Day 1:
Arrival in Delhi, flight to Leh.
Day 2:
Tour of Leh city.
Day 3:
Tour of Spitok and Phyang gompas.
Day 4:
Tour of Shey and Matho gompas and Stok palace, the home of Ladakhi royalty.
Day 5:
Tour of Tikse and Hemis gompas, two the wealthiest and most influential
institutions in Ladakh. Continue by jeep over 5260 metre Taglang La to camp
at Tso Kar.
Day 6:
Trek along the shores of Tso Kar and its freshwater neighbor, Startsapuk
Tso, to Nuruchan, where there is a small and rarely visited gompa.
Day 7:
Trek over the Harlam Konka (pass) to Rajung Karu.
Day 8:
Trek over the 5410 metre Kyamamuri La to Gyama.
Day 9:
Trek over the 5440 metre Yalung Nyau La to Korzok, on the northwestern
shore of Tso Moriri, the "Mountain Lake".
Day 10:
You walk along the western shore of Tso Moriri to Kiangdam, an expansive
grassland on the southern shore.
Day 11:
Rest day at Kiangdam. There are many interesting valleys within an easy
walk from camp.
Day 12:
Continue around on the eastern shore to Skyurchu, at the base of impressive
6000 metre peaks.
Day 13:
Return to Korzok and our previous camp there.
Day 14:
Travel by jeep back to Leh.
Day 15:
A rest day for independent exploration of Leh.
Day 16:
Morning flight to Delhi. Check in hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 17:
Depart-Delhi, Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey
From
primarily a cultural tourist destination for several decades, India
has emerged as one of the most sought-after adventure destinations
for discerning international travelers. Perhaps no other single
country in the world offers the variety of adventure opportunities
as India does.
