Trip to India - Little Ladakh - Alma Travel | Travel agency in Rome since 1972

Ladakh, although a Himalayan district of India, belongs to the Tibetan Buddhist cultural world. These trips visit the Ladakh Valley, the northern area of India, and which can be reached via the highest motorable road in the world (Kardong La pass, 5602 m). They are organized to visit the region coinciding with the Ladakh Summer Festivals, Hemis and Thak Thok. An adventure trip, therefore, to see fantastic and breathtaking landscapes and learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture.

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Arrival in Leh, the capital of Ladakh located at 3650 meters above sea level. Afternoon rest necessary for acclimatization.

Full board. Visit the monasteries of Hemis, one of the most important in the country which preserves an excellent collection of sacred texts and the largest Tanka in Ladakh, and Tikshey, a large complex which houses an important study center for monks. Photo stop at Shey Monastery. Afternoon visit to the Shanti Stupa from which you can enjoy an excellent view of the valley.

Full board. Transfer to the Nubra Valley via the spectacular KardungLa pass at 5602 meters above sea level. In the afternoon visit the Samstaling monastery and, at sunset, a short walk to the sacred lake of Tsochun.

Full board. Excursion to the imposing Diskit monastery and Hunder monastery, through a lunar landscape of magical sand dunes.

Full board. Relaxing morning until the pass opens and transfer to Leh. In the afternoon, walk in the colorful bazaar of the city center at the foot of the imposing Royal Palace.

Full board. Visit the Phyang Monastery with its numerous rooms housing a collection of bronzes, ancient paintings and tantric rooms. Afternoon visit to the small monastery of Stakna and that of Matho, located in a suggestive landscape. Descent on foot through the pretty village.

Full board. Transfer to Uletokpo. Stop in Alchi to visit the enchanting monastery famous for its exquisite frescoes. Short afternoon trek in a suggestive gorge to the mountain village of Mangyu.

Full board. Visit the Lamayuru monastery, the oldest Gompa in Ladakh which houses the grotto where the great saint Naropa meditated. Return to Uletokpo through spectacular scenery. Afternoon visit to the remote Ringzong monastery and that of the Chulichen nuns.

Full board. Return to Leh with a photo stop at the majestic confluence of the two rivers Zanskar and Indus. Along the way visit Likir with its important collection of thankas and ancient texts, characterized today by the immense statue of Maitreya Buddha which dominates the valley. Afternoon at leisure for relaxation.

Half board. Flight to Delhi/Italy Delhi.

CLIMATE

For those who wish to visit the Himalayan regions of Ladakh (and also Kashmir in India) the ideal period is from May to September: dry climate; some showers during the night. During these months the temperatures in the Himalayas, even at altitudes above 3000 metres, are a pleasant 22-28 degrees during the day; the temperature can reach 8 degrees at night. Above 4000 meters temperatures are recorded around zero during the night. The sun is very strong, and you need glasses to block the light. The Zoji-la pass, which leads from Kashmir to Ladakh, is open from May 1 to October 31.

TREKKING IN LADAKH

For those who love trekking in India and the Himalayas, Ladakh offers many possibilities: short or longer treks, from 4 to 8 hours of walking a day on not very high terrain (Sham valley) or you can climb up to the 5000 meters (Markha valley)