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Ladakh Cultural Tour & Trekking
Trip Facts
- Trekking Destination: Ladakh Cultural Tour & Trekking
- Group Size: Min-4, Max 12,
- Highest Access of the Trekking: 5600m (Khardung Pass)
- Grade: Moderate
- Transportation: Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight
- Mode of Trekking Tour: Trekking, Hiking, Walking, Culture
- Trekking Hour: Approximately 5-6 hours each day
- Total Days: 14 Days
- Trip Cost: US$ 2000 Now - US$ 1800
Trip Overview
Cultural Ladakh With Nubra Valley & Sham Trek. This tour provides you with the opportunity to absorb the rich culture and Buddhist tradition of Ladakh. You will also get to go on a short trek in the Sham region of Ladakh. It is also nick named the 'Baby' trek as you do not go higher than 4000m while on the trek.
Trip Information
Day to Day Itinerary
| Day | Activities | |
| Day 01 | - | DELHI / LEH - Arrive Delhi and straight transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Leh(3505 m). |
| Day 02 | - | LEH - Morning we visit Leh Palace. Afternoon visit Sankar Gompa and Shanti Stupa. |
| Day 03 | - | INDUS VALLEY - After breakfast day excursion of Indus valley visiting Shey Palace-Thikse monastery and Hemis monastery. |
| Day 04 | - | LEH / LIKIR / YANGTHANG - drive about 60 km/ 2 hrs to Likir (3500 M) & visit Likir monastery. Late afternoon trek 4-5 hrs. to Yangthang (3600M), over Pobe la (3550M) and Charatse la (3650M). |
| Day 05 | - | YANGTHANG / RIZONG / YANGTHANG – Day excursion to Rizong, about (3500m). Visit the isolated & solitary Rizong monastery and the Nunnery. |
| Day 06 | - | YANGTHANG / HEMIS SHUKPACHAN – Trek about 3-4 hrs to Hemis Shukpachan (3600M) over Sermangchan la (3750M). |
| Day 07 | - | HEMIS SHUKPACHAN / TEMISGAM (Trek Ends). trek 4-5 hrs to Temisgam (3200M) over Lago la (3750M). |
| Day 08 | - | TEMISGAM / LAMAYURU / ALCHI - Today we will drive to Beema (about 125 km/ 5 hrs.), en route visit Yangdrung (Swastika) Gompa- at Lamayuru, |
| Day 09 | - | ALCHI / LEH - After breakfast drive to Leh – 69 kms / 2 hrs.. (enroute visit Phey Monastery about 01 hrs.) |
| Day 10 | - | LEH / SUMUR (NUBRA)(6 hrs. drive): After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley over the Khardung Pass(5600m), Afternoon visit Sumur Monastery. |
| Day 11 | - | SUMUR / HUNDER / DISKIT / SUMUR - After breakfast visit Hunder monastery and visit Bactrian Camels (Double Humped Camels), breeding farm at Diskit. |
| Day 12 | - | SUMUR (NUBRA) / LEH - After breakfast we will drive back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay. |
| Day 13 | - | LEH - DELHI : Early morning flight to Delhi. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Evening farewell dinner and transfer to IGI for your flight back to your country. |
| Day 14 | - | Fly back to your country. |
Fact Finder
| Duration | - | 14 days |
| Trip Details: | - |
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| Activities | - | Cultural, Touring, Trekking |
| Trip Grade | - | Moderate |
| Mode of Travel | - | Private coach, Trekking, Domestic flight |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 4, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides, Poters/ Pack animals plus driver |
| Accommodation | - | 4 star hotel in Delhi, "A" class hotel in Leh, homestay during trek |
| Land Cost | - | US$ 2000 Now - US$ 1800 |
Note:- Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 4 clients
Trip Cost
Cost Includes:-
- Hotel / Camp / tenting accommodation in Ladakh, with breakfast, lunch & dinner & in Delhi on Bed and Breakfast
- Transportation includes all arrival, Departures, pick-up/ drop & sightseeing’s. Using Non air-conditioned Jeeps in Ladakh & by Air Condition Coach in Delhi as per the above programme.
- Complete trekking arrangements includes, Local trekking guide, Cook, Helper, ‘A’ Shape alpine tents, Toilet tents, Kitchen tent, dinning tent, mattresses,alpine folding stools and table, mobile kitchen, ponies for luggage’s etc,
- Internal Airfare for Delhi / Leh / Delhi sector in economy class, Entrance fees to monasteries in Ladakh, English speaking local guide in Ladakh during the sightseeing days,
- Inner Line permit for Nubra region {Please send passport detail & photos 30 days in advance}
- Assistance on arrival & departure transfers.
- Farewell dinner in Delhi,
Cost Does Not Include:-
- International airport taxes
- Visas
- All optional additional tours or activities during free time
- Transportation outside of the tour program
- Travel insurance (Compulsory to have insurance that covers helicopter evacuation)
- Tips(suggested amount; US$50 per week for staff only), Leader's tipping up to your discretion
- Items of a personal nature e.g alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir etc.
Client Reviews
Highly recommend Responsible Adventures for their local knowledge, reliability, and attention to the customer. Raj was extremely responsive to emails and inquiries, and planned a great itinerary for us. When trekking at high altitude, it's invaluable to be traveling with someone who is an expert in the health risks and treatments. I never felt at risk while travelling with Raj since he demonstrated significant knowledge not just of the area and culture, but of health issues as well. (added bonus - there are no language issues since he speaks english fluently...and Chandra - our cook - was also fantastic. Our meals ranged from chicken green curry to local samosas to cinnamon rolls and chocolate pancakes in the morning. You will eat like royalty!)
Caroline Hollis
Denver, United States of America
