Hemis Festival

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'thankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03, 04) Full day at Phyang Tsedup Festival

Day 05) Leh –Khardungla(5602 Mts.)- Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardungla 5602 Mts.(18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. The villages are large and quite prosperous and have thick plantation of Willow and Poplar. The altitude is a little less than Leh varying in Between 10,000 feet to 10,600 feet. The Shayok and Siachan River flows in the middle of the valley. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.

Day 06) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 6 –7 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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 Tak-Tok  Festival

 

Name of the Festival          :  Tak-Tok  Festival

Date                                      :  08-09 July 2020

Place                                     :  Tak-Tok Cave Monastery, Sakti Village(46 Km from Leh)

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction              :  Chham dance, Prayers, Music  etc.

Tak-Tok festival is one of the most important festivals of Ladakh. Takthok Tsechu festival is held on the 10th and 11th days of the 6th Tibetan month in the Takthok gompa(around July/ August), the only Nyingma lineage monastery in Ladakh and draws a large number of tourists and the local people. The festival is celebrated at cave Gompa of Tak- Tok. The Takthok monastery is built around a cave which is believed to be used by Padmasambhava for meditation in the 8th century.

This Festival is celebrated by chham dances where both the monks and the local people dance. It is believed that the visitors who witness the festival, bestowed with teachings and attain protection from the evils of the world. This festival is popular amongst the locals and villagers from far-flung lands visit the caved Gompa at Takthok Monastery.

Main attraction of this festival is Chham dances. While this dance form is usually known as the “death dance,” it is, however, very meditative and usually carries a message and teaching, Also, given the warm place in local’s hearts for this festival.  Many cultural programmes are organised throughout the day, and a feast is set up in the evening. People dress up in ethnic clothes and observe religious practices.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Full day visit of Shey , Hemis, Thiksey monastery , Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace

Day 03, 04)Full day Tak-Tok  Festival

Day 05) Leh – Khardungla (5602 Mts.) - Deskit (Nubra) /  135 Kms

Day 06) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts.) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)- Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03, 04) Full day Tak-Tok  Festival

Day 05) Leh  – Khardungla(5602 Mts.)- Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardungla 5602 Mts.(18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. The villages are large and quite prosperous and have thick plantation of Willow and Poplar. The altitude is a little less than Leh varying in Between 10,000 feet to 10,600 feet. The Shayok and Siachan River flows in the middle of the valley. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.

Day 06) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 6 –7 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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Ladakh Festival

Name of the Festival           :  Ladakh Festival

Date                                      :  25-28 Sep 2020
Place                                     :  Leh

Duration                              :  04 days

Special Attraction              : Folk dances, traditional music, archery competitions and polo  matches. Mask dances are one of the highlights of the festival.

Ladakh festival is also one of the main fair at Ladakh and organised by the Tourism Department. The Ladakh festival is a blend of various cultures of Central Asian, Tibetan and Northern India, which are all found in Ladakh.  The Ladakh festival is a terrific possibility for the visitors to know about the culture and way of living of individuals in the area. The Ladakh festival is a blend of various cultures of Central Asian, Tibetan and Northern India, which are all found in Ladakh. This festival is the most visited and awaited festivals of Ladakh. All the vibrancy of Ladakh comes in Leh to celebrate the beauty of Ladakh and its culture. Various cultural programs are held such as folk dances, traditional music, archery competitions and polo matches. Mask dances are one of the highlights of the festival.

The tourists have the opportunities to see the entire traditional cultural programme of the region like Traditional Folk dance and songs of different parts of Ladakh. It has been attracting a large number of crowd and has also improved tourist in Ladakh.

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Day 02) Full day visit of Shey , Hemis, Thiksey monastery , Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace

Day 03, 04)Full day Ladakh  Festival

Day 05) Leh – Khardungla (5602 Mts.) - Deskit (Nubra) /  135 Kms

Day 06) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts.) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.)- Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Super Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Luxury		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

 

 

Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Delhi – Leh Flight

Arrive Leh, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.  After lunch visit Local Bazaar by your own. Overnight in Hotel.

Ladakh : The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular.  As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher.  Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills.  They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.

Land : Four mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok.  Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.

People : There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.

