ladakh monastery trek
10 Nights | 11 Days
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Ladakh Monastery Trek
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Ladakh Monastery Trek
10 Nights| 11 Days
Destinations Covered:
Leh Market| Shey Gompa| Thiksey Gompa| Hemis Monastery| Alchi| Saspol| Nimmo| Lamayuru Gompa| Wanla| Prinkti La| Hinju| Kongskil La| Sundo Chenmo| Dung Dung Chan La| Chilling Village
Package Includes:
Travel| Accommodation| Meals| Permits| Assistance
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 01
Delhi – Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatization)
Take the flight for Leh in morning. Check in at the guesthouse and have the rest of an entire Day. Taking rest is extremely important in order to be acclimatized. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 02
Leh – Shey – Thiksey – Hemis (2050 M)
This Day is meant for exploring some of the astonishing and ancient monasteries in the area.
Situated at 15 kilometers from Leh, The Shey Gompa was once the summer palace of the Ladakh Kings. Adjoining to the palace, you will witness the potpourri of Gompas and Stupas. In the beginning of 17th century AD, DeldanNamgyal built Shey Palace. A 12-meter high Shakyamuni Buddha Statue is the eminent attraction of Shey. This statue is positioned in DresthangGompa.
ThikseyGompa is at a distance of around 17 kilometers from the Leh and is close to Shey as well. This monastery is well known among the most majestic monasteries of Ladakh. Thiksey Monastery belongs to Gelukspa Order.
The illustrious Hemis Monastery is located at the distance of around 45 kilometers from Leh, which is one of the prominent and most popular monasteries in Ladakh region. This monastery belongs to Drukpa order and it was built in early 17th century. Beautiful Mani walls face the monastery clandestine in arresting valley bordered by gleaming streams. Have the overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Day 03
Day 03: Leh – Alchi
On this Day, we will travel to Alchi along the Indus River by jeep. The trail passes through scores of quaint villages including Saspol and Nimmo. The landscape is incredible with Ladakh Range on its north and Stok Range and south. Near Nimmo, there is a fascinating view of the point where Zanskar River confluences with Indus River. Alchi is an immaculate village including one on the most striking Gompas in Ladakh. AlchiGompa holds the paintings that are around thousand years old. Spend a night in a simple hotel here and explore the maximum.
Day 04
Alchi – Lamayuru
After delicious breakfast proceed for full day of tracking Snow Leopard and its wildlife prey. Hemis National Park is home to blue sheep, argali (a large horned sheep), numerous mountain and migratory birds,as well as an occasional Tibetan wolf. You are likely to see signs of Snow Leopard as winter is the time that they descend to lower elevations. If lucky, you’ll actually see one perched high in the rocks or balanced on a near vertical ridge. Return to camp for some hot servings and warming tea and share tales of the day
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the Camp.
Day 05
Lamayuru – Wanla (3-4 hrs trek)
In the morning after breakfast pack your small backpacks, see the horses get ready and start the first day of adventure towards Wanla. A moderate track leads up to the tiny pass of Prinkti La (3750m) prior to heading down to the village of Shilla and then the last 3 km to Wanla (3250m). After reaching at Wanla camping site set the camp for the overnight stay. After lunch visit the WanlaGompa and village. Dinner and overnight stay in tent.
Day 06
Wanla – Hinju (3720 mts/12205 ft) 5 hrs
The trek of today will stroll through pristine villages of Ladakh before reaching the meadow camp outside the Hinju Village.
Day 07
Hinju – SumdoDoksa (4430 mts/14530 ft) via Kongskil La (4950 mts/16236 ft) 6 hrs
After delicious breakfast proceed for full day of tracking Snow Leopard and its wildlife prey. Hemis National Park is home to blue sheep, argali (a large horned sheep), numerous mountain and migratory birds,as well as an occasional Tibetan wolf. You are likely to see signs of Snow Leopard as winter is the time that they descend to lower elevations. If lucky, you’ll actually see one perched high in the rocks or balanced on a near vertical ridge. Return to camp for some hot servings and warming tea and share tales of the day
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the Camp.
Day 08
SumdaDoksa – Base of Dung Dung Chan la (4430 mts/14530 ft) 5 hrs
After crossing few rivers and SumdoChenmo Village, the track steadily ascends to Dung Dung Chan La Base. Get mesmerized by edelweiss and other rare Ladakhi flowers on the route.
Day 09
Base of Dung Dung Chan La – Chilling (3550 mts/11645 ft) 5 hrs
It is a straight ascent from the Dung Dung Chan La pass. The route then dips down gradually to Chilling Village.
Day 10
Chilling Leh
We will drive to Leh in the morning along the River Zanskar. The trail eventually reaches the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers. From this confluence, the road is maintained and makes drive back to Leh easy and comfortable. Check in the hotel after reaching Leh. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 11
Leh – Delhi
Reach the airport in morning and catch the flight for Delhi. Reach Delhi and enjoy the half-Day guided sightseeing tour of the city. In the evening, transfer to the International Airport and take the flight for onwards journey.
Package Includes
- 10 Nights stay at Specified Hotels on double sharing basis
- Airport transfers in Leh by Non AC SUV
- Sightseeing Tours/Excursions/Transfers/ by Non AC SUV
- Breakfast and Dinner included at all places of stay
- Meeting and Assistance at Leh airport by our Rep/Driver
- Inner Line Permits for Restricted areas
- Wild Life Fees &Ladakh Environmental Fees
- Toll Taxes, Parking Charges are included
- All Local & Govt Taxes included
Accommodation
Destination
Hotels to be used or similar
Budget
Standard
Deluxe
Hotel Galwan Palace
Hotel Galaxy
Hotel City Palace
Leh
Hotel May Flower
Hotel Oasis Villa
Hotel Ladakh Palace
03 Nights
Hotel Arya Ladakh
Hotel Abu Palace
Hotel Royal Holiday Leh
Hotel ZikZik
Hotel Ladakh Heaven
Hotel Karakoram
Himalayan Guest House
Kora Valley
Himalayan Eco Resort
Nubra
Yarkand Guest House
Ladakh Summer Camp
Royal Deluxe Camp
01 Night
Habib Guest House
Valley Flower Camp
Hotel Grand Nubra
Sand Dune Guest House
Hotel Olthong
Apple Nubra Cottage
Package Excludes
- International / Domestic Airfare/ Insurance
- Alchoholic / Aerated beverages, bottled water
- Camera and entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses, optional tours, Tips and extra meals
- Guide Services
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Any Joy Ride (Water Rafting, Camel Ride)
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