Ladakh: Land of the Lamas
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Ladakh: Land of the Lamas
Itinerary
Fly to Delhi
(B)
Meal basis:
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Delhi
Arrive and transfer to the Oberoi Maidens / The Imperial* for a 2-night stay. (B)
Delhi
Tour of New Delhi. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Fly to Leh
Morning arrival and check in to the Grand Dragon / Chamba Camp Thiksey* for a 4-night stay. Remainder of day at leisure. (B, L, D)
Leh
Morning tour of the old city including a visit to the 17th-century palace and LAMO Centre, the home of the Ladakh Arts & Media Organisation. Lunch will be served at a local house to experience The Artisanal Alchemy Ladakhi Lunch Experience. After lunch, continue the tour of the old city, before enjoying spectacular sunset views from Shanti Stupa. (B, L, D)
Leh
Early morning visit to Thiksey monastery for a guided tour with the option to join in with morning prayers. After breakfast, a guided cycle tour will take you to Hemis Monastery, through the Pashmina farm and Chushot village. In the afternoon visit Shey Monastery, noted for its giant copper and gilded gold statue of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha, said to be the second largest statue in Leh. (B, L, D)
Leh
Visit Alchi, renowned as the oldest Buddhist learning centre in Ladakh with foundations laid in the middle of the 12th century. (B, L, D)
Fly to Delhi
Transfer to Leh airport and fly to Delhi. Transfer to the Oberoi Maidens / The Imperial* for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi. (B)
Fly home / Nubra Valley extension
If you are not taking the extension to the Nubra Valley, you'll fly home today. (B)
Nubra valley extension
Cross over into the Nubra valley, which sits on the famous trading route, the Karakoram Highway.
Nubra valley
Drive to Nubra valley via the scenic Warila Pass, with views of the Karakoram Ranges towards the North, as well as the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges towards the south. Stay 2 nights at The Sumoor Kyagar Resort (B, L, D).
Nubra valley
Visit Esna Monastery, before continuing on towards Sumoor village, Yarabtso Lake and Samstanling monastery. Enjoy lunch at Kalon Farmhouse, where lunch will be served amongst the alfalfa and apricot trees. Optional visit to the village market in Deskit. (B, L, D)
Leh
Return to Leh, travelling across the Khardong La pass, the highest motorable road in the world. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight stay at The Grand Dragon (B, L, D)
Fly to Delhi
Transfer to Leh airport and fly to Delhi. Transfer to the Oberoi Maidens / The Imperial* for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi. (B)
Fly home
(B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Discover the magnificent scenery of Ladakh
- Visit Thiksey monastery for morning prayers
- Watch the sunset from Shanti Stupa
- Extend your tour with a visit to the Nubra Valley
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, Itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
Important information
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