Tour Code: FIT/1373
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Thiksey Monastery
Open Time : 07:00 AM
Close
Time : 07:00 PM
Operational Days - Open all 7 days ( The monastery remains closed from November to April )
Approx Duration Suggested - 3 - 4 Hours
Thiksey Monastery is a tibetan-style monastery nestled 20 kms south of Leh on Leh-Manali highway, constructed in 1430 AD belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism. The 12 Storey monastery is situated on top of a hill, giving stunning views of the town as well as the Indus valley below. The main attraction of Thiksey is the Maitreya Temple which houses a 15-metre high Maitreya Buddha statue. It is the largest such statue in Ladakh and it covers 2 stories of the building. Thiksey Gompa hosts the Gustor ritual, organized from the 17th - 19th of September month.
Thiksey consists of various white buildings that are arranged in hierarchical order, which stand out against the rocky golden brown hills. It reflects the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. Thiksey consists of 10 temples and is currently home to more than 100 monks. The monastery houses Buddhist stupas, swords, thangkas, wall paintings and statues. Other main attractions at Thiksey are Tara Temple, Assemnly Hall, Lamokhang Temple, Nunnery, Library and the rooftop.
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Given Cost is Estimated. You will need to pay the exact cost directly at the
counter.
Inclusion :
Entry and Permission Charges
Exclusion :
Guide Charges Extra
No Transfers
No Meals
Important Notes :
The
rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay
directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose
only.
Alchi Choskor Monastery
Open Time : 08:00 AM and 01:00 PM
Close Time : 01:30 PM and 06:00 PM
Operational Days - All Day
Approx Duration Suggested - 3 - 4 Hours
Alchi Choskor Monastery is one among the oldest Buddhist monasteries of the northern park of India, but features a stark contrast to the opposite Buddhist shrines within the country, in terms of architecture also as prayers. It is considered to be a Buddhist temple by many, rather being a full fledged monastery. Mural paintings and carvings are unique to any other in the vicinity. Alchi Choksor Monastery is nestled by the rivers Indus and Zanksar and is about 70 kms away from Leh, along the Leh – Srinagar highway. Many consider the monastery complex together of the oldest within the region, probably dating back to quite 1000 years, but now there are not any monks living here and studying. It is very popular and more of a visiting place by sacred Buddhist scholars as well as visitors. One of the unique feature of this monastery is that it is built on the flat ground, with backdrops of high-rise mountains of the Himalayan ranges, which is not common with other monasteries in the Leh region. From the surface , the monastery won't appear to be existent in such glorious ways, as dilapidated buildings and houses surround the complex and sometimes it'd also appear as non-existent. It has always been found to be very realistic, yet thought inspiring as to the primary reason for the building of such a monastic complex.
History :
It has not yet been clearly confirmed on the historical dates for the construction of the monastery complex, as there are variety of buildings included within the complex. Most common belief is that the famous translator Rinchen Zangpo arrived here in 10th century and created a couple of monasteries. With his efforts, many other monasteries came up within the Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and neighbouring areas and about 108 monasteries are credited to him. These monasteries are said to belong to the Vajrayana sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Under his influence, many artistic contributions were done by the Kashmiri artists. In the later years way back to the 15th century, worship and studies within the Alchi Choksor Monastery ceased and it went into administrative control of other neighbouring monasteries, when Likir Monastery has been taking care of its maintenance since those days.
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Entry Charges
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Guide Charges Extra
No Transfers
No Meals
Important Notes :
The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.
Magnetic Hill
Open Time : Sunrise
Close
Time : Sunset
Operational Days - Open all 7 days
Approx Duration Suggested - No Such time bounding
The famous Magnetic / Gravity Hill of Ladakh is a cyclops hill where vehicles go against the force of gravity and move upwards on the hill when parked at the marked location. To experience this curious, park the car in neutral gear in the yellow marked box a few meters ahead of the Magnetic Hill road. From this point, the car starts moving at a speed of around 20 km/h.
Even though there are some folklore regarding the mysterious magnetic hill, the fact is that the layout of the area and the surrounding hills give it an optical illusion. The downhill road appears to be an uphill road which leads to the car slowly and gradually gain momentum which appears to be going uphill against gravity when infect it is rolling downhill.
