Chamba Camp Thiksey

The Ladakh Camping Trip starts with your arrival this morning in Leh. First, meet our representative at the airport. Then, get assistance for transfer to your residence, The Chamba Camp, Thiksey. At the camp, you will be welcomed according to the traditional rituals of Ladakh. Next, check in to your luxury tent and complete your check-in formalities.

There are no scheduled activities for today. It is as medically mandated that you relax and undergo minimal exertion. On the day of arrival, you need to acclimate to the rare oxygen levels at this high altitude.

In the evening, the excursion specialist at Chamba Camp, Thiksey, will meet with you to discuss the itinerary. You will be advised and helped to plan your excursions and make changes, if required, to suit your interests, choices, and leisure. Then, enjoy a delicious traditional dinner and rest in your comfy tent.

Start the day late. There are no plans for the morning. Instead, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and walk around the campsite. Feel blessed in the aura of unmatched beauty and serenity, making you unwind and relax. Or, if you are an early riser, set out on our optional bird watching vacation. Spot and identify a variety of birds of the Trans Himalayan region. This afternoon following lunch, proceed on a tour of Leh. Start the tour with the magnificent Leh Palace. From the palace, continue to the LAMO (Ladakh Arts & Media Organisation) Centre by foot. The short walking tour passes through some charming old houses. Following a tour of the house, attend a short presentation by a Ladakhi scholar on the architectural heritage of the ancient city. Then, enjoy a panoramic view from the terrace of the Munshi House as you sip the special Ladakhi tea with light snacks.

The Heritage exploration tour moves to the bazaar. First, walk through the bustling bazaar, where you can view the traditional handicrafts and handlooms. Next, buy some souvenirs for your home, reminding you of the old City. Finally, return to your camp for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Get up and ready for an early morning. First, sip warm tea or coffee, following which you visit the Thiksey monastery. At the monastery, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Morning Prayer ceremony at sunrise. Then, continue on a guided tour of the monastery. Visit the beautiful prayer room, which has many handwritten and painted books. Also, visit the temple dedicated to goddess Tara with her 21 images placed on glass-covered wooden shelves. Finally, pay your regards to the small shrines devoted to the guardian divinities, including Cham-Sing, the protector deity of Thiksey.

Return to the camp for a leisurely breakfast. The rest of the morning is free. You can choose to relax and take in the unspoiled beauty around you. Or take up the opportunity to indulge in our optional cycling trip in the vicinity of the Thiksey village and its surroundings. Or else you could also choose to drive to the Saboo village for a séance session with the Oracle.

After a well-spent day, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Start the day with a leisurely breakfast. Then, today you bid farewell to the breathtaking mountainous terrain of Ladakh. Then, get an assisted transfer to the Leh airport. Then, board your flight to your onward destination with cherished memories of your holiday.