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Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destination covered: Leh-Spituk - Zinchen-Yurutset- Gandala Pass- Skiu-Markha-
Thachungtse-Nimaling -Kongmarula Pass
-Shang-Shang - Martselang - Leh
Day 01: Leh-Spituk-Zingchen
Begin your tour
Welcome to Vardhman's "Along the Himalayan WIlderness"!
You will be picked up from Leh airport/hotel and then directly drive to Spituk
Trekking point from Leh, from there we start the trek till Zinchen which is
about 4 to 5 hrs trek through the beautiful landscapes. On arrival check in
at camp for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Camp
Day 02: Zinchen - Yurutse
(4/5 hrs trek)
After breakfast leave for Zinchen, an easy days trek. Trek through a narrow
valley. At Rumbak enter a small valley. Camp just below the village.
Overnight: Camp
Day 03: Yurutse to Skiu via Gandala Pass
(5-6 hrs trek)
A gradual ascent followed by a steep climb gets one to the Ganda la (4900
M). From here views extend south to the Zanskar range and distant summits
of the Himalayan range. This is followed by a long descent to Shingo village.
From Shingo the trail heads into a narrow gorge leading towards Skiu. At Skiu
there is a confluence of the rivers coming from Markha valley and Shingo.
Stay overnight in Camp.
Overnight: Camp
Day 04: Skiu to Markha
(6-7 hrs trek)
After breakfast start trekking to reach Markha (3550 M) after crossing Chaluk
Village. Markha village has about 30 homes and from here you will enter the
Markha Valley. Just east of the village there is a Markha Gompa on a hill.
Reach and check into your camp for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Camp
Day 05: Markha- Thachungtse
Trek (6-7hrs walk)
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast walk past Markha towards Thochungtse.
Several descents bring you close to a monastery. Further ahead the trail crosses
a bridge and enters traditional villages of Humlung and Hankar. Get few minutes
of cultural immersion as you talk to local people who you will find very friendly
and hospitable. This culturally-stimulating journey progresses towards the
destination. 5-6 hours of trekking finally concludes in Thochungtse. Check
into your camp for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Camp
Day 06: Thachungtse- Nimaling
Today is basically the shortest day of the trek, so after late breakfast
trek begins for Nimaling pasture, it will take hardly couple of hrs to reach
at campsite. Nimaling is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh
(4,700mtres), dominated by the gorgious peak Kangyatse (6,400mtres). After
lunch one can visit the nomads living there with the animals (yaks, sheep's
and horses).
Overnight: Camp
Day 07: Nimaling -Shang via Kongmarula Pass
After a leisurely breakfast start walking for the Kongmaru la (5,200mtres).
To reach on the top it will take 2 to 3 hrs time. On reaching the top one
can see the mindblowing view of Karakoram ranges and the valley of Leh and
other villages. Start the descent down towards the gorges and keep walking
on the left bank to Chumiktangmo. Arrive at Shang Sumdo and check into the
camp for an overnight rest after 8 to 9 hrs walking.
Overnight: Camp
Day 08: Shang- Martselang - Leh
Continuing your descent, pass some of the highest located houses in the
valley before descending into another section of rocky gorge. Along the way
pass through the village of Martsylang, it's just about 3-4hrs walk. You will
be picked up at Martselang and transferred to Leh airport to catch flight
for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of your
"Along the Himalayan WIlderness" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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