2021 Hemis Festival, Ladakh
Join us on this Ekno Travels journey as we travel deep into the mountains of Ladakh and experience the once in a lifetime Hemis Festival. The spectacularly isolated mountain geography of this remote Indian province is one of the few remaining strongholds of Tibetan Buddhism. Monasteries adorned with the iconic blue, red and yellow prayer flags dot the steep mountain slopes; and crystal clear rivers flow from glaciers, cascading into the mighty Indus river. A part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, it was opened to tourists in the mid-70s and since then thousands of people from around the world have thronged to this bastion of Himalayan Buddhism.
The Hemis festival is a uniquely Ladakhi experience, dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) an 8th century Buddhist master who was responsible for spreading Buddhism across the world. This festival of dance and theatre is enacted with elaborate masks, costumes, and adornment. The glorious finale; in a cacophony of instruments, chants, and sounds ends in the unveiling of the monastery’s giant Thankga (Tibetan Buddhist painting). Don’t miss the chance to experience this moment of pure magic for yourself.
TOUR DATES |
17-24 June 2021 |
TOUR COST |
A$2350 per person twin share, Single Supplement A$690 * Fixed departure – price based on minimum 6 people
Independent Travels – Price on Application
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DURATION |
08 Days, 07 Nights |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS |
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TOUR ROUTES |
Delhi, Leh, Hemis, Lamayuru, Alchi |
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INCLUDES
- Pickup and drop off to/from Delhi airport
- 7 nights accommodation and daily breakfast
- Internal airfares from Delhi-Leh-Delhi
- All transfers and sightseeing trips by private car including driver
- Entrance fees to all museums and monuments
- Local English speaking guide throughout tour
EXCLUDES
- Return airfares to India
- Cost of Indian tourist visa (on arrival)
- Lunch and dinner (unless otherwise specified)
- Personal expenditure such as drinks, laundry service and souvenirs
- Tipping
- Donations to monasteries
- Compulsory insurance of any kind