Full Day Leh Monasteries Tour (Shey, Thiksey & Hemis)

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About this activity

The monasteries around Leh span the entire spectrum, from the conspicuous to the obscure, the grand to the humble. Most are endowed with rich collections of relics, murals, Buddha statues and scriptures and all are set in incredibly scenic surrounds – day trips from Leh are rewarding for history buffs, spirituality seekers and picnickers alike.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: TOP TRAVEL AND TOURS PVT LTD.

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Non Ac vehicle throughout the tour.
Included: Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
Included: Pickup & Drop: from Leh city hotels only.
Included: All applicable taxes
Included: 02 Mineral water bottels per person.

Not included

Not included: Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
Not included: Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site

Itinerary

Shey Monastery

one hour Admission not included

Your Trip starts with a visit to the Shey Monastery which Situated inside the premises of Shey Palace.

Shey Monastery is one of the popular Buddhist monastery. It is also known as Shey Gompa.

The monastery is used to be the summer retreat of the royal family of Ladakh. . The main attraction is the Shey Palace, a large structure built atop a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The palace houses a giant golden statue of Lord Buddha, which is one of the largest such statues in Ladakh.
Thiksey Monastery

one hour Admission not included

After visit Shey Monastery, then drive to Thiksey Gompa.

Thiksay monastery is a gompa of Tibetan Buddhism religion. It is located on the top of the hill. It is very famous for its similarity with Potala Palace of Lhasa. This monastery is famous for pilgrim activities, architectural elements, sightseeing and exploration. The monastery has an interesting anecdote of how it was built in this exact location.
Hemis Monastery

one hour Admission not included

Later, drive to Hemis Monastery is the most popular monastery and tourist attraction in Ladakh. Hemis is tucked on a mountain on the west bank of the serene River Indus. And it is is renowned for its annual Hemis Festival, which celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Rinpoche.

The monastery belongs to Dugpa Kargyutpa order or Red Sect of Buddhism and is said to be enriched with a large number of Thangkas or paintings, which are exhibited during the Hemis Festival.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pick up from Leh City Hotels only.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If pickup from outside city hotels / airport / railway station then it will be an additional charge, payable directly.
The entrance fees mentioned are approximate, as per government norms, and are subject to change in the future.