Ladakh Culture Trek
- This is one of the easier treks in Ladakh and passes through less visited trails and remote Ladakhi Villages. The altitudes are lower than most other treks in Ladakh and some of the prominent Monasteries of Central Ladakh can be visited alongside this trek. Lamayuru is one of the oldest Gompas/Monaesteries in Ladakh and has been a popular destination for Explorers since many Centuries, it is belived to be a pre Buddhism Shrine of the lost Bon Po religion. The spectacular Gompa at Alchi was abndoned centuries ago but has been lovingly maintained by the Monks of Likir Gompa.
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Experiencing cross-country cultures is always a wonderful thing to do. With us you will experience all the aspects of Indian cultural facet. On arrival you will get a warm Indian reception from our travel manger. With your travel manager you will proceed for hotel. There our local team will greet you with garlands according to Indian traditional customs and offer you welcome drink. Check in at your hotel and relax. Overnight stay. -
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh
You always can avail hotel's wake up facility. Get up quickly, wash yourself, have your breakfast and proceed for airport to catch up your fight to Leh. On arrival, our local travel manager will take you to your hotel. Day is free. Get used to with the surrounding hostile climate. Explore the city on your own. Nightstay at hotel. -
Day 03 : Leh-Lamayuru
After breakfast your local travel manager will take you to that place from where you will start your trekking trip. Enroute visiting the Lamayuru Monastery, you will enjoy a scenic drive to Lamayuru. Arrive. Check in at your hotel. Take your lunch. Post lunch you will be formally introduced to your trekking guide and his crew members. Evening is free for individual amusement. Get mingled with the local people and try to know more about their culture and heritage. Overnight stay. -
Day 04 : Lamayuru -Wanlah
Begin trek! Your first trekking destination will be Wanlah. After breakfast your trekking guide will lead you to Wanlah. You will have an easy ascend till Prinkit La (3726mts). Visit a beautiful ancient gompa there. After crossing village Shilla, you trail will be difficult as you have to trek through a narrow and dry gorge to reach Wanlah. This entire trail will take 4 to 5 hours. Overnight stay at Wanlah. -
Day 05 : Wanlah-Hinju Valley
Today you will do 4 to 5 hours of trekking. You will continue your trekking through awesome gorge country to pastures to reach the village of Hinju. Hinju village is named after Hinju valley and this panoramic village is situated at 3720m. At night enjoy bonfire moments under the open sky at camp site. Nightlong stay. -
Day 06 : Hinju-Konze La-Camp
To reach next stop Konze la, you need to walk for around 6-7 hours. In the beginning, trekking route from Hinju village to Konze la is slow and steady, and then it become steeper for 200mts. You will ascend to 4950mts to reach Konze La. From Konze La enjoy a bird's eye view of the beautiful neighboring dale. It's one of the few places in Ladakh where if you are lucky enough then you can spot the mystifying snow leopard or the endangered blue sheep. Overnight at Konze La. -
Day 07 : Camp-Sumdo Choon
On your seventh day of trekking tour you will trek from Konze La base camp to Sumdo Choon. This slow 6 hours trekking offers a wonderful view of the mountain ranges all around. Continue your trekking till you reach village of Sumdo Choon. Inhabit your respective tents. After relaxing and refreshing yourself evening you will visit another gompa which is famous for its ancient paintings. Overnight at tents. -
Day 08 : Sumdo Choon-Satpski La-Alchi
On your last day of trekking you will climb up to the Satpski La Pass with your trekking guide. Satpski La pass is situated at 4970 meters. From there an easy decline will bring you down into the Alchi vale. This 8 to 9 hours long trekking route will offer you the most incredible views of the Ladakh and Karakorams ranges. Evening, visit 11th century fresco-filled gompa. Overnight at tent. -
Day 09 : Alchi-Leh
Alchi is placed on a ground level. After breakfast, we start our drive to Leh enroute visiting Likir Monastery. On arrival in Leh, which is placed 70 kms west of Alchi, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. -
Day 10 : Leh-New Delhi
After an early breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Arrive. And check in at your hotel. On your prior wish a half day city tour of important cultural places of Delhi will be organized. Otherwise, enjoy a full day of shopping and other individual activities. Return to your hotel where you will have a farewell dinner with your group mates. Overnight at hotel. -
Day 11 : Depart Home
Early morning after breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed for airport with your travel manger. Catch your flight for onward destination.
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