The beauty of Ladakh has to be seen to be believed. Breathe in the clear cold air, and witness the lofty mountain peaks perennially covered in snow. Walk alongside gem like lakes and glacier-fed rivers that happily flow through green farmland.
Pass by one of the highest motorable road in the world at Khardung La pass, sit and marvel at the shores of Pangong Lake, shimmering at an height of 14,500ft. Take a scenic drive to Nubra Valley is exciting and see the neighboring settlements on a camel safari.
Snow-clad mountains set against clear azure sky and verdant pastures alternating with snow covered valleys and sand dunes make Ladakh a collage of stunning beauty that simply overwhelms the heart.
Day 1- Flight to Leh , Guesthouse B & B , Free day.
Day 2- Leh Guesthouse B & B, Visit by car to nearby Shey, Thiksey and Stakna Buddhist monasteries.
Day 3- Leh , Guesthouse, B & B , preparation for the tour.
Day 4- Travel by car to Lamayuru via Buddhist monasteries of Likir and Alchi.
Day 5- Cycle over Foto La (4.100m) and Namki la (3.800m) to Mulbikh (3.300m). Camp near the village, day distance 66 km.
Day 6- Cycle via Kargil (2.650m) to Sanku (3.000m), camp near the village, day distance 78 km.
Day 7- Cycle Sanku and Parnikhar to Parkachik (3.560m), camp near village, day distance 48 km.
Day 8- Cycle to Rangdom (4.000m), camp near the village, day distance 42 km.
Day 9- Cycle over Pentse La (4.400m) to Phey (3.690m), camp near the village, day distance 88 km.
Day 10- Cycle to Padum (3.500m), option to visit Buddhist monastery of Karsha, camp near the village.
Day 11 - Cycle to Raru (3.800m), camp near the village.
Day 12 - Start of the trek, trek to Tsetang, camp near the village.
Day 13 - Trek to Purne (4.055m) via Phuktal monastery (3.700m), camp near the village.
Day 14 - Trek to Kargyak Chu (4.060m), camp near the village.
Day 15 - Trek to Shingo La pass camp, camp at pass camp.
Day 16 - Trek over Shingo la Pass (5.090m) to Zangsker Sumdoo (3.750m), camp near the village.
Day 17- Trek to Palamo (3.580m), 2 hours; pick up by Jeep and drive to Kelong. overnight in Hotel / guesthouse.
Day 18 - Drive to Manali over Rhuthang La pass (3.970m), overnight in Hotel / guesthouse.