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Monasteries and tribes of Ladakh

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  • Region: Ladakh

  • Activity: Trekking in Himalaya

  • Season: End of December to End of Feb

  • Duration: 13 days (4 days of Trek)

    • Explore some of most fascinating Buddhist sites of Ladakh and century old Tibetan customs. Trek in rural from village to village to get insight of local culture and to admire the pristine beauty of arid Ladakh. Discover a unique tribe “ the Brogpas “ in Dah—Hanu valley, An Aryan race is most fascinating tribe in Indus valley,


    Quick Look

    Day 1: Arrive Delhi.

    Day 2: Delhi —Leh : (3500 m) by Flight

    DAY 3: Around Leh.

    DAY 4:-Leh-Phyang (3600m); Taru (3700m); Trek1 -2 hours

    DAY 5: Taru-Taru La (4200 m), Nyemo (3700m), 4 hours 30 minutes; Trek 2

    DAY 6: Nyemo-Nie (3800 m), 4 hours; Trek 3

    DAY 7: Nie-Likir ( 3600m ) Trek 4

    DAY 8: Likir to Lamayuru (2995m) 67 kms 3 hours.

    DAY 9: Lamayuru to Dah-Hanu, 71 km

    DAY 10: Dah-Hanu to Leh via Alchi, 140 km

    DAY11: Leh to Stok and Spituk,30 kms ( both way)

    DAY 12: Leh-Dehli flight.

    DAY 13: Visit Delhi and Departure.


    Detailed Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive Delhi.

    Arrive Delhi, reception at airport, transfer and night in hotel.

    Day 2: Delhi —Leh : (3500 m) by Flight

    Transfer to domestic airport to take flight to Leh , fly over majestic Himalaya , you will be lending on 3500 mtrs , On arrival in Leh airport our colleague will transfer you to hotel , to be better acclimatise you will relax till mid day, after lunch take walk to Shanti Stupa, Royal Palace dominating Leh built by 5th Dalailama in 17th century looks like little Potala of Lahasa , stroll in the Bazzar and , night in hotel.

    DAY 3: Around Leh

    Full day sight-seeing to visit Shey, Thiksey, Hemis monasteries, back to hotel.

    DAY 4:-Leh-Phyang (3600m); Taru (3700m); Trek1 -2 hours

    Leave to Phyang, visit the monastery founded 446 years ago, there are sacred shrines and various wall paintings are to be seen which date back from the royal period. Stroll in village and take a pleasant walk of acclimatization towards Taru, Night in family house or local guest house.

    DAY 5: Taru-Taru La (4200 m), Nyemo (3700m), 4 hours 30 minutes; Trek 2

    The trail climbs steeply towards the first pass of the trek and descends to the Nyemo village.

    Night in a family house in Common room, toilet out side

    DAY 6: Nyemo-Nie (3800 m), 4 hours; Trek 3

    The route traverses Basgo, dominated by impressive ruined fortresses. A quite striking succession of Chhortens, sanctuaries and a palace lines the path.

    Night in the family house in a Common room, toilet outside or in local guest house

    DAY 7: Nie-Likir ( 3600m ) Trek 4

    We enter an arid and barren landscape, follow a beautiful valley that leads to monastery of Likkir majestically located above village with its Status as sentinel of village visit majestic monastery of 7th century of Gylukpa sect ( Red hat ) said to be one of oldest in Ladaakh. Night in family house or local guest house.

    DAY 8: Likir to Lamayuru (2995m) 67 kms 3 hours.

    Join the main highway between Leh and Srinagar. En route take glimpse on ruin of Basgo palace and enjoy stunning beauty of lunar landscape. Lamayuru monastery is one of the ancient monastery magnificently perched on the hill . Before Buddhism penetrated in the region this site was known as a centre for Bon religion. Visit and stroll around the monastery campus and admire the stunning beauty of landscape, night in simple hotel.

    DAY 9: Lamayuru to Dah-Hanu, 71 km

    Drive along the Indus River, afternoon reach at Dunkhar, later visit the village; overnight in a Local house/Guest house. Stroll in Biama and two km trek to Dah, afternoon cross the Indus to Balrase village. Leave to Dah on the route visit several villages like, Skurbuchan having apricot orchards, Achinathang and Biama famous for pashmina, sheep breeding, handicrafts center. Overnight at the guest house or at a family house.

    DROKHPA who belong to the purest Aryan race. are believed to have migrated to this area via Gilgit around thousands of years ago from the Central Asia. They are different with large, beautiful eyes, sharp aquiline nose. The men, women and children wear heavy metallic earrings. Most of these villages are dominated by Muslims with colorful mosques and a very few Buddhist houses with small Gompas.

