Hemis Festival Tour
Be Witness to One of the Grandest Buddhist Festivals
Whether or not you have been a part of the grand Hemis Festival yet, you must have at least heard about it. Hemis Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, holds the Hemis Festival every year with great pomp and show. The Hemis Festival is celebrated every year in early June to honor Padmasambhava. If you're in Ladakh around this time, you should not miss the opportunity to soak up the charm of the festivities that take place during the Hemis Festival. The mystic mask dances, performed by the Lamas, is a major attraction here.
After your arrival in Leh, get some time to acclimatize to the high-altitude weather of Ladakh. Head to the Hemis Monastery to witness the heart-stirring performances of the Hemis Festival. Watch local musicians as they play traditional music with instruments like cymbals, drums, trumpets etc. See how the portrait of 'Dadmokarpo' is put on display amid beating of drums and wail of pipes. Watch the mask dances, which are a part of the Tantric tradition. With these fantastic performances still playing across the screen of your mind, head to the Nubra Valley via Khardungla, which is the world's highest motorable road (5,602m). During you stay in Nubra, enjoy a camel ride and visit the Diskit Monastery and the Samstanling Monastery. Drive back to Leh and take a stroll through the local markets in Leh. It is an excellent opportunity to collect some of most wonderful souvenirs ever.
After making a visit to such popular monasteries as the Shey Monastery, the Thiksey Monastery, the Alchi Monastery, the Likir Monastery and the Spituk Monastery, reach the Leh Airport for your flight back home.
Arrive Leh
Hemis Festival
Hemis Festival
Khardungla Pass, Nubra Valley
Nubra
Leh
Leh
Uletokpo, Alchi
Leh
Depart Leh
What’s Included
Airport Services
Private air conditioned car with driver Company staff for airport assistance
Accommodation
14 nights in handpicked hotels, 01 night at camp
Meals
15 Breakfasts, 02 Dinners
Transport
All ground transport for sightseeing trips
Guides / Escorts
Expert local tour guides for sightseeing tours
Activities
Rickshaw ride, Elephant ride, Folk dances, camel ride
Other inclusions
Govt of India taxes and Company service charges
What’s not included
Flights
International or domestic flights are not included
Travel insurance
Please carry a valid travel insurance
Visa
Visa fee and charges
Entry Tickets
Monument and museum tickets
Meals
Meals not specified
Personal expenses
Any kind of personal expenses/bills

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