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A journey
to Korzok from Leh is unlike any other in Ladakh. The Leh – Manali road first
brings us over one of the highest passes in the region, over the Taklang-la
(5260m). From here it strikes off east on a rough track across the basin of the
twin lakes, Startsapuk-Tso (fresh water) and the Tso-kar (salt water), then over
a roller-coaster track to the head of Tso Moriri, a magnificent lake, and on to
Korzok, a quarter of the way along the lake's 20km length. Containing the
drainage basin of these trans-Himalayan lakes and known as Rupshu, this is a
landscape of open, windswept high-altitude valleys. Korzok, situated at 15,000
feet (4,572 m) with its dozen or so houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage
among the barren hills, is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu, and the
stage for the region’s only monastic festival. The Korzok Gu-stor attracts
scores of Chang-pa, the Tibetan plateau nomadic herdsmen, for whom this even
constitutes the sole event of its kind and magnitude. This two-day
festival ends with the dismemberment and dispersal of the 'Storma'
(sacrificial cake) by the leader of the Black Hat dancers in a ceremony called 'Argham'
of 'Killing'. This symbolizes the destruction of all forms of evil and also
re-enacts the assassination of the Tibetan apostate King Lang-dar-ma, by a
Buddhist monk in the mid 9th century. The masks worn by
the dancers represent the guardian divinities (Dharmapalas) of the Buddhist
pantheon, and the patron divinities of the Geluk-pa order. |
Itinerary:
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Day 1 |
Early
morning flight Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.
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Day 2
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Morning
sightseeing - Shanti Stupa, and Sangkar and Tsemo Gompas; afternoon rest.
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Day
3
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Start to Korzok,
on the way visit Matho and Hemis monasteries. |
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Day
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Continue to Korzok, stop at
Chumathang hot springs. |
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Day
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Arrive
at Korzok, sightseeing around Tso Moriri. |
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Day
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Korzok
Gu-stor |
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Day
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Korzok
Gu-stor |
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Day
8
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Start
return journey to Leh; on the way visit Chemde
and Tak Thok monasteries; Overnight in camp. |
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Day
9
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Return to Leh,
on the way visit Thiksey & Shey monasteries. |
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Day
10 |
Full day
at your own leisure. |
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Day
11 |
Return flight 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 (private
tour)
-All meals while away from Leh.
-All transfers per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Full support in camp (sleeping bag not
included)
-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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Festival Date:
July 17-18, 2007
Group Tour:
11 days / 10 nights
Jul 12 - 22, 2007
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Group Size |
6
to 10 Persons |
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Costs |
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Group Tour:
$598 Per Pax
Private Tours
Quote on Request
2 pax from:
$878 Per Pax
11 days / 10 nights
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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! |
Specializing in itineraries for
couples!
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