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Hemis Festival - Leh
06 & 07 July 2006

Ladakh is best known to the world as LITTLE TIBET and MOON LAND BECAUSE of its hold of Buddhist religion, the innumerable
monasteries, It's inhabitants mostly of Tibetan stock in their features and follow the same religion. Many of this monastic festivals in
Ladakh are relatively a idle time for the majority of the people. They take the form of dance dramas in the monastery courtyards.
Though most of the Ladakh festivals take place in winter the biggest and most famous, is that of Hemis festival in Ladakh,
which falls in late June or early July.
The 10th day (Tses - Chu) of the Tibetan lunar month is celebrated as the birthday of Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche), the founder
of Tibetan Buddhism. A colourful fair, displaying some beautiful handicrafts, is the special highlight of the festival. Our specially designed
Hemis festival tours will give you a lifetime opportunity to experience the summits of festivities. The Hemis Monastery celebrates this
event in the form of a 2 day festival. Its resident Lamas perform sacred masked dances. The festival takes an auspicious turn every
12 years in the Tibetan year of the Monkey, when the two-story high "Thankga" depicting Padmasambhava is displayed, which
was last dispayed in the year 2004. Hemis Gompa is the largest and one of the most important in Ladakh. It was founded 350 years
ago by Stagtshang Rinchen, who was invited to Ladakh by king Singe Namgyal. One can gain an impression of the extent of
the monastery area on the climb to the so called "Eyrie", a hermitage reached by an hour, 3-km climb to 3,900 metres, 1,000
metres higher than Hemis. The 13th century monastery predates the Hemis Gompa and was built by Syalwa Gotsang-pa, who
meditated in a cave nearby. A small shrine has been built around the cave, where one can see his foot and hand print in the rock.

"HEMIS" A LADAKHI FESTIVAL
USD 1299 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS

09 Nights /10 Days DELHI > LEH > HEMIS >LAMAYURU > LEH > SRINAGAR > DELHI

DAY 01 ARRIVE DELHI

Arrive into Delhi, Capital city of India. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the QUTAB
hotel. Afternoon proceed for a half day city tour of Old Delhi. Explore the living legacy of the Mughals .
Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and the Shanti Vana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi
and Jawahar Lal Nehru respectively. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 02 DELHI> LEH

Morning after breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport to take flight to Leh. On arrival meeting,assistance &
transfer to your SHAMBHA LA hotel. Leh is main centre of Ladakh and is located in small valley
to the north of Indus valley. After lunch day at leisure. The tourists are advised to take complete
rest for proper acclimatization to the high altitude atmosphere. Dinner and overnight in Hotel

DAY 03 LEH> HEMIS> LEH

After breakfast proceed to visit the Hemis monastery for the festival Afternoon we return to Leh. Enroute visiting
two more famous monasteries - namly Shey and Thiksey Hemis Monasteryis situated 49 kms to south of Leh,
a little off the main Leh-Manali road. It was built in the 17th century by Chapgon Gyalshas and ever since has
enjoyed the patronage of the royal family. Shey Gompa |Situated on a hillock 15km, upstream from Leh,
an imposing structure providing a panoramic view of the green Indus valley from its vantage point atop a
hill.Thiksey Monatstery situated about 20 kms from Leh, it is an imposing monastery and one of the finest
example of Ladakhi architecture. After visit, return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay

DAY 04 LEH> HEMIS> LEH

After breakfast proceed to visit the Hemis monastery for the 2nd & last day of the festival
Afternoon we return to Leh. Balance time at leisure. Overnight in hotel. (B) (L) (D)

DAY 05 LEH> LAMAYURU> LEH

Morning after breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing of Lamayuru. Explore villages around the area.
Lamayuru is an beautiful, nature endowed, little hamlet. The gompa completely overshadows the village and
is the most famous and spectacular monastery in Ladakh. On the way we also visit the Alchi and Rizong monasteries.
Alchi monastery is famous gompa for the 1000-year old wall painting, which make this visit more than worthwhile.
Rizong monastery located six kms along a steepish, rocky track from the main road. It's nunnery at Julochen and
the gompa of Rizong belonging to the Gelukpa factions, are worth a visit. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 06 LEH

