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This tour provides a grand introduction to Ladakhi landscape and culture of this picturesque and exotic place. The itinerary incorporates a relatively easy trek with memorable walking experience through the beautiful landscape with stoppages at villages and monasteries en route for closer and better understanding of their people and culture.

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Taru La, 4200 metres
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We start the trip with a flight (that puts us into ecstasy with the overhead view of the vast Himalayan Range with snow-capped peaks beckoning us with their glare) from Delhi to Leh (3,500m), the capital of Ladakh, where we spend two days visiting local Buddhist monasteries and exploring local markets and villages - an interesting way to acclimatize ourselves to the altitude. The trek starts from Taru, a small village close to Leh, and crosses Taru La, a pass at 4,200 mtrs and traverses through the deserted plateau. We pass through many Ladakhi Villages where we observe the traditional way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries. This classic trek also takes in the best of the contrasting scenery offered by this part of the ‘Himalayan Land’; lofty snow-clad peaks; wild and barren hillsides and pretty villages in the valleys which spring to life in summer with cultivation of local crops after the long harsh winter.

Likir - famous for its 11th century monastery.
Thiksey - a yellow hat sect monastery bearing a strong resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
Themisgam - a famous trekking sight.
Lamayuru - a famous monastery in the Western Ladakh.
Srinagar (in the alternative extension) - the beautiful capital of neighboring Kashmir Valley.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Arrive at the international airport of Delhi at night. Get assistance from local representative to board early morning flight to Leh. Overnight No Hotel
• Day 2 : Leh

  Delhi – Leh (3,500 m). An early flight out of Delhi. Transfer and check into the hotel. Afternoon free to relax and acclimatise for the trek. Late afternoon walk through the local bazaar of Leh. Overnight Hotel
• Day 3 : Leh

  Around Leh: Matho, Thiksey and Hemis. Full day sightseeing comprising visits to Matho, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. Overnight Hotel
• Day 4 : Taru

  Indus Valley (3,500-3,800 m): Stok Palace, Shanti Stupa and transfer to Taru. Visit Stok Palace and Shanti Stupa in the morning. Afternoon drive to a small village called Taru, the starting point of our trek. Overnight Camp
• Day 5 : Nimu

  Taru – Taru La (4,200m) – Umla – Nimu (3,700m ; 6-7 hrs) We begin our walk towards the first pass, Taru La (4,200m). We pass beautiful village to Nimu village to camp overnight. Overnight Camp
• Day 6 : Nye

  Nimu – Nye (3,800m;4-5 hrs). Trek onto a deserted plateau to reach the green valley of Nye. Afternoon free to explore this beautiful village. Overnight Camp
• Day 7 : Likir

  Nye – Likir (3,400m;approx. 4 hrs) A short ascent early on to reach a dusty road that hardly sees any traffic, leads us ultimately to the village of Likir. After some rest at the camp visit Likir Monastery and explore the village. Overnight Camp
• Day 8 : Yangtang

  Likir – Sumdo – Yangtang (3,600m;4-5 hrs). Walk through Sumdo, a small village all the way to rough jeep-road with barely any traffic. Cross Charatse La (3,700 m) to reach Yangtang. Overnight Camp
• Day 9 : Hemis Shukpachan

  Yangtang – Rizong – Hemis Shukpachan (3,600m;6-7 hrs). Cross river several times (sandals required) to reach Rizong. Visit monastery and continue trekking across Nigutse La (3,950m) and then descend to the village called Hemis. Overnight Camp
• Day 10 : Themisgam

  Hemis Shukpachan – Ang – Themisgam (3,600m;4-5 hrs). Walk to Rongtil La – from where second pass, Meptik La (3,750m) is visible. Gradual descent to a prosperous village, Themisgam. Visit a castle and camp in the middle of this beautiful village. Overnight Camp
• Day 11 : Leh

  Themisgam – Khalsi – Lamayuru – Leh. Ascend to Bong-Bong La (3,650m). Descend to the road-head at Khalsi to finish trek and board vehicles for a drive to Lamayuru. In the afternoon visit Lamayuru monastery. We then drive to Leh for our overnight stay in a hotel. (Trek 4 hrs and drive111 kms / 2.5 hrs). Overnight Hotel
• Day 12 : Leh

  Leh – Delhi – Tour concludes. There is a departure transfer to Leh airport to catch flight to Delhi for onward flights to respective destinations.
• Day 13 : Kargil

  Extended Itinerary to Srinagar (day 11 and 12 being common, the tour is extended to 14 days as below). Lamayuru – Kargil (Trek 4 hrs and drive 153kms / 4-5 hrs). Drive from Lamayuru to Kargil (2676m) over Fotu La (4100m) and Namika La (3700m) . Overnight Hotel
• Day 14 : Srinagar

  Kargil – Srinagar (210 km/7-8 hrs). Drive to Srinagar in Kashmir. Cross Zojila Pass (3,528 m), and Sonamarg town. Arrive in Srinagar and check into hotel. Relax for the rest of the day. Evening optional Shikara ride on Nigeen Lake. Overnight Houseboat
• Day 15 : Srinagar

  Sightseeing in Srinagar Visit the Mughal Gardens and The Shankaracharya Temple located on the summit of the Shankaraharya Hill (300m) overlooking Srinagar. Afternoon visit to the old city. Overnight Houseboat
• Day 16 : Srinagar

  Srinagar – Delhi (flight) and departure. Departure transfer to the airport to board flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, check into hotel and use day rooms to freshen up. Later, departure transfer to the international airport of Delhi.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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