The Myth behind the Mystery of Magnetic Hill
We live in a strange world where sometimes there is no logical explanation of beliefs and illusions. It is believed that the hill has superpowers that transport the worthy to heaven. However, there is not one but two conceivable scientific explanations behind this majestic magnetic hill.
The hill lies at a distance of around 30 kms from the town of Leh on the Leh - Kargil highway, at an elevation of around 4,260 mts feet above sea level. It is one of the major tourist attractions and an must do experience for all those who travel to Ladakh. An optical illusion or actuality, the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh has mysterious magnetic properties that attracts tourists from across the globe.
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Entry Free
Hall of Fame
Timings : 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM and 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Operational Days - Open all 7 days
Approx Duration Suggested - 2 Hours
Nestled at around 4 kms from Leh town on the Leh - Kargil Road, the Hall of Fame is a museum which was constructed in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the motherland India at the India-Pakistan war.
As you pass through the OP Vijay Gallery, the museum showcases arms and amenities of Pakistani Army which were seized, along with pictures and biographies of brave soldiers who fought in that war. A section of the museum also exhibit Siachen area, exhibiting apparel and amenities used by the Indian Army in the region. The letters written by soldiers to their families, photographs clicked during wars fought in the region and a 30 minutes documentary on the Kargil War, are some of the highlights. Apart from this, one can also witness items related to Local Ladakhi culture, their history, vegetation and wildlife found across the globe.
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Exclusion :
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No Meals
Photography Charges
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Hemis Monastery
Timings : 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Operational Days - Open all 7 days
Approx Duration Suggested - 2 - 3 Hours
Hemis is nestled around 45 kms to the south of Leh on the western banks of the Indus River. The Hemis Monastery was built in 1630 and which is the biggest and very richly bestowed monastery of Ladakh. Magnificent and facinating, Hemis is different from the other important monasteries of Ladakh. The monastery is very well decorated on all 4 sides by colorful prayer flags which flutter in the breeze and send prayers to Lord Buddha.
The main building has white walls. The stones of the walls are very well embellish and painted with religious figures. On the northern side are 2 assembly halls, and as in most of the monasteries one can also see the guardian deities and the Wheel of Life here. The Hemis Monastery also has an main library of Tibetan books and a very impressive and valuable collection of Thangkas, gold statues and Stupas embedded with precious stones.
One of the largest Thangkas is displayed every twelve years during the Hemis Festival, held for 2 days in June - July. The annual festival, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava brings alive the courtyard of the monastery. The festival, where good triumphs over evil in a colorful pageant, also holds the annual 'bazaar' where local Ladakhis from remote areas buy and sell wares. During the festival, various rituals and mask dances are performed in this courtyard. Hemis is about 40 km from Leh and can be visited comfortably in one day if one is traveling by car or jeep.
Note: The
Given Cost is Estimated. You will need to pay the exact cost directly at the
counter.
Inclusion :
Entry and Permission Charges
Exclusion :
Guide Charges Extra
No Transfers
No Meals
Important Notes :
The
rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay
directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose
only.
Shanti Stupa
Open Time : 05:00 AM
Close
Time : 09:00 PM
Operational Days - Open all 7 days
Approx Duration Suggested -
1 - 2 Hours
The Shanti Stupa in Leh is a marvelous white-domed Buddhist monument nestled atop a steep hilltop at a dizzying height of 11,841 feet above sea level. It is a religious place for the Buddhists as it holds the relics of Buddha, dedicated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It is also very famous amongst tourists as it offers a stunning view of Leh and the nearby Changspa village. Shanti Stupa looks extraordinarily beautiful during the full moon night when it is naturally illuminated by the moonlight. It is at a distance of about 5 km drive by road from the Leh city or one can climb 500 steps to reach The Shanti Stupa. The location of Shanti Stupa is such that it is visible from all over Leh city.
Shanti Stupa was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist - Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The construction was jointly done by the Japanese as well as Ladakhi Buddhists to mark the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote world peace. It is also part of the peace pagoda mission, which aims to spread peace through the preaching of Buddha. Shanti Stupa is a perfect getaway for both- those looking to obtain peace from offering prayers to God and those waiting to be mesmerized by nature's wondrous beauty.
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Entry Free
Exclusion :
Guide Charges Extra
No Transfers
No Meals
Important Notes :
The
rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay
directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose
only.
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