| TREK2. THE LAMAYURU to ALCHI TREK 10NIGHTS / 11DAYS |  | | Cost: On Request | | PHOTOS | BOOK |
| This year, get into the spirit of adventure! The mountains and valleys of Leh-Ladakh has a route to suit all needs. Our trek options range from one day walks around Leh, visiting monasteries or walking up mountain ridges to longer treks involving 2-4 weeks of walking | | DAY 01: DELHI - LEH
Arrive Leh met and transfer Leh O/N hotel
DAY 02: LEH - SANKAR GOMPA - SHANTI STUPA - LEH PALACE - LEH.
These are a couple of kms away from Leh. Sankar Monastery belongs to the Gelukpa School of Tibetan Buddhism and is a branch of Spituk Monastery. Shanti Stupa at the Hilltop was built by the Japanese for World peace, and was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1985.Leh Palace was built by King Singey Namgyal in the beginning of 17 century AD. The nine-storey Palace is now deserted and has been taken over by ASI. A / N at leisure to explore Leh town. O / N in hotel.
Day 03: LEH - SHEY - THIKSEY - STOK - HEMIS - LEH.
Early morning drive to Thiksey monastery to meet with the morning prayer ceremony performed by an assembly of monks just before the sunrise. We shall have breakfast at the monastery restaurant and proceed to visit the Stok Palace. After the visit to the palace and the museum we further proceed to the less visited village of Matho. We visit to a house and stay in the village until evening. After a deeper experience of Ladakhi village lifestyle and interaction we proceed to our hotel in Leh, on the way we stop by the Shey Palace.
Day 04: LEH – LAMAYURU:
Plan your trekking on this route by contacting guides, helpers etc. at Leh. Purchase food stuff and hire trekking equipments before starting from Leh. Since availability of porters and pony at Lamayuru is uncertain ensure that your porter or pony is arranged before hand . Proceed to Lamayuru by taxi or Leh- Srinagar Bus along with your guide, food stuff etc. On reaching Lamayuru you have plenty of time to visit the famous 11th century Lamayuru monastery and see some interesting landscapes around the village. Night halt at Lamayuru in a guest house.
Day 05:LAMAYURU - WANLA 5 hours.
Follow the well mark path on the other side of the village along a slope which rises gradually to the top of Prinkitila ( 3500 Mtrs) then the path descend down a very narrow gorge till you reach Wanla village. The guide or the pony man can tell you the proper camping site. The duration of trekking is only 5 hours so you have enough time to visit the monastery, go around the village and chat with local people.
DAY 06: WANLA - FANJILA 5 hours.
Continuing up stream along the foot path proceed to Fanjila, a small village at the junction of two streams. There is a good camping place near a spring at the upper end of the village.
Day07 :FANJILA - TARLA BASE 4 hours.
Here one can see wild animals in abundance. The trail ascends gradually to the east and you may feel a little breath less while climbing. The ascend becomes more difficult when you are near the Tarla Base. The base is uninhabited and one can manage to pitch tents at this beautiful place.
DAY 08:TARLA BASE - TAR( via TARLA 4900 Mtrs) 4 hours.
The ascend to the pass being very steep, the loaded animals can not cross this pass in early spring and late autumn. Tarla, almost 4,900 Mtrs high and the trekkers walk over snow even in summer. The peak offers very beautiful views of mountain ranges. The descend is also steep and continue down to the village of Tar. Plan your night halt at a camping site.
DAY 09 TAR - ALCHI 4 hours.
Follow the well mark path sloping down gradually. Between Tar and Alchi village, there are some small villages. Within a period of approximately 6 hours reach at Alchi Village. Visit Alchi monastery that is very famous for its ancient wall paintings and wood carving. Night halt at Alchi in a guest house. In the morning at 7 A.M. there is a bus service from Alchi to Leh.
DAY 10:ALCHI –LEH. O/N hotel
Day 11: Morning transfer to Airport Fly Leh /Delhi
COST & SERVICES: PER PERSON COST IN USD
1. 2 pax @ USD 1390.00 per person.
2. 3 - 5pax @ USD 1250.00 per person.
3. 6 - 9pax @ USD 1075.00 per person.
4. 10 - 12pax @ USD 950.00 per person.
5. Single room Supplement: @ USD 300.00 per person.
6. Single tent supplement: @ USD 80.00 per person.
THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:
• Accommodation at Hotel in Leh on Full Board ( all meals)
• Arrival and Departure transfer
• Transportation for sightseeing
• English speaking guide during sightseeing
• Services of a Cook, Guide and Camp boys during the trek.
• Services of ponies to carry camp equipment, rations and personal gear.
• Transportation to and from trek point by non a/c Jeeps.
• Waterproof tents with Sleeping mats, Toilet tent and Mess tent with Camp chairs.
• All Meals, i.e. Bed Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner during the trek.
• Monastery / monuments entrance fee in Leh .
THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Any Airfare.
• Insurance of any kind.
• Sleeping Bags during trek.
• Any type of Drinks including Mineral Water & Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Beverages during camping or in hotel or at the time of road journey.
• Tipping to Porters, Camp Staff, Drivers, Bell Boys and Restaurant staff etc.
• Excess baggage charges, laundry charges, camera fee and any other item of personal nature.
• Medical expenses, cost of hospitalization or evacuation by helicopter or any other means of
conveyance.
• Additional cost resulting from delays or expenses incurred during overstays caused by bad
weather, landslides, sickness or any other contingencies for which Snow Leopard Trails or t's
representatives cannot make provisions.
NOTE - We can also make arrangements for stay in Delhi before & after the tour. |
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