Hemis Festival (Ladakh) 7Nights / 8days
Leh, India
Tour Type:
Family, Religious, Festivals and Events, Offbeat, Leisure
Durations
8 D | 7 N
Starting City
Leh
Overview
The Hemis Festival, celebrated in Ladakh, India, is a vibrant display of Buddhist culture and tradition. Held annually at Hemis Monastery, it commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. The festival features masked dances, rituals, and colorful ceremonies, attracting both locals and tourists. It offers a unique insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region, showcasing the spiritual significance and artistic prowess of the Ladakhi people.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative at the airport and escort you to hotel. Complete day for the acclimatization which is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. In the evening visit to Sindu Darshan and Ranchoo school. Overnight at Hotel.
Hotel:
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
Early Morning enjoy Praying ceremony at Thiksey at the time of sunrise and continue visit to Hemis Monastery. On the wary back visit to Shey Palace. Overnight at Hotel.
Sight Seeing :
hemis monastery leh
Hotel:
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
Full day enjoy the Hemis Tse Chu festival at Hemis. This festival features a series of mask dances by the lamas, both young and old, culminating in the destruction of the Storma (sacrificial offering) on the last day. The Colourful masks and fine silk costumes worn by the dancers represent carious guardian divinities of the Drugpa order to which Hemis belongs. The dance depicts the magical feats of Padmasambhava in his eight manifestations to defeat the enemies of Buddhism. In the evening return to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.
Sight Seeing :
hemis monastery leh
Hotel:
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
After breakfast leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. Continue drive to Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to the western shore of the lake. Enjoy the landscape in the backdrop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of it’s running the other side of the “INDO CHINA BORDER”. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. In the evening return to Leh.
Sight Seeing :
Pangong Lake
Hotel:
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
Leave for Uletokpo camping which is one of the most beautiful camping in the Ladakh region on the way visit Spituk monastery which is just 5 kms from Leh town. Continue drive to Alchi monastery is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. By the lunch time you will reach Uletokpo. Evening enjoys sitting on the bank of river coming down from the Ridzong side. Overnight at Camp.
Hotel:
Uley Ethnic Resorts Deluxe Cottages
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
Leave Uleytokpo and continue drive to Lamayuru via Khaltsi. From here another 22 Kms drive will take you to Lamayuru. The oldest and spectacularly set Lamayuru monastery founded in the 10th Century. Visit the monastery. In the late afternoon drive back to Leh which will take about 4/5 hours drive, on the way back we stop at magnetic hill. Continue your drive Nubra via highest motor able road in the world known as Khardongla top- 5600 Mtrs above sea level, enjoy the view from the top where you will not be able to spend more than 10 to 15 minutes because of the highest pass. on the other side you dip into Nubra valley which is more greenery than Leh finally reach to the camping site by evening time. Overnight at Hotel/Camps.
Hotel:
The Dunes Boutique Hotel
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
After breakfast at the camp, leave for Leh by the noon time you will reach to the hotel. Check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Shanker gompa and Shanti Stupa to enjoy the sunset from the place and its command magnificent view of the Leh town and remaining time for shopping and independent activities. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Hotel:
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
Transfer in time to the airport to connect onwards flight for Delhi.
Inclusions
- 7 Nights accommodation with Breakfast and Dinner.
- All transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary by Non-Ac Innova.
- LEF and Inner Line Permits.
- Hemis festival fees (seating).
- All service taxes, driver allowance, toll taxes and parking.
Exclusions
- 5% GST Extra on total billing.
- Any camel ride/Safari ride at any place.
- Any kind of adventure activity like river rafting etc.
- Any extra meal rather than mentioned meal plan in inclusions.
- Any Domestic Air Fare
- Expenses of personal nature, such: Laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar bills, Tips / Gratitude etc.
- Any other extra service besides as the mentioned inclusions.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time
- 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 4 days of departure date.
- 100 payment is to be made for international packages before 7 days of departure date.
- In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the policies
If you Cancel your Holiday
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30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost
