Ladakh Monastery Wildlife Tour
Places to See:
Dates:June - September
Duration:16 days, 7 days trekking
Total cost:$1850 (per person)
After
flying into Leh, Ladakh's capitol, we move on to one of the great monastic institutions
of Ladakh, Lamayuru, where we begin our trek. This journey takes us over three
high passes to reach the raging Zanskar river at Chiling on the sixth day. From
Chiling, we raft the river to its confluence with the Indus at Nimu. From Nimu
we continue by road to the World Heritage Site of Alchi Gompa, founded in the
10th century AD. For its combination of cultural richness and exciting trekking,
this trip simply can't be beaten.
Cost includes:
All ground and air transportation within India; all lodging (double occupancy
hotels in towns, 2-person tents on trek); full board on treks, breakfasts in
towns; all guide fees and gompa entrance fees.
Not included:
International airfare; necessary visa for India; laundry, phone calls; travel
insurance; tips to horsemen and cooks; personal camping equipment (sleeping
bags, warm clothing, etc.)
***************************** ITINERARY ***********************
Day 1: Early morning flight to Leh. Balance of day free for rest and
acclimatization.
2: Tour of Leh city, including the 17th century palace and gompa.
3-4: Touring the monasteries and palaces of the Indus valley.
5: Travel by jeep to Lamayuru gompa, a site that abounds in myth and
legend. Overnight in the village.
6: Begin trek! Cross the Prinkiti La (~3700 metres) to the village of
Wanlah, where there is a beautiful ancient gompa. A short day.
7: Continue through awesome gorge country to pastures beyond the village
of Hinju.
8: Cross the 4900 metre Konzke La for a spectacular view before descending
to pastures just above the village of Sumda Chenmo.
9: Pass through Sumda Chenmo, which actually has two gompas: One is active,
while the other lies in ruins below the village. Camp in the valley near the
river.
10: Rest day, with an optional side trip to Sumda Choon, whose ancient
and rarely visited gompa houses remarkable artistic treasures.
11: Continue upwards to the beautiful meadow of Lanak. In the evenings,
we have often spotted Bharal, the rare and elusive blue sheep, on the nearby
cliffs.
12: Today's climb to Dundunchen La (4800 metres) is strenuous, but our
efforts are rewarded by a stunning view encompassing the Stok and Zanskar ranges.
We finish our trek with a long descent into Chiling, before boarding the rafts
on the Zanskar river.
We ride the river to its confluence with the Indus at Nimu, then board jeeps
for the trip to Alchi. Overnight at Alchi village.
13: In Alchi, we tour the remarkably well-preserved 11th -century gompa
and the famed frescoes within. In the afternoon, we return by jeep to Leh for
a well-deserved rest.
14: Free day in Leh.
15: Morning flight to Delhi. Brief exploration of India's capitol.
16: Early morning flight home.
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