Trekking

Lamayuru to Chilling trek

Trip at a Glance

Trip duration : 11 days tour

Grade : Moderate

Activities : 5 days trek

Accommodations: 10 Nights (In Hotel, Local house & Camp)

Journey Highlights

Sensational flight over the Himalaya
Trekking in Zanskar mountain range
Kongski-la pass 4950 meter
Alchi 11th century monastery
Optional: Rafting in Zanskar River
Optional: Drive up to Khardongla pass 8000ft.

Tour Inclusions

Comfortable sharing accommodation
Gear Package; sleeping bag and mattress
Jeep; carry personal & group equipment
All internal transport by private car
Mention monuments entrances
All meals while during trekking

Tour Exclusions

Travel Insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Tipping

Meals: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Fly Delhi to Leh 3500 meters

Today in the morning flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh over the Himalaya, surprises with snow cap peaks. In Leh where you will be free to rest at the hotel, gently stroll through the town maze of narrow lane ways or explore Leh market, while your body acclimatises to the altitude.

Standard Hotel (B)

Day 2 In Leh 3500 meters

We begin our local sightseeing with visit Thiksey monastery is a towering 12-storey structure, painted red, ochre and white. The 15 century monastery is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace (the former chief residence of the Dali lama in Tibet). It contains a vast array of Buddhist arts, including the 49ft Maitreya (future Buddha), the largest statue of its kind in Ladakh.

The Hemis Monastery, Ladakh biggest monastery possesses a rich collection of ancient relics and artwork, including a stunning Thangka (embroidered Tibetan silk religious painting) measuring more than 12 meters. The monastery the popular annual Hemis Festival, held in June or July, which features colourful mask dances.

Standard Hotel (B)

Day 3 Drive to Lamayuru 3450 meters

Today we follow the Leh Srinagar road, along the Indus River. Before village Nimoo we stop for photos of the confluence of the river Indus and Zanskar. Later we visit Alchi monastery, the complex of temples located within the village of Alchi, is most celebrated of Ladakh monasteries. Alchi monastery contains a remarkable record of Buddhist iconography. The mural and the statues of Alchi are different in contains and style from those of others monasteries in Ladakh. It is not only older (built in 11th century) but also has influence of Indian art and iconography rather than Tibetan.

The Lamayuru is the oldest monastery in Ladakh spectacularly located along the valley plain and surrounded by mountains on all sides. In the main temple where you can visit 11th century, Naropa cave. In the evening explore around village and monastery.

Standard Hotel (B)

Day 4 Trek to Wanla 3200 meters

We begin our adventure trek from the hotel to village Wanla 3200 meter. After the short walk we follow the side valley gorges towards the Pringkitela pass 4100 meters. On the pass we enjoy the view of surrounding mountains range of Zanskar and the colourful flags. After we decent, follow the narrow gorge or valley and we meet the small Shilla River. Tonight we camp in village Wanla, before 10th century Wanla was the capital of lower Ladakh. In the evening we explore around village.

Approximate walk profile: Lamayuru to Wanla, 4hrs/ 7km