Main Info
Brief Itinerary
Day 01- Arrival LehAltitude:- 3,500 m/11,500 ftCheck in HotelBriefing about the trek at 5 pm (mandatory)Bring a copy of ID proof and 2 photo graphs. foreigner, a copy of passport and visaNetwork is available (only post-paid)ATM is availableCan purchase or rent trekking equipment from LehVisit of any very high altitude place or pass is not advisableConsumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibitedStay in hotel
Day 02- Acclimatisation at LehAcclimatization and sightseeing in LehCan visit to monasteries: Shey, Thiksey, Sangam, and HemisAvoid River Rafting, You can plan it after your trekVisit of any very high altitude place or pass is not advisableStay in hotel
Note: Down hill cycling tour around Leh without straining body. for more detail
Day 3:- Drive Leh to Chilling and trek to SkiuAltitude: Chilling 3,200m/10,500ft, Skiu 3,400m/11,150ftDrive:- 65 km, 2-3 hours (Leh to Chilling)Drive through GurudwaraPathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and IndusTrek:- 9 km, 4-5 hours (Chilling to Skiu)Accommodation in Home Stay/Camping
Day 4:- Skui to SaraAltitude:-Skui: 3,400m/11,200, Sara: 3,500m/11,490ftTrek 10 km, 3-4 hoursVery well marked flat trailWomen café, tea houses at Nagding villageSpot meditation cavesBlue sheep, mountain goats, Makpai bird etc. can be foundAccommodation in Home Stay/Camping
Day 5:- Sara to MarkhaAltitude:-Markha 3,700m/12,200ftTrek 10 km, 4-5 hoursFlat trail with minor ascendTea houses at Chalak villageFind mani stones and white stupas2-3 river crossingMonastery and palace to visit at MarkhaAccommodation in Home Stay/Camping
Day 06 – Markha to HankarAltitude:- Hankar 4,000m/13,100ftTrek:- 11 km, 5-6 hoursTeahouse at Umling villageLast village of the valleyView of a beautiful monasteryPath will intersect the River a number of timesAfter Umlung, you will have a first look of Mt. Kang Yatse(6400m)Packed lunch on the wayAccommodation in Home Stay/Camping
Day 07 – Hankar to NimalingAltitude:- Nimaling 4,700m/15,400ftTrek:- 9 km, 3-4 hoursAn easy trekAmazing view of Mt. Kang YatseAmazing view of Tigu lakes (double lakes)Packed lunch on the wayAccommodation in Tent
Day 08 – Nimaling to Chokdo via Kongmaru La drive to LehAltitude:- Kongmaru 5,200m/17,100ft, Chokdo 3,700m/12,100ftTrek 16 km, 7-8 hoursDescent to Chokdo (Shang Valley) from KongmaruLa is little longHighest Altitude pass crossing to the trek makes it a difficult dayCross a stream terrain and then proceed to the northIt will take 2-3 hours of hike for Kongmaru La PassAmazing view of Indus Valley and Ladakh RangeSteep descent and rocky terrainFrom Chokdo drive to Leh (2 hours drive)Packed lunch on the wayAccommodation in Hotel
