Ladakh – Land of the Gods
13 Days
| Best Season | Spring |
| Package Type | Trekking |
| Elevation | |
| Group Size | 2+ pax |
| Duration | 13 Days |
Delhi – Leh – Chumathang – Lake Tsomoriri – Dha Hanu – Lamayuru - Nubra
It is a land like no other which means “Land of High Passes” and is bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Greater Himalayas to the south and the Karakoram Mountains to the north.
It is a region in India totally isolated from the modern world. Snowy tops and colored monasteries, valleys, oasis and lunar landscapes, crystal clear lakes and dry dunes. Ladakh – often referred as “Little Tibet” - invites you in a journey between heaven and earth, on the way to wisdom. An authentic land, faithful to ancestral customs where life is characterized by intense spirituality.
An accessible adventure to all, to experience an extraordinary journey.
To optimize your trip, we can design this program around one or few special festivals in Ladakh.
FESTIVAL DATES IN LADHAK
Festival: Dosmochey,
One of the most popular in Ladha and celebrated every year simultaneously in Leh and the monasteries of Diskit and Likir, in february.
Venue: Leh & Likir & Diskir
- Date 2019: February 2 – 3 / Date 2020: February 21 – 23
Festival: Yargon Tungshak
During people from far and near gather to witness the well-known Cham Dance aka Mask Dance. The zeal to celebrate this festival is quite apparent from the flamboyancy of the region. Performers dressed up in multi-color attire and big masks will cast a magical spell on you. A unique combination of loud drum beats and low-level syllables is a strange melody, which makes this festival even more interesting.
Venue: Nubra (Yarma)
- Date 2019: February 8 – 9 / Date 2020: February 27 – 28
Festival: Stok Guru Tsechu or the oracles festival
The oracles of Stok are laymen prepared by the monks so that they can call upon the spirit of divinities and predict the future of the village.
Venue: Stok
- Date 2019: February 15 – 17 / Date 2020: March 3 – 4
Festival: Saka Dawa or Buddha Purnima or Vesak festival
It is to celebrate the birth of the Buddha, His enlightenment and his Parinirvana.
Venue: All around Ladakh
- Date 2019: 17 June / Date 2020: 5 June
Festival : Hemis Tsechu
It is to celebrate the anniversary of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. Hemis abrite le plus grand thangka (peinture traditionnelle tibétaine) du monde. Ce thangka, haut de deux étages, est dévoilé une fois tous les 12 ans. Il a été déroulé en 2016 et sera présenté de nouveau en 2028.
Venue: Hemis Monastery
- Date 2019:July11–12 / Date 2020: June 30 – July 1
Festival: Ladakh Polo Festival
One of the festivals which is all about thrill and excitement is the Polo Festival in Ladakh. A heritage game which showcases the traditional culture of the region, it is accompanied by music, dance and other celebrations. Attending this festival can really be a wonderful experience. You will also get the chance to taste the unique cuisine of Ladakh along with the handicrafts of the region. If you need one more reason to visit Ladakh with your family and friends, this is definitely one of them.
Venue: Shagran, Chushot Gongma
- Date 2019: July 11 – 17 / Date 2020: July 11 – 17
Festival: Ladakhi Losar
The festival is to start of the new year in Ladhak and is one of the most important socio-religious festival. It last around 2 weeks but the main celebrations take place during the first 3 days.
Venue: All around Ladakh
- Date 2018: December 8 / Date 2019: December 27 / Date 2020: December 15
Festival: Silk Route Festival
This vibrant new celebration of Nubra Valley culture includes archery contests, camel riding, dances and traditional food stalls
Venue: Nubra Valley
- Date 2019: 23 & 24 June / Date 2020: 23 & 24 June
Festival: Tegar Heritage Tourism Festival
The festival is being organized by Tegar Thundel Tsogspa in collaboration with Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) with focus on preserving and promoting rich culture and tradition while aspiring to open up to the outside world....
Venue: Nubra Valley
- Date 2019: 27 & 28 July / Date 2020: 27 & 28 July
Festival: Ladakh Festival
The festival is being organized by the tourism office of Jammu and Cachemire. Divers cultural programs are prepared like traditional dances and music, archery contests, and polo. This festival is a greta opportunity for tourist to discover the culture and way of life of the Ladhaki people.
Venue: Leh
- Date 2019: 25 to 28 September / Date 2020: 25 to 28 September
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1PARIS – DELHI
After meeting your guide and driver at New Delhi International Airport, proceed to Guesthouse or Hotel for check in.
