INDUS VALLEY – LIKIR -TINGSMOGANG TREK
Overview
Indus Valley – Likir – Tingsmogang Trek Tour Package Itinerary : – Delhi – Leh – Phyang – Spituk – Gompas – Hemis – Thiksey – Shey – Nimo – Nye – Likir – Yangthang – Tsermangchan La – Himishukpachan – Tingmosgam – Lamayuru – Alchi – Nubra – Khardung la – Sand Dunes – Nubra – Sumur – Leh
Ladakh. It is a paradise for trekkers and climbers, walk across the valleys of Ladakh is quite near to nirvana. Experience these 5 days short walk takes you through Indus Valley across Yangthang to Lamayuru Monastery. While walking within The Ladakh Range, between Indus and its tributaries The Shyok and the Nubra. Zigzag up – down crossing through small villages with few houses. Take time to visit variety of activities are symbolic of your journey from DISKIT GOMPA, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley to Hunder Sand Dunes is most popular for the camel rides in the high-altitude cold desert. Sightseeing To The Likir, Alchi, Thiksey Monasteries or enjoying the beauty of Pangong Lake to visiting World’s highest motorable road KHARDNG LA pass are most amazing experience. Perfect for those who wish to discover trek, safari, camping, desert, lakes, gompas.
DELHI - LEH
Arrival Leh from Delhi, on arrival transfer to hotel, check in to hotel & rest time till late noon. After Lunch, we will walk in the old bazaar and back to the hotel. Dinner/Overnight at hotel.
LEH VISIT: Phyang / Spituk Gompas.
Morning after breakfast visit PHYANG: Phyang monastery founded in the 15th century is also called Tashi Chosang, the first established Dingung teachings in Ladakh. The festival of Phyang Monastery is held every year from 17th to 19th of the one month. After Phyang visited SPITUK Monastery, established in the 11th century, was named by a scholarly translator Rinchen Zangpo as Spituk. Spituk Monastery is famous for its wide and varied collections of ancient masks, icons, antique arms and numerous Thangkas. The Buddhist Monastery is attracted by many tourists during Spituk Gustor. Return for lunch. Noon, visit Stok Palace + walk down from Stok on foot. Free time to explore the local bazaar. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
LEH VISIT: Hemis, Thiksey, Shey
Morning after breakfast visit HEMIS MONASTERY: It is a Drukpa Lineage re- established by Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honouring Padma sambhava is held here in early June. After a small walk above the monastery. Transfer to Thiksey village visit THIKSEY GOMPA Built some 600 years ago, Thiksey monastery consists of 12 levels ascending a hillside .The Gompa contains 10 temples; below the monastery itself are chapels and houses of monks. Also part of a new temple in Gompa containing a large Buddha statue. The H.H. Dalai Lama constructed this Buddha, 15 meters tall, in 1980 during a visit to Thiksey. Lunch at a local restaurant in Thiksey. After lunch visit SHEY MONASTERY, an erstwhile Royal residence up to the 16th century, is located at a small village Shey near Leh on the banks of Indus River and is managed by Buddhists Monks from Hemis Monastery. The prime attraction of the monastery is the blue haired Maitreya Buddha of 17.5 m high, which is made with copper and brass and also decorated beautifully with studs of precious stones. Evening back to the hotel. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
DRIVE LEH - NIMO (TREK) NYE (5 HRS TREK)
Morning after breakfast, we transfer to Nimo, & we start our trekking to NYE for about 05 hours. Camp at NYE. Dinner / Overnight at Camp.
NYE - LIKIR (5 HRS TREK)
Today morning after breakfast we will start our trekking to Likir approx. 05 hrs. On arrival check in to camp. Dinner / Overnight at Camp.
LIKIR - YANGTANG (3600 M) (4 TO 5 HRS TREK)
This morning we will start trekking towards Yangthang (3600 mtr height from sea level) for about 04-05 hour trek. Dinner / Overnight at Camp.
YANGTANG – TSERMANGCHAN LA – HIMISHUKPACHAN
Morning breakfast, trekking towards Himishukpachan via Tsermangchan La. Camp at Tsermangchan La. Dinner / Overnight at camp.
HIMISHUKPACHAN - TINGMOSGAM (4 HOURS TREK)
Today we have last day of our trekking to Tingmosgam about 04 hours. On arrival Dinner / Overnight at Camp.
TINGMOSGAM - LAMAYARU - ALCHI
Today morning after breakfast, we will drive to Alchi enroute we visit LAMAYURU GOMPA: Lamayuru Gompa completely overshadows the landscape which happens to be the most famous and spectacular in Ladakh. On arrival check in to the Guest House. Dinner / Overnight at Guest House.
ALCHI - LEH
After Breakfast we visit ALCHI MONASTERY: This monastery is located near Saspol on the Srinagar- Leh road. The primary attraction of these monasteries is, however, their 1000-year old wall painting, which alone makes the visit a worthwhile experience. Alchi Village & post Lunch we drive to Leh. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening free at Leisure. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
LEH - NUBRA VIA KHARDUNG LA - SAND DUNES
Drive Khardung La the highest motorable road, then Hunder Sand Dunes with double humped Camel, back in Nubra. Dinner / Overnight at Hotel.
NUBRA –SUMUR – LEH (6-7 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast we will visit DISKIT MONASTERY. The biggest attraction of the monastery is the 32-meter-high statue of Maitreya Buddha or the Future Buddha that overlooks the valley. The statue was consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 2010. Later we will visit Sumur Samtanling monastery, the second largest monastery in the Nubra valley, a must during the cultural tour in this part of Ladakh. Nestled in Sumur village, the quaint monastery is one of the highlights in Nubra valley. This 180-year-old Gompa was founded by Lama Tsultim Nima and it belongs to the Gelugpa order.
LEH - DELHI
Early morning breakfast & transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi