DETAILS

Day 01: Delhi to Leh (3500m)

Early morning transfer to domestic airport for you early morning connecting flight to Ladakh. This spectacular mountain flight takes about 70 minutes to Leh.

Arrive and transfer to Ladakhi style hotel. Today is for rest and acclimatization and evening visit the Tibetan Bazar. Explore the Indus valley & the great monasteries. Landmarks of history & Landscape of ladakhs. O/N hotel  leh.

In the morning , Excursion to Stok and Matho located on the other side of Indus . back to leh  and we could see near the city of the small monastery Sankar (Gelugpa) where you can walk through the countryside. Stop at the Shanti Stupa, inaugurated in 1985 by HH The Dalai Lama, And Built by a Japanese order a peace activist in the World. O/N HotelOvernight Leh.

After early breakfast leave for Kargil, en-route visiting  Magnetic Point and the 11th century Alchi Choskor, the oldest surviving monastic complex of the region and famous for its paintings and architecture. Thereafter, drive on to Lamayuru, and stop here for lunch and sightseeing of the dramatic located Lamayuru Monastery. Later, drive to Kargil, Stopping at Mulbik (40 kms. Shot of Kargil) to admire the 9-Mtrs. tall rock sculpture of the Maitreya Buddha standing on the roadside.

Overnight hotel Kargil.

Post breakfast, In the morning drive towards Rangdum.  Rangdum Village is an elliptical expanded plateau that is situated midway between Kargil and Padum. Located 130 km south-east of Kargil, in the beautiful Suru Valley in Leh District, Rangdum is surrounded by steep hills, pastures, streams and rocky mountains. Being the farthest region of the Suru Valley at an altitude of 3657 meters, it has evolved with a wild beauty. This isolated place is known for an old monastery, which is one of the most revered Buddhist places in Leh-Ladakh.

Upon arrival at Rangdum we check in at our Overnight in Rangdum

After breakfast drive towards Karsha. The Karsha Monastery of Ladakh is situated in the Karsha village of the Zanskar region (9 km long link road, across an iron bridge over the Stod river). Built picturesquely along the steeply rising mountainside above Karsha village, the monastery can be seen from far.

Overnight Camp.

Day 06: Trek to Pisshu (3500m) 4-5 hrs.

A longer walk today through harsh terrain. The trail begins by skirting terraces of barley and continues to the edge of the plain of Padum. After crossing the pastures of Rinam (3550m), we continue to Pishu, a poverty stricken settlement.

Overnight Camp.

Todays walk to the base of the climb towards the Parfi La, the first high pass on the walk. The trail climbs and descends frequently until reaching a sandy terrace leading upto the houses of Pidmo (3300m). We continue further along the river to Hanumil at the mouth of a fine rocky gorge.

Overnight Camp.

A long and exhausting stage of the trek, leading to the edge of the impassable gorges of the Zanskar river. To avoid them, we climb the Parfi La (3950m) and the Snertse La (3800m) successively.

Camp at Snertse.

Another long day on the trail. The trail climbs through an increasingly charming setting, crossing back and forth over mountain streams a number of times. We climb over the Hanuma La (4877m) which provides great views of Lingshed. We descend again and climb upto the summit of Chapskang (4100m) before descending to the campsite.

The trail runs up a rise to reach Lingshed monastery at the base of a colorful rocky precipice. We climb over Nekutsi La (4250m) and descend to the houses of Chumpado Gongma (3900m). Another steep climb takes us over the Kuba La (4400m) from where the trail continues along a slope.

Overnight Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Photoksar (4100m) 7-8 hrs

This is a very long stage over the highest pass on the trek but is of great interest because of the views. Continue uphill to the Sengge La (Col of the Lion) at 5060m. The trail then descends a slope to a chorten from where it climbs briefly to Bumitse la (4450m). A steep descent leads us to the plains of Photoksar.

Camp overnight.

We leave the valley bottom and venture into a solitary valley climbing across a steep slope that leads to Sisir La (4900m). Descend beyond it along a new trail crossing a bridge over the waters of Spandang Tokpo. Continue along a slope to reach camp at Hanupata.

Continue in the valley as it becomes increasingly narrow, giving way to a daunting gorge three kilometers in length. At the end of the gorge lies Phanjila.

Camp overnight.

The last day of the walk reaches one of the most interesting monasteries in Ladakh at Wanla having some magnificent frescos. Climb upto the houses of Shila and continue along a steep valley that leads to Prinkiti La (3850m). A descent leads to a mountain stream, from where it is a short climb to Lamayuru. Visit monastery and overnight Camp.

Day 16: In Leh (3500m)

Overnight Hotel.

COST INCLUDES

  • (Delhi - Leh - Delhi) round trip economy class Airfare with taxes.

  • Accommodation: In Leh: Deluxe Hotel on double shearing basis. While on trek, we will use dome/alpine tents, carry mattress, camping stool, kitchen tent etc.

  • Transport: All road sightseeing and trekking point transfer by Toyota Innova /Scorpio.

  • Meals: All meals will be provided. The meals will be a mix of Indian, Chinese & Continental.

  • Mules/Porters: - For carrying camping equipment, rations, vegetables and some amount of personal gear of the clients (one bag not weighing more than 15 kgs).

  • Professional local English Speaking trekking guide & cook would accompany the group.

  • Entry fee of monuments.

  • Trekking Permit Fees

 

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.

  • Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.

  • Entree fee if any

  • Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

  • Any meals/services not mentioned above.

  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather etc.

  • Travel insurance.

 

Terms and conditions

  • We hold the right to alternative the tour schedule in case of bad weather & other conditions beyond our control that might affect the normal itinerary.

  • Minimum 20% advance payment is required to book the trip on definite basis and balance payments to be cleared before departure from Ladakh.

  • In case of pure veg. meals (No onion/no garlic) requirements, advance intimation is must.

  • Meals at the accommodations or other services not utilized during the tour shall be not liable for any kind of refund from the tour price.

Costing

Per person

Service Tax

Minimum 2-4 person

1450 USD Nett

4.7%

 

similar tours

Don't Like Package tours?

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUR WITH US.

Customize now

Get a Free Quote

Your form submission under process. Please wait...

Get a Free Quote

Customize Tour