Tour briefing in the evening.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
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2DELHI.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. A day in the city of Delhi, capital of India. A fascinating, complex and contradictory city, filled with beauty, dynamism and where the past coexists with the present. In the morning we will visit the red fort. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the collections of the National Museum. Pass in front of Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, Presidential Palace and Parliament.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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3DELHI - LEH.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Morning flight to Leh, capital of the ancient Kingdom of Ladakh at 3500m altitude and starting point for the discovery of the Indus Valley. Lunch. Free time to acclimatize to the altitude before strolling in the local market.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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4LEH.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for the monastery of Hemis, the largest of Ladakh where 500 monks still live there. You will attend the ceremonies of the Hemis Festival, one of the most famous in the region. It is held to commemorate the birth of Master Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. Lunch. On the way back, visit of Shey Palace, built on a rocky outcrop that houses a 12-meter high golden copper Buddha. Then, the Stok Palace, home of the last king of Ladakh. Discovery of the imposing Thiksey monastery nicknamed “the little Potala”, hanging on the side of a hill and offering a magnificent view of the Indus Valley.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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5LEH - CHUMATHANG - LAKE TSOMORIRI (220 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for Chumathang, known for its hot springs where it is possible to bathe. Lunch. Stop in the village of Sumdah for a tasting of yak milk tea. Continuation to Tsomoriri Lake, installation in your camp. Discovery on foot around.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
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6LAKE TSOMORIRI.
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Day to discover the breath-taking beauty of the pristine landscapes of this Tibetan plateau where grazing herds of wild donkeys (kyangs). Quiet walk (2 km, 1h approx.) to admire the beautiful and mythical Lake Tsomoriri with turquoise waters, surrounded by arid mountains. Lunch along the way.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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7LAKE TSOMORIRI - LEH (280 KM).
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Early morning, drive to Lake Tsokar (Salt Lake). The region is home to a nomadic population that raises flocks of goats that provide the famous pashmina wool. Visit a school before taking the road through the Puga Valley. Lunch. Continue to Thugke Gompa then Leh via Taglang Pass (5359 m). This national road is considered the 2nd highest road in the world.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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8LEH - DHA HANU (255 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Road to Dha Hanu Valley and lunch. Meeting with representatives of the Drokpas tribe which has more than 3000 members scattered in villages, living in perfect cultural and economic self-sufficiency. Scientists claim they would be the pure descendants of the “Aryans”. Their traditional costume is a unique show. Lunch and continuation to the camp.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
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9DHA HANU - LAMAYURU - LEH (150 KM).
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Discovery of Lamayuru, the oldest Tibetan monastery of Ladakh, established by Rinchen Zangpo (A famous Tibetan translator and scholar). Built on a hill in the entrance of a gorge, far from any civilization at the heart of a moonscape. Lunch. Then discovery of the perched monastery of Rizong in the grand valley. Road towards Leh with a stop at the nunnery of Chulichan nested in a forest. Then, drive to Leh.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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10LEH - NUBRA (120 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Road to Nubra – long forbidden because strategic military point between Pakistan and China – by taking the Khardung La pass, the highest road in the world culminating at 5580 m. Lunch. Then discovery of the Valley of Flowers – or Forbidden Valley – by camel. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful. Installation in the camp and relaxing time around a fire rocked by music.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
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11NUBRA - LEH (150 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Visit the monastery of Diskit then return to Leh. Photo stops to immortalize these breath-taking landscapes of majesty. Lunch along the way. Discovery of the temple of Jokhang *, the first Buddhist temple built in Tibet and certainly the most sacred. Walk in a village for an encounter with Tibetan astrologers. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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12LEH - DELHI.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Transfer to the airport and fly to Delhi. Upon arrival, visit the Qutab Minar *. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the old city: Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the country, then walk to the Chandni Chowk market.
Transfer to the airport back to Delhi.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
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13DELHI - PARIS.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Flight back home or onward to your next adventures.
Inclusion
- Welcome Drink on arrival (non- alcoholic)
- 2 domestic flights Delhi-Leh / Leh-Delhi
- Transfers with private vehicle
- Local transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel accommodation at respective hotels
- All meals indicated in the program
- All sightseeing with local English-speaking guide
Exclusion
- Indian visa fee (E-visa of 2 month or tourist visa of 3-6 months single or multi-entries)
- Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
- Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation etc.
- Tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
- Personal Insurance.
