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Duration : 13 days.
Highlights : Monasteries, high passes, green valleys, culture,
people, landscapes and wildlife.
Focus : Hemis in Leh, Markha Valley, Kongmaru-la pass, Stok
Kangri and Kangyatse view.
Highest Pass : Kongmaru-la (5150m).
Mountain Peaks : Stok Kangri (6153 m) & Kangyatse (6400 m).
Grade of Trek : Moderate to Strenuous with some long days of
walking.
Best Time : Mid June to Mid September.
Details of trek :
Day 1: Arrive in Leh:
You will be met at the airport upon your arrival in Leh.
Our Representative will then escort you to your pre-booked
hotel situated in the central part of the city. The day will be
spent in complete rest to acclimatize you in this high altitude
region. In the evening you will take a light stroll to the
market.
Day 2: In Leh:
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will be driven for a full day sightseeing of Ladakh’s
most famous monasteries known locally as Shey and Thikse. Built
in between the period of 15th and 17th centuries, the
monasteries are a living example of the Buddhist teachings
largely forgotten in the Asian region. An interesting
collection of murals, frescoes and statues can be seen inside
the main temples. We return in the afternoon to the hotel for
lunch and relaxation. In the late afternoon we will take a walk
which will help you in gaining experience for the trek ahead as
well as taking a look into the daily life of the charming
people of Ladakh.
Day 3: In Leh:
Breakfast at the hotel.
We will do some morning sightseeing by visiting the famous
monastery of Phyang. Located in a small village around thirty
kilometers from Leh, the monastery is famously associated with
the Red Hat sect of the Buddhist religion. Surrounded by a
village the monastery looks dazzling and striking like a
medieval castle with gilded rooftops and large horns. We later
drive back to Leh and visit a small yet a beautiful monastery
located in Samkar on the outskirts of the city. After attending
the religious ceremonies we will walk up to a beautiful Pagoda
known famously as Shanti Stupa. From here we will have some
beautiful views of the Indus valley and the Stok Kangri range.
Evening and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Leh to Stok and trek to
Kilchay: (4/5 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we will leave for our trek and drive to the small
village of Stok, which also serves as a base trekking point to
the Markha Valley. We cross over the village on higher section
keeping on the left bank of the Stok Nallah and continue
walking in the south-west direction. We climb uphill and reach
Khilchay (4116 mtrs) in the afternoon. Rest of the day at
leisure. Evening and overnight at camp.
Day 5: Khilchay to Yurutse: (6 hrs)
Breakfast at the camp.
A long trekking day today, we start early in the morning
and begin our ascent over the Stok-La (4900 M). After a well
spent time at the top we descend into the Rumbak Valley an
continue walking along the Jingchan Nallah, before crossing the
bridge and arriving at our campsite in Yurutse. The day will be
spent in exploring the area and visiting a small family.
Evening and overnight at camp.
Day 6: Yurutse to Skiu: (7 hrs)
Breakafst at the camp.
We will begin a gradual ascent today that will be closely
followed by a steep climb to the mountain pass of Ganda-La
(4971m). From the top, we will be greeted by a spectacular view
of the snow capped peaks of Stok Kangri and the Zanskar range.
After a well spent hour of rest and lunch, we will descend
steadily to Shingo, and continue down to our campsite at Skiu.
As we enter the village, we will be confronted by a majestic
wall of towering rock faces. Evening and overnight at camp.
Day 7: Skiu to Markha: (6 hrs)
Breakfast at the camp.
Today we will walk along one of the most beautiful sections
of the Markha Valley. En-route we will pass several monasteries
that are perched high on the hillsides and dotted with chortens
and prayer walls. We camp in the Markha valley (3793m).
Day 8: Markha to Hankar: (7 hrs)
Breakfast at the camp.
Our walk for today will take us to the distinctly cooler
valley of Hankar. You will notice the changes once you leave
the Markha Valley and head towards the twin villages of Lower
and Upper Hankar. After a well spent day of 7 to 8 hrs of trek
we arrive at Hankar (3986 m) in the late afternoon. Evening and
overnight at camp.
Day 9: Hankar to Nimaling:
Breakfast at the camp.
Our journey today takes us on the trail to the plains of
Nimaling. A broad meadow that reaches upwards to the base of
Kangyatse peak (6553 m), The Nimaling plains are a great asset
to the nomads living in this area as it provides pastures for
their animals. Here you can also see the occasional wild sheep
or wolf. We arrive in Nimaling (4878 m) in the afternoon and
set our camp in the meadow. The day will be spent in exploring
the fascinating valley or even getting close to the base camp.
Day 10: Nimaling to Shang Sumdo: (6 /
8 hrs):
Breakfast at the camp.
A long day ahead, we begin our journey in the early morning
and begin our slow ascent to the highest pass on this trek. The
imposing Kongmaru-la pass sits pretty at a height of 5346 m,
and looks beautiful in the glistening sun. After a well trekked
hour or so, you will be rewarded with fine views of the
Kangyatse peak in the distance. Afterwards we then begin a
steep descend down a slope until we reach the Martslang valley.
We spend some time at the sulphur springs of Chuskyrmo, and
then resume our walk into the lovely village of Sumdo (5274 m).
We will spend the night here, at the confluence of the Shang
River and the Martselang stream.
Day 11: Shang Sumdo to Hemis and
drive to Leh: (3 / 4 hrs)
Breakfast at the camp.
Today we will walk leisurely, congratulating everybody on
the completion of the trek and singing melodies of the
mountains. We follow the jeep track along the Martselung
stream, and continue to the broadening valley of River Indus.
As we arrive in Hemis (3400 m), we will be greeted with a
lovely view of the Hemis monastery in the distance. We will
spend a little time inside the monastery, before heading back
to the comforts of a hotel in Leh. We arrive at Leh in the late
afternoon and transfer to the hotel. In the evening we will be
treated to a lavish dinner at the hotel.
Day 12: In Leh:
Breakfast at the hotel.
The day will be at complete leisure for you to rest or
explore the city one last time. In the evening we will set a
farewell dinner and meet the support staff at the hotel. After
dinner we will be treated to a spectacular cultural dance and
music.
Day 13: Leh Departure:
Tea at early in the morning.
Early in the morning you will be transferred to the airport
for your flight to onward destination.
For details on what is included and excluded please see our
frequently answered Questions (FAQ’S) or contact us directly.
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