Road Trip To Ladakh By Manali

Open Time: 08:00 AM and 01:00 PM

Close Time: 01:30 PM and 06:00 PM

Operational Days - All Day 

Approx Duration Suggested - 3 - 4 Hours

Alchi Choskor Monastery is one among the oldest Buddhist monasteries of the northern park of India, but features a stark contrast to the opposite Buddhist shrines within the country, in terms of architecture also as prayers. It is considered to be a Buddhist temple by many, rather being a full fledged monastery. Mural paintings and carvings are unique to any other in the vicinity. Alchi Choksor Monastery is nestled by the rivers Indus and Zanksar and is about 70 kms away from Leh, along the Leh – Srinagar highway. Many consider the monastery complex together of the oldest within the region, probably dating back to quite 1000 years, but now there are not any monks living here and studying. It is very popular and more of a visiting place by sacred Buddhist scholars as well as visitors. One of the unique feature of this monastery is that it is built on the flat ground, with backdrops of high-rise mountains of the Himalayan ranges, which is not common with other monasteries in the Leh region. From the surface , the monastery won't appear to be existent in such glorious ways, as dilapidated buildings and houses surround the complex and sometimes it'd also appear as non-existent. It has always been found to be very realistic, yet thought inspiring as to the primary reason for the building of such a monastic complex.

History:

It has not yet been clearly confirmed on the historical dates for the construction of the monastery complex, as there are variety of buildings included within the complex. Most common belief is that the famous translator Rinchen Zangpo arrived here in 10th century and created a couple of monasteries. With his efforts, many other monasteries came up within the Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and neighbouring areas and about 108 monasteries are credited to him. These monasteries are said to belong to the Vajrayana sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Under his influence, many artistic contributions were done by the Kashmiri artists. In the later years way back to the 15th century, worship and studies within the Alchi Choksor Monastery ceased and it went into administrative control of other neighbouring monasteries, when Likir Monastery has been taking care of its maintenance since those days.

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Sangam Valley is a 48 kilometre drive from Leh and is the confluence of the rivers Indus and Zanskar. Just the view of Sangam Valley from the road above it can make you swoon in ecstasy. The colours of the two rivers can be distinctly seen at the confluence.

Open Time : 06:00 AM

Close Time : 07:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 1 Hour 

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a beautiful gurudwara, dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev ji founder of the Sikh religion. It is nestled 25 kms from Leh on Leh-Kargil road. The gurudwara is highly admired as it houses a rock which resembles Guru Nanak's back. It is constructed at the site where he is believed to have conquered a demon. The gurudwara is taken care and looked after by the lamas and the Indian army.

According to Legends in the 15th century, Guru Nanak meditating at this place at this place which was dominated by a demon. When the locals sought his help, the demon threw a boulder towards Guru Nanak to obstruct his prayers but that turned into soft wax that failed to harm him, seeing this the demon asked for penance for his deed and Guru Nanak ji forgave him. The boulder with the imprint of the body of Guru Nanak Dev and the footprint of the demon is on display in Gurdwara Pathar Sahib. This rock is now worshipped at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Most of the vehicles stop here and pay their respects before continuing on their journey ahead.

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• Entry Free 

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• Guide Charges Extra
• No Transfers
• No Meals 

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• The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.

Open Time : Sunrise

Close Time : Sunset 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - No Such time bounding 

The famous Magnetic / Gravity Hill of Ladakh is a cyclops hill where vehicles go against the force of gravity and move upwards on the hill when parked at the marked location. To experience this curious, park the car in neutral gear in the yellow marked box a few meters ahead of the Magnetic Hill road. From this point, the car starts moving at a speed of around 20 km/h.

Even though there are some folklore regarding the mysterious magnetic hill, the fact is that the layout of the area and the surrounding hills give it an optical illusion. The downhill road appears to be an uphill road which leads to the car slowly and gradually gain momentum which appears to be going uphill against gravity when infect it is rolling downhill.

The Myth behind the Mystery of Magnetic Hill

We live in a strange world where sometimes there is no logical explanation of beliefs and illusions. It is believed that the hill has superpowers that transport the worthy to heaven. However, there is not one but two conceivable scientific explanations behind this majestic magnetic hill. 

The hill lies at a distance of around 30 kms from the town of Leh on the Leh - Kargil highway, at an elevation of around 4,260 mts feet above sea level. It is one of the major tourist attractions and an must do experience for all those who travel to Ladakh. An optical illusion or actuality, the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh has mysterious magnetic properties that attracts tourists from across the globe.