- Excess baggage
- Meals not indicated in the program
- Anything not mentioned in “This price Inclusions”
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Ladakh – Land of the Gods
14 Days
Description
| Best Season | Spring |
| Package Type | Trekking |
| Elevation | |
| Group Size | 2+ pax |
| Duration | 14 Days |
Delhi – Leh – Chumathang – Lake Tsomoriri – Dha Hanu – Lamayuru - Nubra
It is a land like no other which means “Land of High Passes” and is bounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Greater Himalayas to the south and the Karakoram Mountains to the north.
It is a region in India totally isolated from the modern world. Snowy tops and colored monasteries, valleys, oasis and lunar landscapes, crystal clear lakes and dry dunes. Ladakh – often referred as “Little Tibet” - invites you in a journey between heaven and earth, on the way to wisdom. An authentic land, faithful to ancestral customs where life is characterized by intense spirituality.
An accessible adventure to all, to experience an extraordinary journey.
To optimize your trip, we can design this program around one or few special festivals in Ladakh.
FESTIVAL DATES IN LADHAK
Festival: Dosmochey,
One of the most popular in Ladha and celebrated every year simultaneously in Leh and the monasteries of Diskit and Likir, in february.
Venue: Leh & Likir & Diskir
- Date 2019: February 2 – 3 / Date 2020: February 21 – 23
Festival: Yargon Tungshak
During people from far and near gather to witness the well-known Cham Dance aka Mask Dance. The zeal to celebrate this festival is quite apparent from the flamboyancy of the region. Performers dressed up in multi-color attire and big masks will cast a magical spell on you. A unique combination of loud drum beats and low-level syllables is a strange melody, which makes this festival even more interesting.
Venue: Nubra (Yarma)
- Date 2019: February 8 – 9 / Date 2020: February 27 – 28
Festival: Stok Guru Tsechu or the oracles festival
The oracles of Stok are laymen prepared by the monks so that they can call upon the spirit of divinities and predict the future of the village.
Venue: Stok
- Date 2019: February 15 – 17 / Date 2020: March 3 – 4
Festival: Saka Dawa or Buddha Purnima or Vesak festival
It is to celebrate the birth of the Buddha, His enlightenment and his Parinirvana.
Venue: All around Ladakh
- Date 2019: 17 June / Date 2020: 5 June
Festival : Hemis Tsechu
It is to celebrate the anniversary of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. Hemis abrite le plus grand thangka (peinture traditionnelle tibétaine) du monde. Ce thangka, haut de deux étages, est dévoilé une fois tous les 12 ans. Il a été déroulé en 2016 et sera présenté de nouveau en 2028.
Venue: Hemis Monastery
- Date 2019:July11–12 / Date 2020: June 30 – July 1
Festival: Ladakh Polo Festival
One of the festivals which is all about thrill and excitement is the Polo Festival in Ladakh. A heritage game which showcases the traditional culture of the region, it is accompanied by music, dance and other celebrations. Attending this festival can really be a wonderful experience. You will also get the chance to taste the unique cuisine of Ladakh along with the handicrafts of the region. If you need one more reason to visit Ladakh with your family and friends, this is definitely one of them.
Venue: Shagran, Chushot Gongma
- Date 2019: July 11 – 17 / Date 2020: July 11 – 17
Festival: Ladakhi Losar
The festival is to start of the new year in Ladhak and is one of the most important socio-religious festival. It last around 2 weeks but the main celebrations take place during the first 3 days.
Venue: All around Ladakh
- Date 2018: December 8 / Date 2019: December 27 / Date 2020: December 15
Festival: Silk Route Festival
This vibrant new celebration of Nubra Valley culture includes archery contests, camel riding, dances and traditional food stalls
Venue: Nubra Valley
- Date 2019: 23 & 24 June / Date 2020: 23 & 24 June
Festival: Tegar Heritage Tourism Festival
The festival is being organized by Tegar Thundel Tsogspa in collaboration with Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF) with focus on preserving and promoting rich culture and tradition while aspiring to open up to the outside world....
Venue: Nubra Valley
- Date 2019: 27 & 28 July / Date 2020: 27 & 28 July
Festival: Ladakh Festival
The festival is being organized by the tourism office of Jammu and Cachemire. Divers cultural programs are prepared like traditional dances and music, archery contests, and polo. This festival is a greta opportunity for tourist to discover the culture and way of life of the Ladhaki people.
Venue: Leh
- Date 2019: 25 to 28 September / Date 2020: 25 to 28 September
Location Map
Tour Timeline
-
1PARIS – DELHI
After meeting your guide and driver at New Delhi International Airport, proceed to Guesthouse or Hotel for check in.
Tour briefing in the evening.
Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
-
2DELHI.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. A day in the city of Delhi, capital of India. A fascinating, complex and contradictory city, filled with beauty, dynamism and where the past coexists with the present. In the morning we will visit the red fort. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the collections of the National Museum. Pass in front of Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, Presidential Palace and Parliament.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
-
3DELHI - LEH.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Morning flight to Leh, capital of the ancient Kingdom of Ladakh at 3500m altitude and starting point for the discovery of the Indus Valley. Lunch. Free time to acclimatize to the altitude before strolling in the local market.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
-
4LEH.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for the monastery of Hemis, the largest of Ladakh where 500 monks still live there. You will attend the ceremonies of the Hemis Festival, one of the most famous in the region. It is held to commemorate the birth of Master Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. Lunch. On the way back, visit of Shey Palace, built on a rocky outcrop that houses a 12-meter high golden copper Buddha. Then, the Stok Palace, home of the last king of Ladakh. Discovery of the imposing Thiksey monastery nicknamed “the little Potala”, hanging on the side of a hill and offering a magnificent view of the Indus Valley.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
-
5LEH - CHUMATHANG - LAKE TSOMORIRI (220 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Departure for Chumathang, known for its hot springs where it is possible to bathe. Lunch. Stop in the village of Sumdah for a tasting of yak milk tea. Continuation to Tsomoriri Lake, installation in your camp. Discovery on foot around.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
-
6LAKE TSOMORIRI.
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Day to discover the breath-taking beauty of the pristine landscapes of this Tibetan plateau where grazing herds of wild donkeys (kyangs). Quiet walk (2 km, 1h approx.) to admire the beautiful and mythical Lake Tsomoriri with turquoise waters, surrounded by arid mountains. Lunch along the way.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
-
7LAKE TSOMORIRI - LEH (280 KM).
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Early morning, drive to Lake Tsokar (Salt Lake). The region is home to a nomadic population that raises flocks of goats that provide the famous pashmina wool. Visit a school before taking the road through the Puga Valley. Lunch. Continue to Thugke Gompa then Leh via Taglang Pass (5359 m). This national road is considered the 2nd highest road in the world.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
-
8LEH - DHA HANU (255 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Road to Dha Hanu Valley and lunch. Meeting with representatives of the Drokpas tribe which has more than 3000 members scattered in villages, living in perfect cultural and economic self-sufficiency. Scientists claim they would be the pure descendants of the “Aryans”. Their traditional costume is a unique show. Lunch and continuation to the camp.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
-
9DHA HANU - LAMAYURU - LEH (150 KM).
Breakfast at the camp and meeting with the guide. Discovery of Lamayuru, the oldest Tibetan monastery of Ladakh, established by Rinchen Zangpo (A famous Tibetan translator and scholar). Built on a hill in the entrance of a gorge, far from any civilization at the heart of a moonscape. Lunch. Then discovery of the perched monastery of Rizong in the grand valley. Road towards Leh with a stop at the nunnery of Chulichan nested in a forest. Then, drive to Leh.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
-
10LEH - NUBRA (120 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Road to Nubra – long forbidden because strategic military point between Pakistan and China – by taking the Khardung La pass, the highest road in the world culminating at 5580 m. Lunch. Then discovery of the Valley of Flowers – or Forbidden Valley – by camel. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful. Installation in the camp and relaxing time around a fire rocked by music.
Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
-
11NUBRA - LEH (150 KM).
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Visit the monastery of Diskit then return to Leh. Photo stops to immortalize these breath-taking landscapes of majesty. Lunch along the way. Discovery of the temple of Jokhang *, the first Buddhist temple built in Tibet and certainly the most sacred. Walk in a village for an encounter with Tibetan astrologers. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
-
12LEH - DELHI.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Transfer to the airport and fly to Delhi. Upon arrival, visit the Qutab Minar *. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the old city: Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the country, then walk to the Chandni Chowk market.
Transfer to the airport back to Delhi.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
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13DELHI - PARIS.
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide. Flight back home or onward to your next adventures.
Inclusion and Exclusion
Inclusion
- Welcome Drink on arrival (non- alcoholic)
- 2 domestic flights Delhi-Leh / Leh-Delhi
- Transfers with private vehicle
- Local transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel accommodation at respective hotels
- All meals indicated in the program
- All sightseeing with local English-speaking guide
Exclusion
- Indian visa fee (E-visa of 2 month or tourist visa of 3-6 months single or multi-entries)
- Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
- Any Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of tours, hotel accommodation etc.
- Tips to guide, porters, drivers etc.
- Personal Insurance.
- Excess baggage
- Meals not indicated in the program
- Anything not mentioned in “This price Inclusions”
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