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Your journey day by day :
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi. Transfer to
hotel.
Day 2:
Fly Delhi to Leh (3600m)
Transfer to Delhi domestic
airport. Fly to Leh, with great views of the Himalaya. At Leh transfer to a cozy
hotel for the night. In summer Leh town bustles with excitement and tourist
activities. After the long winter when no outdoor work can be done, the local
people get busy with agriculture, tourism and festive celebrations.
Day 3: Acclimatize in Leh
Leh is located at high altitude and has a desert climate
with hot summers and extreme winters. So it is very important to get acclimatized
to avoid altitude sickness. Spend the day visiting the monastery in town, the
Shanti Stupa and Leh’s old fort. Night in the hotel
Day 4: Drive Leh to Chilling and trek to
cave
A three-hour drive takes you west of Leh
to Chilling, where the adventure starts. Porters pack all the baggage and begin
the 2 to 3 hours walk to our first camp. While walking on the ice follow the
guide and porters. This being the first day, you will need time to get used to
walking on ice. You will learn to keep warm and keep the circulation going.
Tonight you will sleep in a cave, a unique experience for many.
Day 5: Trek to Gyalpo camp (7 hours,
3170m)
Pack your gear before breakfast. Then
follow the guide as always. People often try to climb on the rocks to avoid
getting wet, but it’s not always possible. So carry plenty of socks to
change.
Day 6:
Trek to a second cave (3225m)
Today it will be
uphill on a curving slope of ice, passing a frozen waterfall. Dinner and sleep in
another cave.
Day 7: Trek to Neraks camp (3390m)
A
spectacular day to enter Zanskar, with excited shouts of welcome from the porters.
You might see some wild life and if you are very, very lucky perhaps a footprint
of the elusive snow leopard. We camp outside a village.
Day 8: Nieraq to Dib Gongma (3400m)
Leave early morning for an interesting trek with a
challenging climb up a steep slope.
Day 9: Dib Gongma to Hanumil (3500m, 8 hours)
A long amazing day on the ice as we exit the gorge. Tonight we will stay with
villagers and sleep in room.
Day 10: Hanumil to Pishu (6 hours)
Most of
today’s walk may be along a dry path, if there’s no snow. Walking
hours depends on snow conditions. Overnight in a family home.
Day 11 to 15: Return to Leh
We follow the same way back. Transfer to hotel on arrival in Leh.
Day 16: Optional day in
Leh
Just in case there’s bad weather
during the trek, this extra day ensures you don't
Miss your flight from Leh to New Delhi.
Day 17: Fly from Leh to Delhi
Transfer to domestic airport. Flight to Delhi, transfer to
the hotel . afternoon, free time in Delhi .O/N in hotel.
Day 18: Departure
Half-day sightseeing tour, including the Bahai Temple and Qutub Minar. Take an
evening stroll in Connaught Circus. Later, transfer to airport for homeward
flight.
Extension to Karsha (21 days)
Day 11/12: Pishu to Karsha
It’s a long walk along a plain (longer if snow is
there) to a picturesque monastery perched high on a rock, providing an excellent
view of the valley. Join the evening puja in the monastery. Stay overnight in the
monastery or local house.
Day 13 to 19: Return to Leh via Pishu - Chilling
Follow
We follow same route back to Leh. The Chadar river
changes its color and conditions by the minute. Return is quicker due to downhill
slope.
DAY 20:
Leh
Just in case there’s bad weather
during the trek, this extra day ensures you don't
Miss your flight from Leh to New Delhi and beyond.
Day 21: Fly from Leh to New
Delhi
Transfer to Leh airport for flight to
Delhi. Transfer to hotel in Delhi. A half-day sightseeing in Old and New Delhi,
including Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial and India Gate. Take an evening shopping
stroll along Janpath. Overnight in hotel.
Day 22: Departure from New Delhi
After breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi,
including the Bahai Temple and Qutab Minar. Night transfer to international
airport for onward flight.
Size of
the group: minimum 2 persons, maximum 14 persons.
For the
prices, please consult us
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