8N / 9D · Moderate
Ladakh Grand Circuit
All the big lakes in one loop, plus Turtuk on the Line of Control and the high pastures of Changthang. The most complete Ladakh trip we run.
max 4,520 mfrom ₹42,900 / person
Culture
Monastery Trail in Ladakh
Centuries-old gompas perched on ridges, from Thiksey at sunrise to the thousand-year-old murals at Alchi.
- Where
- Thiksey, Hemis, Alchi, Likir, Lamayuru, Diskit, Spituk
- Best time
- All year (morning prayers are best)
- Duration
- Half day to 3 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ladakh’s monasteries are working institutions, not museums. Arrive early at Thiksey to watch the morning puja, then visit Hemis, the largest and richest monastery in Ladakh. Westward, Alchi’s 11th-century wall paintings are among the oldest surviving Buddhist art in the Himalaya.
Our guides arrange respectful access, explain iconography and time visits to coincide with festivals where possible.
Good to know
- Dress modestly and walk clockwise around stupas
- Ask before photographing monks or prayer halls
- Carry small change for donations and entry
Cost
Entry fees are about ₹50–100 per monastery. We include it in packages or book it as a stand-alone add-on.
Packages featuring monastery trail
5N / 6D · Easy
Ladakh Essentials
The classic first trip: Leh, Sham Valley monasteries, Khardung La, the dunes of Nubra and the blues of Pangong Tso, paced with a proper acclimatisation day.
max 4,350 mfrom ₹24,900 / person
More culture in Ladakh
Festivals & Masked Dances
Cham masked dances, archery contests and New Year celebrations through the monastic calendar.
Village Homestays & Local Life
Sleep in a Ladakhi home, eat skyu and butter tea, and help with the apricot harvest.
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