Leh, Hemis Shukpachan, Uleytokpo
07 Best Days of Ladakh Photography for Wildlife and Monasteries
Overview
Lying on the Tibetan Plateau, with a rich culture, history, and fantastic cuisine, Ladakh is truly a must for those who enjoy experiencing new places and cultures. From beautiful monasteries to historic villages, there is plenty here for the avid traveler to absorb. The quaint Ladakhi villages, especially, give you a fascinating insight into how the local communities here thrive in this stark landscape, as well as a glimpse into their traditional way of life. This tour allows you to travel through this ruggedly beautiful landscape, meet the people who call it home, and learn about their lives, history, and culture.
Travel Dates:
September 13-19, 2024
November 07-13, 2024
Meals: On Own
Accommodation: Mahey Retreat or similar
Arrive in Leh. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the environment.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mahey Retreat or similar
Today, you will have another day to rest and acclimatize, as well as possibly doing a little light sightseeing in Leh.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
Accommodation: In the hotel
Today we will travel from Leh to the village of Hemis Shukpachan. This little village is a delight for photographers. Not only is it home to wildlife like Snow Leopard, Urial, Marmot, Blue Sheep, and a variety of birds, but it is also a great place to dive deep into local Ladakhi culture and experience it in a wholesome manner.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: In the hotel
We have the whole day today to experience the rich wildlife and even richer culture of Hemis Shukpachan.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In the hotel
Today, we bid adieu to Hemis Shukpachan and move to the village of Uleytokpo. Uleytokpo is truly among the most enchanting villages in Ladakh, and is famously known as a base for many of the treks in Ladakh.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mahey Retreat
We have the whole day today to experience the rich culture and absorb the tranquility of Ladakh. We will visit the Lamayuru Monastery, one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh. The history of this beautiful monastery dates back to 956CE, while the oldest surviving building was built in the 11th century.
We will also visit the Alchi Monastery, a monastic complex of temples in Alchi village dating back to the 11th century. The wall paintings in the monastery are some of the oldest surviving paintings in Ladakh.
In the evening, proceed to Leh for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Sadly, all journeys come to an end. Today, we bid adieu to Leh, signaling the end of this amazing journey and fly out.
Tour ends.
Highlights
Included
- Accommodation for 03 nights in Leh Accommodation for 02 nights in Hemis Shukpachan
- Accommodation for 01 night in Uleytokpo Dedicated vehicle for the entire tour
- Guide for the tour Meals as per the itinerary
- Visit to Lamayuru Monsatery and Alchi All Taxes
