Ladakh is a paradise for adventure lover given by its world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Greater Himalaya and the Karakoram, and two others, the Ladakh range and the Zangskar range. The most important feature of trekking in Ladakh is it's High Mountain passes which comes on the trekking routes gives you opportunity to have wonderful view of colorful mountains and amazing landscape everyday. Spituk to Markha Valley, Laayury gompa to Chilling and Likir to Temisgam are some of the popular treks that one can take. Acclimatization is the most important activity before heading for trekking and mountaineering.
Since 1974, when Ladakh first became accessible to foreign visitors, this high and arid region has captured the imagination of adventure travelers. This itinerary between Ladakh and Zanskar offers a large diversity of landscapes, from the jagged Kongmaru La pass (5000m) to the green oasis of the Markha valley with breath-taking views of the Korakoram snow-capped peaks. Many scattered high villages, each with irrigated fields of barley and potatoes, add color to this otherwise quite barren environment, and provide the chance to meet the Ladakhi peasants in the simplicity of their daily life. Markha will be an opportunity to visit the old monastery, famous for its paintings.
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
DAY 02:
Delhi – Leh (3500m) by plane.
Afternoon at leisure in Leh, where we can take a walk to the colorful bazaar. Overnight Leh Hotel.
DAY 03:
Free day in Leh. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04:
Leh – Marteslang by car/bus – Chokdo (4050m) in 5hour (trek).
We leave the Indus valley and head south. We progress along the river whose banks are punctuated with ochre rocks.
DAY 05:
Chokdo – Latza Kongmaru (4800m) in 5 hour.
After crossing narrow gorges, we start our ascension towards the Kongmaru La.
DAY 06:
Latza Kongmaru - Kongmaru La (5030m) – Nimaling (4650m) in 5 hour:
From the pass, there are great views north towards eastern Korakoram and China, whilst the southern view is dominated by the shapely Kang Yatze (6400m) and the Ladakhi range. We take a ridge trail and descend zigzagging across scree. Afterwards, the path meets the Nimaling summer pastures, used by Hankar and Markha shepherds.
DAY 07
Nimaling – Hankar (4000m) in 5 hour.
We steadily descend through meadows to Thachutse and cross the Nimaling river. The trail follows the Markha river now, and will do so for the next few days.
DAY 08:
Hankar – Markha (3850m) in 4 hour
Several monasteries and ruins are scattered along the trail to Markha. After Umlung the valley narrows and becomes a gorge just before Markha. This large village has a fort and a monastery perched on the northern hill. The gompa is reputed to be one of the oldest in Ladakh.
DAY 09:
Markha – Chalok (3450m) in 4 hour
The trail passes through quite lush riverside vegetation . En route, we come across more derelict monasteries, some well maintained shortens and at least one good example of a wolf trap. Wolves become a nuisance during the winter as hunger forces them into the villages.
DAY 10:
Chalok – Shingo (4150m) in 6 hour
We criss-cross the Markha river and cross it on bridges set at many of the most difficult crossing places. From a tiny group of stupas, we leave the valley and continue upwards along a river bounded by willows and wild rosebushes.
DAY 11:
Shingo – Ganda La (4920m) – Rumbak (3750m) in 7 hour
At the pass, colorful prayer flags flap in the wind, with the Zanskari range in the background. Afterwards, we descend steadily along the Jingchan river. We get great views towards the Stock summit and the Stock Kangri (6121m).
DAY 12:
Rumbak – Namlung La (4570m) - Stok (3700m) in 6 hour - Leh (by Bus).
Descending from the pass, we enjoy excellent views towards the Indus valley. Eventually, we reach Stock, which is famous for its palace and museum.
Day 13
Leh – Delhi by plane. (Hotel B&B)
Day 14
At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)
Towards the western end of the Himalayas a series of continuous mountain ridges, comprising scores of 6000 metre (20000 foot) peaks, forms an effective barrier between the Indian provinces of Lahaul and Ladakh. Linking these contrasting mountainous regions is a trekking route that provides one of the great challenges of the Indian Himalaya. Transferring by train and car from Delhi, we pass through the lush Kulu Valley and cross the Rohtang Pass to reach the start of our trek at Darcha. From here, we head north across the Shingo La (c.5100m./16000ft.) into the ancient kingdom of Zanskar, famous for its hardy inhabitants and starkly beautiful landscape. En route, we encounter a succession of isolated villages and several wonderful Buddhist monasteries. As a finale to what is unquestionably one of the world's classic trekking experiences, there is also time to explore the fascinating Ladakhi capital of Leh.
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
DAY 02:
Delhi - Manali by bus.
DAY 03:
Manali - Darcha by bus.
Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.
DAY 04:
Darcha - Palemo (3600m) in 5 hour
Leave Darcha, We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries.
DAY 05:
Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5 hour
We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo
DAY 06:
Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5 hour
Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.
DAY 07
Chumi Napo - Shingo La (5090m) - Lakham (4470m) in 6 hour
Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.
DAY 08:
Lakham - Kurgiak (4050m) in 6 hour
A gradual descent along the Kurgiak river, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.
DAY 09:
Kurgiak - Tetha (3950m), in 7 hour
The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris.
DAY 10:
Tetha - Purni (3700m), in 2 hour
We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal monastery to Purni).
DAY 11:
Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4 hour.
DAY 12:
Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5 hour
The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap river. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery.
DAY 13
Mune - Padum (3600m) in 6 hour
En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum
DAY 14
Padum - Kargil (3700m) by bus.
Drive from Padum to Kargil, Overnight at Kargil
DAY 15
Kargil - Leh (3500m) by bus.
Drive from Kargil to Leh, Overnight at Leh hotel.
DAY 16
Leh – Delhi by plane. (Hotel B&B)
DAY 17
At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)
The name of India itself is a corruption of the word Sindhu. Arabians pronounced ‘s' as ‘h' and called India Hindustan, the land of Hindus. Greeks pronounced Sindhu as Indus, and so the name India. Sindhu is the oldest name in Indian history as well in Indian geography. When Shiva carried the immolated body of his divine consort Sati over all the land, her skull-top with its hingula (sindur) fell at what has been Hinglaj ever since. It is near Karachi on the Sindh–Baluchistan border. To this holy spot—sanctified by the visit of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana—went the great Sindhi Sufi poet-saint Shah Abdul Latif in the company of yogis.
Through the Indus valley a nd the ancient kingdom of Sham, we will discover the main Ladakhi monasteries and the wonderful sites surrounding them: Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Spitok, Phyang, Lamayuru and Alchi are all accessible by road, and Temisgang, Ridzong and Likir line the trekking route. This itinerary is of moderate difficulty and the path does not rise above 4500m. The trail crosses numerous villages where the people have kept their Tibetan ways and customs.
This is not much frequented but wonderful trekking route with all together different landscapes lies in prohibited area. From Dat, it passes through high Tibetan plateaus. Around 4000m, nomads live in Rupshu area.
Facts of Trekking:
Country:
India
Region:
Ladakh Himalaya
Duration:
20 Days
Trek Grade:
Moderate
Maximum Altitude:
5300 m
Trek Start From:
Leh
Trek Ends At:
Manali
Trekking Routes:
Delhi << leh << hemis << shang << Latza Kongmaru<< Kongmaru La << Sorra << Dat << Lungmo Che << Lun << Marang La<< Barlacha La << Manali << Delhi
Itinerary:
DAY 01:
Arrival in Delhi. Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to hotel.
DAY 02:
Flight to Leh.
DAY 03:
Sightseeing of Leh's monasteries and palaces.
DAY 04:
Sightseeing of Leh's monasteries and palaces.
DAY 05:
Drive from Leh to Hemis. Overnight lodge/Tent
DAY 06:
Hemis to Shang ( 3 hours).
DAY 07
Shang to Latza Kongmaru ( 4800m), 7 hours.
DAY 08:
Latza Kongmaru -Kongmaru La ( 5150m)- Campsite of Langtang Chu 8 hours
DAY 09:
Campsite ( 4700m) to Sorra ( 4200m) via Zalung Karpo La ( 5200m). 8 hours
DAY 10:
Sorra to Dat ( 4200m) 5 hours.
DAY 11:
Dat to yar La ( 5000m)- Lungmo Che 6 hours
DAY 12:
Lungmo Che ( 4550m) to Lun 6 hours
DAY 13
Lun to Marang La ( 5300m)-Takh 8 hours
DAY 14-16
Trek to Barlacha La ( 4650m) to Darcha
DAY 17
From Darcha, drive to Manali. Overnight hotel.