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Open Time : 06:00 AM

Close Time : 10:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 3 - 4 Hours 

Leh Market is most colorful and one of the busiest place in Leh, wherein one can get everything imaginable- from groceries to clothes, jewellery to local street food. The Leh Market is a perfect example of the culture of Leh, which is vibrant and colorful. The market comprises many stalls, shops and stores that are set up in quaint jumble, wherein one can navigate ones way between the merchants and sellers to discover items worthy of purchase.

The market is divided in two - small lanes and bylanes, with dedicated sections such as handicrafts, food and souvenirs, clothes, spices, artefacts. One of the things that Leh Market is very famous for is its woolen clothing. The cold climate of Leh has led to a culture of creating beautiful, hand-woven woolens, which has become a popular local product of Leh Market.  

Market’s central location also facilitates easy and comfortable trips to various nearby attractions such as the Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Jama Masjid and many more. Whether you are looking for unique dry fruits, exquisitely hand-crafted Tibetan shawls, or simply looking forward to a good time, Leh Market is bound to fulfil all your expectations.

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Open Time : 05:00 AM

Close Time : 09:00 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx. Duration Suggested - 1 - 2 Hours 

The Shanti Stupa in Leh is a marvelous white-domed Buddhist monument nestled atop a steep hilltop at a dizzying height of 11,841 feet above sea level. It is a religious place for the Buddhists as it holds the relics of Buddha, dedicated by the 14th Dalai Lama. It is also very famous amongst tourists as it offers a stunning view of Leh and the nearby Changspa village. Shanti Stupa looks extraordinarily beautiful during the full moon night when it is naturally illuminated by the moonlight. It is at a distance of about 5 km drive by road from the Leh city or one can climb 500 steps to reach The Shanti Stupa. The location of Shanti Stupa is such that it is visible from all over Leh city.

Shanti Stupa was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist - Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura. The construction was jointly done by the Japanese as well as Ladakhi Buddhists to mark the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote world peace. It is also part of the peace pagoda mission, which aims to spread peace through the preaching of Buddha. Shanti Stupa is a perfect getaway for both- those looking to obtain peace from offering prayers to God and those waiting to be mesmerized by nature's wondrous beauty.

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• Entry Free 

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Open Time : 07:00 AM

Close Time : 06:30 PM 

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 1 - 2 Hours 

Spituk Monastery was founded in the 14th century verlooking the Indus Valley as See-Thub Monastery with a number of mud and brick structures on a vertical hillock towards Village Spituk. It was founded by Od-de, who was the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub. This 3-storyed monastery houses the region’s guardian deities and offers mesmerizing views from the top. It is one of the most popular monasteries of Leh among tourist. It was originally small in size but was later expanded. One should not miss visiting the Skudung Lhakhang, a wonderful structure in the monastery complex. In the colorful Tibetan prayer hall spot the statue wearing a yellow-colored hat of the preacher of Gelukpa Buddhism Tsongkhapa. Another attraction is the statue of Buddha. On the northern wall of this hall, is a painting reflecting all the Dalai Lamas. The huge statue of Goddess Kali is made public at the time Spituk Festival annually. Spituk Monastery is home to as many as 100 monks. It originally belonged to the Red Hat Sect but later in the 15th century came in the hands of Yellow Hat Sect. Every year, the Spituk Monastry complex becomes the venue of the very popular Gustor Festival, during the eleventh month of the Tibetan calendar. The monastery is also known Pethup Gompa as well.

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Ladakh has never let us down to captivate us with its stunning beauty. With lofty snow-capped mountains, rugged terrains and deep valleys, this union territory in the Trans-Himalayan region of India is one of the highest and most picture-perfect destinations in the country. While there are so many captivating place in this region that can attract the eye of the wanderlust, the river confluence of Zanskar and Indus is nothing short of a glimpse of heaven. 

Timings : 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM and 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Operational Days - Open all 7 days 

Approx Duration Suggested - 2 Hours 

Nestled at around 4 kms from Leh town on the Leh - Kargil Road, the Hall of Fame is a museum which was constructed in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the motherland India at the India-Pakistan war.

As you pass through the OP Vijay Gallery, the museum showcases arms and amenities of Pakistani Army which were seized, along with pictures and biographies of brave soldiers who fought in that war. A section of the museum also exhibit Siachen area, exhibiting apparel and amenities used by the Indian Army in the region. The letters written by soldiers to their families, photographs clicked during wars fought in the region and a 30 minutes documentary on the Kargil War, are some of the highlights.  Apart from this, one can also witness items related to Local Ladakhi culture, their history, vegetation and wildlife found across the globe.

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