It is with great pleasure, we 136.1 Yoga & Wellness Academy announces another beautiful “Yoga Retreat at Leh – Ladakh in the Himalayas” led by Shantanu Saha. This retreat has been planned from 22nd June (Saturday) to 30th June (Sunday) 2019 for 8 days.
If there is a heaven on earth, then it is in Kashmir (Leh & Ladakh). One of the most visited destinations in India, located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; Ladakh is globally renowned as a ‘Cold Desert’. Ladakh – the ‘Land of the High Passes’ – is among the most stunning parts of the Indian Himalayas. Wedged between Pakistan, Tibet and China and India’s Himachal Pradesh, it forms the eastern part of Jammu & Kashmir. Ladakh is an unexplored Himalayan wonderland. Leh, the capital of Ladakh is set amidst snow capped hills and is the center of Tibetan-Buddhist culture. Ladakh is dotted with colorful monasteries. Leh is at an altitude of 3,524 meters (11,562 ft) from sea level. Still untouched by modernity, Ladakh is where you’ll see life come to a standstill and (really) witness a true communion with nature. The stillness of this place can make anyone go nostalgic.
Day wise
Itinerary
A Journey to the Heaven, once in lifetime experience 22nd June (Saturday) – 30th June (Sunday) 2019
On 22nd June (Sat) late night, by last flight we leave for Delhi. We reach mid night/early morning at Delhi airport at around 3 am on 23rd June (Sun), wait at Delhi airport to catch early morning around 6 am flight for Leh on 23rd June (Sun). We arrive Leh around 8 am !
Around 6 am, we take flight for Leh. We arrive Leh around 8 am !
Arrive Kushok Bakula Airport Leh – 3500m above sea level. On arrival, met and transfer to hotel and check in. Buffet lunch serve at hotel. Half Day at rest for acclimatization. In the late afternoon drive to Visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace, Later in the evening walk around local market. Overnight stay at the hotel
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Later on visit Indus & Zanskar river Sangam, drive along the Indus river visiting, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), further on to Leh Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorial). Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45km west of Leh, from Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk. After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh. 3 Idiots School Campus Sindhu Darshan visit. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
After Breakfast drive to Nubra Valley via Khardung-la (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft) Arrive at Hundur by Afternoon, Rest of the day, proceed to explore Deskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in Sand Dunes between Deskit and Hunder Village. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
After Breakfast, proceed to visit Diskit monastery which is 515 years old. Later on drive to and then drive to Pangong Lake (14,500 ft). Arrive Pangong Lake it is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake on the Banks of Pangong Lake while appreciating the changing Colors and fascinating high altitude of the Lake. Check in to Camp and relax. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp.
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
Breakfast at resorts. Today you explore the lake and have a good time in Pangong. In the evening have dinner at resorts. Overnight stay at Camp.
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
Morning visit to Lake at Sun rise and leave Pangong Lake, through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive Leh in afternoon. Later on house will be free at Leh local Market and free for shopping. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Morning Yoga Session before breakfast.
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. Later we catch connecting flight to Chennai, late evening we arrive in Chennai.