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Buddha Rocks Tour

2018-03-29 | CultureECOGEOHistoryLadakh

Buddha Rocks TourIndia's "Bamiyan" Buddhas

Spectacular landscapes. History, Buddhism and life in the cold desert.

ECO Bactrian camel, Himalayan Ibex, Marmot. Blue sheep, Kiang, Seabuck thorn, Wild rose.

GEO Himalayan and Karakoram ranges, Ladakh range, high altitude lakes, “moon-scape”.

CULTURE Buddhism, Monasteries, The Changpas, Leh bazaar.

HISTORY Rock-carved Buddha rocks, Forts and Palaces, Monasteries, Petroglyphs (pre-history?)

Discover “unknown Himalayas” with Himanshu Joshi. Visit unique Buddha sculpted rocks standing amidst the spectacular Himalayan landscape. Tour several sites of geological and historical landscapes. Experience the cold desert. Sometimes live out in tents.

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9 DAY TRIP | from Leh, Ladakh (J&K) | 8-10 people | Easy road trip

NOT ANNOUNCED | Contact for group (4+) bookings

₹ 55000 ₹ 43000 per person (Ex-Leh)

 First timer’s discount. Save 12000!

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The Bamiyan Buddhas of Afghanistan were known the world over and their destruction in March 2001 by the Taliban-led regime in Afghanistan was watched in horror by all. While in June 2015, two Chinese artists filled the empty cavities where the Buddhas once stood with 3D laser light projection technology (holographic statues, they were called), in India’s Ladakh region there still stand many such bas relief Buddhas, about which very few know of.

This tour—Buddha Rocks—takes you to a few unique rock-cut standing Buddhas amidst a landscape which by itself attracts many a traveler to Ladakh. The tour is designed in such a way that one not only visits these impressive Buddhas, but also experiences the cold desert landscape of the region.

Discover “unknown Himalayas” with Himanshu Joshi. Visit unique Buddha sculpted rocks standing amidst the spectacular Himalayan landscape. Tour several sites of geological and historical landscapes. Experience the cold desert. Sometimes live out in tents.

Get to learn and pick up some tips from photographer Sanjeev Verma. This is your photo-tour of our natural and human heritage. Spectacular landscapes. History, Buddhism and life in the cold desert.

ECO Bactrian camel, Himalayan Ibex, Marmot. Blue sheep, Kiang, Seabuck thorn, Wild rose.

GEO Himalayan and Karakoram ranges, Ladakh range, high altitude lakes, “moon-scape”.

CULTURE Buddhism, Monasteries, The Changpas, Leh bazaar.

HISTORY Rock-carved Buddha rocks, Forts and Palaces, Monasteries, Petroglyphs (pre-history?)

Details

TOUR DATES: 9 Day road trip (Saturday to Sunday of next week)

Group size: at least 4 (4-8)

The cost includes:

  • Accommodation on all days on twin sharing basis
  • Transport in comfortable SUVs
  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on all days
  • Tea and snacks twice a day (morning and evening) on all days
  • All permits and entrance fees wherever applicable.

The cost does not include:

  • Flight ticket to and from Leh is not included.
  • Laundry services
  • Any extra activity (for eg: Camel ride on sand dunes in Hunder)
  • Liquor and cigarettes
  • Any shopping and souvenirs

Note: This tour is subject to confirmed participation by at least 4 persons.

Refer Terms and Conditions

Itinerary

9 DAYS | from Leh, Ladakh (J&K)

  • Day 1 Alchi | To Alchi, after arriving at Leh airport. A brief stopover at the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers, An 11th century Monastery with old paintings and wood work. Dinner and stay at Hotel.
  • Day 2 Kargil | Pass “moonscape”, cross two high passes. Tallest carved Buddha. 6th century Buddhas. Dinner and stay in leisure tents.
  • Day 3 Kargil | More carved Buddhas. Discover hidden Avalokitesvara. Dinner and stay in leisure tents.
  • Day 4 Leh | Ruined fort, Prehistoric ar paintings (petroglyphs). Dinner and stay at Hotel
  • Day 5 Hundar | Nubra valley. Diskit monastery and 32-metre tall Buddha statue consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 2010. Bactrian camels. Dinner and stay in leisure tents.
  • Day 6 Hundar | Buddha Ghamskyal. Huge cave. Back to the tents for lunch, dinner and night stay.
  • Day 7 Pangong Tso | Early start. extremely picturesque 6-hour drive to Pangong Tso. Lunch at Spangmik on the shores of Pangong lake.
  • Day8 Leh | Shey fort, former capital of Ladakh. Five carved Tathagatas (Buddhas) and more. Dinner and stay in hotel.
  • Day9: Drop to Leh airport

What to carry

Travel light, travel smart. Take only the essentials.
Prepare a day early, run a quick check before you set out.

  • Sunscreen lotion
  • Woolen cap
  • Ear mask
  • Body warmer (for Pangong)
  • 4 pairs of clothes for 8 days trip
  • Good walking shoes
  • Goggles recommended
  • You may want to refer our day-trip checklist

Our specialists

You will be accompanied by specialists: Himanshu Joshi and Sanjeev Verma

Himanshu Joshi | Discover unknown Himalayas with the editor of monthly travel magazine Terrascape, who has been visiting Ladakh for many decades and knows the region extremely well. He authored the “Unknown Himalayas” (2008, Lustre Press, Roli Books). He lives in Delhi with his heart in the mountains, where he is from, and where he plans to retire.

Sanjeev Verma | Go wild with this photographer with over 20 years of experience who has been conducting photo tours to various Indian destinations for nearly a decade. He has been visiting Ladakh regularly. He loves the mountains, but he loves so many more things too!

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