Leh Ladakh Tour Packages From Guwahati

The festival is three days long which is celebrated from 9th to 11th and attract the tourists from all over the globe. At the time of the festival, Lamas gather together around the central flagpole in the country yard of the monastery and they perform mask dance and plays. LehLadakh trip package offers you the chance to explore most famous festival of the region.

Festival significance

It is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava which is known as the representative reincarnate of Buddha. It is believed that Buddha was born on the tenth day of the fifth month of the monkey year. It is also believed that the mission was to improve the spiritual condition of all the living beings. 

One can enjoy the festival with LehLadakh tour packages from Guwahati which is celebrated in the rectangular courtyard in front of the main door of the monastery. The ceremonies take place with the early morning ritual on top of the Gompa where on the beat of drums and spiritual pipes, the portrait of ‘RygyalsrasRimpoche’ or ‘Dadmokarpo’ is put on display for everyone to worship and admire.

Hemis Monastery

It is located at the distance of 40 km from Leh, it is one of the wealthiest and popularly known Gompas of Ladakh. The festival is celebrated in honor of Guru Padma Sambhav’s birth anniversary. It is also known as the largest Thangkha in Ladakh which is celebrated once in 12 years. The monastery got constructed under the guidance of Namgyal dynasty for Durgpa sect royalty and now it is managed by the monastery.

Hemis Festival

It is even recommended by the ones who have already visited Ladakh to attend the festival with LehLadakh trip package. The festival is celebrated in Hemis Gompa courtyard – biggest monastery in Ladakh. The Ladakhi people are seen dressed in the traditional costumes for the occasion. 

The beautiful masked dance and play are performed by the Lamas known as ‘chhams’ around the flagpole with the accomplishment of drums, cymbals, and longhorns. 

The head lama ‘Rimpoche’ presides over the function. One can also explore the beautiful handicrafts at the time of festival which is the special highlight of Hemis. The dance depicts the victory of right over negativity and in the festival bowls of ‘chang’ which is the liquor of Ladakhis can be seen.

Things to do in LehLadakh

While on a vacation to the region with LehLadakh tour packages from Guwahati, make sure to experience the best things involved.

Trekking: The place has always been the favorite for trekking among most of the tourists from all over the world. 

Sightseeing: It begins with the Buddhist monasteries situated in the region. After that, it leads to adventure sports in Ladakh, wildlife and Leh Palace.

River rafting: There is a wide range of rafting in Ladakh. The professionally guided running water is on Indus between Saspol and Spituk. The most thrilling of all can be the river running on Zanskar which is between the Nimo and Padum.

How to reach?

By air: There are no direct flights between Guwahati and Leh. Go by air from Guwahati to Delhi and then Leh.

By train: No direct train is available between Guwahati and Leh. Either head towards Jaipur by air or Delhi by train and then flight from Delhi to Leh.

By bus: There are no direct buses between Guwahati and Leh. You can fly from Guwahati to Jaipur and then take State transport bus till New Delhi, from there fly towards Leh.