Duration : 08 Nights
/ 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Haridwar - Karanprayag - Joshimath
- Govindghat - Ghangariya Trek - Rudraprayag - Rishikesh - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
You arrive in Delhi by International flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome)
our representative would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check-in.
After some rest, breakfast at coffee shop in the Hotel. After breakfast we will
go on a guided tour of Delhi at 1100 hrs. beginning with a morning sightseeing
trip to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest
mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes
visits to India Gate & President's House. Later on time we drive back to
hotel for overnight stay. (Breakfast)
Day 02: Delhi - Leh
Early morning transfer to Domestic Airport to catch flight for Leh. Upon arrival
at Leh Airport our representative would assist you at the Airport and transfer
to Hotel. Check in to the hotel. Post breakfast the day for rest for acclimatization.
Later in the afternoon a walk around Leh town (3500mtr) includes a visit to
Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Gompa - This walk shall help
us in a getting acclimatized at this height. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Leh- Phyang
Phyang phu (4 hrs trek)-Phyang HunderWe will drive to Phyang monastery, 17km.
west of Leh is remarkably built on the hilltop, similar to the Likir monastery.
This monastery belongs to the Degungpa Order. It was the first monastery, which
introduced the Degungpa teaching of 'Skyob Jigsten Gonbo' in Ladakh that was
founded by Chosje Danma Kunga, during the reign of King Jamyang Namgyal in the
16th Century A.D. It has about 50 monks in residence. Phyang also has a festival
called 'Phyang Tseruk' on the 2nd & 3rd of the 6th month of Tibetan Calendar.
After visiting the Monastery, trek to Phyang Phu. Today is a short day in terms
of walking but a good day for acclimatization.
Day 04: Phyang phu- South base of Lasermo 470 0m (4 hrs trek)
After a leisurely breakfast, we will continue our trek to the base of Lasermo
La 4700 m.
Day 05: South base of Lasermo- North base via Lasermola 5400m (6-7
hrs trek)
Today we start quite early in the morning as we will cross the Lasermo Pass
(5400m). The top of Lasermo pass offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding
peaks, the Indus valley and the Shayok Valley. The trail from the pass towards
our camp passes rough moraines for an hour and a half. It is important to start
early, as the ponies must cross the glacier before midday in order to avoid
difficulties arising from snow and ice melting. The campsite is in a beautiful
meadow and offer opportunities to explore and see flowers growing at high altitude.
Day 06: North base- Hundar Dok (5 hrs trek)
Today we will walk down through meadows, flowers, and sometimes rocks. Most
of the time, we will be walking along the Hundar stream. After following the
stream for a while, we will pass through shepherds' huts, where the men and
women from Hundar Dok Village live with their Yaks, cows, goats and sheep. They
could be seen collecting milk, cheese, butter, wild vegetables and fuel for
the winter. If you feel adventurous, you can taste the delicious milk and cheese
with Tsampa. Purchasing these is not possible in Leh. Our campsite is just above
the Village of Dok Gongma (Upper Dok).
Day 07: Hunder upper dok- Skarchen (5 hrs trek)
Another beautiful day. We will pass through the villages of Dok Gongma, Dok
Yokma and Wachan, which are names of different places with concentrations of
scattered houses belonging to a common village known locally as Hundar Dok.
If you are not in a hurry to get to your camp at Skarchen (a place where some
of the local families go with their animals during the winter), you can spend
sometime exploring the villages and share a few moments getting to know the
locals.
Day 08: Skarchen- Hunder (4 hrs trek)
The last day of trekking is through the beautiful Hunder Gorge, which opens
up just before descending to Hunder Bridge. Before the final descent we will
have a great view of Saser Kangri Peak (7672m). Upon arrival check in to the
tents and later visit Sumur , another pretty village on the other side of the
river'; Samstaling Gompa here was founded by Lama Tsultims Nima and Monastic
community was introduced as Rezong Gonpa. About 50 monks are residing at this
132 years old Monastery. The Gompa has some strict rules and regulations like
not allowing women in the monastery after sunset and before sunrise, no smoking
etc. Our tented camp is situated in a beautiful village called 'Hundar' with
lot of trees. There is nothing more to see here except a small monastery and
ruined fort above the village however the site for the camp is so beautiful
that it will invite you to explore the village on own.
Day 09: Hunder (4350m) - Khardungla (5260m) Leh
Drive across Shyok river and visit hot springs at Panamik . Drive back to Leh
over Khandurgla Pass (the highest motorable road in the world) at 5260m. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 10: In Leh
After relish your breakfast, proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour. We start
with a visit to Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh. The monastery here has
a huge gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni with a large silver lamp burning
in front of the statue. Then we visit Thiksey Gompa, an impressive complex rising
tier upon tier on a hill above the village. The monastery has a beautiful 30
m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future. Drive
further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa, founded in 1630's by Stagtsang- ras-pa
under the royal patronage of Sengge Namgyall. Hemis is one of the largest and
richest gompas of Ladakh. The two-day festival of monastic dance in June-July
has raised the reputation of Hemis particularly high. The festival is dedicated
to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for
spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world. Later we visit the Stok Palace, the
Royal residence of the King of Stok & the Museum that has a rich collection
of Ancient Ladakhi artefacts including old Thangkas, precious stones, arms and
armoury, the Queen's necklace and the crown of the King of Ladakh among others.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 11: Leh - Delhi (By 9W610) Dep: 0840hrs / Arr: 0955hrs)
- Transfer to the Airport to catch the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi
we assist you to check in at our Hotel. Later in the afternoon we depart for
Delhi sightseeing that includes Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.
Later we drive back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Departure Delhi
Day is free for your personal activities. After lunch, just transfer to Airport
/ Railway station for Flight/Train onward journey.
