Festival Overview
Held during the harsh yet magical winters of Ladakh, the Dosmoche Festival is one of the region's most sacred celebrations. Taking place at Leh Palace and Chokhang Vihara, this 2-day event includes powerful ritual dances, mask performances, and symbolic offerings to ward off evil for the coming year. This tour blends cultural immersion with peaceful, crowd-free winter visits to Diskit Monastery and Pangong Lake, offering a truly offbeat Himalayan adventure.
Cultural Significance
Ancient rituals and sacred dances that reflect deep Himalayan spiritual heritage.
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 during the harsh yet magical winters of Ladakh, the Dosmoche Festival is one of the region's most sacred celebrations. Taking place at Leh Palace and Chokhang Vihara, this 2-day event includes powerful ritual dances, mask performances, and symbolic offerings to ward off evil for the coming year. This tour blends cultural immersion with peaceful, crowd-free winter visits to Diskit Monastery and Pangong Lake, offering a truly offbeat Himalayan adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Dosmoche Rituals at Leh Palace: Witness sacred Cham dances by masked monks intended to cleanse the land of negative energies
- Spiritual Monastery Visits: Visit Diskit and Thiksey monasteries, frozen in silence during Ladakh's off-season
- Winter Landscapes: Experience the solitude of a snow-covered Pangong Lake and the silent beauty of Nubra Valley
- Local Life in Winter: Observe the Ladakhi way of life when tourists are few, and traditions shine through
What's Included
- Leh airport pickup & drop
- Private cab for the entire itinerary
- 5 nights in heated guesthouses/3-star hotels
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Festival access at Leh Palace and Vihara
- Inner Line Permits (for Nubra & Pangong)
- Local cultural guide for Day 2 & 3
Not Included
- Flights to/from Leh
- Lunches, snacks, personal expenses
- Camera or video entry charges (if any)
- Oxygen cylinders or winter wear rental
- Insurance
Trip Information
Group SizeMaximum people
Accommodation
Trip Itinerary
- Pickup from Leh Airport
- Transfer to centrally heated hotel or guesthouse
- Complete rest for acclimatization
- Evening tea & Ladakh orientation session
- Overnight in Leh