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