    DAY 10: Dah-Hanu to Leh via Alchi, 140 km

    Drive back to Leh, en route visit Alchi monastery, among the many temples, caves and stupas built in Ladakh Alchi choskor is the largest and most famous of all of them, built by Rinchen Zangpo about 990 years ago. Monastery house valuable mural painting and Thankas. Further driv to Leh , rest of the time at leisure; overnight at the hotel.

    DAY11: Leh to Stok and Spituk,30 kms ( both way)day11: Leh to Stok and Spituk,30 kms ( both way)

    DAY11: Leh to Stok and Spituk,30 kms ( both way)

    Early breakfast , than leave to Stock to get the better sun rise light for photo- graphy .Visit Palace and village , Musium in palace house valuable antic objects, We will stroll from the village to village to meet the people and to see their daily activities, one can enter in a family house to have a cup of tea and discuss their mode of life .Back to Leh for Luch, Afternoon leave to visit the Spituk village, visit its monastery and stroll in village, night in hotel at Leh.

    DAY 12: Leh-Dehli flight.

    Flight to Delhi, on arrival in Delhi Our colleague will accompany you till hotel, check in hotel at 12 noon. half day city tour to lotus temple and Hunmayun Tomb, night in hotel.

    DAY 13: Visit Delhi and Departure

    Morning visit to the street of old Delhi by Tricycle ( Man drive rickshaw ) Discover the spice market and colorful bazzar, red fort and Grand Mosque ( Jama Masjid ) You can have lunch in Karim restaurant know of mughlai specialities .A glimpse to India gate and president house before Visiting the canaught place . After dinner transfer to airport to get your flight to onward destination, Check out time 12 noon, baggage can be stored in the hotel. N hotel in Delhi.


    Cost


    COST INCLUDE

  • Ground transport as per itinerary

  • Airport/Railway Station & Bus Stand transfer

  • English speaking local Guide

  • Hotel in Delhi / Agra on BB basis (bed & breakfast)

  • Leh to Leh full board.

  • Twin sharing room in a three-star hotel

  • While trekking, combined room in the Local house

  • Twin sharing spacious tent during frozen river trek,

  • Permit

  • Medical box

    • COST EXCLUDE

  • International / Domestic flight ticket,

  • Monument fees

  • Lunch & dinner in Delhi/ Agra

  • International / Domestic flight ticket,

  • Visa and airport tax,

  • Insurance

  • Sleeping bag

  • Beverages and personal expenses

  • Medical expenses and evacuation

  • Porters to carry your personal gears

  • Personal gears used for trekking / expedition

  • Tipping

  • Camera fee


    • Map

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    Landmark/Highlights

    •  Explore Buddhist  culture and monks life,

    • One of the morning or evening prayer ceremony in monastery

    • Interaction with locales while staying in Family houses,

    • Meet Brogpas , the rare tribal people of Dah Hanu valley.


    General Information

    Cancellation policies

    All the cancellation must be in written and signed by the person who signed the booking form and will be effective from the date of the reception by the company. 1:60 days or more before departure The agency will refund the entire paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (€ 40 per persons or equivalent in other currency), bank charges subject to the bank policies, when booking domestic flights, the Cancellation fee subject to airline policies at present or if the tickets are non- refundable in that case the full amount of the ticket will be retained. The hotels are reserved and must be paid in advance; the company will apply the cancellation policies of hotels. Cancelation charge for train tickets and other ground transport and related services if needed to be booked in advance. Hence the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting all above cancelling policies applied for different services. 2: 40 Days before departure The agency will refund the 50% of paid amount to his client deducting the registration fee (€ 40 per persons or equivalent in other currency), bank charges subject to the bank policies, when booking domestic flights, the Cancellation fee subject to airline policies at present or if the tickets are non- refundable in that case the full amount of the ticket will be retained. The hotels are reserved and must be paid in advance; the company will apply the cancellation policies of hotels. Cancelation charges of train tickets and other ground transport and related services if needed to be booked in advance. Hence the remaining amount will be refunded after deducting all above cancelation policies applied for different services. Less than 30 days before departure The agency will be obliged to withhold the full amount of the deposit paid by the customer. In this case, the customer must inform their insurance as soon as possible and provide as much documentation to support the cancellation of trip. It is therefore h3ly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover such expenses.

