DAY 1: Arrival at Delhi.

Where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2: Delhi - Leh (3500m) By Flight

A whole day at leisure in Leh. You can visit some of the most famous and oldest monasteries of Ladakh (15th and 17th century), Thikse, Shey and Hemis and take a walk to the colorful bazaar. Overnight Leh Hotel

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DAY 3: Leh - Hemis (3505m) By Bus.

DAY 4: Hemis - Shang Sumdo (3850m) in 4h.

Today we leave the Indus valley. We descend towards Martselang, and then follow the valley, which is fairly narrow in some places, continuing along the riverbed to Shang Sumdo. A short and pleasant stage, in anticipation of the next two long days.

DAY 5: Shang Sumdo - Latza Kongmaru (4800m) in 7h.

We progress along the river whose banks are studded with ochre rocks. From Chukirmo village, the track leads into narrow gorges, where ponies need to be unloaded twice, and climb up to the base of Kongmaru La

DAY 6: Latza Kongmaru - Kongmarula (5030m) - Langtangchu (4250m) in 7h.

From the pass, there are great views north towards eastern Karakorum and China, whilst the southern view is dominated by the shapely Kang Yatze (6400m) and the Ladakhi range. We take a ridge trail and descend zigzagging across scree. Afterwards, the path descends easily towards the Nimaling summer pastures and the Markha valley, the most beautiful valley in Ladakh

DAY 7: Langtangchu -Yakrupal (4700m) in 4h.

We climb up the large valley, and, after crossing a stream, carry on along a wall of moraine.

DAY 8: Yakrupal - Zalung Karpola (5200m) -Sorra (4200) in 5h.

We carry on upwards until the valley divides, where we fork right. From the pass, we follow a ridge trail that leads to another pass, and then plunge into the valley

DAY 9: Sorra - Dat (4200m) in 5h

We follow beautiful woody gorges until they widen into a valley. Manis and shortens are scattered along the trail that leads along the Sara and Dat rivers. Dat is a verdant village, where arable farming uses every inch of land.

DAY 10: Dat -Yar La (5000m) - Lungmo che (4010m) in 6h

An easy climb takes us up to the pass, where we enjoy a dramatic view over the Rupshu. Sometimes we are overtaken by caravans of "Khyangs", wild donkeys that frighten our ponies

DAY 11: Lungmo Che - Lun (4100) in 5h

The landscape completely changes, turning into into a vast arid plain where the Zara Chu flows (dry from August on). Tibetan nomads populate the area.

DAY 12: Lun - Marang La (5300m) - Takh in 7h.

The path leaves the river and leads up to a beautiful plateau at 4500m. We climb up gently to the last pass. Then it is a long descent towards Takh.

DAY 13: Takh - Manali by Bus..

DAY 14: Manali - Chandigarh by Bus.

DAY 15: Kargil - Leh (3500m) by Bus.

DAY 16: Chandigarh - Delhi by Bus - Hotel.

DAY 17: At Leisure in Delhi.

Safety day for your international flight.

DAY 18:

Transfer to airport and fly back home

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