Trip Duration: | 5 Nights - 6 Days |
Best Time: | May-Oct |
Altitude: | 5,250 m |
Highlights: | Sham valley, Mangue gonpa |
Villages: | Wanla, Mangu, Gera |
Grade: | Moderate - Strenuous |
Passes: | Prinkti La 3,750 m, Tar La 5,250 m |
Price From: | Price Available On Request |
Day 01 : Leh -Lamayuru (3-4 hrs drive)
We leave Leh in the morning for Lamayuru. Along the way, we come across some of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Ladakh, founded around 11th century by Lotsawa Rinchen Sangpo. Lamayuru, Likir and Alchi offer truly memorable visits on account of their age and history. After reaching Lamayuru (3420m) we will spend the day exploring the ancient monastery, beautiful landscape of moonland at Lamayuru. Be prepare your self for the next day trek. Overnight stay at camp / Guesthouse/Hotel.
Day 02: Lamayuru - Wanla
We pack our small backpacks, watch the horses get ready, and set off for this first day of our adventure. A gentle trail leads up to the small pass of Prinkti La (3750m) before heading down to the village of Shilla and the last 3 km to Wanla (3250m).Here we set up camp for the night and spend the afternoon relaxing in the sun or exploring the Gompa in Wanla, before we gather around for a good dinner.
Day 03: Wanla - Base of Tar La Tour (4200 mts/13776 ft) 8 hrs
Today it will be a long day trek and past a couple of villages till you arrive at the base of Tar La. Overnight camping at the base of Tar la.
Day 04: Base of Tar La - Tar (4300 mts/14105 ft)via Tar La(5250 mts/17220 ft)
Trek from the base of Tar la and the trail ascends and descends a few times before you arrive at Tar La. The way down to the village of Tar is over boulders. Arrive at Tar village and camping at this site.
Day 05: Tar- Mang Gyu 5 hrs
Trek from Tar village by crossing a small pass above Tar will arrive you to the village of Mangyu. The monastery at Mangyu is quite ancient and worth to visit. Enjoy the fresco at this side and overnight camping at this village.
Day 06: Mangyu-Alchi-Leh 2 hrs
Today our staff will pick you up from here and drive to Leh via visiting to Alchi, the ancient Buddhist monument and Likir can also be visit. Overnight at Leh and end our trek trip.