HIGHLIGHTS OF LADAKH

15 days from GBP1,638 to GBP1,688 including flights

Tripcode: AIF

A fascinating journey through the stark but beautiful 'Little Tibet'

Chortens at Wanla, near Lamayuru, Ladakh

Nestled between the great mountain ranges of the Himalaya and Karakorum lies the high-altitude desert of Ladakh. This is a Buddhist land more akin to Tibet than the lowlands to the south. Ladakh's centuries-old culture finds expression in the monasteries, monuments, fairs and festivals, and most departures coincide with monastic festivals. These are often the highlight of the year involving hundreds of people as the local communities celebrate with a feast of colour and entertainment. In contrast the landscapes are truly awe-inspiring with mighty snow-capped peaks towering over arid valleys, broken only by isolated patches of green fields where villages eke out a living against the harsh environment.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Delhi; afternoon free to explore city.
Day 3	Fly over the Himalaya to Leh; afternoon walk through town.
Day 4	Sightseeing around Leh including Shey and Tikse monasteries.
Day 5	Drive to Likir Monastery. Optional walk to Rizdong; to Alchi.
Day 6	See ancient gompa at Alchi; visit spectacular village and monastery of Lamayuru.
Day 7	Drive to Leh visiting the incredible Saspol Caves and Basgo Fort en route.
Day 8	A free day in Leh; optional trip to Khardung La can be arranged locally.
Day 9	Drive to Tsokar Lake where we camp for the night.
Day 10	Drive to Keylong via the Baralacha Pass (4845m).
Day 11	On to Manali, set amongst forests and orchards.
Day 12	Full days sightseeing in Manali.
Day 13	To Mandi and Rewalsar, visit the Monastery, the Sikh Gurudwara and the temple.
Day 14 - 15	Drive to Dharamsala and then full day to explore the area including the Dalai Lama's temple and Tibet Museum.
Day 16	Drive to Amritsar; afternoon sightseeing including the Golden Temple.
Day 17	Depart Amritsar; arrive London.

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Young monk blowing conch; Hemis monastery roof, Ladakh

Buddhist chortens in the Markha Valley, Ladakh

Festival, Ladakh

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