Celebrate Matho Nakrang – Monestary Festival of Ladakh in 2024

Overview:

Date: 23 and 24 Feb, 2024
Duration: 6N/7D
Package Starting from: ₹27,500 per person
Pickup Location: Leh Airport
Drop Location: Leh Airport
Location Covered: Leh, Nubra, Hundar, Disket, Turtuk, Pangong

Matho Nagrang: A Mystical Dance of Oracles and Masks

Nestled in the stark beauty of Ladakh, the Matho Nagrang Monastery Festival is a vibrant tapestry of ancient rituals and colorful spectacle. Held on the 15th day of the Tibetan New Year’s first month, this two-day festival pulsates with the rhythm of masked dances, prophecies whispered by oracles, and the blessings of the Matho Monastery.

Divine Revelations and Dazzling Displays:

The festival unfolds with monks adorned in resplendent robes and intricate masks, embodying deities and mythical creatures. Their energetic Cham dances narrate tales of creation and protection, while the rhythmic clang of cymbals and drums sends shivers down spines.

Whispers from the Beyond:

The highlight arrives with the emergence of two oracles, believed to be vessels for divine pronouncements. After two months of secluded meditation, they descend into a trance, offering cryptic yet revered prophecies for the coming year.

A Window into Ladakhi Culture:

Matho Nagrang is more than just a festival; it’s a window into the soul of Ladakhi culture. Witnessing the unwavering faith, the vibrant traditions, and the otherworldly aura of the oracles leaves an indelible mark on every soul.

So, if you seek an experience that transcends the ordinary, immerse yourself in the mystical enchantment of the Matho Nagrang Monastery Festival.

Accommodation:

No. Of Nights	Destination	Hotels/Resorts	Meal Plan
03	Leh	The Pangong Leh / Similar	Breakfast and Dinner
02	Nubra	Hotel Olthang / Lasthang / Similar	Breakfast and Dinner
01	Pangong	Pangong House / Similar	Breakfast and Dinner

Day wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Leh – Full day rest

Experience a wonderful flight over the Himalaya .On arrival, you will be receive by Kailash expeditions representative and transfer to hotel. After welcome tea and coffee, rest for whole day & and let your body take complete acclimatization.

The flight to Ladakh is considered the most amazing flight in the world, while we overlook Himalayan and Karakoram Range. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Leh – Matho Nakrang Festival – Leh

Today after breakfast will drive towards Matho Monestary to attend Nagrang Festival will enjoy full day mask dance and will take the blessings of Two oracles. Later drive back to Leh. Overnight at Leh.

Two Oracles

The Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival is held at the Matho Monastery or Matho Gompa in Ladakh in the first month of the Tibetan new year. It is believed that two oracles, or Ronstang, inhabit the bodies of two specially chosen monks to predict the future of the village and individual villagers.

Day 03: Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardongla

After an early breakfast ,drive to beautiful NubraValley via Khardungla (Highest Motor-able road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drive till Hundar village. On arrival check in Hotel or camp. Afternoon enjoy the beauty of sand dune and double hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel.

KHARDUNGLA PASS: The road journey to Nubra valley leads through Khardung La pass (The highest Motorable road in the world) 18,390 ft. around 39 Kms. Away from Leh. There are two checkpoints on the both sides of the pass. Khardong is the first village of Nubra valley at higher altitude than Deskit and other villages.

DESKIT VILLAGE: Deskit is the main village of headquarter of Nubra valley, which has a small market consisting of a row of shops and about 500 years old Gompa on the hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen form the monastery.

DESKIT GOMPA: Deskit Gompa was founded by Lama Sherab Zangpo of Stod in about 1420 AD during the reign of King Dragspa. About 100 monks are residing in the Gompa, which is a branch of Thikse Monastery. The monastic festival called Gustor takes place on 20th and 21st days of the 12th month of Tibetan calendar.

HUNDAR VILLAGE: Hundar is a beautiful village to stay with lot of trees and you will really enjoy your stay at Hundar. It has a small monastery and ruined fort above the village. The walk or Camel Safari (Double Hump bacterian camels) from Hundar to Deskit, through sand dunes for two hours is wonderful (on own).

Day 04: Turtuk excursion

Early morning drive to TurTuk village with drive landscape, Exotic village. Turtuk this village is about 115 kms from Nubra valley and can take about 3 to 4 hours to reach here, the total population of Turtuk is just 4000 and follow islam as about 40 years back this village was under Pakistan and speak Baltistan language, explore this beautiful village and explore the life here, we will go for a walk around the village and also meet the people. Later Come back to Hundervillag. Overnight at the camps or Hotel.

Day 05: Disket/ Hunder/ Pangong Lake (Via Shayok)

Today , we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery and have wonderful view of Nubra valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok.
Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck . Overnight at Camp.

Day 06: Pangong / Leh

After a late breakfast , we stroll in and around lake and watch the mother nature soothes you .Later drive back to Leh. Overnight Hotel.

Day 07: Departure: Leh / Delhi

After an early breakfast ,depart to airport for onward destination ….fly with sweet memories of Ladakh.

Inclusions and Exclusions:

Inclusions

1. Accommodation on double sharing basis as per the details given above
2. Meal Plan MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
3. Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers as per the itinerary.
4. 01 NON AC Innova FOR (2-6 PAX) And 01 NON AC Tempo Traveler for (upto 10 pax ) as per the itinerary.
5. Pickup and Drop from Leh Airport
Inner line permit.
6. Driver allowance/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge.

Exclusions

1. GST.
2. Air Fare/Train Fare and all entry fees at sightseeing spots.
3. Any additional meals other than mentioned in the ‘inclusive’ column.
4. Travel insurances.
5. Monuments entrances fee and optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
6. Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water etc.
7. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, political disturbances etc.
8. Any item not specifically mentioned in Inclusions column.