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Day by day itineraryDay 01: Delhi (Arrival)Assistance upon arrival and transfer to a hotel near the airport for check-in and short rest.
Day 02: Delhi—LehAn early morning transfer to the domestic terminal of the airport for the flight to Leh (flight time approximately 1 hour).
This is surely one of the most sensational scheduled flights in the world, taking you right over the top of the Greater Himalaya before dropping down in a series of steep turns, to land at the small airport of Leh.
You will be assisted on arrival and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Leh sits at an altitude of 11,500 ft (3,500m) and therefore we recommend that the remainder of the day be spent resting to help adjust to the altitude.
Day 03: LehSightseeing of Monasteries and Camp at Saboo Shey Gompa and Palace, around 15 km (9.3 miles) south of Leh.
This was the seat of power of the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Spalgigon, who built the hill top fortress. The ruins can be seen further above Shey Palace. There are hundreds of chortens (stupas) and Dresthang Gompa built around the palace, under the Thiksey Monastery. King Deldan Namgyal erected Shey Palace at the beginning of the 17th century AD. The main image in the monastery is the three-storey statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, made of copper guilt, which was sculpted by Deldan Namgyal in memory of his father Singay Namgyal. The statue is the only one of its kind in the region.
Photos by Emilio López and Raul
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Day 03: Leh (continued)Near the palace is Dresthang Gompa, built during the reign of King Singay Namgyal, with a three-storey statue of Buddha. The Shey Srubla festival is also held here. The rock-carved statue of the Fifth Buddha, which was probably carved during the reign of Singay Namgyal, can be seen on the roadside below the palace.
THIKSEY GOMPA Thiksey Monastery is 7 km. (4.3 miles) south of Leh. Considered the most beautiful of all the Monasteries in Ladakh, it belongs to the Gelukspa order. The Gompa was first built at Stakmo by Sherab Zangpo. It was Sherab Zangpo’s nephew, Paldan Sherab, who later founded the Thiskey Gompa on a hilltop to the north of the Indus River. The Thiskey festival (Thiskey Gustor) is held in the months of October-November. Around 80 Monks reside here at present.
DUKHANG KARMO Dukhang Karmo is a huge assembly hall, which houses the image of Shakyamuni and Maitriya. Buddha statues. Chamkhang at the top near the courtyard contains the three storey Maitriya Buddha's statue, constructed in recent years. Dukhang contains a thousand armed Avaloketesvara, Shakyamuni Buddha and Bodhisattavas, while Gonkhang contains the statues of Vajra Bhairava, Mahakala & Dharmakaya, the goddess Paldan Lhamo and Cham-sring.
HEMIS GOMPAHemis Monastery, located at about 45 km. (about 28 miles) south of Leh, is one of the largest and most famous monasteries belonging to the Drukpa order. The monastery was founded in 1630 by the first incarnation Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso, who was invited to Ladakh and offered a religious estate in the region by King Singey Namgail. The Hemis festival is held here in the month of June.
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Day 03: Leh-SabooDrive from Leh to Saboo and walk for 5-6 hours to Saboo Pulu (3.950 m / 12,959 ft). Overnight stay in camp.
Day 04: Saboo Pulu-Base Camp Digar LaTotal walking time is about 4-5 hours. We must cross a chilling stream and camp at the base of the Digar La (4.421 m / 14,504 ft).
Day 05: Ascend Digar La (5.450 m/17,880 ft)The climb is steep and rough. There is a descent through snow-covered slopes. The trail is boggy below the snow line. The total distance to be trekked is about 17 km (10.5 miles).
Day 06: Digar La -Digar VillageTrek from the base of the pass for 14 km (8.6 miles) to Digar, a small village situated at an altitude of 3755 m (12,319 ft).
Day 07: Digar-RongjokTrek eastwards towards the Shyok Valley and camp after 6-7 hours of walking at a height of about 3105 m. (10,187 ft)
Day 08: Rongjok-KhalsarA 3-4 hour walk down the Shyok Valley leads you to the pretty village of Khalsar (3105 m/10,187 ft) on the Leh-Panamik road.
Day 09: Khalsar-HunderDrive to Hunder (4000 m/13,123 ft) to visit Diskit monastery and a Bactrian Camel farm on the way. Overnight stay in luxury camps.
Day 10: Hunder-LehDrive across the Shyok River to visit the hot springs at Panamik. Drive back to Leh over Khandurgla Pass. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Leh—DelhiEarly morning transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 12: Delhi (Departure)Transfer to Indira Ghandi International Airport.
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