Day 01 : Delhi – Leh: - Early morning depart for Leh from Delhi. Arrive Leh Airport & be received by representative and transfer hotel Full day rest at Leh to get acclimatized. Leh is the Headquarter of Leh District and the largest Town in Ladakh region. It is located to 10 km north from the fertile valley of Indus river at an altitude of 11,500 ft.. In stark contrast of the giant ‘White Mountain’ and Cold Desert stretch the flourishing city of Leh. A one-stop destination to experience Tibet right here in India.
Day 02: LEH: 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 & HEMIS monastery.
Day 03 : LEH: Entire day for Rafting. O/N hotel
Day 04: TREK: Drive to Zingchen (3,530m) via Spituk monastery & Trek to Rumbak ( 4/5 hours)
Spituk Gompa
Spituk Gompa was built about 500 years ago by Gyalpo Bumlde, although one temple, dedicated to Mahakala was built about 900 years ago. About 125 yellow-hat sect lamas are considered Spitok Lamas, but at least half of them live and pray at Spitok’s dependent monasteries at Sankar, Stok and Sabu. All the lamas do however gather together for major festivals. The name Spitok is probably derived from the Central Tibetan language and means, “effective as an example,” referring to the fact that this was the Tibetans’ first monastery in Ladakh. The head lama for Spitok is the head lama for Ladakh and represents Ladakh as a Member of Parliament, spending much of his time in Delhi. Spitok Gompa contains both old temples and those built in the 1970’s. Ancient thankas are preserved there, some having been taken from the Potala in Lhasa after the Chinese invaded Tibet.
After visiting the monastery cross a bridge and drive south-west of the River Indus. The rough road passes through barren countryside for about 1 hour till the Indus enters a narrow gorge at its confluence with the Zinchen. From here the trail climbs steadily through the Rumbak Valley we reach the tiny village of Zinchen, which consists of just 4 or 5 houses.
Trek Zingchen to Rumbak. (3530-4,100m). 4/5 hrs. The trail from Zinchen ascends gradually all the way along the Rumbak Nala until you reach Rumbak, the largest village in the Zinchen Valley. If the fields are cultivated you may have to ford the river a few times up to Rumbak junction. We then follow the well-marked trail on the left bank of the Rumbak Nala, passing cultivated fields and scattered houses until we enter a side valley leading to the south. Further trek on along the river until you reach Rumbak
where you can see the snow capped peaks of the Stok mountains. Here you take the right fork of the river and continue a gradual ascend towards Rumbak, where the villagers grow Barley, Potatoes and some green vegetables. Near the village are some impressive purple and green rock formations. Camp overnight.
Day 05: Rumbak -Mankarmo: .(4100-3800mt). 5 to 6 hrs. Today we follow the trail beside the river until the valley widens at Rumbak. Here you can see Golden Eagle nests up in the rocks. We make an early start today to ascend the STOK LA pass (4900 mts). You can have a spectacular view of Stok Kangri . From here descend to Mankarmo for overnight camping.
Day06: Mankarmo – Leh : 2-3 hrs trek. Today you make an easy descent mainly along the Stok chu to where it broadens into the valley of the Indus at the village of Choklamsar. Transport will be waiting here for the 30-mint drive to Leh. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07: Morning transfer to airport Fly Leh Delhi.
COST IN USD:
1. 2 pax @ USD 975.00 per person.
2. 3 - 5pax @ USD 850.00 per person.
3. 6 - 9pax @ USD 755.00 per person.
4. 10 - 12pax @ USD 645.00 per person.
5. Single Room Supplement: @ USD 200.00
6. Single Tent Supplement: @ USD 50.00 per person
Cost Includes:
• Accommodation at Hotel Ladakh Residency on Full Board on Twin Sharing Basis.
• English Speaking Guide during Sightseeing.
• Transportation for sightseeing
• Trekking on Full Board with all arrangement (except sleeping bags)
• Transportation for pick up and drop from trekking ending and starting point respectively.
• Wildlife Entry Fee
• Rafting Charges.
• Porterages at the Airports
• Monastery /monuments entrance fee in Leh
The cost does not include:
• Any Airfare.
• Insurance of any kind.
• Any type of drinks including mineral water and 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 hospitalisation 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 beyond the control of Master Tours & Travels or its affiliates / representatives.
NOTE - We can also make arrangements for stay in Delhi before & after the tour. |
