Tour ID : JKT- 12
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Leh - Spituk - Zinchen - Rumbak - Stok-la Base
- Mankarmo - Lharsi - Mankarmo - Zoorlus - Matho - Leh - Delhi
Trip Highlights
One of the most popular trekking route, adjacent to Indus Valley and southeast
of Leh. This trek is regarded as the most rewarding and complete circular
trek in the entire Himalayan region. The walking programme is blended with
great range of flora and founa, Himalayan Nomads, spectacular panoramic vies,
high passes, open skies, villages and monasteries. The high and spectacular
region forms one of the largest protected areas in the Himalayas and many
animals like the legendary Snow Leopard and Wolves find refuge here. At Gonda-la
(14,950 ft) a breathtaking panorama of the Karakoram range, stretching, shimmering
and gleaming in the distance is visible. Crossing the Markha valley via Kongmaru
pass (16,900 ft) a tantalising view of the Kang Yatze Peak (20,800 ft), is
available. The next destination is Nimaling at 15,275 ft, one of the most
beautiful high valleys in Ladakh. The trek ends at Hemis, the biggest and
most important Gompa in Ladakh.
Detailed Itinerary
PRE TREK
Day
01 : Delhi/Leh
Arrive Leh and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for acclimatization.
Lunch, Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 02 : In Leh
Morning free. Afternoon excursion to Phyang Gompa. This Gompa is 20 kms from
Leh on the right side of Leh-Srinagar road. The beautiful statues and Thankas
are worth seeing. Also visit Spituk Gompa which lies on the right side of
Srinagar-Leh road about 6 kms short of Leh Proper. Some very interesting Thankas
are pride of this monastery. Overnight in hotel.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 : In Leh at leisure
ACTUAL TREK
Day 04 : Leh / Stok / Base of Stok-la
Drive to Stok via Choglamsar and start trekking towards base of Stok-la. It
is a gradual walk with a few kms of ascending path, which will be covered
in about 4 hrs. Dinner overnight in tents at Stock-la base.
Day 05 : Stok-la/ Rumbak
Trek to Rumbak over Stok-la (4800 Mts.). The trek upto Stok-la of about 3
kms is of steep ascend then it is a deep descent upto Rumbak. The total distance
of 12 kms will be covered in about 6 hrs. Rumbak is a small shepherd village
with few houses. Dinner overnight in tents at Rumbak.
Day 06 : Rumbak / Ganda-la/Skiu (3380 Mts.)
Trek towards Skiu over Ganda-la (4930 Mts.). It is an ascending upto Ganda-la
top and then a descending path upto Shingo. A distance of 18 kms will be covered
in about 8 hrs. Dinner overnight in tents.
Day 07 : Skiu / Markha
Trek to Markha via Hermoger and Saser. An easy walk of about 15 kms will be
covered in about 6 hrs. Markha is main village at the height of about 4500
Mts. And has a school. Dinner overnight in tents.
Day 08 : Markha / Hankar
Trek upto Hankar via Omlung. A distance of about 12 kms of gradual walk will
be covered in about 6 hrs.
Dinner overnight in tents.
Day 09 : Hankar / Nimaling
Trek to Nimaling a gradual walk of about 12 kms will be covered in about 6
hrs. Dinner overnight in tents at Nimaling.
Day 10 : In Nimaling
Full day free to explore the surroundings. One can trek upto glacier of Kangyatse
peak (6030 Mts.), one needs permit from IMF to climb this peak. Dinner overnight
in tents at Nimaling.
Day 11 : Nimaling / Chugdo Over Kongmor-la
Trek over Kongmor-la (5200 Mts.) to Chugdo. First four to five kms are quite
steep and then a descend right upto Chugdo. One feels fresh on reaching the
top of Kongmor-la after viewing the beautiful range of Mountain peaks and
forgets the tiredness of steep ascent. Dinner overnight in tents.
Day 12 : Chugdo / Hemis/Leh
Trek down to Hemis via Oza and Sumdo. A gradual walk of about 13 kms will
be covered in about 6 hrs. After visiting the Hemis monastery, drive back
to Leh. Dinner overnight hotel.
Day 13 : Leh / Delhi
Transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi.
