Leh - Shey Palace - Thiksey Monastery - Hemis Monastery - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake
The Losar Festival in Ladakh is a cultural and spiritual journey, in which guests can participate in the Tibetan New Year celebrations in the magical land of Ladakh. This Travel People India tour involves a combination of vibrant monastery festivals, traditional practices, spectacular beauty of the Himalayas and tribal cultures.Ladakh is located in the northernmost region of India, known for its cold deserts, monasteries and culture. The Losar Festival is the Tibetan New Year, and involves masked dances, rituals, music and celebrations. This is an opportunity for tourists to explore the culture of Ladakh, and to see some of the popular tourist attractions.
Tour Highlights
Live the vibrancy of Losar Festival in monasteries
Experience ancient Thiksey and Hemis Monasteries
Visit Shey Palace, palace of Ladakh kings
Visit the cold desert Nubra Valley
Explore the beautiful blue Pangong Lake
Relish the Ladakhi food, music and dance
Experience the villagers' culture
You will arrive at Leh airport and upon being welcomed by the representative, will transfer to your hotel. With high altitude, it's important to take a rest. Rest and relax the whole day. Walk leisurely around the market to get a glimpse of Ladakhi culture. Stay overnight at Leh.
After breakfast, you can continue sightseeing with the Summer palace of Ladakhi kings, Shey Palace. Then, visit Thiksey Monastery, which has a big Buddha statue and excellent architecture.Call at the markets where people are getting ready for the Losar Festival, with their houses decorated, special food being prepared and people in their traditional costumes. Free evening at leisure. Stay overnight at Leh.
It's the highlight of the tour. See the Losar Festival at monasteries, such as Hemis Monastery. Watch the colourful masked dances (Cham dance), songs and rituals.The fest is a happy, religious and cultural affair. Visitors can also interact with locals and know about the festival. Stay at Leh.
Have breakfast and drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (highest motorable pass in the world). This offers spectacular views of snow capped mountains and valleys.On reaching, visit sand dunes and ride on two hump Bactrian camels. Nubra Valley is a desert valley surrounded by mountains. Stay at night in Nubra Valley.
Visit the magical blue coloured Pangong Lake. The drive is beautiful, with isolated villages and mountains in the backdrop.You can walk around the lake, and feel calm. Pangong is more beautiful in winter. Back at Pangong for night stay.
Have breakfast and drive back to Leh. Enjoy the beauty of nature and take pics. You can shop for souvenirs, woolens and artefacts in Leh market. In the evening, relax and savour your cultural, natural and adventurous journey. Stay at Leh.
After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for a flight back home. The Losar Festival Ladakh Tour concludes with a lifetime of memories of the vibrant festivals, serene atmosphere and a cultural experience.
