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Leh

Morning half visit Phyang and Spituk monasteries by jeep.

Phyang - it was founded in the 16th century by king Tashi Namgyal, for a Lama he had invited to establish the Digungpa order (branch of the Kagyupa order). A prayer pole marks the place from which one can see the monastery and signifies that, from this point on, criminals escape punishment.

Spituk - is the oldest Delgupta monastery in the Indus valley, dating from 15th Century. It is interesting to note that the Delgupta monks created the precedent of building monasteries on hilltops, rather than on valley floors. This follows the Tibetan notion that the higher the monastery sites, the closer it is to the Gods. There was certainly no political significance attached to its strategic sting at the time. Nowadays Spituk administers Shanker monastery in Leh and also the Stokh village monastery.

Leh

Full day sight seeing Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monastery.

After breakfast full day sightseeing to Shey, Thiksey, Hemis. Shey palace is situated at a distance of 14 km from Leh. This palace is the oldest palace of Ladakh, which is built by the first king of Ladakh in 9th century, now days it is in a ruined condition. Here one can visit the temple of Unique Buddha with Copper and Gold gilded. The son of king Singey Namgyal builds this temple 16th century for the funeral memory of his father. After visiting this temple drive to Thiksey monastery which is 5 km from Shey. This is the oldest monastery of Gelukpa school in Ladakh which is build by the great Lama Paldan Shesrap in 14th century now in these days 80 monks are residing HH Khanpo Ringpoche incumbents this monastery. After visiting this monastery drive to Hemis monastery which is 26 km from Thiksey.

The great mahasiddha Sthaksang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this monastery in 16th century. This monastery is the biggest and richest monastery of Ladakh. Presently 200 monks are residing this monastery and they practice in Drukpa School. After visiting this monastery drive back to Leh.

Trek Tchatchutse - Nimaling ( 4870 mt. 4 hrs )

Leave camp after breakfast for Nimaling. The path can be seen easily, several small inclines. The river is rather far to the left (gorge) Walk near a small lake, then across pastures to Nimaling. This is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh (4700 mt ) dominate by the Kang Yaze ( 6400 mt )

Fly Leh - Delhi, transfer to Agra

Transfer to Leh airport for another breathtaking mountain flight back to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and drive to Agra (5hrs), to visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, set within the 'paradise gardens'.

The Tāj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra on the western bank of the Yamuna river 204 kilometers south of Delhi, the capital of India. The Mughal Emperor Shāh Jahān commissioned it as a mausoleum for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in 1648. Some dispute surrounds the question of who designed the Taj; it is clear a team of designers and craftsmen were responsible for the design, with Ustad Isa considered the most likely candidate as the principal designer.

The Taj Mahal (sometimes called "the Taj") is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Persian and Indian. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar part of the monument, the Taj Mahal is actually an integrated complex of structures. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 when it was described as a "universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".