Leh | Foothills of the Himalayas
 Ornate temples of Leh |
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4 days / 3 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Leh | 3 |
Day 01 Arrive Leh (3,500M)
Arrive in Leh, capital of Ladakh and your base for exploring this remote and mysterious Himalayan plateau. Remainder of the day is at leisure to acclimatise and relax at your hotel (L,D).
Spic n Span Hotel
Day 02 Leh – Alchi – Leh
This morning enjoy a guided tour through the ancient bazaar and laneways of Leh’s Old Town. After lunch, head west to the Alchi monastery. Built during the 11th century, the monastery has a unique style combining both Tibetan and Kashmiri art. On your return to Leh, stop at the Basgo monastery to visit the three temples and see the 14-metre high gilded earthen statue of Maitreya Buddha (B,L,D).
Spic n Span Hotel
Day 03 River Indus Monasteries
An early morning drive to Thiksey monastery to witness the monks gathered in the assembly hall for the morning prayer ceremony. After breakfast, drive to Hemis monastery, the largest in Ladakh. The annual Hemis festival is the most famous of the monastic festivals in this region. Every 12 years, a huge Thangka (religious painting), is ritually exhibited. Continue on to visit Chemdrey and Taktok monasteries before returning to Leh (B,L,D).
Spic n Span Hotel
Day 04 Depart Leh
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight (B).
Spic n Span Hotel
Located in the heart of Leh, Spic n Span hotel has been built in the traditional Ladakhi style with terraced floors surrounding a garden courtyard. There are 35 comfortable rooms each with private en suite and the hotel has spectacular panoramic views of the snow capped Syok Kangro Mountain Range.
