Day 01: Arrive Leh. Reception and assistance on arrival. Transfer to hotel. Day to acclimitise. After lunch walk around Leh town. Overnight Leh.Day 02: Breakfast. Drive to Alchi, enroute visit Basgo Palace and Liker Monastery.The present gompa in Liker dates back to the 18th century. It contains huge clay images of Buddha and various old manuscripts. It also houses an interesting collection of thankas, old religious and domestic costumes and implements etc. Arrive Alchi by the afternoon. Visit the monastery at Alchi, spend the afternoon exploring the village. Overnight Camp. Day 03: Breakfast. Return to Leh , visit the monastery at Lamayuru enroute. Lamayuru has fascinating caves carved out of the mountainside. Also known as Yung Drung (Swastika) it is sited on a high promonotory overlooking the village and valley. For sheer spectacle value no other gompa can match Lamayuru .Overnight Leh. Day 04: Drive to Khardungla pass, the highest mountain pass in the world. Enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas. Return by the afternoon. Afternoon free to explore the local markets on your own. Overnight Leh. Day 05: Transfer to airport for yr flight to Delhi. |