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Duration: 15 Days. ( Actual Trek 04 Days,
From Likir To Themisgam)
Itinerary: Delhi Leh Likir - Trek -
Themisgam Leh Delhi Agra
Jaipur Delhi
Sham is
situated in lower Ladakh with beautiful landscape, villages and
monasteries. This is a soft trek and we have ample time to explore
Buddhist culture and monasteries
pre and post trek. Besides we admire the site of Delhi, Taj Mahal - the
marble wonder and Rajput highlight of Jaipur.
DAY 01. ARRIVE DELHI
Morning arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined guided
tour of Old and New Delhi includes Jammia Masjid Mosque,
Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni chowk, Red Fort, drive through India
Gate and Parliament house, Qutab Minar and Humayuns Tomb.
DAY 02.
DELHI LEH
Morning transfer to airport and fly to Leh, arrive and
transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for acclimatization.
Leh is a
small picturesque town of about 10,000 people. Situated at 3505 Mt.
(11500 ft), the summer days are dry and sunny but nights can be cold. A
double lines of "Manies", stone shelters for departed spirits, protects
the towns approaches. During these three days we will explore some of
the interesting monasteries of the area.
DAY 03.
IN LEH
Morning sightseeing of
Stok Palace The palace
has a small museum, which houses the queens head gear (peyrak) and a
remarkable collection of Thankas. Tibetan childrens village.
Shey Palace Shey was once the
capital of Ladakh in the pre Tibetan era until the 15th
century. Thiksey Tsong
Khapa had prophesied that a monastery would be built here and Thiksey
was founded by one of his disciple Hemis
- largest monastery founded in 1602 by Tagtsangrepa and Tatok
this monastery of the Nyimapa order has about 50 monks and these not
far from Chimiri, Padmasambhava, the founder of the order is said to
have meditated here.
DAY 04. LEH
LIKIR Drive 61 Km 2 Hrs.
Morning transfer by car /
jeep to Liker, en-route visit Spituk
- The monastery first belonged to the Kadampa order but in the 15th
century it was restored and Tsong Kapa sent two Lamas to transfer it to
Gelupa order. Phyang founded
in 16th century by King Tashi Nangyal. Arrive and camp for
overnight.
DAY 05 to 08. TREK
After breakfast we explore Likir Monastery,
located at a distance of 5 km from the
main road, just before Saspol. It is a magnificent gompa, overlooking
the village of Likir. It is also known as the Klu-Kkhyil (water spirits)
Gompa, it was founded in the 14th century, and was the first gompa in
Ladakh known to have been built under the direction of Tibetan monks.
Once we finish our visit to Likir
monastery we begin our 04 days trek, soon after leaving Likir monastery
behind, cross the Likri river and ascend through arid terrain to a small
pass. From here continuing our journey via Sumdo village, a river and
along several small dry valleys till the Charatse La and then on to
Yangthang (3600 Mt.).
For our next stage, first we will descend into the Wulle valley then
ascend on the other side of Col, from here we walk down hill into
another valley named after Cedar (Shukpa) trees, a short walk to village
of Hemis Shukpachan
(3600 Mt.), its an important village with a worth visiting Monastery.
Our next stage to Ang, is a
fairly short stage with a steep descend and ascend to the
Meptek La Pass (3750 Mt.). From
this pass its an easy downhill walk to our camp at Ang. Our final stage
of this trek to Themisgam
(3700 Mt.) is almost downhill and we
expect to arrive here for lunch. The afternoon will be spend in
exploring Themisgam village and relax. Our trek ends here
DAY 09.
THEMISGAM
LEH Drive 100 Km 3 Hrs.
After breakfast drive to Lamayuru, explore the monastery and return to
Leh, en-route visit Alchi Monastery. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Lamayuru
lies 125 Km. away from Leh at the foot
of Fotula Pass (The highest point on Leh Srinagar highway). The m onastery
is one of the oldest and major monastery of western Tibet and stands on
a small hilltop overlooking the enchanting landscape. Above the
monastery stupas and mani walls mark out the old carvan route. The
monastery is worth visiting and houses many status Avalokeshwara and
guru Padama Sambava.
Alchi
situated on the left bank of river Indus, 69 Km. away from Leh is
the village and monastery. The monasteries date back to 11th and 12th
century. The statues are made of mud and are beautifully painted in
typical Kashmiri tradition, which was very influential that time. The
temples with wall paintings are Dukhang or meeting hall, the three
storied statue of Sum-tseg and Majushri are worth admiring. The mural
paintings of Mandala and Maha Kala are match less to all the monasteries
of Ladakh.
DAY 10.
LEH DELHI Fly
Morning transfer to airport in
time to catch Delhi ound flight. Arrive and transfer to hotel for
overnight stay. Rest of the day at leisure for personal exploration.
DAY 11. DELHI AGRA Drive 202 Km
4 Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Agra,
en-route visit Mathura the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the
tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Arrive and check in at
hotel. Afternoon visit Taj Mahal,
and Agra Fort
built by Emperor Akbar as his citadel
over the years 1565 - 73.
DAY 12.
AGRA -
JAIPUR Drive 231 Km 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Jaipur, en -route visit deserted city of
Emperor Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri.
Arrive and check in hotel.
DAY 13.
IN JAIPUR
Morning 11km. drive to former
capital Amber, up hill elephant ride to admire the massive
gateways, courts, stairways and pillared pavilions / palaces. Return to
hotel for lunch. Afternoon explore
City palace, Observatory, Hawah Mahal
(Palace of winds) and bustling
Bazaar.
DAY 14.
JAIPUR
DELHI Drive 258 Km 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning drive to Delhi, en-route brief halt at midway for
refreshments. Arrive Delhi by lunchtime. Arrive and Check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure for last minute shopping and personal
activities.
DAY 15.
DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to airport for homeward flight |
