Rupshu Valley Trek
Rupshu Valley Trek-Ladakh,
Northern India . Himalayan summer trekking in northern India
's Ladakh province, known as "Little Tibet".
The Rupshu region
in the south-east of Ladakh is the western fringe of the Chang
Tang, a huge plateau that spreads hundreds of kilometers across
Tibet . It is a starkly beautiful region of high altitude
arid plains, gentle mountain ranges and salt water lakes such
as Tso ( Lake ) Kar and Tso Moriri. As on the Chang Tang,
its inhabitants are largely nomads.
This is one of
Ladakh’s ‘protected areas which was opened to tourists only
from 1994. It is one of Ladakh’s most fragile environments
where uncontrolled tourism is causing serious problems. The
areas around Tso Kar and Tso Moriri are the nesting grounds
for some of the endangered species of birds like the Bar Headed
Geese, Pochard and the critically endangered Black Necked
Crane to name a few. Some of the tamest Tibetan wild asses
can be seen in the Rupshu valley.
Experience of
a traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture undisturbed by the
Cultural Revolution Ancient, yet active monasteries where
monks go about their daily lives, and beautiful artwork enhances
rustic interiors Trekking through one of the most remote areas
of the Greater Himalaya in a landscape of plunging canyons
and verdant river bottoms.
Day to Day Itinerary (21 days)
| Day
1- 2 |
Arrive in Delhi around midnight.
Extra day to relax and get rid of the jet lag |
| Day
4- 3 |
Fly to Leh / Explore 3500m |
| Day
5-6: |
Drive to Drive to Nubra valley
via Khardung-la 5600m. Various activities such as walks,
visiting monasteries and Bactrian camel ride. |
| Day
7: |
Drive back to Leh. |
| Day
8: |
Drive to Rumtse on the Leh-Manali
highway. Camp 4130m |
| Day
9: |
Trek to Kyamar. 4383m 5 hours |
| Day
10: |
Trek to Tisaling 4800 via Kyamar-la
4870m and Mandalchan-la 4996m 7 hours |
| Day
11: |
Trek to Pangunagu (Tso Kar 4398m)
via Shibuk-la 5016m 6-7 hours |
| Day
12: |
Trek to Nuruchan.4500m 5 hours |
| Day
13: |
Trek to Rachungkaru 4668m Via
Horlamkongka-la pass 4900m. |
| Day
14: |
Trek Gyamalhoma 4895m via Kyamur-la
5125m 6-7 hours |
| Day
15: |
Trek to Korzok village by lake
Tso Moriri 4500m via Yalangyugu-la5100m |
| Day
16-17: |
Drive back to Leh 3500m 5 hours.
Day for shopping or just relaxing. |
| Day
18: |
Fly back to Delhi |
| Day
19: |
Full day sightseeing of Delhi
|
| Day
20: |
Day trip to Taj Mahal. Overnight
at Agra |
| Day
21: |
Return to Delhi / Day room / International
flight departs late at night or early morning on Day 22 |
Fact Finder
| Duration: |
21
days - 8 days trekking |
| Trip
Details: |
- Opportunity to witness rural village life Included English-speaking guide
- Deluxe camping, including two-person tents, sleeping mats, dining tent with
stools, toilet tent, kitchen tent
- Trekking support staff, including expedition cook and kitchen staff
- Meals as per itinerary Private car and driver as per itinerary
- Double-occupancy hotel accommodations in the cities
- Sightseeing and monastery
|
| Activities: |
Cultural, Touring,
Walking, Trekking |
| Grade: |
 |
| Mode
of Travel: |
Private
coach/ Jeeps |
| Group
& Staff: |
Min 2, Max
12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides, ponies/mules
plus driver |
| Accommodation: |
5 Star in
Delhi & Agra , 'A' Class hotel in Leh, tents
|
| Meals: |
No meals. Allow
US$8 per day |
| Entrance
Fees: |
Not included.
Allow US$35 for all sites listed as part of the itinerary
|
| Trip
Dates: |
- 10th June - 30th June 2007
- 24th June - 14th July 2007
- 8th July – 28th July 2007
- 22nd July - 11th August 2007
- 5th August - 25th August 2007
- 19th August – 8th September 2007 Special
trip Witness the Ladakh Festival
|
| Land
Costs: |
USD $2500 |
| Local Payment: |
USD $500 |
|
|
(Guaranteed
to run for a minimum of 2 clients ) |
Inclusions
Inclusions
Included:
5 Star Hotels in Delhi & Agra, 'A' class hotel
in Leh, all meals throughout the tour, Experienced regional
leader and porters on the trek, trek permit, park fees, staff
insurance etc. Transport, accommodation, and sightseeing as
indicated.
Not Included:
International airport taxes, visas, all optional additional
tours, or activities during free time, transfers outside of
the tour program, travel insurance, tips (suggested amount;
US$50 per week), and items of a personal nature.
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