Day-01. Arrive Delhi.
Meet assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight
hotel.
Day-02. Delhi - Leh
Transfer to domestic airport to board highly spectacular
flight over the Himalayas to Leh. The rest of the day
is free to relax and acclimatize. Overnight at hotel.
Day-03. In Leh
Sightseeing tour of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries.
Overnight at hotel.
Day-04. In Leh
Morning sightseeing of Matho and Stagna monasteries.
Evening visit Shankar gompa. Overnight at hotel.
Day-05. Leh - Lamayuru
Depart for Lamayuru enroute visit Alchi monastery. Overnight
in camp
Day-06. Lamayuru & trek to Wanla
We start our trek by visiting the superbly situated
Lamayuru gompa. We then descend through the fields of
the village and follow the trail upwards to the Prinkiti
la - 3800 Mts. The descend from this pass is down a
dry riverbed and brings us to the village of Wanla.
Overnight in camp.
Day-07. Wanla - Hingu
Turning off the main valley at Phanjila village, we
follow the Ripchar valley for the rest of the day. The
walking is relatively flat, passing through barley fields
and small settlement before camping in a pretty alpine
meadow just beyond the village of Hinju. Overnight in
camp.
Day-08. Hinju - Sumdahchenmo
The trail now ascends along a narrowing valley until
it zigzags steeply to the top of the Konke la- 4725
mts from where there are excellent views all the way
over Sumdahchenmo, past the Zanskar River gorge and
to the Stok range. The trail is gradual and easy down
to Sumdahchenmo. Overnight in camp.
Day-09. Sumdahchenmo - Base of Dun Dun La
We follow the river valley a little further before turning
off to cross the Lanka la 4100 mts and contouring round
a hill to camp at the base of the Dun Dun la. Overnight
in camp.
Day-10. Base of Dun Dun la - Chilling
A steep zig - zag climb brings us to the top of the
Dun Dun la - 4580 mts from where there are excellent
views looking back to the Konke la and forward to Stok
Kangri. We now have a long descent into Chilling on
the bank of the Zanskar river. Overnight in camp
Day-11. Chilling - Choktsi
After a long dusty walk along the bank of the river
we finally cross at a substantial bridge and camp at
Choktsi. Overnight in camp.
Day-12. Choktsi - Base of Kang la
Turning up a side valley we continue climbing quite
steeply to the top of the Kang la - 5260 mts. This area
is seldom crossed by either foreigners or locals so
the paths are little used and can be indistinct. From
the top of the pass we have the opportunity to climb
Palm peak 5360 mts.. Short descend will bring us to
our camp. Overnight in camp
Day-13 . Base of Kang la - Top of Ganda la
This is an easy day by making a short descent to the
camp just below the top of the Ganda la. Overnight in
camp.
Day-14. Top of Gandala - Rumbek
A short climb to the Ganda la - 4960 mts and then an
easy descent into a beautiful valley and we walk through
the villages of Yurutse to our camp at Rumbek. Overnight
in camp.
Day-15. Rumbek - Manikarmo
In the morning we begin our ascent to Stok la - 4750
mts. At first we trek on a beautiful, gentle sloping
trial, but then the path becomes steep and difficult
as it zig - zags up to the top of the pass. From here
there is a steep descent down to the junction with the
river coming down from Stok Kangri. We follow the river,
crossing a few side streams until we reach a shepherd
settlement at Mankarmo. Overnight in camp.
Day-16/17/18. Climb Stok Kangri - 6150 mts
We will first establish a base camp and can climb some
ridges for acclimatization and views. There is also
an opportunity to walk up Lartse peak 5670 mts which
gives excellent views of the route up Stok Kangri. The
summit day will be long and hard around 12 hrs and the
exact day on which we make the climb will depend on
local weather conditions. After a very early start,
we cross a glacier to the foot of the climb. Although
not technical and will involve the use of
ice axe and crampons and a rope for security reasons.
Overnight camp
Day-19. Manikarmo - Stok - Leh
A short and easy walk of 02 hrs will bring us to Stok
and will drive to Leh. Overnight at hotel.
Day-20. Leh - Delhi
Transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Assistance
at airport and transfer to hotel. Combined city tour
of Old & New Delhi. Overnight at hotel.
Day-21. Delhi - Agra
Morning transfer to station to board early morning train
for Agra. Afternoon visit Agra fort and Taj Mahal. Overnight
hotel
Day-22. Agra - Delhi - onward destination
Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to Delhi. After
fare dinner transfer to airport for return flight.
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