Himalaya Ladakh Tour with Sam Trek (18 Days / 17 Nights)
The best time for this trek is during June, July, August and September. Amidst some of the greatest mountain passes of Himalayas, this tour takes you along several high terrains with fantastic trekking opportunities. This is an incredible place and trek for those looking to achieve the thrill of adventure at high altitudes.
Day 1: Delhi
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Morning on time assistance and transfer to New Delhi railways station to connect train to Chandigarh, On arrival, drive to Manali 08 hrs. On arrival check into hotel for overnight.
Day 3: Manali
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
After breakfast full day sightseeing in around Manali the "queen of the mountain" situated at an altitude of 2050m. (6730ft). Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Manali - Tandi - Keylong - Jispa
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
After breakfast drive to Tandi, a small village situated in the heart of Lahaul valley. the drive takes us over the mighty Rohtang pass (3998m). Just cross the Rohatnag descend drive to Lahaul Valley check the passport at Khoksar, continue drive to Lahaul valley is quite rocky & barren & totally opposite to the lush green Kullu valley. The people of this valley are mainly Buddhists & the local society still follows the ancient culture of polygamy!!!! Keylong the capital village of this valley, Keylong is a bustling village & a very interesting market. On the other side of the hill stands the most celebrated monastery of Lahaul called Khardung. continue drive to Jispa, Jipsa is situated 20 km from Keylong in a region described by travelers as strange, exciting and primitive. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Jispa
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Full day monasteries visit. Drive back to Keylong a short trek to the monastery Khardang (good for the purpose of acclimatization) after visit return to Keylong & continue ascending trek to Sessuer and later drive to Jispa, enroute visit yet another monastery called Gemur. Late afternoon arrival at Jispa, walk around the village & visit the dalai lama'\s monastery. meals & overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Jispa - Sarchu
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Morning proceed for Sarchu (the border of Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir States). Serchu(4253 m) is inhabited by a Himalayan clan, GADDI, and a few lonely soldiers at an army out-post. Enroute stop for a while at Baralacha La (4891 m). the word Barhlacha-la means " a pass with cross roads". On arrival check in fix camp, rest of the time explore the windy place evening time this place is very windy & cold. Overnight at camp enjoy with dinner.
Day 7: Sarchu - Pang - Leh
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
After breakfast commence the early start for Leh. Through the second highest motorable pass Tanglang-La (5330m) From the pass one can see the Karakoram Range & back glance Salt Lake (Tsokar) en route stop at Pang for lunch on arrival by late afternoon check into the hotel for overnight.
Day 8: Leh. Shey - Thiksey - Hemis
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Full day sightseeing of Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Shey was the old capital and the home of the kings of Ladakh before the new capital became established in Leh the palace sits in a strategic position on a spur jutting out into the Indus valley. The main temple contains a large Buddha statue sculpted by Nepalese craftsmen. Thiksey, this large gompa is an impressive sight, situated on top of a craggy hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath it. It was founded in the 15th century by Gelukpa monks. Hemis is the most reaches monastery in the valley, this is famous for his annual mosque dance festival, Later drive back to Leh rest of the time walk in the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Leh
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Morning free for own activities. Afternoon sightseeing of Shankar Gompa, Shanti stupa, & Tsemo Castle. Rest of the time walk in the market for shopping overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Leh - Phiyang - Likir
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
After breakfast drive around 52 km/2 hrs towards to Likir, en route visit Phyang monastery, the building of 16th century gompa was ordered by the king Tashi Namgyal, its thought that he was trying to seek forgiveness for buliding his elder brother a devious act that made him heir to the throne and son after king. the gompa is sits in a small hill above the attractive village Likir is sits right side of Leh-Srinagr highway nearby the Indus river. Likir monastery is about an hours walk from Likir village, the gompa was built in 1065 but the original structure was destroyed by fire so the building you see present time about 200 years old the monk are the gelukpa order. visit the monastery commence the trek the way it is more interestin to take the small path which descends steeply to the Likir Topko just after the chorten pitch the tent for o/n. Rest of the time visit the village. Overnight at camp.
Day 11: Likir - Yangthang
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The small spread over village situated on the banks of the Likir Topko, a tributary of the Indus, is a lovely place to come to after the hustle and bustle of Leh the track descends gradually to this prosperous-looking village fellow the signposted path opposite set the camp, primary school. over night at camp. Rest of the time visit the monastery & village.
Day 12: Yangthang - Rizong - Hemis - Sukhpachen
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
After breakfast commence trek to Rizong the way is just descending till the Rizong along with the small gorges plenty of trees. On arrival in front of Rizong gompa the view is very unique. Visit the monastery than again steep ascending till the pass 4200m. from there one can see the nice view of Hemis-Sukhpachen village. Rest time explore the village. Overnight camp.
Day 13: Hemis - Sukhpachen - Themsigang - Ang
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
To pick-up the trail again cross the pasture in a north-west direction skirting the left side of the fields. Just after passing some chortens the trail divides. Take the right fork that passes the mature cedar trees. Theisgam is the largest, most prosperous village on this trek. set almost the fertile fields and spreading orchards there are some fine examples of large village. Set the tent near-by the village.3200m
Day 14: Ang - Khalse - Basgo
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Friday, June 7, 2024
After breakfast commence trek, to words the road head at Khalse when you arrive by road you may wounderful place you are greeted by a collection of run-down tea stall and reach the road head the jeep drive you to Basgo en route visit Alchi Gompa. Overnight at Basgo at Local house. Witness the rearl Ladakhi life... enjoy the folk song, folk dance & local food.
Day 15: Basgo - Leh
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024
After breakfast drive to Leh en route visit the Spituk Gompa. On arrival check in the hotel for Overnight. Rest of the day leisure for individual activities.
Day 16: Leh - Delhi - Agra
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
Early morning Take the flight to Delhi. On arrival meet to assistance & drive to 205 kms/ 5 hrs to Agra. On arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit the small narrow street on the Taj City. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Agra
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - Monday, June 10, 2024
Early morning visit
Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) in the Sun Rise. Return to hotel after breakfast visit Agra fort and Itimad Daulah. Later drive to Delhi and on arrival drop at international airport.
Day 18: Delhi
Monday, June 10, 2024 - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Departure from Delhi.
