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Full Day Leh Monasteries Tour (Shey, Thiksey & Hemis)
Product code 57562P65
From
From USD 72
Dates
Apr 4, 2020 to May 2, 2024
Start times
10:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Adult ages 4-99
Options
CAR + GUIDE, CAR + GUIDE + LUNCH
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
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From USD 72
Full Day Leh Monasteries Tour (Shey, Thiksey & Hemis)





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Why Travelers Love This
The monasteries around Leh span the entire spectrum, from the conspicuous to the obscure, the grand to the humble. Most are endowed with rich collections of relics, murals, Buddha statues and scriptures and all are set in incredibly scenic surrounds – day trips from Leh are rewarding for history buffs, spirituality seekers and picnickers alike.
Overview
The monasteries around Leh span the entire spectrum, from the conspicuous to the obscure, the grand to the humble. Most are endowed with rich collections of relics, murals, Buddha statues and scriptures and all are set in incredibly scenic surrounds – day trips from Leh are rewarding for history buffs, spirituality seekers and picnickers alike.
What's Included
Included
Private Non Ac vehicle throughout the tour.
Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
Pickup & Drop: from Leh city hotels only.
All applicable taxes
02 Mineral water bottels per person.
Not included
Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 1
Your Trip starts with a visit to the Shey Monastery which Situated inside the premises of Shey Palace. Shey Monastery is one of the popular Buddhist monastery. It is also known as Shey Gompa. The monastery is used to be the summer retreat of the royal family of Ladakh. . The main attraction is the Shey Palace, a large structure built atop a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The palace houses a giant golden statue of Lord Buddha, which is one of the largest such statues in Ladakh.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
After visit Shey Monastery, then drive to Thiksey Gompa. Thiksay monastery is a gompa of Tibetan Buddhism religion. It is located on the top of the hill. It is very famous for its similarity with Potala Palace of Lhasa. This monastery is famous for pilgrim activities, architectural elements, sightseeing and exploration. The monastery has an interesting anecdote of how it was built in this exact location.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
Later, drive to Hemis Monastery is the most popular monastery and tourist attraction in Ladakh. Hemis is tucked on a mountain on the west bank of the serene River Indus. And it is is renowned for its annual Hemis Festival, which celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Rinpoche. The monastery belongs to Dugpa Kargyutpa order or Red Sect of Buddhism and is said to be enriched with a large number of Thangkas or paintings, which are exhibited during the Hemis Festival.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
If pickup from outside city hotels / airport / railway station then it will be an additional charge, payable directly.
Other
The entrance fees mentioned are approximate, as per government norms, and are subject to change in the future.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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