TOUR tO COLD DESERT : LEH

Duration : 16 Nights - 17 Days
Itinerary at a Glance : Delhi – Leh – Khardung La – Hundar –   Skarchan – Thanglesgo – Lasemo La – Morubuk – Phyang – Taru La – Nyemo – Nie – Likir – Leh – Delhi

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Introduction - Tour to Cold Desert - Leh
Leh in India is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the northernmost parts of the country lapped in the snow-covered fringes of the Himalayas, Leh and nearby places has been the center of Tibeto-Buddhist culture since ages. Its colorful gompas have attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. Besides, it is also a favorite hiking locale and is known for some of the best hikes in India.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Today you will arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, meet to our representative and get transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Leh (3500 m) by plane.
Today morning after breakfast get transfer to domestic airport to board the flight to Leh. Upon arrival in Leh, transfer to Hotel. Day free for acclimatization.

Day 03: Visit of the high Indus valley's monasteries
Today morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Shey houses, the old summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. Its gompa shelters an amazing Buddha, 12 m high. The picturesque Thiksey monastery is perched on top of the hill overhanging the Indus and Hemis gompa is one of the largest in Ladakh.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Leh
Today morning visit Stok royale palace, Spitok monastery and the Tibetan Camp of Choglamsar. These two days of visit are an excellent opportunity to get acclimatized for the Khardong La.

Day 05: Leh - Khardong La (5400 m) - Hundar (3020 m).
The road winds its way through mineral landsacapes and is very desert like. From the pass, the view is superb. The Nubra valley seems to be an island of green lost in the desert. En route we visit the Diskit monastery. The views from the roof of the monastery have to be seen to be believed.

Day 06: Hundar Camal safari.
It is almost incredible to see camels in these parts of the world! The Bactriane camels were used for caravans crossing the immense deserts of Central Asia : Taklamakan and Gobi. We can organize an extra camel safari day.

Day 07: Hundar - Skarchen (3800 m).
Begin trek with gradual upstream climb along Hundar Tokpo to Skarchen Tokpo through some narrow gorges and camp at Skarchen.

Day 08: Skarchen - Thanglesgo (4400 m).
Climb gentle slopes thorough pastures.

Day 09: Thanglesgo - Camp before the Lasermo La (4600 m).
Trek along a beautiful stream and pastures covered with wild flowers and up the valley to camp at the base of Lasermo La.

Day 10: Camp before the Lasermo La - Lasermo La (5200 m) - Morubuk (4400 m).
Climb gradually to the top of Lasermo La, an easy snow slope. There are several routes to the top depending on the snow condition and the season you are crossing the pass. The climb is rewarded with wonderful views of the Zanskar range and the Indus valley. The descent to Morubuk, a small settlement, is steep and you have to cross a stream several times.

Day 11: Morubuk - Phyang (3500 m) - Taru (3700 m).
We continue our descent along the river. Visit of Phyang monastery and the picturesque village. From Phyang, the trail goes west, onto the northern side of the Indus valley.

Day 12: Taru - Taru La (4200 m) - Nyemo (3700 m). in 5 h.
The trail steeply climbs towards the first pass of the trek, and descends to Nyemo village.

Day 13: Nyemo - Nie (3800 m) in 5 h.
The route comes across Basgo, dominated by impressive ruined fortresses. A quite strucking succession of shortens, sanctuaries and a palace line the path.

Day 14: Nie - Likir (3600 m) in 4h 30 - Drive to Leh.
We enter an arid and bare land. Visit of Likir monastery, one of the oldest in Ladakh. Transfer to Leh.

Day 15: Leh
Free day in Leh for personal activities. Overnight at Hotel

Day 15: Leh - Delhi (by Flight).
Transfer to airport to catch the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to Hotel.

Day 16: Delhi Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi including Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat & India Ghat.

Day 17: Depart Delhi
Today you will get in time transfer to the International Airport to board your flight for your onwards destination.

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