Trip Overview
Held once a year in the summer at the sacred Tak Tok Cave Monastery near Chemrey village, the Tak Tok Festival is a vibrant Buddhist celebration filled with Cham dances, music, and age-old rituals. Unique for being celebrated inside a cave, this festival provides a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual and visual experience. This tour also includes scenic drives, lake visits, and monastery trails for a wholesome Ladakh journey
Trip Highlights
Tak Tok Festival in Cave Monastery: Witness masked Cham dances and rituals inside Ladakh’s only cave monastery
Buddhist Cultural Immersion: Participate in prayer chants and spiritual ceremonies with locals
Pangong Lake Visit: Drive to India’s most famous lake with stunning landscapes
🏯 Monastery Circuit: Visit Chemrey, Hemis, and Thiksey monasteries along the way
What's Included
- Airport pickup/drop from Leh
- Private SUV for the entire tour
- Accommodation for 5 nights (Leh + Pangong)
- Breakfast and dinner each day
- Festival access at Tak Tok Monastery
- Inner Line Permits
- Cultural orientation guide on festival day
Not Included
- Flights to/from Leh
- Personal expenses, lunches, snacks
- Optional entry fees for other monuments
- Insurance, oxygen cylinders
- Tips or donations
Key Details
Max Group Size
People
Accommodation
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Detailed breakdown of your journey
Arrival in Leh – Acclimatization & Local Visit
- Pickup from Leh airport, check-in and rest
- Short evening walk to Leh Market and Shanti Stupa
- Overnight in Leh
Festival Day at Tak Tok Monastery
- Early drive to Tak Tok Monastery (~50 km from Leh)
- Attend full-day Tak Tok Festival – masked dances, rituals, and music
- Explore the cave temple and connect with local villagers
- Return to Leh by evening
- Overnight in Leh
Leh to Pangong Lake via Chang La Pass
- Scenic drive through high-altitude pass (~5-6 hrs)
- Reach Pangong Lake by late afternoon
- Relax and photograph the lake’s shifting colors
- Overnight in Pangong (heated tents or guesthouse)
Pangong to Leh via Hemis Monastery
- Return to Leh, en route visit Hemis Monastery – the richest and largest in Ladakh
- Stop at Thiksey Monastery if time permits
- Evening free for shopping or rest
- Overnight in Leh
Sham Valley Day Tour (Optional)
- Visit Magnetic Hill, Sangam, and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
- Optional white-water rafting at Zanskar–Indus confluence (seasonal)
- Farewell dinner in Leh
- Overnight in Leh
Departure from Leh
- Morning airport drop
- End of tour
What Makes Us Different
Experience authentic cultural celebrations with our unique approach to festival tourism
Cultural Significance
Immersive cultural access with blessings, performances, and local hospitality.
Local Impact
Boosts local economy, artisans, and preserves age-old cultural traditions.
Visitor Experience
Immersive cultural access with blessings, performances, and local hospitality.