7-day Ladakh monastery tour with Hemis, Thiksey, Lamayuru, and Alchi.
Ladakh is home to some of the oldest and most important Buddhist monasteries in the world. This 7-day Ladakh Monastery Tour takes you through the great monasteries of Hemis, Thiksey, Lamayuru, Alchi, Diskit, and Spituk. You will attend prayer ceremonies, see ancient murals, and learn about Tibetan Buddhism. The tour also includes Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley.
Thiksey Monastery Hemis Monastery Lamayuru Monastery Alchi Monastery Diskit Monastery Shey Palace Spituk Monastery Pangong Tso Nubra Valley
Day 1
Arrival in Leh — Rest and acclimatize. Evening at Leh Market. Overnight in Leh. Day 2: Leh Monasteries — Visit Spituk, Phyang, and Shey Palace. Overnight in Leh. Day 3: Thiksey and Hemis — Visit Thiksey Monastery (mini-Potala) and Hemis Monastery (largest in Ladakh). Overnight in Leh. Day 4: Lamayuru and Alchi — Visit Lamayuru Monastery (oldest) and Alchi Monastery (famous murals). Overnight in Leh. Day 5: Leh to Nubra — Drive over Khardung La. Visit Diskit Monastery and Maitreya Buddha. Overnight in Nubra. Day 6: Nubra to Pangong — Drive via Shyok to Pangong Tso. Overnight in camp. Day 7: Pangong to Leh and Departure — Drive back to Leh. Transfer to airport.
Accommodation in hotels and camps Daily breakfast and dinner Inner line permits Private 4x4 vehicle Monastery entry fees Airport pickup and drop All applicable taxes
Airfare Lunch Travel insurance Personal expenses Camera charges at monasteries Alcoholic beverages Anything not mentioned
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