ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
Day 1: Morning flight Delhi-Leh – rest and acclimatization day
Day 2: Visit of Leh valley (Stok, Matho, Shey)
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Day 3: Visit of Leh valley (Thikse, Stakna, Hemis)
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Day 4: Drive to Lamayuru - visit of Sham valley en route
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Day 5: On trek - Lamayuru to Wanla via the Pringkiti La (4 hours)
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Day 6: On trek - Wanla to Ursi (5 hours)
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Day 7: On trek: Ursi to Tar La base via the Tar La (8 hours)
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Day 8: On trek - Tar La Base to Mangyu (6 hours)
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Day 9: On Trek - Mangyu to Alchi (4 hours)
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Day 10: Rest in Alchi
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Day 11: Return to Leh
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Day 12: Morning flight to Delhi - exit
~$2100
12 Days/11 Nights Trekking Tour (5 days on trek)
TEMPLE TO TEMPLE TREK - LAMAYURU TO ALCHI
12
days
DESCRIPTION:
Famous for the monasteries it starts, passes and ends at, the ‘Temple to Temple – Lamayuru to Alchi Trek,’ is as much a cultural experience as it is a beautiful and relatively short trek. Starting by the imposing monastery of Lamayuru, the trek will take you through two passes of which the second is above 5000 meters. Although the ascent to the Tar La brings this trek to a demanding level, the rest is moderate with few ups and downs. Stretching over a total of 5 days, the trek finnally ends at the picturesque village of Alchi, home to one of the most ancient temple complex of the Tibetan Buddhist world!
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Before and after the trek, Namkha has also arranged a brief cultural tour of the Leh valley. Highlights of this journey will include visiting the many fields, gardens and orchards of the lush Sham valley and contemplating the ancient temple complex of Alchi.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
With extreme temperatures and heavy snowfall blocking the majority of roads getting in and out of Ladakh during the Winter months, the only adequate season for this trek is the Summer. In between the months of June through September, all roads are open and the weather is warm with abundant sunshine.
GRADE: DEMANDING
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE ON TREK: 5250 mts/17224 ft
NUMBER OF PASSES ON TREK: 2
Pringkiti La (3725 mts/12221 ft)
Tar La (5250 mts/17224 ft)
PRICE INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation in government approved hotels
All meals (except for dinners in Leh and Delhi)
All transport (including domestic airfare)
All Trekking equipment
Airport transfers
Entrance fees
All permits
PRICE EXCLUDES:
All international airfare
Any expenses of personal nature
Personal Medical Insurance
Travel insurance
Visa Fees
Airport Taxes (if applicable)
Tips to local staff