Geringer Global Travel has debuted a 14-day itinerary to the mountainous region of Ladakh. Situated in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashimir, Ladakh is home to one of the last undisturbed Tantric Buddhist populations on earth. With stays in Delhi, Leh, Uletokpo/Alchi, Nubra, and Agra, guests will get a glimpse of Ladakh’s rich culture and tradition visiting famous Buddhist monasteries, gompas and palaces. This itinerary is scheduled to depart from the U.

S. on Thursday, June 21 and return on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Pricing starts at $2,760 per person, double and includes all transportation in India, accommodations, guided sightseeing, most meals, and more. In addition, Geringer Global Travel can customize an itinerary to Ladakh to accommodate different travel dates and interests.

After visitng Delhi guests will fly to Leh, the capital city of Ladakh and a historical transit point for caravans of the bygone Silk Route. Surrounded by the towering Himalayas, Leh’s countless, crooked alleyways are filled with ancient gompas and monasteries. Guests will also have the opportunity to partake in song and dance in the annual religious festival commemorating the birth of Guru Padamasambhava called Hemis Festival.

Held in the largest monastery in Ladakh, Hemis Gompa, the highlight of the Hemis festival is the Masked Dance performed by lamas in colorful and elaborate paper-mache masks illustrating good prevailing over evil.

Susan Geringer, India Travel and Tour Specialist, is the owner of Geringer Global Travel, a travel company specializing in custom itineraries to India and Beyond.

Geringer Global Travel, 877-255-7438, susan@geringerglobaltravel.com,  www.geringerglobaltravel.com