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Full Day Leh Monasteries Tour (Shey, Thiksey & Hemis)
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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
- Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
- Private Ac vehicle throughout the tour.
- All applicable taxes.
- 02 Mineral water bottels per person.
- Pickup & Drop: from city hotels & Airport.
- Any kind of Tips & Gratuities.
- Any accommodation.
- Any kind of entrance fee (if any).
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Shey Monastery
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Thiksey Monastery
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hemis Monastery
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This private tour operates with a maximum of 5 people
Operated by TOP TRAVEL AND TOURS PVT LTD.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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