Festival
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Hemis Festival
Ladakh, Jamu & Kashmir – 30 June – 01 Jul,2020
Hemis Festival in Ladakh is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the Tse-Chu, Lunar month of the Tibetan Calendar. The 2-day fiesta marks the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. On this day, Hemis Monastery is adorned beautifully to host the ceremony. The colorful festival showcases the beautiful handicrafts of the area. Natives also dress up in lovely traditional attires and gather in the courtyard of Hemis Monastery, the biggest Buddhist Monastery of Ladakh. Lamas dance around central flagpole to the tunes of drums, cymbals and long horns. The otherwise cold-barren desert comes to life during Hemis Festival.
Offbeat Stay
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Chamba Camp – Thiksey, Ladakh
Embark on a nomadic journey in canvas luxury. Unfurl the centuries-old culture of Ladakh, exploring her fascinating monuments, quaint monasteries enriched with ancient art forms, fairs and festivals. Be part of the region’s unique rituals; enjoy the ancient sport of Polo, brought to Ladakh in the 17th century by the Royals. Try your hand at archery set amidst the most dramatic and breath-taking landscape. Raft on the gentle Indus River, stop for a delicious picnic lunch at the most picturesque spot along the banks. Experience Ladakh in all its splendour at the Chamba Camp, Thiksey brought to you by ‘The Ultimate Travelling Camp’.
Experiences
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Bespoken Experiences
Gentle orientation tour of Leh, located approximately 19 kilometres (1 hr) from your camp. Visit popular landmarks which include the magnificent Leh Palace. From the palace continue by foot to the LAMO [Ladakh Arts & Media Organisation] Centre on a short walking tour passing some enchanting old houses.
An early morning start with tea and coffee followed by a visit to the Thiksey monastery, which stands about a kilometre from your camp. This beautiful monastery houses a two storey statue of the Maitreya Buddha seated on a lotus and boasts of a spectacular view of the valley. At the monastery, you will have the privilege to participate in the Morning Prayer ceremony at sunrise. Continue a guided tour of the monastery, visiting the beautiful prayer room which has many handwritten and painted books as well as the temple dedicated to goddess Tara with her 21 images placed in glass covered wooden shelves. You will also see small shrines devoted to the guardian divinities including Cham-Sing, the protector deity of Thiksey.
Trade News
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Trade News
Covid -19 update
With Unlock 1.0 due to conclude on June 30 in India, we would be entering the second phase of unlock, i.e., Unlock 2.0 from July 1. This means more restrictions will be eased from July 1.
Earlier, there were speculations that during the upcoming unlock phase, educational institutions might reopen, However, many states are not in favour of this, and they might continue to reimpose lockdown due to the continuous rise in the number of Coronavirus cases. Also, the Ministry of Home Affairs had put the onus on the state governments to decide on this in its Unlock plan.