Ladakh is a world of its own, isolated for many months of the year by snow, it is still one of the best places to experience the unique culture of the high Himalaya, this exciting short trek explores all the hidden secrets of this magical land.
Best time : May - October
Focus : Beautiful Villages, People and Monasteries.
Physical Challenge: Moderate.
Day 1: Arrive- Leh ( fly).
Arrive Leh. Traditional Welcome by our representative and transfer to Ladakhi style Hotel. Rest of the day take complete rest to acclimatize to the arid high altitude of Leh (3505mts elevation). Breakfast on board. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 2:, Leh Guided Walk.
After breakfast a guided walk to Shanti Stupa (Japanese Pagoda), built for the world peace & harmony. On return visit to Shankar Gomapa and the colourful Ladakhi Bazaar. Breakfast, dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Leh Sightseeing.
After breakfast we take a full days guided sightseeing by jeeps to Hemis, Tiksey and Shey Gompas. Lunch in Local Restaurant. Breakfast, dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 4:. Leh to Likir
After early breakfast drive about 60 km/ 2 hrs to Likir (3500mts elevation). Drop at the Trek head. Meet your trekking crew and start trek 4-5 hrs. to Yangthang (3600mts elevation), over Pobe La (3550mts elevation) and Charatse La (3650mts elevation). Overnight in Tents.
Day 05, Likir-Rizong-Likir
Today we will take a side trip/ excursion with packed lunch to Rizong, about (3500m elevation). Visit the isolated Rizong Monastery and the Nunnery. Return to Yangthang for overnight in Tents.
Day 06, Likir- Hemis Shukpachan
After breakfast trek 2-3hrs to Hemis Shukpachan (3600mts elevation) over Tsermangchan La (3750mts elevation). Overnight in Tents.
Day 07, Hemis Shukpachan- Temisgam
After breakfast, trek 5-6 hrs to Temisgam (3200mts elevation) over Lago La (3750mts elevation). Overnight in Tents.
Day 08, Temisgam-Tya.
After breakfast we begin our walk about 3hrs through villages, to Tya and camp near the Monastery and Nunnery Overnight in Tents.
Day 09, Tya-Khalsi-Alchi
Trek to Khalsi ( 4hrs), over Bong Bong La (3630mts elevation). Arrive and drive to Alchi for overnight in Guest House.
Day 10, Alchi- Leh
In the morning short walk to visit the 1000 year Alchi Choskor (Religious Enclave), famous for Kashmiri style Woods Carvings and Frescoes. Back to the Guest House and have the breakfast. Later drive back to Leh. Rest of the day for leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 11 Leh- Departure:
