Festival 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
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.
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
Trip Information
Group SizeMaximum people
Accommodation
Trip Itinerary
- Pickup from Leh airport, check-in and rest
- Short evening walk to Leh Market and Shanti Stupa
- Overnight in Leh