Insight Travel Buddhist Pilgrimages: Ladakh

Ladakh is an area of arid, high-altitude valleys on the western edge of the Tibetan plateau, bordered by the Himalayan Range to the south and the Karakoram to the north. Razor-sharp peaks crisscross the sun-baked landscape, and glacial melt irrigates precious crops during the brief growing season.

Ladakh has been a repository of Vajrayana Buddhism for the last 1000 years and its tremendous natural beauty is complemented by magnificent medieval monasteries, white washed chortens, and brightly colored prayer flags. Since 1834, when the Maharajah of Kashmir annexed Ladakh, it has been politically a part of India but its language, religion, and customs are closely related to those of central Tibet.

Our pilgrimage will take us from the capital of Leh on to Likhir, Alchi, and Basgo. From there we will trek through remote villages to Tingsmogang. Along the way we will have the opportunity to meditate at historic sites, stay in local guesthouses, and trek through some of Asia's most breathtaking scenery. After the first two weeks in central Ladakh we will continue on to the recently opened areas of Changtang and Nubra in northern Ladakh.

Buddhist Pilgrimage to Ladakh
Dates: Dates to be announced Cost: $3,675 (includes roundtrip airfare between Delhi and Leh, Ladakh)

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