| Monasteries
Indus (15 Days) |
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Flight
To Delhi |
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Delhi
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Leh
Rest for acclimatization at 3,500mts / Hotel |
| Leh:Is
the capital in the broad Indus valley, which makes up Ladakh itself.To
the north and north-east are Shyok and Nubra valley, to the south-east
theZansker area, to the West on the high road, which leads the Ladakh,
Kashmir Valley through Kargil and Drass. |
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Leh
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Visit
Spituk and Stok Palace / Hotel |
Spituk:
The 15th century monastery on the site of an 11th century monastery,
situated on the top of the hill with good view of Indus Valley.
Stok Palace: Has been royal palace since being was dethroned
by Dogras and is now the home of the last king's wisdom. There is
an interesting museumthat contains an odd collection of exhibits including
the king's teacup holder,the inerrant turquoise headdress, some Armour
and a stuffedYak. |
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Leh
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Visit
Shey, Thiksey and Hemis / Hotel |
Shye:
This was the old capital of King's of Ladakh. The main templeContains
a large Buddha statue sculpted by Nepalese craftsman.
Thiksey: The 15th century large gompa is an impressive sight
situatedOn top of a craggy hill with the rest of the complex sprawls
down beneath it.The temple houses a 15-meter high statue of Maitreya. |
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Leh
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Visit
Phyang and Likir / Camp |
Phyang:
The 16th century Gompa on the hill belongs to Kagyupa(Red Hat)
Order of monk.
Likir:The 12th century impressive Monastery. The monks here
are of Geluppa order. |
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Likir |
Yangtang / Camp |
| Yangtong:
Nice campsite. Prosperous-looking village. |
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Yangtang |
Rizong
Yangtang / Camp |
| Rizong:
The solitary gelukpa monastery at Rizong, first we arrive the nunnery
and a kilometer after Rizong. The Gompa just over 160 yearsold contains
little of historical interest but a very beautiful architecture. |
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Yangtang |
Timisgam / Camp |
| Timsiagam:
Rich village in the valley Apricot, Apples, Nuts, beautiful Horses.
The village is amongst fertile fields and spreading Orchards. |
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Timisgam
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Tar
Village / Camp |
| Timsiagam:
Rich
village in the valley Apricot, Apples, Nuts, beautiful Horses. The
village is amongst fertile fields and spreading Orchards. |
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Tar
Village |
Mang Gyu / Camp |
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Gyu:
Is a village for night halt. |
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Mang
Gyu |
Gera Lamyuru Alchi Leh / Hotel |
Gera:
Beautiful Village for camping
Alchi: The monasteries here have the most beautiful wall Paintings
in Ladakh. |
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Leh |
Hotel |
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13.
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Leh |
Delhi (Optional Visit to Taj in Agra) / Hotel |
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14.
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DelhiI |
Delhi |
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15.
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Delhi
to Airport for International Flight |
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