    Road

    you can face land slide due to rainfall and can be blocked for a days or more, you may miss the places expected to visit, or will visit the unexpected places, to regulate the situation the team at the spot will do the best possible at the moment. Road in India are being widen So please don’t compare the driving time as in developed nation. Another important factor is that you will be driving mostly on the mountainous regions, mostly mountain streams are glacier linked, due to the high melting rate glacier can raise the water level and even in sunny day road can be damaged or bridge can be washed away.

    Trekking in Sham valley

    You will have 4 days of moderate trekking, ( highest point during trek is 4200m and while driving you will cross Khardungala pass elevate 5600m. time of walk vary from 4 to 6 hours (time can be lengthen or shorten sub. to the physical strength or rhythm of each individual) one have to carry high necked of trekking shoes and walking stick those who wish.

    Accommodation and meals

    Accommodation is based on 3 star category in cities, In rural area there are limited choices of accommodation sub. to the each places. Neat and clean local standards of hotels, Fixe camps or guest houses will be provided. We request you to carry the bed cover to assure the hygiene when you feel to use. Indian, Tibetan Vegetarian and Non vegetarian meals is served. Indian recipes are bit on spicy side, Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hotel, Lunch packed or in local restaurant or in hotel sub. to the schedule.

    Home stay

    You will be staying in family houses while trekking in Ladakh which opens the door to travelers to get the insight of their local culture. Meals is simple, recomposed with additional items. Accommodation in family house is basic, twin or Common room will be allotted sub. to availability, having some time dry composed toilet outside or attached commonly to the family use. Rooms in guest houses with attached or common bathroom can be provided sub to availability.

    Fixe camp

    In certain places where there is not permanent settlement, you will be staying in deluxe camp set periodically having basic amenities as of attached or common toilets, bath, for meals as there are not much choices of restaurant one have to take in the camp. .

    Mode of Transport

    Non A/c. ( Non air-condition ) Transport will be provided by jeep type of Scorpio or Toyota Innova or Zylo etc. and minibuses sub. to the group size and availabilities. These types of vehicles are comfortable and efficient for hilly and to the high altitude road. Non of them are 4×4 but these above mentioned vehicles are successfully running in such terrain. Since the road conditions are much better than 10 years back there fore 4×4 vehicles are not necessary and not even available that much for commercial purpose.

    First aid kit

    Preparation of relief of sun burn, Lip salve, Anti septic cream, Antihistamine cream (for relief of insect bites), Anti diarrhoea (flagyl or any other), Anti headache (Diamox, aspirin, paracitamol, zimalgin), Anti vomiting (avomin), For stomach-ache (baralgan,trigan or other diagnose) Dettol, wash proof Dettol plaster, Bandage and cotton, Balm, Anti cramp spray, Pills to purify the water, Scissor and knife are must in the medical kit. According to your physical condition you are requested to consult your doctor to complete your medical kit. Apart from that HIMALAYAN FRONTIERS also provides an additional medical kit including oxygen cylinder with each group where need be .

    What you should pack for the tour in mountain

    While travelling during Spring, Summer and Autumn season morning and evening are fresh hence required Warm jacket type of gore axe or else ,Pull over, Raincoat, Camp shoes, Gloves, pairs of warm socks + normal socks, Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, Sun hat + cap, sun cream, stick to protect the lips, long and short sleeves Shirts- Loose trousers, Washing kit, toilet kit, A small sewing kit, Safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, Camera with spare films and batteries, battery Charger , day sac, water bottle, personal medical kit as per your medical advisor. Consult for sleeping bag (-10/-15°C – ) small pillow if you sleeping bag required, A light towel, a knife, a role of toilet paper, a plastic bowl for shaving ( for men, a large plastic bag to protect your clothing inside the bag, wet tissue paper, fanny pack to keep safely your important doc as passport, insurance paper, credit cards, money , Multifunctional knife, lighters, wooden pencils and pen, string of 4-55 meters to dry the clothing or other purpose, French English dictionary and a note book.

    Field team

    You will be guided by a professional English speaking guide, Language guide can be provided by paying extra charges. Drivers and guide will be there to assist you at their best. They are chosen for their experience of mountains, knowledge of the outdoors, local culture and ability to communicate with foreign clients.

    Fitness and Acclimatization

    Pre-travel conditioning is very desirable, as more you are prepared the more you enjoy the trips. For all the adventure trips at least light physical exercise is required however no exercise is obliged for cultural tours or jeep safari in hilly region. As we gain altitude slowly, so we get acclimatize naturally. And for the vast majority the slow ascent to height will produce minimum effects. The most important attribute for any adventure travel trip is positive attitude.