Experience the Ladakh 2024
Ladakh
Price
Overview
Date of tour: 20 - 31 July 2024 (Registration deadline 21 May 2024)
Ladakh is the land of high passes, not only famous for its scenic landscape but it is
one of the sacred retreat spot to the many religious people around the world. The
Land itself is located far away from the hazy and busy city life, giving you the peace
of mind. With your tour guide we’ll participate in meditation amidst the high
mountains and age old monasteries. Explore some of the best destinations in
Ladakh, and gain insight into local culture and beliefs. A journey in Ladakh is an
authentic experience like no other.
The Eight Verses for Training the Mind deal with the practices associated with
cultivating the method aspect of the path such as compassion, altruism, aspiration to
attain buddhahood, and so on. The eighth verse deals with the practices that are
directed toward cultivating the wisdom aspect of the path.
- HIGHLIGHTS: What makes this tour special
- Dwell in the ancient Buddhist monasteries and mesmerised with the rich
culture and heritage it entails - Each morning will be followed by brewing cup of Tibetan herbal tea to cleanse
your mind. - Witness the daily practice and teachings on Eight Verses for Training the Mind
with Geshe la - Journey to the highest motorable Pass in the world is a feat in itself.
- Participation in Chod ritual, which was performed and lead by the highly
realized tantric masters perform this ritual.
Included Items
- Double / Twin sharing occupancy
- 11 breakfast and 11 Lunch
- Daily practice and teaching with Geshe la
- Transfers and sightseeing tours
- Local english speaking guides
- Entrance fees for scheduled visits
- Per day one water bottle
- Honorarium to Yogi and Shaman
- Restricted Area Permit for Ladakh (ILP)
- Environment fee for Ladakh
- Flight from Delhi to Leh return
Excluded Items
- International Flights, visas and travel insurance
- Surcharges on services if any
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcohol and any meals or services not mentioned in the schedule
- Charges for public transport like a car
- Tips for local guides, drivers, porters, hotel staff, and ect
- Any type of Natural Crises, Road Blocking and Flight Delay Charges
- Anything not mentioned in website
Tour Plan
Day- 1 A Lovely Evening In Delhi
- Upon your arrival in Delhi Airport you will be welcomed by our representative
and thereafter you will be taken to the hotels booked for you. Consider the
remaining day to rest. - Overnight in Delhi
- Meals: Breakfast provided
Day-2 Amazing Journey To Leh
- After having early breakfast, leave to the IG Airport and board flight to Leh, the land of Himalayas and numerous passes. Witness the unmatched beauty of nature so raw and so much to offer to the eyes and soul wandering for naked beauty of nature. One your arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative and transfer to your hotel. For the remaining day you will stay at ease to adapt with this environment.
- In the Evening there will be brief introductory meeting with the tour teacher and your fellow travellers.
- Overnight in Leh
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day-3 A Mesmerising Day In Leh
- Our morning starts with brewing cup of Tibetan medicinal herbal tea, followed by prayers and meditation for 45 minutes from 7am. Thereafter you will have your breakfast.
- Our pilgrimage starts from Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, which consists of two little 15th-century temple buildings directly beneath the Tsemo Fort ruins. One enshrines an 8m-tall gold-faced Maitreya, the other is a more atmospheric gonkhang, home of protector deities. After visits walk to local market and Leh Palace known as ‘Lachen Palkhar.
- In the evening we have teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Overnight in Leh
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day-4 A Refreshing Day
- Our morning starts with brewing cup of Tibetan medicinal herbal tea, followed by prayer and meditation for 45 minutes from 7 AM. Thereafter we’ll proceed for
- After breakfast we will drive to Thiksey and Hemis monastery Thiksey monastery is perched on a rock-strewn hill, resembles the Potala in the Tibetan capital Lhasa. The monastery housed a big statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the purity of whose gaze invites reflection and silent meditation. Hemis monastery is the most famous and largest monastery of Ladakh and it belongs to Drukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. In the evening continuation teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Overnight in Leh
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day-5 A Day For Unwinding
- Our morning starts with brewing cup of Tibetan medicinal herbal tea, followed by prayer and meditation for 45 minutes from 7 AM. Thereafter we’ll proceed for
- After breakfast drive to sham valley, on the way visit to Alchi. This village is famous for the existence of one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh (a national heritage) Alchi temple mainly known for its magnificent, and well-preserved 11th- or 12th-century wall paintings, all in an Indo-Himalaya style.
