Meditation Tour

5 Nights / 6 Days

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This Tour is Specially Tailored for People Who are Interested in Meditation. Mahabodhi is the Only Centre in Ladakh to Conduct Dhamma Talks and Meditation Programs. Situated in the Center of Leh City (which is Away from the Main Bazaar and Not Too Noisy) Daily Meditation Courses are Conducted for the Benefit and Happiness of the People Those Who Come from Within and Outside India. At this Centre, Mahabodhi Conducts Yoga and Meditation Classes (monday Through to Saturday) Throughout the Summer Months.

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Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN LEH

Upon arrival at Leh Airport you will met by Mountain trails representative and Welcome in traditional Ladakhi style and transfer to our pre-arranged hotel, rest of the day at leisure to acclimatize. Overnight stay at hotel

Leh City: The capital of Ladakh, at one time was a major stop on the Asian “Silk Route”. A stroll along the main bazar, observing the varied crowd and peering into the curio shops, is an entrancing experience. Chang Gali, behind the main bazar is less bustling but has intriguing little shops selling curios and jewelry like pearls, turquoise, coral, malachite, lapis and many other kinds of semi-precious stones, as well as curiously carved Yak-horn boxes, quaint brass locks, china or metal bowls etc.

Evening we visit Shanti Stupa A magnificent white-domed structure, The Japanese for World Peace built the Shanti Stupa, at Changspa, on the hilltop, and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985. Its state of the art work attracts a lot of tourists to Ladakh and is spectacular to watch. From there one can see the nice spectacular view of Leh town. The stupa looks best at night, when it is beautifully illuminated with glittering lights. A large number of tourists come to Ladakh every year to visit this amazing stupa.
Day 2 : LEH

Excursion to Shey, Thiksey, Hemis

Today we proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour.

We start with a visit to Shey the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning in front of the statue, built in the memory of King Singee Namgyal by his son lDeldan Namgyal in 1633 A.D. It is the only kind of statue made of Gold, Gilt and copper in entire Ladakh.

Then we visit Thiksey Gompa an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future is one of the most beautiful monasteries of Ladakh,.

Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa, This is the largest monastic foundation of Drukpa Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Most of the other Drukpa monasteries are the branch monasteries of Hemis. It was built during early 17th century with the blessing of Lama Stagtsang Raspa (Shambunatha), by famous Namgyal dynasty king Singee Namgyal.

The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world. Overnight stay at the hotel
- Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
Day 3 : LEH

Excursion to Lamayuru, Ridzong (125 Kms approx. one way / 03 hours)

Post breakfast we take an excursion to Lamayuru and Ridzong

Lamayuru is around more further towards Kargil. Lamayuru monastery belongs to Dripung Kagyu (Red Hat) like Phiyang. The oldest structure in Lamayuru is the Singey Lhakhang built by the founder of Alchi Lotsava Rinchen bzangpo in 11th century. Lamayuru lower ladakh its also called as sham.

After visit at lamayuru Gonpa the drive to Ridzong Gompa: Ridzong Gompa is known as the paradise for Meditation. Guru Padma Sambhava is believed to editated here for years. One can still find the small caves where Lamas used to meditate for years cutting themselves from the rest of the world except for a one feet square outlet window from where they accept the one time meal of the day.

Ridzong is the most recent of the Gelug-pa foundation in Ladakh. The monastery has been built picturesquely at the head of a gorge reached by a side-valley running north from the Indus near a village Uletokpo. Ridzong is best known as best disciplined monastery of the whole of Ladakh.

After Ridzong visit we drive back to Leh and check in at our hotel for overnight stay
- Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
Day 4 : LEH

Full day at Mahabodhi meditation center.
Day 5 : LEH

Full day at Mahabodhi meditation center.
Day 6 : DEPART LEH

Tour concludes. Mountain Trails thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
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Cancellation & Refund Policy :
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* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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