Day 1| Delhi

Highlights [top]

• Visit nicest monasteries of Ladakh
• A round trip in only 14 Days
• Wonderful trek between Ladakh and Zanskar

Description [top]

From ridges to villages, we hike from Lamayuru to Spituk's monasteries at the gates of Leh. Probably the nicest itinerary of the area.

Ruling from top of a hill overlooking a wonderful ochre cirque, the impressive monastery of Lamayuru induces immediately serenity. From this unique spot, we will start our trek through chaos of dry colourful relief. Crossing two passes at 4900m and 4800m high, crossing the Zanskar river after Chilling and villages set in a moonlike landscape will enliven our trip.

Before reaching our last stage, Spituk, we'll cross a nearly 5000m high pass where to have a great view on Ladakh, Zanskar, Kang Yatse and Stok Kangri.

Turning some prayer mill and some turn of wheel… this ladakhi adventure is finishing in biggest monasteries of Ladakh: Shey, Tikse, Hemis.

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Days detail [top]

Day 1 | Delhi, Delhi, India

DAY01 Delhi - Arrival in Delhi and check in the hotel. Accommodation: Hotel B/B.

Day 2 | Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY02 Leh/Alchi - Flight Delhi/Leh (3500m) Follow the road in the Indus valley till Alchi. Great display of desert plateau and deep gorges. In Nimu the pure flow of Zanskar river melt into whirl winding Indus. Accommodation: Guest house in Alchi.

Day 3 | Alchirik, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY03 Lamayuru - Alchi/Lamayuru - In Alchi, visit temples which frescos belong to UNESCO world heritage. Way to Lamayuru (3600m). Accommodation: camp

Day 4 | Lamayuru, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY04 Wangla - Lamayuru/Wangla (3600m) start the trek and cross the Prinki La (3750m) and Shilla village before reaching Wangla.
Climbing: 150m
Downing: -150m
Walking schedule: 3 hours.
Accommodation: camp at Rinchen Zangpo monastery

Day 5 | Phonjila, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY05 Hinju - We follow the Yapola river till the villages of Phanjilla and Hinju (4000m)
Climbing: 250m
Walking schedule: 6 hours.
Accommodation: camp in Hinju

Day 6 | Phonjila, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY06 Phullu - Toughest trekking day crossing the Konzke La (4900m)
Climbing: 900m
Downing: -800m
Walking schedule: 6 hours.
Accommodation: camp in Phullu (4100m)

Day 7 | Phonjila, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY07 Sumda Chenmo - Follow the river till Sumda Chenmo village then start to climb the Dundunchen La
Climbing: 300m
Downing: -300m
Walking schedule: 4 hours
Accommodation: camp at phedi (4100m)

Day 8 | Skio, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY08 Chilling - Easy climbing of Dundunchen La (4800m) then down into the Zanskar gorges till the village of Chilling (3500m)
Climbing: 700m
Downing: -1300m
Walking schedule: 4 hours 30
Accommodation: camp in Chilling

Day 9 | Skio, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY09 Skyu - Chilling/Skyu (3390m) after crossing the Zanskar river, 4 hours easy walking on flat land in the Markha valley.
Climbing: 350m
Downing: -350m
Walking schedule: 4 hours
Accommodation: camp.

Day 10 | Skio, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY10 Ganda La - Skyu/Ganda La Phedi: we leave the Markha valley through a narrow valley till Shingo settlement and go on till Ganda La Phedi.
Climbing: 1000m
Walking schedule: 5 hours
Accommodation: camp (4400m)

Day 11 | Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY11 Leh - Ganda La/Leh Longest trekking day, bypassing the Ganda pass (4985m) from where we enjoy the great sightseeing on Zanskar, Ladakh, Kang Yatse and Stok Kangri. Down to Zinchen village (3375m) where cars are waiting to drive us back to Leh (1-hour) Visit of Spituk monastery on the way back (depending of free time)
Climbing: 585m
Downing: -1600m
Walking schedule: 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Leh

Day 12 | She, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY 12 Leh Tikse Hemis Shey - Visit the high Indus Valley and the great monastery of Shey, Tikse, Hemis. Drive to Tikse and visit the XVth century monastery which shelters still around 80 monks. Visit the monastery of Shey which was capital of the kingdom in XIIIth century. Then we go till Hemis, most important spiritual monastery of Ladakh. It gathers more than 500 monks and was erected in 1605 and its location always prevent it to be plundered

Day 13 | Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DAY 13 Leh- Free time in Leh which can be useful as safety day.

Day 14 | Delhi, Delhi, India

DAY 14 Delhi - Morning flight to Delhi. Hotel and transfer to Airport for international flight

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Included [top]

• Airport taxes
• Flight Delhi/Leh/Delhi
• All land transfer
• Accommodation: Hotel in B/B in Delhi and Leh, camping during trek and Guest house in Alchi in full board
• English-speaking guide
• Team of cooker and coolies

Not included [top]

• Visa for India (around 50 Euros) to issue before departure
• Repatriation, cancellation, insurance
• Individual supplement in Delhi and Leh: 200 Euros/pax
• Drinks, personal expenses and tips
• Meal except breakfast in Delhi and Leh
• International air faire

Notes [top]

• Notes: Compulsory supplement:
• Flight Delhi/Leh/Delhi: 350 Euros/Pax (subject to change accoding to price of kerosene)Single supplement: 180 Euros/pax Delay and postpone of plane schedules, overbooking, flight cancellations, weather hazard on inner flights Leh/Delhi can disturb the programme and involve shifting itinerary (one extra or less day in Leh or Delhi).
• Please trust you guide to find solution to such situations. Keep smiling and enjoying!!! 
• Price base 1 pax: 720 Euros/paxCan have discount for more than 2 pax (exemple 3/5 pax: 685 Euros/pax, 5/9 pax: 650 Euros/pax,…)

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