Ladakh, Trekking in Little Tibet

12 days - Departing Delhi, India

Itinerary

12 days - Departing Delhi, India

Level of Difficulty Moderate

Day 1:

Fly Delhi to Leh.
Day 2:

In Leh
Day 3:

Phyang - Umla village
Day 4:

Trek from Umla - Ney
Day 5:

Trek from Ney - Likir
Day 6:

Trek from Likir - Yangthang
Day 7:

Trek from Yangthang- Rizong - Yangthang
Day 8:

Trek from Yangthang - Hemis Shukpachan
Day 9:

Trek from Hemis Shukpachen -Temisgam
Day 10:

Trek from Temisgam to Khalse. Drive back to Leh.
Day 11:

At leisure in Leh.
Day 12:

Fly Leh to Delhi.

About This Tour

This trip can also be done as a flexible private trek for as little as two people. Please enquire for more details. We can also offer other routes such as Markha Valley or Nubra Valley

A larger than life journey through "Little Tibet", for anyone who likes a good walk, outstanding scenery and enigmatic culture. Nestled in a high altitude desert realm, between the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau at the far north of the Indian subcontinent, Ladakh and its people will stay in your heart and mind forever.

With its Tibetan Buddhist culture and stark, lunar-like mountain landscapes, Ladakh is one of the last surviving outposts of Tibetan style Buddhism and the traditions that have grown up around it. So long cut off from the outside world, it's an extraordinary land which, as its nickname "Little Tibet" suggests, more closely mirrors the culture of its Chinese controlled neighbour despite being within the borders of Mother India.

We think everyone should see this, so our trek from Ladakh is a moderate one, designed for anyone of reasonable fitness. At times we will be crossing passes of up to 3,750m high, but most of the trek winds through breathtaking valleys, giving you superb views over the Himalayas and distant Karakoram mountains.

Get ready for a truly memorable, totally unexpected experience with every new day, as your trek uncovers ancient monasteries and villages along the way. When our trekkers stop for a chat with the locals, even the most experienced travelers cannot help but be charmed by the welcome the Ladakh people show them. Their willingness to share their cultural pride and the riches of their heritage has to be seen to be believed.

Once trekking you'll be staying in good quality tents with full service camping and great food provided by our Ladakhi crew. Our group departures are timed to co-incide with the spectacular monastic festivals that take place each summer or choose a private departure whenever you wish.

This trip can also be done as a flexible private trek for as little as two people. Please enquire for more details

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