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.
Day 01: Delhi – Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)
Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day. This is necessary for getting acclimatised. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 02: Leh - Ladakh
On day 3 of Ladakh Monasteries Trek we tour Leh city including the 16th century palace and monastery. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 03: Shey monastery and Thikse monastery
On fourth day of Ladakh Monasteries Trek, we tour Shey monastery and Thikse monastery, and Stok Palace. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 04: Lamayuru Monastery
On the fifth day of Ladakh Monasteries Trek, we travel by jeep to Lamayuru monastery, a site that abounds in myth and legend. Overnight in the village.
Day 05: Prinkti La
Begin trek. Cross the Prinkti La (3700 meters) to the village of Wanla, where there is a beautiful ancient monastery.
Day 06: Hinju
Continue through awesome country to pastures beyond the village of Hinju.
Day 07: Konzke La
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.
Day 08: Sumda Chenmo
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.
Day 09: Sumda Choon
Rest day, with an optional side trip to Sumda Choon, whose ancient and rarely visited monastery houses remarkable artistic treasures.
Day 10: Lanak
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.
Day 11: Alchi
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 Alchi village.
Day 12: Alchi
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.
Day 13: Leh Ladakh
Day free in Leh.
Day 13: Leh Delhi
In the morning transfer to airport to catch the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi take a guided sightseeing and by evening transfer to International airport to catch onwards flight.