DAY 18
Sightseeing in Manali and in the evening, overnight bus to Delhi . ( It is also possible to fly to Delhi from Kulu, about an hour drive from Manali)
DAY 19
Arrive Delhi in the late morning and transfer to hotel.
Towards the western end of the Himalayas a series of continuous mountain ridges, comprising scores of 6000 metre (20000 foot) peaks, forms an effective barrier between the Indian provinces of Lahaul and Ladakh. Linking these contrasting mountainous regions is a trekking route that provides one of the great challenges of the Indian Himalaya. Transferring by train and car from Delhi, we pass through the lush Kulu Valley and cross the Rohtang Pass to reach the start of our trek at Darcha. From here, we head north across the Shingo La (c.5100m./16000ft.) into the ancient kingdom of Zanskar, famous for its hardy inhabitants and starkly beautiful landscape. En route, we encounter a succession of isolated villages and several wonderful Buddhist monasteries, notably at Phuktal, Lingshet and Lamayuru. As a finale to what is unquestionably one of the world's classic trekking experiences, there is also time to explore the fascinating Ladakhi capital of Leh.
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)
DAY 02:
Delhi - Manali by bus.
DAY 03:
Manali - Darcha by bus.
Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.
DAY 04:
Darcha - Palemo (3600m) in 5h
Leave Darcha, We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries.
DAY 05:
Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5h.
We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo
DAY 06:
Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5h.
Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.
DAY 07
Chumi Napo - Shingo La (4460 m) - Lakham (4470m) in 6h.
Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.
DAY 08:
Lakham - Kurgiak (4050m) in 6h.
A gradual descent along the Kurgiak river, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.
DAY 09:
Kurgiak - Tetha (3950m), in 7h.
The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris.
DAY 10:
Tetha - Purni (3700m), in 2h.
We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal monastery to Purni).
DAY 11:
Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4h.
DAY 12:
Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5h.
The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap river. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery.
DAY 13
Mune - Padum (3600m) in 6h .
En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum
DAY 14
Padum- Karsha (3600m) in 3h .
A pleasant walk through fields. On the way we will visit Pepiting monastery and the Karsha Gompa--one of the most important in Zanskar and dating back to the 15th century. We have beautiful panoramic vistas of the full Himalayan range.
DAY 15
Karsha - Pishu (3470m) in 5h.
We progress along the Zanskar river.
DAY 16
Pishu - Hanumil (3380m) in 5h.
An easy-going walk along the right bank of the river takes us to Rinam village. We continue to the tiny hamlet of Hanumil.
DAY 17
Hanumil - Purfi La (3950m) - Snertse (3850m) in 6h.
Up and down over a steep path.
DAY 18
Snerstse - Hanuma La (4950m) - Lingshet (4000m) in 6h .
After a steep climb we reach the Purfi La pass, from where the panorama towards the Ladakhi and Zanskari ranges is quite impressive. Visit of Lingshet monastery.
DAY 19
Lingshet - Camp before Singue La (4550m), in 6h.
We start a long and gradual ascent to the Netuke La pass (4280m), where we have a wonderful view towards the Nierag valley. The trail then descends shortly to reach Skimpata and Gongma villages, then climbs steeply to reach the second pass, Khyupa La (4300m).
DAY 20
Camp before Singue La - Singue La (5050m) - Photoksar (4200m) in 6h .
An amazing spectacle of hanging icefalls. We descend towards the Photang river and progress through barley fields.
DAY 21
Photoksar - Sirsir La (4850m) - Hanupatta (3760m) in 6h.
Photang valley turns into a gorge labyrinth, which forces us to make a detour via Sirsir La pass. Three shortens mark Hanupatta and its giant hundred-year-old cedar, flanked by colorful prayer flags.
DAY 22
Hanupatta - Wanla (3250m) in 5h.
We head down towards the Photang valley and climb up to the Panjila pass(3410m). We finally descend to Wanla and visit its tiny monastery.
DAY 23
Wanla - Lamayuru (3420m) in 4h.
Visit of the monastery at Lamayuru, which is the biggest in western Ladakh and was built in the 16th century on the site of a much older temple. The gompa is very well kept and famous for its many colorful wall paintings.
DAY 24
Lamayuru - Leh (3500m) by bus .
DAY 25
Free day in Leh for personal activities.
DAY 26
Leh – Delhi by plane. (Hotel B&B)
DAY 27
At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)
