Ladakh

Ajanta of Ladakh



	Day 1 : Delhi Leh (Flight) -

		Enjoy one of the most exciting Himalayan flights to Leh. A traditional welcome awaits ypu at Leh airport (3150 mtrs) on arrival and then tranfer to hotel. Fullday rest to acclimatize yourself. Evening go for a brisk walk to strtch your body.



	Day 2 : Leh -

After a leisure breakfast proceed for a halfday tour which includes visit to Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame a memorial hall of our great soldiers who sacrificed thir lives for the country, and then visit the famous Spituk Monastery on the banks of river Indus. Afternoon free.



	Day 2 : Leh - Alchi -

		With an early breakfast depart to Alchi 65 kms. Enroute visit the great statue of Mitreya Buddha at likir. On arrival at the pictresque hamlet of Alchi have lunch and rest. Later visit the astounding Alchi Murals dating back to 1000 ADThe well preserved wall paintings of Alchi Monastery, finely carved wooden doors leading to its chambers are absolutely stunning and magnificent. The ASI protected monument of Alchi is next best after Tabo in Spiti and Ajanta in Maharashtra.



	Day 3 : Alchi : Excursion to Rizong -

Day for excursion tour to 1 831 built Rizong Monastery, built by the great Lama Tsultim Nima. The monastery is known for its strict adherence to monastic rules for its monks. 2 kms down, also visit Chulichan Nunnery. Back to Alchi for lunch, and then free to explore the lovely village.



	Day 4 : Alchi Leh -

		After breakfast drive back to leh, enroute visit the famous "Golden Maitreya" statue- a sacred copper-gilt image of the Buddha Maitreya, two storeys in height at Basgo Castle. Arrive at leh by afternoon. Rest of the day free for last minute souvenirs.



	Day 5 : Leh Delhi (Flight) -

Morning after a light snacks, transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi, to enjoy yet again, a beautiful flight over the great Himalayas. Happy journey.