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Overview
Celebrate Ladakh’s most breathtaking season with the Ladakh Apricot Blossom Festival Tour Package – a rare, once-a-year spring journey through blooming orchards, ancient monasteries, and remote mountain valleys.
Why Travel to Ladakh During the Apricot Blossom Festival?
From mid-April to early May, Ladakh transforms into a magical canvas of pink-and-white blooms as apricot trees flower across Sham Valley, Nubra, Aryan Valley, and Turtuk. The Ladakh Apricot Festival Tour Package is more than a scenic escape – it is an immersion into Ladakhi culture, heritage, and hospitality.
This curated expedition blends festival highlights, apricot orchard walks, cultural exchanges, and dramatic Himalayan landscapes. Explore Takmachik’s eco-villages, the vibrant traditions of the Aryan Valley, Nubra’s sand dunes, and the unique Balti culture of Turtuk. Optional cycling and photography sessions make this journey even more memorable.
Trip Overview
Every spring, Ladakh welcomes travellers with a gentler, colourful side. On this Ladakh Apricot Festival Tour Package, you will experience more than just blossoms. You will enjoy cultural interactions, learn about traditional apricot farming, taste fresh produce and locally made jams, oils, and herbal teas.
Highlights include Sham Valley Apricot Orchards, a Balti heritage walk in Turtuk, and the Apricot Blessing Ceremony at Diskit Monastery. With fewer tourists than the summer months, you’ll travel peacefully, connecting deeply with the land and its people. Whether you are a nature lover, photographer, or cultural explorer, this tour offers a springtime experience you will cherish forever.
Looking to explore more of Ladakh beyond the apricot blossom season? Consider our Suru Valley Ladakh Tour Package – an 8-day journey through Leh, Kargil, and some of the most scenic villages in the Himalayas. Perfect for travellers who wish to combine cultural exploration with offbeat mountain adventures.
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Day 1: Arrival in Leh
Arrive at Leh Airport, where our team will greet you with a warm khata welcome ceremony. Check into your boutique hotel and take time to acclimatise. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle stroll to see apricot trees in bloom around Leh’s old town. End the day with an apricot-themed welcome dinner featuring local Ladakhi flavours.
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Day 2: Leisure and Acclimatisation in Leh
Embrace a free day to relax and adapt! Enjoy leisurely visits to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, and the delightful Leh Market for a truly enriching experience.
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Day 3: Takmachik Village
Travel to Takmachik eco-village, famous for its sustainable apricot farming. Walk through lush orchards, meet local farmers, and learn about the fruit’s cultural importance. The day ends with a peaceful evening walk surrounded by blossoms.
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Day 4: Aryan Valley
Head to the remote Aryan Valley, home to some of Ladakh’s oldest apricot orchards and the Dard ethnic community. Enjoy a heritage walk, listen to village folk tales, and share tea with local families. Spend the night in a traditional guesthouse.
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Day 5: Aryan Valley Exploration
Continue your journey through hidden apricot groves and lesser-known hamlets. Join a seed-cracking and tasting session and enjoy an evening of folk music performed by the local community.
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Day 6: Return to Leh via Alchi & Likir
Drive back to Leh, visiting Alchi Monastery and Likir Monastery, both surrounded by blooming orchards. In the evening, explore the Leh market and shop for Ladakh apricot products like jam, oil, and dried fruit.
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Day 7: Nubra Valley via Khardung La
Cross the iconic Khardung La Pass and descend into Nubra Valley. Visit Hunder’s apricot orchards and sand dunes, with an option to ride a Bactrian camel. Stay in a cosy orchard-side guesthouse.
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Day 8: Turtuk Village
Discover Turtuk, one of India’s northernmost villages. Stroll through its apricot-lined lanes, enjoy a Balti heritage walk, and savour a traditional Balti dinner after an apricot tasting session.
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Day 9: Diskit Monastery & Apricot Blessing Ceremony
Visit Diskit Monastery, where monks will conduct the Apricot Blessing Ceremony – a symbolic gesture of prosperity. Return to Leh in the afternoon.
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Day 10: Departure from Leh
We will drop you at Leh Airport with an apricot souvenir hamper, marking the end of your Ladakh Apricot Festival journey.
Ladakh Apricot Festival Tour Package – 10 Days of Blossoms, Culture & Scenic Valleys
(Price per person for a group of 8 people)
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