Ladakh tour - Chiling Hemis tour - 10 Days

Trip Duration: 10 Days

Itinerary Details

Day 01: Arrive New Delhi

Day 02: Delhi-Leh sightseeing

Day 03: Leh - Chilling -Skiu  Trek 5-6 Hrs

We drive towards Chilling village around 50km from Leh,  we drive along Zanskar river , and cross the confluence of Indus & Zanskar river. We follow the left bank of the Zanskar River through a gorge to Chilling. This village has gold smiths famous for local golden jewelery. Cross Zanskar river on a pully bridge, on the other side load your baggege on to the horses and trek to Skiu 3550m. Overnight in tents. 

Day 04: Skiu - Markha  Trek 6-7 hrs

Cross the river and trek upto the Markha village. It is the longest valley trek in the trip. A beautiful oasisterraced green fields and small irrigation canals. At dusk just as the evening shadows begin to envelop the valley, it is worth walking along the trail where the Skiu Nala meets the Markha to visit a small monastery. This is cared for by an old nun, who comes every morning and evening to light the butter lamps at the altar of Chamba - the Future Buddha. Camp overnight in Markha village which is the main village  centre in the entire Markha valley

Day 05: Markha - Thachungtse Trek 4-5 Hrs

A very pleasant walk up one of the loveliest sections of the Markha valley. Woody bushes grow thickly along the river, which is spanned by several bridges over which the trail marches to Thinlespa village and further to Hankar village from where we get a goog view of Gyalpo-Ri peak. The camp is beyond this small village, on a high pasture land in a bowl shape grassy meadow where we camp for overnight.

Day 07: Thachungtse-Nimaling Trek 3-4 Hrs

The trail climbs steadily up the now narrow valley, past villages smaller and seemingly poorer than those in the lower areas. The Nimaling plain is a broad undulating meadow, sloping upwards to the base of the ice-clad Kang Yatse, 21,500ft/6,553m, which dominates the area. Nimaling with tiny ponds and rivulets flowing all over its meadows provides pasturage in the summer for an astonishing number of animals; yaks, sheep, goats, dzos and horses, not only from the Markha, but also from villages all around. Himalayan marmots and white-tailed hares are seen in plenty and it is not unusual to spot the occasional blue sheep or wolf. Camp overnight. 

Day 08: Nimaling - Kongmaru la 5150m - Shang  5-6 Hrs

Crossing to the north of the Markha, climb to the top of the highest of the three passes the 5,400m Kangmaru La with its wonderful views from the top. Snow peaks in every direction and on a clear day the giants of the Karakoram, including K2 can be seen on the north-western horizon. The trail descends steeply to the head of the Martselang valley past the sulphur springs of Chyushkarmo, and follows the Martselang stream to the village of Sumdo or Shang-Sumdo, camp overnight at Shang and enjoy the last special dinner with your trek team. 

Day 08: Shang - Leh   Trek 2-3 Hrs/ Drive 45 km

Morng we trek the last short stretch to Martselang village along the left bank of Shang Nala, on reaching the stupas near the road, we get into our jeeps and drive towards Leh, just after Martselang we detour to visit Hemis Monastery. Arrive Leh by late in the afternoon and checkin at your hotel. Dinner and overnoght in Leh. 

Day 09: Leh-Delhi

Free stay in New Delhi, self explore

Day 10: Departure.

Early Morning Transfer airport for flight home.   
 
 Cost Includes

      *        Twin sharing accommodation
      *        All meals  except in New Delhi only breakfast.
      *         Experience English spoken Ladakhi trek guide
      *         Surface transportation with AC vehicle
      *         Monastery entrance fees
      *         cooks & kitchen helper – client should bring sleeping bag
      *         Pony/horses for carrying member luggage and camping equipments
      *         Camping fee en-route
      *         All applicable taxes.

Cost Excludes

      * Personal Insurance in case of emergency
      * Room services, Laundry, Phone calls & etc.
      * Accommodation in Leh/Manali etc
      * Extra costs due to flight cancellation and road blocks.
      * Liabilities due to medical emergencies and evacuation involved
      * Tips & other expenses to staff