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6 Nights 7 Days
Daily Tour
30 people
English
Lamayuru to Chilling Trek:
The area of Lamayuru was once a lake that miraculously disappeared by the hand of Lotsawa Naropa. The area is today best known for the presence of a monastery there, which was built in the 10th century and is considered as one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. Trekking across this region is actually visiting this site and getting much acquainted with the Ladakhi culture and tradition that belongs to the Kargyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Trekking across the Lamayuru Chilling area includes getting closer to the natural ambience and scenic beauty of the area along with some of the famous monasteries and the traditional lifestyle of the natives.
The trek that generally starts from the regions of Lamayuru, crosses two passes of 4900 m and 4700 m offering fantastic views of the surrounding Zanskar Mountains en route to Chilling. This is a very small traditional village, lying across the famous Zanskar gorge and is the unique spot from where the trekkers can either head back to Leh by road or more excitingly raft back via the turbulent Zanskar River.
To begin with this moderate trek, the trekkers will be climbing to the Prinkiti La Pass to trek down towards the Shilakong Valley, reaching the beautiful Wanla village. This village would be the outstanding opportunity for a base camp for resting and refreshing. The next day would be head on towards Kongski La, which is at 5,000 meters high to bring great mountaineering ranges. This could be the most sophisticated part of the Ladakh trekking tour to catch the majestic wilds of Ladakh including the mysterious snow leopard and the blue sheep. At Shumdo Choon, the presence of an impressive monastery featured with ancient paintings will captivate the rugged climbers towards the Ladakhi resonance to end with crossing the high passes of Dung Dung La. The other attraction of this trek is that the trekkers can also enjoy a pony trek at Lamayuru for another kind of excitement, which is quite different from the normal walking tour in the Ladakh ranges
From Leh to Lamayuru: Journey Through Ladakh's Timeless Landscapes:
The drive from Leh to Lamayuru takes about three hours. After a visit to the ancient monastery at Lamayuru, you can start your walk to Wanla which is a short hour away; past a small pass Prinkti La (3750m). Dinner and overnight stay in guest house.
Discover Ladakh's Hidden Gems: Trek from Wanla to Hinju:
Today's trek winds through more quaint Ladakhi villages before arriving at the meadow camp outside the village of Hinju.
Challenge the Heights: Trek from Hinju to Sumdo Doksa via Kongskil La:
A gradual ascent will bring you to the Kongskil La ridge from where you will get great views of Stok and Karakoram ranges. The other side pass is scree and a little difficult to negotiate.
Journey to the Base: Trek from Sumda Doksa to Dung Dung Chan La:
After a few river crossings and the village of Sumdo Chenmo, the trails starts gradually ascending to the base of Dung Dung Chan La. Look out for edelweiss and other rare flowers of Ladakh along the way.
Descent to Tranquility: From Dung Dung Chan La Base to Chilling:
It's a straight climb from the Dung Dung Chan La pass. The trail then descends gradually to the village of Chilling from where a vehicle will pick you up and drop you off at Leh.
Relax and Rejuvenate: A Free Day in Chilling:
The day is for explorations
Return to Leh: A Scenic Drive from Chilling:
In the morning we will drive for Leh along with Zanskar River & eventually reach its confluence with the River Indus. From here the road is good & it is easy drive back to Leh. On arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay in hotel.
