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Sacred Journey to Ladakh 

August 15th to August 30th, 2023 

Come with us to the Himalayas and discover the majestic beauty
of the Sacred Mountains, temples, caves of the region. 

A French translator will be with us during the whole trip.

Immerse yourself in the energy of Tibetan Buddhism, come pray, chant and meditate in some ancient monasteries and receive the blessings of this sacred land.

Join me Don Ernesto Ortiz and other Journey to the Heart Facilitators on this amazing trip that will stamp in your field the energy of the Divine that will sustain you and carry you into your future.

This will be a journey to the heart and beyond.

A part of the journey will be a two-day visit to an orphanage in Leh where a part of the fee that you pay for this trip will go to buy what they need. This is conscious act of kindness, and you will be able to directly participate and see where your money is going.

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Space is limited register early and get your Indian visa with time

Why Ladakh?

Ladakh is known as little Tibet, the land of Tibetan Buddhism, where dozens pf realized masters have attained enlightenment and left their teachings behind for future generations. We will have the opportunity to meditate in the same caves where Gurus and Masters, have meditated, including the cave at the Hemis monastery where there are accounts of Jesus Christ spent some years of his life.

We will visit mystical monasteries, where you can witness the grandeur and majesty of these sacred sites.
You will be able to witness how the monks and nuns live their lives and how they achieve a sense of calm despite everything going around in the world. 

Ladakh is unlike any other mountainous region in India. Its uniquely weathered mountains, roads with a 360-degree view, an unbelievable night sky. You will experience the warmth of people of different villages as they receive us with open arms. No wonder Ladakh has earned the title “Heaven on Earth”

On the way to the Nubra Valley and Pangon lake, you will have the opportunity to drive over the Khardung La pass, which is the highest motorable road in the world at 5360 meters (18,000 ft)

If you like photography as much as I do… Bring good camera equipment, the views are spectacular!! 

General Itinerary

Day 1 – August 15^th, 2023

Airport pick up from Indra Gandhi International Airport and drop at the hotel in New Delhi.

Day 2 – August 16^th

Today we all go as a group to the airport and fly to Leh (Ladakh) and will go to our hotel in Stok a village in the Kangri range and it is a visual treat as we arrive.
It is very important that you purchase your airline ticket for this flight.
Flights to Ladakh are limited so this is super important.
Once you register, we will give you all the detailed information to purchase your ticket.

Once we arrive, we will go to our hotel, the day should be spend relaxing in your room, it is advised to drink lots of water. Leh/stok is at an altitude of 3500 metres. (11,480 ft).
We take it slow to avoid altitude sickness.

Day 3 – August 17^th

Stok to Ulley Tokpo

Today we go from Leh to Uley Tokpo, around 85 kms a road with magnificent views. After lunch we will visit Rizong Monastery.

Day 4 – August 18^th

Stok to Lamayouru and Wanla and back to Ulley Tokpo

In the Morning we will go to Lamayuru and visit the monastery dated in the 11^th century, have lunch at Lamayuru and visit Wanla Monastery impressively preserved Avalokiteshwara (Buddha of Compassion).

Next to the monastery, there is an old castle of a Ladakh king lichen Ngyaglung dated 12th Century. After visiting these sites, we head back to Ulley Tokpo.

Day 5 – August 19^th

Ulley Tokpo,  Skurbuchen, Dha Hanu

After breakfast we will visit Skurbuchan monastery. This is an impressive monastery that seems that has been carved out of the mountain.
In the evening we will visit the Aryan Valley Camp. The Aryan valley has been home to this ethnic community for over 2000 years.
The people of this region are completely different from those in other parts of Ladakh. They have unique physical features, social life, ethnic culture, language, they use a different, solar calendar for their festivals and agriculture activities.

Day 6 – August 20^th

Dha Hanu, leh, Stok

After breakfast we start moving towards Leh, on the way visit Basgo palace built by king Jamyang Namgyal and Singge Namgyal.
There we will see an impressive statute of Golden Maitreya Buddha. Maytreya is the Buddha of the future, he resides in Tushita heaven and  will descend to earth to preach anew the dharma (law, teachings) when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have completely decayed.
Basgo khar palace and the Maitreya Buddha Statue, date back to 15^th Century Raspa Bhum was the patron of the palace.
Lunch will be served at likir traditional lunch.

Day 7 – August 21^st

Leh, Stok, Nubra Valley

After breakfast move from Stok to Nubra which is 125 km from Leh on the way, we will have the opportunity to drive over the Khardung La pass, which is the highest motorable road in the world at 5360 meters (18,000 ft)
In the evening we will visit the sand dunes and you will have the opportunity to go on a camel ride an unforgettable experience.
The camel ride is at your own expense.

Day 8 – August 22^nd

Nubra

Today after an early breakfast we go and visit Diskit Monastery.
Founded by Shesrab Zangpo in the year 1420, it is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra Valley. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the monastery’s most prominent attraction is the spectacular and huge Maitreya Buddha statue.
Here we will learn and chant the Maytrea Buddha mantra and will have time to meditate. 
We will return to the hotel for lunch a a bit or rest. After lunch go and visit Charasa Monastery, Samthaling  Monastery and back to Hundar.

Day 9 – August 23^rd

Pangong Lake

This is by far one of my favorite destinations in Ladakh, the lake is pristine and spectacular, and it is a sight that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime.
After breakfast we will travel to Pangong lake at 4225 meters (13,862 ft) in Length 134 kms (83.26 miles) and wide 5 kms (3.11 miles), half of the lake belongs to China and the other half to India. It is windy sometimes and bit cold in the night. 

Day 10 – August 24^th

Pangong, Leh, Stok

After breakfast we slowly start diving back to Stok, via Tanglang la 5325 meters (17,470 feet) and its 222.9 kms (138 miles) which is 5 hrs drive. The views are spectacular so have your camera ready.

Day 11 – August 25^th

Matho and Stakna Monastery, Stok
From Stok to Matho village  and the monastery, Matho, in Tibetan “mat” means “many” and “tho”  means “happiness”, so it is the place where you can chant for much, much happiness in your life.
It is 26 kms (16.16 miles) from Leh, the road follows the Indus River. In the afternoon we will visit Stakna Monastery lunch at Stakna monastery or at traditional Tibetan home. We will also visit the majestic HEMIS monastery. At this monastery they found the scrolls with the name and time that Jesus Christ spent there.
If we have time, we can walk up to Kosang one hour walk, but worth it. To be able to sit and meditate in the cave where Jesus and other highly evolved masters sat to meditate… It is almost like walking in their footsteps.