Ladakh with Monastery Package

Early morning flight to Leh. Day free for rest and acclimatization.

Tour of Leh City, including the 17th century Palace and Gompa.

Touring the monasteries and palaces of the Indus Valley.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Touring the monasteries and palaces of the Indus Valley.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Travel by jeep to Lamayuru Gompa, a site that abounds in myth and legend. Overnight in the village.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Begin trek! Cross the Prinkiti La (3700 metres) to the village of Wanlah, where there is a beautiful ancient Gompa. A short day.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Continue through awesome gorge country to pastures beyond the village of Hinju.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Cross the 4900 metre Konzke La for a spectacular view before descending to pastures just above the village of Sumda Chenmo.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Pass through Sumda Chenmo, which actually has two Gompas: One is active, while the other lies in ruins below the village. Camp in the valley near the river.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Rest day, with an optional side trip to Sumda Choon, whose ancient and rarely visited Gompa houses remarkable artistic treasures.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Continue upwards to the beautiful meadow of Lanak. In the evenings, we have often spotted Bharal, the rare and elusive blue sheep, on the nearby cliffs.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Today's climb to Dundunchen La (4800 metres) is strenuous, a stunning view encompassing the Stok and Zanskar Ranges. Finish our trek with a long descent into Chiling, before boarding the rafts on the Zanskar River. Ride the river to its confluence with the Indus at Nimu, then board jeeps for the trip to Alchi. Overnight at Alchi village.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

In Alchi, we tour the remarkably well-preserved 11th - century Gompa and the famed frescoes within. In the afternoon, we return by jeep to Leh for a well-deserved rest.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Day free in Leh.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Morning flight to Delhi. Brief exploration of India's Capital.

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Depart-Delhi, Transfer to Airport for Flight to onwards journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys