Day by day itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)
Day 03 : Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
Day 04 : Leh - Spitok (drive) - Trek to Zingchan (3200 mts/10496 ft)
Day 05 : Zingchan - Yurutse (3900 mts/12792 ft) via Rumbak
Day 06 : Yurutse - Skiu (3100 mts/10168 ft) via Ganda La
Day 07 : Skiu - Markha (3800 mts/12464 ft)
Day 08 : Markha - Thochuntse
Day 09 : Thochuntse - Nimaling (4700 mts/15416 ft)
Day 10 : Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 mts/16892 ft) - SUMDO
Day 11 : Sumdo - Hemis (4 hrs trek) - Leh
Day 12 : Leh - Delhi
Detail itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transferred to pre pre-booked hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)
Take the morning flight for Leh from Delhi. On arrival at Leh met our representative and transferred to a pre booked hotel/Guest house for relaxation and acclimatisation. This is necessary for getting acclimatised at high altitude. Evening one can visit the full color market of Leh. Overnight in the hotel/guesthouse.
Day 03 : Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
On this day you will go on a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.
Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17'Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.
Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order.
Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monasteries in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17'Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 04 : Leh - Spituk (drive) - Trek to Zingchan (3200 mts/10496 ft)
Leave Leh early in the morning by Jeeps and reach Spituk (1 hr). Visit the Spituk Gompa, built about 500 years ago. Start the trek from here by crossing a bridge and walking south-west of the river Indus. The gorge section leads to the confluence of Indus and Zingchan. Camp near the village of Zingchan. Overnight in Tents.
Day 05 : Zingchan - Yurutse (3900 mts/12792 ft) via Rumbak
It's a gradual climb from Zingchan to Rumbak. From here one gets fabulous views of the snow capped Stok Mountains. From here we move along the Rumbak Nala towards Yurutse. At Yurutse village you will find fields of barley and potatoes. Overnight in the Tents.
Day 06 : Yurutse - Skiu (3100 mts/10168 ft) via Ganda La
A gradual ascent followed by a steep climb gets one to the Ganda la (4900 M). From here views extend south to the Zanskar range and distant summits of the Himalayan range. This i s followed by a long descent to Shingo village. From Shingo the trail heads into a narrow gorge leading towards Skiu. At Skiu there is a confluence of the rivers coming from Markha valley and Shingo. Overnight in the tents.
Day 07 : Skiu - Markha (3800 mts/12464 ft)
It's a very pleasant hike up the Markha valley today with the trail crossing numerous streams. Markha is a quaint village with a deserted fort and a small village Overnight in the tents.
Day 08 : Markha - Thochuntse
From Markha the country changes and the warm, relatively heavily wooded sections of the lower Markha is left behind. One will be required to cross the river several times as there are no bridges here. Hankar, enroute, is the highest village in the Markha valley. Overnight in the tents.
Day 09 : Thochuntse - Nimaling (4700 mts/15416 ft)
Trek starts on a good path with several small inclines and a series of grassy ridges. There are a series of Mani walls (walls carved with Buddhist prayers) and chortens en route. This is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh and is dominated by the Kangyaze peak. Overnight in the tents.
Day 10 : Nimaling - Kongmaru La (5150 mts/16892 ft) - SUMDOG
Today one will cross to the north of the Markha, climbing to the top of the highest of the three passes, the 5,306 M Kongmaru La, with its wonderful views from the top. There are snow peaks in every direction and on a clear day the giants of Karakoram, including K2, can be seen on the north-western horizon. The trail descends to the Martselang valley, following the Martselang stream to the village of Sumdo. Overnight in the tents.
Day 11 : Sumdo - Hemis (4 hrs trek) - Leh
Today make an easy descent along the Martselang to where it broadens into the valley of the Indus at Martselang village. Board the awaiting jeeps. Visit Hemis monastery and after that drive to Leh via Shey and Thiksey monastery. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 12 : Leh - Delhi
Transfer to the airport for the spectacular flight across the main chain of the Himalaya to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport to catch your onward flight
What's the price included?
- Airport pickup and drop
- All accommodation with Meals (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- All Transportation by car van/Bus/Coaster
- One English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing Entry fee
- Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking
- All Food for trekking ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our cook
- Staff: 1 Trekking Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen & necessary porters
- All transportation by car/ van/ bus
- Trekking crews of insurance Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
What's the price excluded?
- Airfare
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Trekking Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (Tips)