- In the evening continuation of teaching on loving kindness followed by meditation.
- Later evening attend the private Green Tara Puja at nunnery held especially for the group. This prayer is done to remove any obstacles in your life, be it spiritual or mundane. Participation in these rituals may benefit you from clearing the obstacles that abstain you from achieving success
- Overnight in Sham valley.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day-6 Another Day At The Diskit Monastery
- Our morning starts with brewing cup of Tibetan medicinal herbal tea, followed by prayer and meditation for 45 minutes from 7 AM. Thereafter we’ll proceed for
- After breakfast drive to Lamayuru monastery, Lamayuru is the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Ladakh and this monastery is the largest monastic institution of Kagyu lineage in Ladakh.
- We will climb to Lamayuru meditation centre. Lamayuru meditation centre is a beautiful valley where there’s small community of yogis, lived and practice a kind of tantric meditation that was practiced in ancient Tibet by great yogis like Milarepa, Naropa. Get a chance to meet and interact with Yogis and attend the Chod prayer lead by Yogis. Chod ritual is an esoteric tantric practice aiming at cutting your ego or attachment to your body by mental visualizing the offering of your body to all sentient being especially to the restless hungered creatures of the spirit world.
- Later we’ll have lunch at the retreat Centre with a typical local style.
- Evening visit to Timisgang castle and continuation of teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Overnight is in Sham valley.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day-7 A Soulful journey
- A fresh start to the morning with a warm glass of Tibetan herbal tea, followed by an hour of prayer and meditation from 7Am, thereafter will have breakfast.
- After breakfast drive back to Leh, Enroute visit Basgo castle. Hot lunch at Leh and afternoon you are free for shopping.
- In the evening continuation of teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Overnight at Leh
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day-8 Journey to high Himalaya mountain
- an hour of prayer and meditation.
- After breakfast start our journey to Nubra valley. After winding and bumpy ride up the Khardunglha pass 18380 ft, enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding mountain ranges.
- Our lunch would be en-route and after lunch visit Disket monastery and grand statue of Miteriaya Buddha (Future Buddha / Galwa Jampa).
- On arrival in Hunder, there will be an hour of free time. Followed by gentle walk around the village or to the sand dune. If the weather permits, one can meditate amidst the sand dune.
- In the evening continuation of teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day- 9 An Invigorating Day In Nubra Valley
Day- 9 An Invigorating Day In Nubra Valley
- Again a fresh start to the morning with warm cup of Tibetan herbal tea, followed by prayer and meditation and breakfast thereafter.
- After breakfast we’ll drive to Yarab Tso (Vision Lake), visit this sacred Lake where according to local legend, the fine movements of the waves inspire visions in visiting pilgrims. Over there, you can hang the prayer flags and participating in special smoke prayer (Sang sol) under the guidance of your tour teacher, for the sake of peace, harmony, and the happiness to all the sentient beings.
- After that we are going to visit Ensa monastery (ancient retreat centre), in Ensa we’ll do self-meditation and prayer recitation of heart sutra in monastery.
- In the evening continuation of teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 10: A Day In The City Of Love
- Our tour guide will meet you at the Agra railway station to drop you
comfortably at your hotel in Agra. Complete your check-in formalities and
relax for sometime before you head out to explore the city of love. - We will visit the beautiful Taj Mahal, the magnificent Agra Fort, and impressive Fatehpur Sikri. At night, we will drop you at the hotel for a restful sleep.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day – 11 Return Journey To Leh
- Again a fresh start to the morning with warm cup of Tibetan herbal tea, followed by prayer and meditation. Followed by Breakfast. Drive back to Leh via Khardungla Pass.
- After arrival at Leh free you are free to shop and stroll down the Leh market.
- In the evening there will be conclusion of teaching on The Eight Verses for Training the Mind followed by meditation.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided
Day 12 A Heartfelt Departure From Delhi
- After breakfast transfer to airport and Fly to Delhi and transfer to international airport and fly back to Home.
- Meals: Breakfast provided
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