GLIMPSE OF INDUS VALLEY – 2 DAYS TREK
Overview
Glimpse of Indus Valley Tour Package Itinerary : – Leh – Phyang – Spituk – Gompas – Hemis – Thiksey – Shey – Alchi – Likir – Yangthang – Rizong – Hemis – Sukpachen – Lamayuru – Alchi – Leh
Ladakh, “Little Tibet “and LEH the headquarters of Ladakh, is at the crossroads of Asia. The experience of walk into the pre-historic era from where it is believed Indus Valley civilization began in India. Breath the spiritual attractions on this trek are the monasteries like Shey, Thiksey, Spituk, Phyang, Lamayuru, Alchi, Temisgang, Rizong etc. which reflect the folk culture. After some acclimatization at Leh the Indus Valley Trek heads to Likir, followed by Yangthang and ascends toTemisgang, where one can
capture the stunning views of the entire Indus Valley. Buddhist pilgrims called this trip road to Nirvana because we are visiting maximum important monasteries of Ladakh.
ARRIVE LEH
Arrival by flight to Leh. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Complete REST on arrival. Late noon, take a short walk to the bazaar and around. 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 Stoke 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. The 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.
LEH – ALCHI
After Breakfast depart for Alchi Village. Stop at Phyang (1h drive), if you visit during Phyang Festival Visit monastery of Phyang, Drive to Alchi (1h) with a stop on the way to the confluence of Indus – Zanskar. At arrival in Alchi, check in to the Guest House followed by Lunch. Afternoon visit Alchi + village walk, Dinner / overnight at guest house.
ALCHI - LIKRI – YANGTHANG
Drive to Likir (45mn), visit Likir. Last small transfer to starting point (10mn from Likir). Walk down, cross stream then climb to Phobela (3580). Down > Sumdo village. Lunch in Sumdo village. Climb to Chagatse la (3630), then walk flat to Yangthang (around 4h walk for the day). Visit Yangthang village in the late afternoon. Dinner / Overnight at Camp.
YANGTHANG – RIZONG – HEMIS SUKPACHEN
Start the walk at 7:30. Down from Yangthang to Rizong monastery (2:30-3h) Visit Gompa. Pack lunch near monastery, Trail up (steep) Rizong > Kunghi La (3850). Steep downhill to Hemis Sukpachen (3:30 minimum). Camp at Hemis Sukpachen. Dinner / Overnight at Camp.
HEMIS SUKPACHEN – LAMAYURU
Morning after breakfast we visit first fake pass, then downhill, ascent one pass (Mebtak La 3800). and down to Ang, short break then continue hour to Tingsmogang. Visit Gompa. 4 to 5 h walk. After visit Tingsmogang, drive to Lamayuru via the old road. Visit Lamayuru Gompa /village. Dinner / Overnight at guest house.
LAMAYURU – ALCHI
Morning start drive to Lamayuru – Sumdo - Shilla. Start the trek from Shilla > Prikiti La > Bottom of Lamayuru. 3 hrs walk till parking where Car waiting near the road. Transfer directly to Alchi, visit Alchi village on arrival as Monastery is famous for Mandala. Dinner / Overnight at Guest House.
ALCHI – LEH
After Breakfast visit Alchi Monastery and around. After lunch drive to Leh - Free time on arrival at Leh. Dinner / Overnight at hotel.
DEPARTURE LEH
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Delhi or your onward destination.