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Ladakh Monastery Trekking | Monastery Trekking in India

Country/Region India / Ladakh
Duration 12 Days
Max Altitude 4,950m / 16240.16ft
Difficulty Hard
Min. Group Size 2 PAX
Transportation Car + Coach + Jeep
Accommodation Hotel + Tea House
Meals Breakfast
Trip Type Trekking

As the name shows this Ladahk Monastery Trekking includes visit of many monasteries established in the whole region of Ladakh. This is an incredible trek covering the whole Ladakh area, where the you can find the allurements of trekking adventure along with the most soothing and peaceful monasteries of Ladakh.

Definitely, Ladakh is best known for the large number of monasteries which are the true emblem of either Mahayana or Heenyana sect of Buddhism. These monasteries around Ladakh not only create the importance of the Buddhist Religion, but reflect the beauty with its artistic monasteries. Most of this monastery are built next to the rocky hills or on craggy mountain faces for the innermost pacification.

Explore Monastery in Ladakh Trekking

In this Ladakh trek, we will take you to the hidden parts of India, in the rain shadows of Western Himalayas. Where, colorful monasteries, stupas, monks will make you feel hi with Buddhist chant. Addition to this the natural landscape of the Himalayan highland desert, small green oasis, and blue lake and clear sky makes this Ladakh Monastery Trek a best choice among all trekking in India. Furthermore, the lesser known trekking trail, mixed with driving tour through the remotest villages of India makes Ladakh Trekking a Best one.

The contrast of gray sandy lands, deep blue sky with withe Himalayas peaks with colorful monasteries and stupas, traditional villages with remote valley of Ladakh feels like heaven. The real peace of paradise that no one can resists to join trek to the monasteries of Ladakh. Seat back, relax and book with Trekking Trail Nepal and Explore the Hidden Jewels of India with Ladakh Monastery Trekking.

Itinerary

Day
1

Enjoy the Mountain Fligh to Leh form Delhi. Rest in Leh for acclimatization.

With morning flight we head to Leh. Transfer to the Hotel and enjoy the welcome drink in Leh, Ladakh. 

We don't have any program for the day. As your interest we enjoy the local surrounding of Leh.

  • Accommodation Basic Hotel
  • Meals Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,256m / 10682.42ft
2

The biggest attraction of Leh is Shey Monastery, which is in the distance about 15 km from the center of Leh. Today we will explore many other beautiful monasteries, Gompa and stupas, however Shey Monastery is a major one.

Over 3 century old this Shey Monastery, was build by Deldan NamGyal. The 12 meter tall Buddha Statue is the major attraction. After we explore Gresthang and Thiksey Gompas which are not far from our position.

The far attraction is Hemis Monastery, which is in the distance of 45 Kilo meters. Along with the Monasteries, the landscape, prayer wheels, prayer flags and desert valley with green settlements make your day.

  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,256m / 10682.42ft
3
Today we experience the 4 wheel jeep drive tour along the side of Indus River to Alchi. Here we cross many eye catching villages, renounced are Nimu and Saspol. We get the close glance of Zanskar River which mix in to River Indus from the viewpoint of Nimu village. In additions scenic landscape of Ladakh with Stok Mountain range form north to south will make your day. To sum up, Alchi is another beautiful village with artistic monastery. The golden colorful painting with scripts and 1008 Buddha makes Ladakh Monastery Trekking Itinerary day 3 a Best one.
  • Accommodation Basic Hotel
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,100 mm / 10170.6ft
4
Today we continue our journey to Lamayuru from where we actually start our Ladakh Monastery Trekking. The trail changes its angel from Khalsi till the Lamayuru. We explore the Lamayuru Monastery about the lunch time. The tented accommodation will add adventure to our Ladakh Trekking. Lamayuru Area is declared as holy site. Even the criminals could seek sanctuary making it known as place of freedom.
  • Accommodation Tented Camp
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,510 mm / 11515.75ft
5
  • Accommodation Tented Camp
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,750m / 12303.15ft
6
By the end of day 6 of Ladakh Monastery Trekking, we will reach the Hinju Villages on the outside of Ladakh valley. Here you will be in totally peace, out of the world in peaceful mind with happy face.
  • Accommodation Tented Camp
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,790m / 12434.38ft
7
A gradual ascent will bring us to the the Kongskil La Pass of 4,950 m elevation above sea level. Here you will be blessed with the magnificient views of Western Himalayas Range with Karakoram Mountain Ranges.
  • Accommodation Tented Camp
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 4,950m / 16240.16ft
8
Our trekking trail starts more and more ascending to reach the pass of Dung Dung Chan. This 4,430 meter High pass offers not only amazing views of Ladakh Valley but also stands as a photographic point and Buddhist shrine. With short break we continue our trip towads the base of Dung Dung Chan
  • Accommodation Tented Camp
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 4,430m / 14534.12ft
9
A day of the Dung Dung Chan La Pass.
  • Accommodation Tented Camp
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,550m / 11646.98ft
10
Today we will spend more time on highway coming back to Leh. The Highway is spectacular with the views, Hope you will not missed with sleep in the jeep.
  • Accommodation Basic Hotel
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,526m / 11568.24ft
11
We start our day with delicious traditional breakfast in Leh. Our main attraction of today is Zanskar River. Zanskar River is widely known as frozen river and popular for Frozen River Trek in India. We spend the time with river bank of Indus, Zanskar and more around.
  • Accommodation Basic Hotel
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,526m / 11568.24ft
12
In the morning transfer to the airport to catch flight to Delhi. After arrival at Delhi, Trekking Trail Nepal team will transfer you to your own hotel. This is how the Ladakh Monastery Trekking comes to end.
  • Meals Breakfast

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