Today after breakfast, we go shopping and to discover some interesting things about Ladakhi art and culture
by the visiting the Tibetan refugees camp Choklamsar, Library and Ecological Development etc. The women &
vegetable market in the afternoon and some interesting locals. Before returning to our hotel, we visit Leh &
Sankar Gompa in the evening. Return to hotel for Dinner & Overnight. Leh Gompa situated above the Leh Palace,
it was built in AD1430. It contains a 13.7 metres high statue of Buddha which the Ladakhi call "Chamba".
According to the Lama legends, this splendid statue is the future Buddha. A butter burns day and night in
front of this statue. Sankar Gompa Just 3 kms from Leh is this monastery that has a formidable collection of
miniature of pure gold and a number of exciting painting. It is well lit and may be visited in the evening as well.

DAY 07 LEH> SRINAGAR

Morning after breakfast, transfer to domestic airport to connect flight to Srinagar. On arrival at the Capital city of
Kashmir you will be met by our representative at the airport and transfered to Deluxe Houseboat. Afternoon free
for personal activities. Evening enjoy a Shikara (boat) rideon Dal Lake. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Houseboat

DAY 08 SRINAGAR

Morning after breakfast, half day tour of Old Srinagar city visiting Khanyar Rozabal to see the Jesus Christ
tomb walk through the old streets of the city. Continue drive to world famous Mughal Gardens visiting the
Nishat Bagh (The garden of pleasure) built by Asaf Jah in 1636 and Shalimar Bagh (Abode of love) built by
Jehangir for his beloved Nur Jahan in 1619 AD. After lunch, Shikara ride on the Dal Lake to enjoy the beauty
that God has graced this city with which is often compared to Venice. You will get a view of some very
interesting places around the Lake. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Houseboat

DAY 09 SRINAGAR > DELHI

Morning after breakfast, time free till transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. On arrival meeting, assistance
& transfer to QUTAB hotel. Afternoon free with car with driver at disposal for last minute shopping etc.
Evening at leisure for own activities. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 10 DEPART DELHI

Morning after breakfast, half day city tour of New Delhi. Please note this day your room is till 12 noon.
We will have it extended till 1500 hrs, so that you can return from your sightseeing freshen up & then check
out. Afternoon free. (however we will provide you with a car & a driver, so that you can revisit any particular
place, you fancied on your sightseeing tour or finish your last minute shopping. Later on time, transfer to
International airport to connect flight for onward journey. Bon Voyage !!

END OF OUR SERVICES

USD 1299 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS SINGLE SUPPLEMENT USD 400

June or July

Include

Accommodation, in Standard Room (AC in Delhi), with attached bath & toilet for a total of 9 nights, using
Deluxe Houseboat at Srinagar and Deluxe Hotels in Delhi & Leh, respectively, as per given program

All meals during the tour Indian/Chinese/Continental, except at Delhi, where room will be on CP basis (breakfast only)

Meeting, assistance, transfer at all places, by our local representatives, using 01 non air-conditioned car with English speaking
driver for Kashmir & Leh Sector and air conditioned in Delhi

All Transfers and Luggage Handling Within India

Excursions & Sightseeing as per itinerary, with services of a local English speaking guide, at all places including
all monasteries & monuments entrance fees.

All presently applicable taxes, including hotel, state, toll, bridges,
drivers daily allowance, parking at fees at monuments, airports, etc, insurance of vehicle & gasoline

Professional service charges for preparing & executing the tour program
HOTELS/ HOUSEBOAT FACILITIES OFFERED: Deluxe “A” Class AT ALL PLACES

Subject to minimum 2 Adult persons travelling together

Early Bookings are recommended due to limited availability
HEMIS FESTIVAL 2007 DATES - 25 & 26th JUNE

EXTRA AIRFARE:Delhi - Leh - Srinagar - Delhi @ USD 405 per adult person
TOUR COST VALIDITY 30 JULY 2007 / PRICE AND ITINERAY SUBJECT TO CHANGE / AIRAFRE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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