Ancient Monasteries Tour
Duration: 13 nights / 14 days
Destinations Covered: Srinagar - Kargil - Rangdom - Padam - Bardan Gompa
- Uletokpo - Leh - Ladakh
Day 01 : Srinagar
On arrival at Srinagar airport. Our representative will meet you and escort
you to Houseboat. Afternoon Shikara ride on Dal lake visiting interesting
places around the Lake. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 02 : Srinagar
Morning half day tour of world famous Mughal gardens visiting Nishat (The
Garden of Pleasure) built by Asaf Jah in 1636 AD and Shamilar Bagh (Abode
of Love) built by Jehangir for his beloved Nur Jahan in 1619 AD. Afternoon
Visit Srinagar Old city Jamia Masjid, Shah Hamdan mosque, Srinagar Museum
and enjoy the walking through the narrow bazar of the city. Overnight at
Houseboat.
Day 03 : Srinagar - Kargil (205 Kms)
Full day drive to Kargil. After Sonmarg you start steep ascending most rough
road and wet Zojila pass 3527 Mtrs known as (Gateway of Ladakh) continue
drive towards Drass second coldest place in the world here we stop for tea
and passport check. Another two and half hours drive will take us Kargil.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Kargil - Rangdom (135 Kms)
After Kargil drive towards Zanskar valley on the way see Panikar and Parkachan
villages view of Nun & Kun peaks are seen.. Arrive Rangdom in the evening
. Overnight in Tents.
Day 05 : Rangdom - Padam (150 Kms)
After short drive, we stop at Rangdom Gompa and visit the Gompa Continue
drive to Padam which is the Capital of Zanskar valley on the way cross Pensila
pass 4401 Mtrs and some ancient Buddhist villages. After crossing Tungri
bridge visit Sunni Gompa finally we reach Padam in the late afternoon. Overnight
in Tents.
Day 06 : Padam
Day to visit Pipitong, Thonde Gompa and Zangla 3450 Mtrs this is the most
beautiful village with ancient Zangla Gompa and you may get chance to visit
Queen's house at Zangla. On the way return visit Karsha Gompa which is one
of the oldest Monastery. Overnight in Tents.
Day 07 : Padam - Bardan Gompa (7/8 Hrs. trek)
Full day trek to Bardan Gompa on the way back visit Padam market and Padam
Gompa. Overnight in Tents.
Day 08 : Padam - Kargil (285 Kms)
Full day drive to Kargil and in the evening we reach Kargil. Overnight at
Hotel.
Day 09 : Kargil - Uletokpo (153 Kms)
Full day drive to Uletokpo and we have to cross highest pass on Srinagar
leh route Fotula 13749 Fts. On the way visit Mulbek and Lamayuru monastery
one of the oldest Monastery in Ladakh region. Continue drive to Uletokpo
in the late afternoon one may visit to Rizong monastery by foot 5 Kms to
and fro. Overnight in Tents.
Day 10 : Uletokpo - Leh (81 Kms)
After short drive we reach to Alchi Monastery and continue drive to Leh
via some interesting Buddhist villages. Afternoon free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Leh (ladakh)
Full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis Monastery which is most popular
Monastery in Ladakh region. return back to Hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Leh (ladakh)
Morning half day sightseeing tour of Spituk and Phyang monastery. Afternoon
visit by foot to Kings palace, Tsemo Gompa, Leh Mosque, Leh Bazar and Shankar
Gompa. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Leh (Ladakh)
Morning half day excursion to Stok Palace/Museum and on the way back visit
Tibetan Refugee Camp. Afternoon day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Leh
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onward destination flight.
Ancient Monasteries Tour, North India
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