Day 1
Arrive in Leh.
The spectacular one hour mountain flight over the mighty Himalayas brings you to Leh, capital of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Ladakh. Arrive and transfer to Ladakhi style hotel. A day of rest to acclimatize to the arid high altitude of Leh (3100 mts). Relax in the hotel gardens or take a leisurely stroll around the colourful bazaar. overnight in the Guesthouse.
Day 2
Around Leh
After breakfast, a half day trip to the 200 year old Shankar monastery, which contains a plethora of impressive images, wall paintings and sculptures, including a huge statue of Aloketesvara-with 1000 arms & heads. Next stop is the Japanese built peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa). The winding road leading to it offers enthralling views of the surrounding countryside. Crowned with a massive dome, this stupa is reminiscent of Nalanda and Rajgir stupas. Afternoon, visit a Ladakhi Buddhist family and share a cup of butter tea, tsampa (roasted barley) and tschang (fermented barley beer), and see their the way of living. overnight in the Guesthouse.
Day 3
Leh – Zingchang – Gangala base.[ 5 t0 6 hrs]
After breakfast we start drive to zingchang it will take 45 mints to reach zingchang from their trek will start, today its gradual up hill up to base camp of gandala base. Over night in tent.
Day 4
Gandala base - Sku (7 to 8 hrs. Trek)
Early morning start. The trail zik-zik and over the Ganda-La (4900 m). Along the way, you will have beautiful views of the Zanskar and KaraKoram ranges. Long, but easy descent to Shingo,A fairly easy walk, in the shade of trees and bushes, along a deep gorge. The trail crosses the stream several times before arriving in Skiu. We camp for the night in a beautiful spot on the banks of the river, overlooking a derelict fortress on the cliff. Afternoon free to explore the village. Overnight in tents.
Day 5
Skiu - Markha (7 hrs. Trek).
A long days walk, crossing back and forward over the Markha Stream, to Markha village (3800 m). There are bridges at many of the more difficult crossing places. The lush vegetation along the river-side is in stark contrast to the dry and barren upper valley slopes. Overnight in tents.
Day 6
Markha-Tchatchutse (6 hrs. trek).
The trail continues above Markha village, taking us eastwards, deeper into the Markha valley to our camp-site at Tchatchutse. Along the way, we pass some impressive monasteries, some ruined and some intact. In this area we are likely to see small herds of blue sheep (bharal) which often come right down to the river to graze. Overnight in tents.
Day 7
Tchatchutse-Nimaling (6hrs.)
Todays walk brings us to the head of the valley, which offers good views of the prominent peak of Kang Yatze (6,400 m) Crossing the Markha stream on the last bridge, we start a steeper climb towards the high plains, known as Nimaling. As well as blue sheep, golden marmots and large hares, Nimaling is also home to an impressive range of birds of prey, including lammergiers and golden eagles. Overnight in tents.
Day 8
Nimaling-Kongmaru La-Shang (7 hrs.)
Early morning trek to Kongmaru-La (5100 m). The trail from the pass offers fabulous views to the north of the hills of eastern Karakoram and China. On our way down, we walk along a narrow gorge and by afternoon; arrive in Shang, our stopping place for the night. Overnight in tents.
Day 9
Shang-Hemis- stok trek point.
Continuing our descent, we pass some of the highest located houses in the valley before descending into another section of rocky gorge. Along the way we pass through the village of Martsylang, before arriving in Hemis for lunchtime. This village, nestled in a gorge, is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. After lunch and rest, explore Hemis Monastery, the biggest and wealthiest in Ladakh. Late afternoon, we return by jeep to DROP stok trekking point.
Day 10
Stok trek point to Mankarmo (5 hrs)
Post breakfast, continue trek with gradual ascent to Stokla pass. From the campsite walk up east and then on your right you find a path zigzagging up the mountain. At first it looks quite steep then later cross over the cleft to the left and heads up east at a less troubling gradient as far as top of the pass. From the top, enjoy and capture awesome and spectacular view of snow leopard kingdom on your right hand side, imposing Indus valley and enormous huge towering mountains of great Himalaya. Cross the pass, easy and gentle descend down as far as Mankarmo. Overnight at camp. (4700m)
Day 11
Mankarmo - Base Camp (3/4 hrs)
After early breakfast, continue trek with gradual ascent to reach at base camp. Arrive at acclimatize. campsite before Lunch. Post Lunch, take a short climb from base camp to better Climb a further 100 m and then come back down again to get an early night in preparation for tomorrow's summit attempt. Overnight at camp (Approx. 4900m)
Day 12
Base Camp - Stok Kangri Summit (6150 m) - Base Camp (12/14hrs)
Early in the morning, start full of adventurous and challenging summit with gradual climbing to avail of the best weather conditions and a possible sunrise at the summit. First, climb onto a ridge which leads to a large glacier. After crossing the glacier, ascend steeply to the summit. This last leg is the most difficult and takes a lot of physical and mental strength. The panoramic view from the summit is second to none. To the north-west the Karakoram Range, including K2 (8611 m), seems endless. One can also see the Zanskar Range and view of Tibet in the distance, an outstanding vista of snow-capped peaks. Overnight at base camp.
Day 13
Extra day for Bad weather [ base camp] over night at camp.[ 12/14 Hrs]
Day 14
Base Camp - Stok village- Leh . (6 hrs)
Post breakfast; start easy and gentle trek descending down in the valley. Descend down all the way as far as Stok village. This is a great walk passing by numerous ruins of old forts and castles; spectacular and wonderful landscape with charming meadows; wonderful huge mountains. It takes about six hours to reach Stok village from where you drive to Leh via visiting Stok Palace.
For 4 to 6 Persons - Rs. 43,470/- Per Person + 5% GST
For 8 to 12 Persons - Rs. 38,755/- Per Person + 5% GST
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