Embark on a deeply immersive 10-day spiritual journey through the sacred landscapes of Ladakh, where ancient Buddhist monasteries, serene mountain valleys, and stillness offer the perfect setting for inner transformation. Blending daily practices of yoga, pranayama, and meditation with visits to powerful monastic sites, this retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect, and explore the wisdom of the Himalayas. Guided by local monks, oracles, and experienced facilitators, each day unfolds with intention—offering space for reflection, silence, and personal growth amidst the raw beauty of Ladakh.
GENERAL TRIP INFO:
NUMBER OF DAYS: 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
CATEGORY: BUDDHIST MONASTIC FOOTPRINTS
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: APRIL - OCTOBER
JOURNEY THEME:
NURTURING SELF CARE, SLOW TRAVEL, MONASTIC RETREATS,
HEALING SESSIONS, DAILY MEDIATION AND YOGA,
SILENT WALKS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH,
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
ACCOMPAINING CREW:
DESTINATION EXPERT GUIDE
MONASTIC GUIDE (MONK)
YOGA/MEDITATION/HEALING EXPERT
STAYS: (MONASTERIES, HOME STAYS, NATURE RETREATS)
LEH:
ULE: ULE ETHNIC REOSRT
NUBRA: URTH HOMES, HUNDER
PANGONG LAKE: PANGONG NEST, MANN
MATHO: MATHO HOMESTAY
TRANSFERS: TOYOTA INNOVA CRYSTA / TEMPO TRAVELER
MEALS: FULL BOARD SATVIC MEALS
Arrive in Leh (3,500m) and check into your peaceful guesthouse surrounded by quiet mountain views. Spend the day grounding your energy, resting, and acclimatizing to the high altitude. In the late afternoon, gather for a gentle evening yoga and breathwork session, followed by a short guided meditation and an opening circle. End the day with quiet reflection and journaling to set intentions for your inner journey ahead.
Begin the morning with sunrise yoga and pranayama, followed by breakfast and a short drive to the ancient Matho Monastery, known for its deep spiritual energy and the oracular monks (Matho Chod). Participate in a day of mindful silence, walking meditations, and monastic teachings. The afternoon includes a guided meditation in the monastery prayer hall, followed by journaling time with panoramic views of the Indus Valley. Return to Leh in the evening for a light dinner and reflection circle.
Accommodation: Hotel Oreantal, Ladakh
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Chod practice, silent meditation at the monastery, family lunch, village walk
Drive time: 4 hours
After a morning yoga session and breakfast, drive west along the Indus River to Ule Tokpo, a peaceful village retreat in the Sham Valley. En route, visit the dramatic Lamayuru monastery, one of Ladakh's oldest gompas perched above moon-like landscapes. Spend quiet time here observing the chants and engaging in guided compassion meditation. Reach Ule by evening, settle into a riverside eco-resort, and journal under the starlit sky.
Accommodation: Ule Ethnic resort
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights:
Drive time: 4 hours
Begin with yoga and meditation in nature, followed by breakfast and a visit to the sacred temples of Alchi, famous for their 11th-century Kashmiri Buddhist art. Continue to Mangyu, a quiet hidden monastery untouched by time. Here, take part in a simple monastic lunch and learn about Buddhist teachings on impermanence from a local monk. Return to Ule for an early evening restorative session and private journaling near the river.
Accommodation: Ule Ethnic Resort
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights:
Drive time: 4 hours
After morning practice, begin a scenic drive over Khardung La Pass (5,359m) to reach the lush and tranquil Nubra Valley. Pause for mindful walks and breathwork en route. Arrive in a remote village retreat in Nubra by evening. Enjoy a grounding dinner and close the day with evening meditation focused on gratitude and stillness, followed by quiet journaling before rest.
Accommodation: Urth Homes, Nubra
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights:
Drive time: 5 hours
This is a day to slow down and go inward. Start with yoga and breathwork in the open fields, followed by visits to nearby Diskit Monastery and quiet moments by the river. Spend the afternoon in digital detox, participating in a mindful village walk, connecting with Ladakhi families, and reflecting on the Buddhist way of life rooted in simplicity. In the evening, engage in a heart-opening meditation, group sharing, and reflective journaling.
Accommodation: Urth Homes, Nubra
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Prayer session at the monastery, breath work, guided mediation, Opening the circle.
Drive time: 30 mins
After morning practice, begin your journey through the mountains to the ethereal Pangong Lake, a sacred high-altitude lake that changes colors with the sky. Arrive by afternoon and spend time in intentional silence, journaling and absorbing the vastness around you. As the sun sets, join a guided lakeside meditation to deepen your connection with the elements. Overnight in eco-camps under the stars.
Accommodation: Pangong nest, Mann village
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Prayer session at the monastery, breath work, guided mediation, Opening the circle.
Drive time: 30 mins
Greet the day with sunrise yoga by the lake, followed by a mindful breakfast. Begin your return to Leh, reflecting on the retreat’s teachings and experiences. Upon arrival, enjoy a slow evening with gentle breathwork, a closing group circle, and space to journal insights and intentions for life beyond the mountains.
Accommodation: Matho homestay
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Prayer session at the monastery, breath work, guided mediation, Opening the circle.
Drive time: 30 mins
Begin the day with a gentle morning yoga and breathwork practice, followed by a nourishing breakfast. Today is devoted to spiritual integration and closure. In the late morning, visit a local Ladakhi Oracle (Lhamo) for a private or group audience—an ancient tradition where intuitive wisdom is shared through deep trance and ritual. This session offers guidance, reflection, and energetic insight for those open to it.
Accommodation: Matho homestay
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Prayer session at the monastery, breath work, guided mediation, Opening the circle.
Drive time: 30 mins
Spend the afternoon in quiet rest, journaling, or final one-on-one reflection sessions with your facilitator. In the evening, gather for a consolidation circle with shared insights, final meditations, and intention setting for the path ahead. The retreat ends with a light celebratory Ladakhi meal—marking the close of the journey not as an ending, but a return to yourself.
Accommodation: Matho homestay
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Prayer session at the monastery, breath work, guided mediation, Opening the circle.
Drive time: 30 mins
After a final short meditation and gratitude practice, transfer to Leh airport for your flight to Delhi. Carry with you the silence, wisdom, and presence cultivated in Ladakh—a journey that may have ended in space, but continues within.
Accommodation: Matho homestay
Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, evening tea, dinner
Transfers: INNOVA CRYSTA
Altitude: 3400 Mts.
Highlights: Prayer session at the monastery, breath work, guided mediation, Opening the circle.
Drive time: 30 mins
