Ladakh is just a land enveloped by snow-covered peaks and daunting passes. But what they don’t know is that there are customs and festivals of Ladakh that are alluring as well. Know when can you be part of these traditional celebrations, and plan your trip to Ladakh accordingly. There is surely a lot to see and experience on your trip to the north this year, so do not forget to carry your camera along.
The pride of Stok monastery, Stok Guru Tsechu is a 2-day celebration that begins on a ninth day right after the Tibetan New Year, which is why it is such a popular festival of Ladakh.
When: February-March; one week prior to Matho Nagrang festival of Matho Monastery
Key attractions: Pretty much on the lines of Matho Nagrang, the key attractions of Stok Guru Tsechu are the two commoners chosen by Lamas, who are properly cleaned and prepared to receive the spirit of the deities.Masked dances by the priests add to the frolic.
Why It Is Celebrated: To celebrate laymen from the village who are trained by monks to invoke deities
Experience a wonderful flight over the Himalaya .On arrival,you will be receive by Kailash expeditions representative and transfer to hotel. After welcome tea and coffee, rest for whole day & and let your body take complete acclimatization. Overnight Hotel.
Today after breakfast drive towards Stok to attend the festival of Stok Guru Tseschu. Stok Guru Tsechu is a 2-day celebration that begins on a ninth day right after the Tibetan New Year, which is why it is such a popular festival of Ladakh. Prayers, dance (Cham by Lamas), music, and food are common sights during the festival, and unlike other monasteries, most of the rituals are performed by the common people. the key attractions of Stok Guru Tsechu are the two commoners chosen by Lamas, who are properly cleaned and prepared to receive the spirit of the deities. Masked dances by the priests add to the frolic. Later drive back to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.
After an early breakfast ,drive to beautiful NubraValley via Khardungla (Highest Motor-able road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village. On arrival check in Hotel or camp. Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel.
KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.
DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.
DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.
HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own)
Early morning drive to TURUK village with drive landsape,Exoctic village. Turuk village is about 115km from Nubra valley and can take 4 hours to reach there. Enjoy their old rich traditional citure, foood and many things. Later evening drive back to Nubra (Hunder). Overnight at Nubra.
Today , we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok.
Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck . Overnight at Camp.
After a late breakfast , we stroll in and around lake and watch the mother nature soothes you .Later drive back to Leh via Changla Pass . Overnight Hotel.
After an early breakfast ,depart to the airport for onward destination ….fly with sweet memories of Ladakh.
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