Leh
Ladakh Monastery Circuit with a Monk
Dawn prayers at Thiksey and beyond
9 hours 2–6 guests ₹9,500
About this experience
In the Thiksey assembly hall at 6.30am as the horns and conch begin — the most affecting hour in Ladakh. Then Hemis, Stakna and the Indus–Zanskar confluence, accompanied by a monk who explains the iconography and the daily rhythm of monastic life.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Dawn prayer ceremony at Thiksey
- A monk as your guide, not a tour operator
- Hemis, Stakna and Shey
- Indus–Zanskar confluence at Sangam
- Butter tea and monastery kitchen visit
The detail
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Private vehicle with oxygen on board
- Monk guide and interpreter
- All monastery donations
- Packed breakfast and bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
- Camera fees at Hemis museum
- Gratuities
Logistics
Pickup information
Pickup from your Leh hotel at 5.30am. Only offered from day three of your Ladakh stay for acclimatisation reasons.
Location
Where it happens
Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh
Gallery
In pictures
Questions
Frequently asked
Guest stories
Reviews
The horns started in the dark and I had goosebumps for an hour. Our monk explained everything afterwards over butter tea.
Mira Kohli
Delhi · Ladakh, 7 nights