DESTINATIONS: DELHI – LEH – SPITUK – ZINGCHEN – RUMBAK – STOK
DURATION: 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
Day 1: New Delhi – Leh By Flight
Early morning board the flight to Leh, perhaps the most fascinating flight over Himalayas. Upon arrival in Leh, traditional welcome by our representative and transfer to a Ladakhi style hotel. Rest of the day free to take a complete rest for acclimatization due to the high altitude of Leh (3505 m). Evening take a walk in the colorful Market of Leh. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Leh – Explore Indus Valley
Morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to the Indus valley, visiting
Shey Palace – a ruined Castle, after that visit the 14th century Thikse monastery, it is an outstanding specimen of Ladakhi architecture. It is a glorious Buddhist monastery & a marvellous Buddha statue in the seated position is adorning the main prayer hall. Later visit the Hemis monastery– the richest monastery in Ladakh. Later back to hotel for overnight.
Day 3: Leh – Spituk – Zingchen (3410 M / 4-5 Hrs Trek)
Morning after breakfast drive to Spituk (9 kms). After visiting Spituk gompa, reach at the trekking point near the wooden bridge & meet your trekking crew and start trek to Zingchen & after 3 hours walk we reach into the Zingchen Valley, where the Rumbak River flows into the Indus. On arrival in Zingchen, check into the camp. Rest of the day free for explore the area. Overnight in Camp.
Day 4: Zingchen – Rumbak (3800 M / 4 Hrs Trek)
After breakfast we start our trek to Rumbak. We also enter Hemis National Park, home to the famous Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Ladakhi Urial (a type of goat), great Tibetan sheep (Arghali), red fox, Tibetan wolf, wild dog (dhole), Lynx, marmot and mountain hare. After crossing the stream several times we reach Rumbak – the picturesque and agriculturally rich valley, with its beautifully decorated houses, small temple and school. On arrival in Rumbak, check into the camp & relax. Overnight in Camp.
Day 5: Rumbak – Stok-La – Camp Site(4800 M / 5 Hrs Trek)
Morning after breakfast start our last day of trek to Stok village also known as the Namlung La. Enroute enjoy the views of the Indus valley and remarkable colourful rock formations of Stok la & zigzag trail takes you to Stok la Pass, cross the pass and walk down until you reach at river following from Stok Kangri & finally we reach the charming Stok village & check into the camp. Overnight in Camp.
Day 6: Camp Site – Stok – Leh
After breakfast we board in our Jeeps to visit the Royal Stok Palace & museum (residence of the royal family of Ladakh). Later drive continue for Leh. On arrival in Leh check into the hotel & relax. Afternoon visit Shanti Stupa (Japanese Pagoda) a magnificent white-domed structure, offers spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. Evening visit the colourful market of Leh. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 7: Leh – Delhi By Flight
Morning transfer to Leh airport to board once again fascinating flight to Delhi over the heights of the great Himalayas. Arrive Delhi & assistance transfers you to your hotel. Later after dinner assistance transfer you to international airport for your flight to home country.