TUTC Glamping in Ladakh Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive at Leh

  The tour starts with your arrival into Leh. Arrive at the Leh Airport early morning. You will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your residence, The Chamba Camp, Thiksey. Enjoy a traditional welcome of Ladakh. Check-in to your well-appointed luxury tents, after the check-in formalities are completed. There will be no activity on your day of arrival. It is medically required that you relax. Visitors undergo minimal exertion to enable you to acclimatize to the diluted oxygen levels at this high-altitude.
  
  Excursion specialist at Chamba Camp, Thiksey will meet with you to discuss the itinerary suggested. Plan your excursions and make changes if required, to suit your interests, choices and leisure. Overnight stay at the Chamba Camp, Thiksey.

• Day 2 : The old city

  Start the day late. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Walk around the camp site, taking in the sights and the atmosphere. Each tent opens out to picturesque scenery. The unmatched beauty of the tough terrain creates an aura of serenity. Visitors forget all worries and hassles of the city and can relax. If you are an early riser, set out for bird watching sojourn with our camp naturalist. Spot and identifying a variety of birds of the Trans Himalayan region. This afternoon following lunch, proceed on an introductory tour of Leh, located approximately 19 kilometers (1 hr) from your camp. Visit popular landmarks which include the wonderful Leh Palace. Built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century, the palace has nine storeys', some of which are in ruins. Some of the sections display fine traces of Ladakhi architecture. From the palace continue by foot to the LAMO [Ladakh Arts & MediaOrganisation] Centre on a short walking tour passing some enchanting old houses.
  
  The centre is housed in one of the most important heritage houses, Munshi (Togoche) House situated at the foot of the Leh Palace. Following a tour of the house there will be a short presentation by a Ladakhi scholar on the architectural heritage of the old city. Enjoy a view of the old city from the terrace of the Munshi House as you sip the special Ladakhi tea with light snacks. The Heritage exploration continues from Munshi House through the old city ending in the bazaar.

  • Hotspots : Leh Palace

• Day 3 : Thiksey and Hemis Monastery

  Start the day early. Enjoy warm sips of tea or coffee, after which you proceed for a visit to the Thiksey monastery. Only a kilometre from your camp, you can easily climb the hill top on which the monastery is nestled. This gorgeous monastery houses a two storey statue of the Maitreya Buddha seated on a lotus, and boasts of a spectacular view of the valley. At the monastery, you will have the privilege to participate in the Morning Prayer ceremony at sunrise. Continue on a guided tour of the monastery, visiting the beautiful prayer room which has many handwritten and painted books. Also pay respects to temple dedicated to goddess Tara with her 21 images placed in glass-covered wooden shelves. You will also see small shrines devoted to the guardian divinities including Cham-Sing, the protector deity of Thiksey.
  
  Return to the camp for a leisurely breakfast. The rest of the morning is free, allowing you time to relax and take in the pristine beauty around you. You can indulge in our optional cycling trip in the vicinity of the Thiksey village and its surroundings. Or else you could also choose to drive to the Saboo village for a séance session with the Oracle. You have to confirm the visit to the Oracle in advance to be given audience. This afternoon, proceed to explore the Hemis Monastery. The oldest monastic institution of Ladakh, situated about 20 kilometres (1 hr) from Thiksey is built in a secluded valley, the monastery belongs to the Drukpa School or the Dragon Order of Mahayana Buddhism. Explore the many interesting facets of this institution, established under the patronage of King Senge Namygal in the 13th century, where young lamas are taught literature, history, philosophy, yoga and tantra. The monastery halls are adorned with beautiful statues and mural paintings.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Cycling

• Day 4 : Walking in the Footsteps of Buddha

  Start the day with a healthy breakfast. Next you embark on an exploration of the monastic treasures of Ladakh. Drive through picturesque landscape along the River Indus, arrive at the fabled Alchi Monastery, built in the 11th century. Founded by Ringchen Zangpo, the Great Translator, the Alchi Gompa displays a Kashmiri influence in its art and architecture. Within the monastery you will see beautiful Tibetan and Gandhara style murals of Ladakh, frescos and images of the Buddha. Relish a picnic lunch. On your way back from Alchi, you will stop by at the Basgo fort. Built in the 16th century, Basgo, literally "Bull's Head" in the local language, was the centre of power and politics in this region at one point of time. It houses a copper-gilt Buddha statue in one of its prayer halls. The ruins of the fort bear the horrific evidence of the invasions of the Mongols.
  
  Alternatively combine your visit to Alchi with an optional rafting excursion. Take a gentle rafting trip down the Indus River, floating past traditional Ladakhi villages, enjoying the mesmerizing views, and the contrast between the greenery of the Nimoo village on one bank and the stark barren landscape of the other. Following a picnic lunch continue to the fabled Alchi Monastery.The rewarding day ends at the camp. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

• Day 5 : Stok village and Palace

  The morning is at leisure. Today there are no fixed plans. After an early morning breakfast, either avail the optional Excursion to Wari – La or séance with the Oracle. The Wari La, the world's fourth-highest motorable road is one of the most scenic roads of Ladakh. This pass connects the two most exotic and most toured valleys in this Trans-Himalayan region. You get a breathtaking view of the Nubra valley, which lies beyond the pass, as well as the many villages dotting the Indus valley. After a short safety briefing at the top you will cycle down the best track the Ladakh Himalayas have to offer. The road criss-crosses its way on the mountain side into the green oasis of Shakti village, where we will end our trip and then drive back to camp for a late lunch.
  
  Alternatively, you may choose to visit the local oracle. Buddhists are firm believers in the influence of the spirits on the material world. This is taken into consideration when any new venture or major activity is to be initiated. The lamas associated with the monasteries play the key role of a mediator between the world of the humans and the spirits. Not only do they perform the rites necessary to appease the gods, but they also take on the role of astrologers and oracles who can predict an auspicious time for starting any work, whether ploughing the fields, or taking in the harvest, arranging a marriage or going on a journey. Today you have the opportunity to drive to the village of the Oracle for a séance session in Ladakh.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 6 : Departure Leh

  Bid farewell to the enchanting and breath-taking mountainous and rugged terrain of Ladakh. After your breakfast, you will be transferred to the Leh airport. Board your flight to your onward destination.

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