Day 02) Leh Local sightseeing tour

Leh town (3505 mts.)  is the headquarter of the Leh District and  is the the largest town of Ladakh with an area of 45110 Sq Km. Town is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China in the north and eastern part, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pradesh  in  South East. In the ancient times the present Leh district was a part of Greater Ladakh spread over from Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan). For a long time Leh remained the capital of the Rajas of Ladakh. Leh became an important centre for trade in Central Asia. It opened for foreigner in 1974 and since then Leh became an important destination in India. The most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh is the Buddhist monasteries.

Hemis : the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces. 

Shey : The Shey former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley.  Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.

Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksey is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Shanti Stupa- Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.

Leh Palace : The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.

Day 03, 04) Full day Ladakh  Festival

Day 05) Leh  – Khardungla(5602 Mts.)- Deskit (Nubra Valley) /  145 Kms / 06 hrs drive

Morning, after breakfast drive to Nubra valley which 145 km and takes 6 hours. Today you cross the highest motorable road Khardungla 5602 Mts.(18380 ft). From the top of the pass one can see the great view all the way south or the Indus valley to the seemingly endless peaks and the ridges of the Zanskar range. The villages are large and quite prosperous and have thick plantation of Willow and Poplar. The altitude is a little less than Leh varying in Between 10,000 feet to 10,600 feet. The Shayok and Siachan River flows in the middle of the valley. After 06 hours drive will reach Deskit village the headquarter of Nubra Valley.

Day 06) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 Mts) via Shyok river road  / 150 Km / 06-07 hrs drive

After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake 4250 Mts, drive of 6 –7 Hrs.

Arrival at Camp, Later free time at Leisure and enjoy the color changing lake and the sunset on the banks of lake. 

Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long. with half of it’s running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". This lake is one of the largest and most beautiful natural lakes in the country. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.

Day 07) Pangong Lake –Changla Pass(5360 Mts.) - Leh  / 145 Km / 05-06  hrs drive

Early morning enjoy the picturesque view of Sunrise on lake. After Breakfast drive back to Leh via one of the highest motorble pass(Changla Pass) 5360 Mts.

Day 08) Leh - Delhi By Air

Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards destination flight.

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always

(The date of the festivals may change due to unpredictable reasons so it is suggested to reconfirm the date before booking your trip)

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  WINTER FESTIVALS:

 

Spituk Gustor  Festival

 

Name of the Festival           :  Spituk Gustor  Festival

Date                                      :   22-23 January 2020

Place                                     :  Spituk Monastery (08 Km from Leh)

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction            :  Masked dance, Prayers, offering , Sacrificial figure made dough and Music

02 days Gustor are celebrated by various monasteries such as Thiksey, Spituk, and Karsha Zanzkar(12 km from Padum) during different months of the year.

Spituk Gustor is one of the most significant festivals that Ladakh offers.  Every year Spituk Gustor Festival is held in the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar. The celebration is to mark the victory over evils. The mask worn by the dancers represent the Guardians, Protectors and the Gods and Goddesses. The colourful dresses, vibrant rituals, and enthusiastic dance performances bring unmatched joyful moments for the locals and tourists.

During the festival, there are early morning prayers, presenting a liquid offering to invite the gods to witness the sacred dances. On the second day, a sacrificial figure made from dough is ritualistically destroyed in a ceremony called Dao-Tulva (killing of the enemy). The pieces are then dispersed in the four cardinal directions symbolizing the banishment of enemies from the entire land.

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Dosmochey Festival

 

 

Name of the Festival           :  Dosmochey Festival

Date                                      :  21-22 February 2020
Place                                     :  Leh(old chapel, below Leh Palace) Likir & Nubra (Diskit Monastery)

Duration                              :  02 day

Special Attraction            :  Masked dance, Prayers, offering and Music

The festival of Dosmochey is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in Leh - Ladakh region, Celebrated in Leh, Liker (lower Ladakh), and Nubra Valley’s Deskit. Falling right at the beginning of the Tibetan New Year,  The festival is celebrated on 28th and 29th of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar and falls in the month of February as per the International calendar,  the festival is held in the majestic Leh Palace. Known as a prayer festival, Dosmoche was introduced by the rulers of Ladakh. The festival is very similar to the popular Mon-Lam. It means “Great Prayer Ceremony of Lhasa. Monks from different monasteries gather at the courtyards of the palace to perform Chams. "It marks the victory of the forces of good over evil. "

During the festival, monks also play music and performed the famous mask dance and other forms of traditional Tibetan art forms to celebrate. On the 2nd day, a procession is organized during which these offering are taken out and burnt while the locals whistle to ward away evil spirits and in order to welcome the New Year.

