Indus Valley Trek PDF Print E-mail

 

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.


Trekking Routes:Delhi << Leh << Likir << Yangthang << Sermanchan << Wanlah << Lamayuru << Leh << Delhi

Itinerary
DAY 01: Delhi- Leh
Arrival in Delhi, catch flight for Leh.
DAY 02: Leh
Sightseeing tour of Leh city, including its 17th century palace and Gompa.
DAY 03: Leh
Tour of Shey, Tikse, and Hemis Gompas, the spiritual heart of the Indus Valley.
DAY 04:Leh
Tour of Stok Palace, home of the hereditary rulers of Ladakh, and Spitok Gompa.
DAY 05: Leh-Likir
Tour of Basgo, Alchi, and Likir Gompas. Camp at Likir.
DAY 06: Likir-Yangthang
Trek over Pobe la (3,550 metres) to Yangthang.
DAY 07: Yangthang
Trek to Rizong Gompa and back to Yangthang.
DAY 08: Yangthang-Sermanchan
Trek over Sermanchan la (3,750 metres) and Lago la (3,750 metres) to Ang.
DAY 09: Sermanchan-Wanlah
Trek to Temisgang, then over Bongbong la (3,630 metres) to Khaltse, then by jeep to Wanlah. Camp at Wanlah.
DAY 10: Wanlah-Lamayuru
Trek from Wanlah over Prinkiti la (3,725 metres) to Lamayuru. Camp at Lamayuru.
DAY 11: Lamayuru-Leh
Return by jeep to Leh.
DAY 12: Leh-Delhi
Morning flight to Delhi, on arrival check in a hotel and stay overnight.
DAY 13: Departure Transfer
Departure Delhi and transfer to airport for catching a flight to onward journey.

 

Send An Inquiry

 
Facts About Ladakh
Area:Approx 97,000 sq km
Altitude:Leh - 3505 m,Kargil - 2750 m
Best Time to Visit:March to October
Languages:Ladakhi, Urdu, Hindi and English
Religions:Buddhism and Islam.
Currency:Indian Rupees
Airport:Leh
Major Fairs and Festivals:Hemis Festival, Dosmoche Festival, Losar Festival, Sindhu Darshan Festival, Ladakh Festival, Tak-Tok Festival, etc.
Tourist Attractions:Buddhist Monasteries, Leh Palace, Leh Mosque, Wildlife, Adventure Sports, etc.
Facts About Indus Valley Trek
Country: India
Region: Ladakh Himalaya
Duration: 13 Days
Trek Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3750 m
Trek Start From: Leh
Trek Ends At: Leh
Mountain Leaders News Letter

Trip Custom Search

Nepal
North India
Tibet
Bhutan
North Pakistan
Sikkim Darjeeling
Ladakh