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Yulia S.
Moscow
September 2026
Staying at one monastery for the full ten days gave a completely different depth than the circuit tours I'd seen advertised elsewhere.
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Hemis Monastery Study Immersion
By Leh Monastery Immersion Trust5.0(1 review)
NewVerified partnerIn Person10 daysTransformReconnect
Hemis Monastery Study Immersion
By Leh Monastery Immersion Trust5.0(1 review)
- Duration
- 10 days
- Format
- In Person
- Packages
- 1
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Overview
A 10-day residential immersion at Ladakh's largest monastery, combining Buddhist philosophy study with participation in daily monastic routine.
Philosophy
Study alongside real monastic life at one specific monastery, rather than a multi-site tour, for depth over breadth.
Who This Is For
Guests wanting deep, single-site immersion rather than a circuit of multiple monasteries.
What's Included
- Daily philosophy study sessions
- Participation in monastic prayer schedule
- Full board
- Guided monastery tour
- Private accommodation (shared guest quarters only)
Itinerary & Packages
10-Day Hemis Immersion
Full monastery study immersion.
₹27,000
10 days
Day 1
Orientation & tour
Introduction to the monastery and its daily schedule.
Day 5
Deepened study
Philosophy sessions move to more advanced topics.
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Policies
Moderate cancellation
Full refund up to 7 days before check-in, 50% up to 3 days before.
₹27,000
per programme
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