 

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Stok Guru Tsechu Festival

 

 

Name of the Festival          :  Stok Guru Tsechu Festival

Date                                      :  03-04 Mar 2020
Place                                     :  Stok Monastery(20 km from Leh)

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction            :  Masked dance, Prayers, Music and Predictions made by oracles

 

Stok Guru Tsechu is the festival of oracles. Organized in the month of February/March, just a week before Matho Nagrang. As per Tibetan Calendar, it begins on the 9th and 10th day of the 1st month of the year. This festival hosted in Stok village, about 20 km south of Leh, and the present seat of the Ladakh royal family.

Two oracles appear during the festival. They are usually the common men from the same town. Monks prepare them by various means to receive the spirit of the deities. The predictions made by these oracles are firmly believed by the people of this region. "Masked dances" make this Stok Guru Tsechu Festival worth watching. The Lamas of Spituk monastery in Ladakh perform these dances. Prayers, dance (Cham by Lamas), music and food are part of celebration but unlike other monasteries, prayer services are led by common people.

 

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Matho Nagrang Festival

 

Name of the Festival           :  Matho Nagrang Festival

Date                                      :  08-09 Mar 2020
Place                                     :  Matho Monastery(26 Km from Leh)

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction            :  Masked dance, Prayers, Music and Predictions made by oracles

Matho Nagrang is celebrated at a Matho monastery on the 15th day of the 1st month of the Tibetan calendar. During these festival two special monks chosen by the entire village community predicts the future of the people. Every third year, monks of the monastery are chosen by a draw of lots to be trained to receive the spirit. In preparation for the possession of the gods, they are isolated and made to meditate for two months. People from nearby villages also visit the oracle to consult for their problems.

It is believed that during this festival some special power comes in their hands and they can actually predict everything perfectly. Two masked dancers generally accompany the monks called Ronstang.  Matho Nagrang is an important festival of the Tibetan Buddhism Sakya School and celebrated with great pomp and show.

 

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 Thiksey, Gustor  Festival

 

Name of the Festival           :  Thiksey  Gustor  Festival

Date                                      :  03-04 Nov 2020

Place                                     :  Thiksey

Duration                              :  02 days

Special Attraction            :  Masked dance, Prayers, offering , Sacrificial figure made dough and Music

02 days Gustor are celebrated by various monasteries such as Thiksey, Spituk, and Karsha Zanzkar(12 km from Padum) during different months of the year.

Gustor festival in Thiksey Monastery is celebrated on the 17th and 19th day of the 9th Tibetan month. The celebration is to mark the victory over evils. The mask worn by the dancers represent the Guardians, Protectors and the Gods and Goddesses. The colourful dresses, vibrant rituals, and enthusiastic dance performances bring unmatched joyful moments for the locals and tourists.

During the festival, there are early morning prayers, presenting a liquid offering to invite the gods to witness the sacred dances. On the second day, a sacrificial figure made from dough is ritualistically destroyed in a ceremony called Dao-Tulva (killing of the enemy). The pieces are then dispersed in the four cardinal directions symbolizing the banishment of enemies from the entire land.

 

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Losar Festival

  

Name of the Festival           :  Losar Festival

Date                                      :  15 Dec 2020
Place                                     :  All over Ladakh

Duration                              :  03 day

Special Attraction            :  Dance, Prayers and Music

The Losar festival marks the beginning of the New Year in Ladakh. The Losar festival that comes 2 months before the Tibetan New Year, is celebrated in the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar. Though earlier the dates of both the festivals were same but in the first half of the 17th century, King Jamyang Namgyal was planning an expedition against the Baltistan forces in the winter season, he thus decided that the festival would be celebrated 2 months in advance. This later on became a tradition. It is said to last 15 days, but the first 3 days are the most important ones.

The Losar festival of Ladakh is a much awaited festival that is one of the major Tibetan Buddhist festivals celebrated with performances of traditional songs and folk dances of the region. During this festival, the Ladakhi Buddhists make a religious offering before their deities in the Monasteries/Gompas. The houses are decorated with good luck signs for prosperous New Year and bounty of crops. People keep Dough Models of Sun, Moon, Goats, Sheep, Ibex and Antelope in kitchen shelves for good omen. To mark the beginning of New Year, prayer flags will be hoisted at important religious places. Losar is characterised especially by dancing, music, and a general spirit of merrymaking.

 

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