Ladakh Vajrayana Monastery Immersion

Kathmandu → Leh

Highlights

• An immersive Vajrayana monastery stay in Ladakh's high desert, practicing tantric meditation and studying Tibetan Buddhist ritual at Hemis and Thiksey.
• Monastery Stay · 7 days / 6 nights
• Small group, guide-led

Day-by-day itinerary

1. D1

   Day 1: Arrival in Leh & Acclimatization

   Arrive in Leh and rest to acclimatize to the high altitude, visit the local Shanti Stupa for sunset meditation, and receive an orientation on Ladakhi Buddhist culture.

   Leh & Hemis As per plan

2. D2

   Day 2–3: Hemis Monastery Immersion

   Stay at Hemis Monastery, participate in morning prayers, receive teachings on Vajrayana preliminary practices (ngondro), and explore the monastery's museum and giant thangka collection.

   Leh & Hemis As per plan

3. D3

   Day 4–5: Thiksey & Shey Monasteries

   Travel to Thiksey Monastery for teachings on the Lamrim and meditation in the Maitreya Temple, then visit Shey Palace and its copper-gilt Buddha statue.

   Leh & Hemis As per plan

4. D4

   Day 6: Mahabodhi Centre & Silent Practice

   A day of silent Vajrayana meditation and yoga at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre near Choglamsar, guided by a resident nun.

   Leh & Hemis As per plan

5. D5

   Day 7: Departure from Leh

   Morning prayer flag ceremony overlooking the Indus Valley, final blessings, and transfer to Leh airport for departure.

   Leh & Hemis As per plan

Price includes

• Local storyteller guide
• Stays as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• All ground transfers

Make it yours (upsells)

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