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INDIA: Himalaya: Ladakh & Kashmir
Culture Journey with Yurutsu- & Hunder-Trekking
• 28 days from and to Delhi • with two 4-day trekkings • approx. 2 - max. 6 hrs. walking time per day • easy - medium • trekking path, open terrain • overnight stays as a house guest in a homestay (6 x), in permanent tented camp with bed (from May onwards) or at the hotel otherwise in hotels of various standards • max. Altitude above sea level during the two trekkings: 3800 & 4800 m - during the cultural trip: 5359 m • Accompanied by: trekking guide, kitchen st aff / porters / support animals (Pony / Dzo / Dzomo) •
Introduction
Surrounded by the mightiest mountain ranges of the world in the northern province of India, and thus difficult to access, counts Ladakh to the highest inhabited regions of the world, with sparsely populated valleys on 3500 m. An unique, highly civilized culture has developed here, which is greatly influenced by the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Like oases seem Ladakh's quaint mountain villages, which are bordered by a mosaic of green fields, in the vast, spectacular and barren mountain desert of the high plateau. On hilltops in this similarly lunar, solitary and magnificent landscape stand castle-like monastery settlements, and sky blue lakes in contrast with the snow-white peaks, vast plains, high mountain passes and deep canyons.
Ladakh features probably with the exception of the Spiti region in Himachal Pradesh, without doubt the most spectacular landscapes of the Indian subcontinent. In addition one has been able to maintain the Tibetan cultural heritage in Ladakh until today. One can find, in contrast to Tibet, many well-preserved and actively used monasteries. The deep roots in Tibetan Buddhism characterize the spirit of the amiable Ladakhi, and expresse themselves in the close connection with nature. Ladakh you can experience most impressively during a trekking. On this trip we have integrated two simpler trekkings, with all overnights in fixed accommodations, as well as the visit of the main attractions of Ladakh.
Highlights
- Leh with the monasteries in the area
- Two 4-day trekkings
- Hemis National Park
- The lakes Tsomoriri and Pangdong
- Ladakh's Buddhist heritage - on request with various visits to monasteries
- In- depth insight into the life in the countryside through overnights as a house guest in a homestay
- Nubra Valley, sand dunes, villages Deskit & Hunder
- The village of Turtuk on the border between India and Pakistan
- The village of Merak on the border between India and China
- Highest motorable mountain pass in the world: Khardung La, 5359 m
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi city tour with Old Delhi. On request with a view behind the scenes.
Day 3 : Arrival in Ladakh: Flight Delhi - Leh
Day 4 : Monasteries in and around Leh: Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis, Stok Palace & Sindhu Ghat.
Day 5 - 8 : 4-day trekking from the village of Liker via Hemis Shukpachan and the mountain passes Maptek La, 3750 m and Bongbongcham La, 3800 m to Khaltse and further by vehicle to Lamayuru. Overnight as a house guest at a homestay.
Day 9 - 11 : Explore the area around Dha Hanu, 3300 m and visit various villages like Beeama, Domkhar and Skurbuchan. Overnights as a house guest at a homestay.
Day 12 - 15 : 4-day trekking in the Hemis National Park from one mountain village to the next; via the mountain pass Ganda La, 4800 m to the Markha Valley. Overnights as a house guest at a homestay.
Day 16 - 18 : Explore the Nubra Valley with its authentic villages, monasteries, bizarre landscapes and sand dunes.
Day 19 - 21 : Trip to Lake Tsomoriri, 4500 m, then to the village of Korzok, hot springs, sulfur mines and back to Leh via the second highest motorable mountain pass in the world, the Taklang La, 5270 m.
Day 22 : Day trip to the campus of the NGO SECMOL (Student‘s Educational Movement of Ladakh).
Day 23 - 25 : Via the third highest motorable mountain pass, the Changla, 5300 m you reach Lake Pangong, 4240. Visit to the village of Merak, which is on the border between Tibet (China) and India. Overnight at the permanent camp (from May onwards) or at the guest house.
Day 26 : Day at leisure in Leh
Day 27 : Return flight from Leh to Delhi. Sightseeing in Delhi, with visit to a few tourist attractions of Delhi.
Day 28 : Delhi city tour in a different way.
Day 29 : Return flight from Delhi International Airport.
Best Travel Period
Ideal are the months of June to September, with temperatures of +5 to + 29 ° C.
May is ideal for cultural trips without Pangong Lake and Nubra region
Snowfall begins in late October and lasts until mid-March
Options
- This trip can be adapted according to your requirements and your time window. Integrate for example only a trekking, or experience Ladakh as a cultural journey without trekking.
- Or we integrate a more challenging trekking for you. We have a wide selection of trekking and mountain tours at our disposal in Ladakh.
- Choose your arrival or return journey to Ladakh by road via Kargil to Srinagar, Kashmir.
- Select your arrival or return journey to Ladakh by road via Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Tags: visit ladakh, himalayas, tibetan buddhism, mountain villages, ladakhi people, ladakhi culture