Mystical Ladakh

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Mystical Ladakh

Luxury Group Travel | 12 Days

Masked cham dances and monastery celebrations at a local tsedup festival
Morning chanting of Gelug Buddhist monks at Thiksey Monastery
Nubra Valley’s dramatic high desert landscapes with optional day hikes
Meetings with local Ladakhi artisans and experts on history and culture
Elaborate paintings and architecture of important Buddhist monasteries
Travel with local photographer and well-known trip leader Manoj Sharma

Journey into the high Himalaya where dramatic landscapes meet colorful traditions in an annual Buddhist festival. Witness the chanting of maroon-robed monks, explore whitewashed monasteries and royal palaces, and ramble on the edge of a national park at Thiksey. Travel to the remote Nubra Valley with its glistening sand dunes and Bactrian camels, then onward towards the Pakistani border, visiting Balti villages along the way. Drive through spectacular scenery and high mountain passes, stopping to admire intricate Buddhist paintings and inspiring statues at Alchi. Walk among apricot orchards and chortens between Hemis Schukpachen and Ang, and wonder at the ancient complexes and religious artifacts at Phyang and Spituk.

Local woman on Mangyu Gorge road, Ladakh, India

Dramatic landscapes in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India

View from tented camp in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India

Man and woman in traditional festive attire, Ladakh, India

Monks painting a mandala in Ladakh, India

Hikers en route from Hemis Schukpachen to Ang, Ladakh, India

Children in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India

Trip Overview

Our guide, Manoj, was fabulous. Knowledgeable, thoughtful, great fun to be with ...

– Ilene W.

Day

1 – 4

After a brief stopover in Delhi, fly over Himalayan peaks to Leh Observe maroon-robed monks at morning prayers and explore the monasteries in Thiksey and Hemis Ramble on the edge of a national park and take tea on the palace ramparts at Stok.

Day

5 – 6

Travel to the remote Nubra Valley’s sand dunes, wild Bactrian camels, and rural villages as you near the Pakistani border Sleep in luxurious safari-style tents and listen to lore of the Silk Road days.

Day

7

Begin the day with morning prayers in Diskit Gompa End it roaming cobbled streets and meeting local artisans in Leh Market, traveling along the picturesque Shyok River and over the dramatic high pass of Wari La.

Day

8 – 9

Explore ancient ruins at Basgo Fortress and admire intricate Buddhist paintings at Alchi and Mangyu Gompas Walk among apricot orchards and chortens on an optional hike between Hemis Schukpachen and Ang.

Day

10 – 12

Wonder at the ancient monastic complexes and a beautiful collection of religious artifacts at Phyang and Spituk Return to Leh and on to Delhi to depart.

This itinerary will vary depending on which monastery's tsedup (annual festival) falls within your travel dates. Download the full itinerary for details.

MEET YOUR TRIP LEADER

Manoj Sharma

A brilliant student in his school days, Manoj fell in love with the mountains while still in his teens. Over the course of his career as a trip leader, he has visited more than 300 different tourist destinations in India, Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Dates & Prices

Dates

07/17/22 – 07/28/22

08/05/22 – 08/16/22

07/06/23 – 07/17/23

Pricing

Group Trip: From $9,945 per person

based on double occupancy

Inclusions

Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
All accommodations
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
Most meals
Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
Services of a GeoEx trip leader, local guides, drivers, and other staff
Some gratuities
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.