Ladakh
Pangong Lake's surreal blue, Nubra Valley's sand dunes, ancient monasteries, and the highest motorable roads.
Overview
About this package
Five days visiting Ladakh's most significant gompas — Thiksey with its Tibetan-style tiered architecture, Hemis during its lively summer festival season, and the cliffside murals of Alchi, one of the oldest monastic complexes in the region. Time built in for a monk-led meditation session and a stay at a village homestay.
Thiksey MonasteryAlchi Ancient MuralsLamayuru MoonscapeVillage Homestay NightGuided Meditation Session
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Pilgrimage & spiritual travelQuiet retreats
Good to know
Know before you go
Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrive Leh
Fly into Leh, rest and acclimatise, evening visit to Shanti Stupa for sunset views over the city.
2
Day 2
Shey, Thiksey & Hemis
Visit Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery's tiered halls, and Hemis Monastery, Ladakh's largest and wealthiest gompa.
3
Day 3
Alchi & Likir
Drive to Alchi Monastery for its 1,000-year-old murals, continue to Likir Monastery, overnight at a village homestay.
4
Day 4
Meditation & Lamayuru
Morning guided meditation session with a resident monk, afternoon excursion to the moonscape monastery of Lamayuru.
5
Day 5
Departure
Leisurely breakfast, drive back to Leh, transfer to airport.
Gallery
Ladakh Monastery Trail, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 4 nights hotel/homestay
- Private vehicle throughout
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Monastery entry fees
- Guided monastery meditation session
Not Included
- Flights to Leh
- Lunch
- Personal offerings/donations
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
May – September
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Ladakh Monastery Trail trip?
5 days, 4 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Ladakh Monastery Trail trip?
May – September
What's included in the Ladakh Monastery Trail package?
4 nights hotel/homestay; Private vehicle throughout; Daily breakfast & dinner; Monastery entry fees; Guided monastery meditation session
What's not included in the Ladakh Monastery Trail package?
Flights to Leh; Lunch; Personal offerings/donations; Personal expenses
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