km from the town of Leh. A subsidiary of the Spituk Gompa, it belongs to the
Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat Sect. The monastery also serves as the official
residence of the Ladakh's head of Gelukpa Sect, known as The Kushok
Bakul.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3:
After breakfast, visit Spituk , Phiyang , Alchi Gompa, Likir
Gomapa.. Spituk Gompa of Ladakh dates back to the 11th
century. It owes its inception to Od-de, the elder brother of
Lha Lama Changchub Od. Od-de led to the establishment
of a monastic community at this place.Phiyang Monastery of Ladakh is
situated at a distance of approximately 40 km to the west of the Leh town. It
belongs to the Red Hat Sect of Buddhism.Alchi Gompa dates back to the
year 1000 AD and was built by the Translator, Rinchen Zangpo. He even
made a reference about the monastery in his biographies. The name Likir
means "The Naga - Encircled". Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4:
After breakfast, visit Shey, Thiksey & Hemis Monastery -
Shey Gompa of Ladakh is situated on a hillock, at a distance
of approximately 15 km to the south of Leh town.Thiksey
Gompa of Ladakh is situated at a distance of
approximately 18 km from the town of Leh. One of the most beautiful
monasteries of Ladakh, it belongs to the Gelukpa Order of Buddhism.Hemis
Monastery holds the distinction of being the biggest as well as the wealthiest
monastery of Ladakh. It dates back to the year 1630 and was founded by the
first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso. Hemis Monastery is
positioned inside a gorge, at a distance of approximately 47 km from Leh.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
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