Ladakh Monastery Trek

Package Overview

Area : Ladakh
Season : June - Oct
Altitude : 4900 mts/16072 ft
Duration : 16 days
Grade : Moderate

Monasteries in Ladakh may be either of the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The head lama is called a 'kushak', meaning reincarnation. The monasteries of Ladakh are what give the region its unique flavor and beauty. Typically, most Gompas are built so that they perch precariously on lone rocks or craggy mountain-faces.

This trek takes you to some of the most beautiful villages and fascinating Gompas on a lesser known trek through this fantastic region. With its snow covered peaks, remote villages, and ancient Buddhist monasteries - Ladakh transports one to another world.Air fare.
Enroute meal.
Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
Any meals/services not mentioned above Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Travel insurance.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Delhi

  On arrival pick-up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 2 : Delhi - Leh

  (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatization)Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day. This is necessary for getting acclimatized. Overnight at the Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 3 : Leh

  After breakfast at hotel sightseeing of Ladakh Monasteries Trek we tour Leh City including the 16th century palace and monastery. Overnight at the Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 4 : Leh

  This day after breakfast at hotel sightseeing of Hemis monastery, Shey monastery and Thikse monastery, and Stok Palace. Overnight at the Hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 5 : Leh - Lamayuru Drive

  After breakfast at hotel drive by jeep to Lamayuru Monastery, a site that abounds in myth and legend. Overnight in the village guest house.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 6 : Lamayuru - Prinkti La trek 4h

  Begin trek. Cross the Prinkti La (3700 meters) to the village of Wanla, where there is a beautiful ancient monastery.Overnight at guesthouse.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 7 : Pinkti La - Hinju trek 5h

  This day continue through awesome country to pastures beyond the village of Hinju. Overnight at Guesthouse/Camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 8 : Hinju - Konzke La trek 4h

  Next on Ladakh Monasteries Trek is Konze La (4900 m), here we get a spectacular view before descending to pastures just above the village of Sumda Chenmo. Overnight at guesthouse.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 9 : Konzke La - Sumda Chenmo trek 4h

  Pass through Sumda Chenmo, which actually has two monasteries - one is active, while the other lies in ruins below the village. Camp in the valley near the river. Overnight camp.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 10 : Sumda - Chenmo

  Rest day, with an optional side trip to Sumda Choon, whose ancient and rarely visited monastery houses remarkable artistic treasures. Overnight camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 11 : Sumda Chenmo - Lanak trek 5h

  Continue upwards on Ladakh Monasteries Trek to the beautiful meadow of Lanak. In the evenings, we have often spotted Bharal, the rare and elusive blue sheep, on the nearby cliffs. Overnight camp.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 12 : Lanak - Alchi trek 5h

  The climb to Dundunchen La (4800 meters) is strenuous, a stunning view encompassing the Stok and Zanskar Ranges. Finish our trek with a long descent into Chilling, before boarding the rafts on the Zanskar River. Ride the river to its confluence with the Indus at Nimu, and then board jeeps for the trip to Alchi. Overnight at guesthouse in Alchi village.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day 13 : Alchi - Leh Drive

  In Alchi, we tour the remarkably well-preserved 11th-century monastery and the famed frescoes within. In the afternoon, we return by jeep to Leh for a well-deserved rest.Overnight at hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 14 : Leh

  Day free in Leh.Overnight at hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 15 : Leh - Delhi Fly

  In the morning transfer to airport to catch the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi take a guided sightseeing of old and new Delhi. Overnight at hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 16 : Delhi - Departure

  On time transfer to International Airport to catch onwards flight.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

Exclusions

• Air fare.
• Enroute meal.
• Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
• Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
• Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
• Any meals/services not mentioned above Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
• Travel insurance.

Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• B- 701, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110001
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