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At the
confluence of the rivers Shayok and Indus in the Kargil region west of Leh live
a people known as Drok-pa. They are racially and culturally distinct from
the rest of Ladakhis. Their religious practices more so resemble the animist
practices of the pre-Buddhist religion Bon than that of Buddhism as practiced in
the rest of Ladakh. One curious cultural feature is their abhorrence of the cow
or any of its products. Their ancient traditions and way of life are partly
preserved through their songs and hymns. One of these is a description of an
ibex hunt and the ibex is specially sacred to them. Another recalls their
migration from the Gilgit region further west in Pakistan, an event which must
have occurred well before Gilgit came under the influence of Islam. Their
language is said to be akin to that spoken in Gilgit and by immigrants from
Gilgit settled in Dras south of Kargil. Their facial features, however, as well
as their head and dress ornaments are the most striking and first noticeable as
one encounters them. Whereas Ladakh’s population seems to be mostly of Tibetan
origin, they are of pure Indo-Aryan stock, believed perhaps to have descended
from the army of Alexander of Macedonia. Today they number around two thousand
inhabitants settled in five villages.
Map below! |
Itinerary:
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Early morning flight Delhi to Leh,
transfer to hotel and rest.
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Day
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Morning sightseeing - Shanti
Stupa, and Sangkar Gompa; lunch at hotel, afternoon rest.
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Day
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Full day sightseeing –
famous Ladakh monasteries - Shey, Thikse, Hemis; picnic lunch; return to
hotel in Leh.
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Day 4 |
Full day sightseeing - Likir Gompa and Alchi Gompa; picnic lunch, overnight at Uletokpo Camp.
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Day 5
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Full day sightseeing - Lamayuru Gompa, picnic lunch, and drive to Dha Hanu, overnight
in camp at Dha Hanu.
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Day 6
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Full day visiting Drok-pa villages,
overnight at Dha Hanu camp.
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Day 7 |
Drive to Uletokpo Camp,
afternoon visit the Ridzong Gompa and nunnery, overnight at Uletokpo Camp.
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Day 8
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Drive back to Leh, on the
way visit Bazgo Fort; hotel in Leh.
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Day 9 |
Full day at your leisure, shopping, cultural show of
Ladakhi songs and dances in the evening.
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Day
10
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Fly back to Delhi,
depart India.
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-breakfasts & dinners while in Leh
-All meals while away from Leh
-All transfers / transportation per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Monument entrance fees
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Airport tax & Excess baggage charges
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above.
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Private Tours |
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Costs |
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10 days /
9 nights
2 pax from:
$669 Per Pax
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If you'd like to customize
this itinerary & run it as
your own Private Tour on
dates you select, email us! |
Quote on Request
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Difficulty Level |
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Max. Altitude: 3900m
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