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Rupshu Valley |
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Trek highlights |
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Containing the drainage basin of large
trans-Himalayan lakes, Rupshu is a landscape of open high-altitude valleys
scoured by wind where the Chang-pa nomads graze their herds of goats and yaks.
The trek starts from the Hemis monastery, the most famous of Ladakh's
monasteries, then skirts the spectacular Kang Yatze Peak (6400m) and ends not
far from the Baralacha Pass on the Leh - Manali road, en route traversing three
5000 meter passes with fantastic views. The tour includes the visit of Likir and
Alchi monasteries before the start of the trek. After we reach Takh, the
terminus of our trek on the Manali - Leh road, we'll drive to Manali in Himachal
Pradesh and from there return to Delhi.
Map below! |
Itinerary:
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Early morning flight
from Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.
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Day 2
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Morning sightseeing -
Shanti Stupa,
and Sangkar Gompa; lunch at hotel, afternoon rest.
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Day 3
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Sightseeing around Sham, the lower part of Ladakh, visiting the Likir
and Alchi monasteries..
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Day 4
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Transportation to Hemis Gompa, see gompa then walk Hemis to Shang, 3 hours. From Hemis, the trail leads east first and then enters a gorge south towards
Shang Sumdo
along a stream. Overnight in camp.
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Day 5
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Shang Sumdo to
Chushormo, 5-6 hours. Take a trail above the village through the red rocks.
Trail reaches Chuskyurmo at the mouth of a gorge.
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Day 6
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Chuskyurmo to Nimaling,
6-7 hours. Walk through a gorge up to Kongmaru La (5150m) with great views from
the pass. Break camp at Nimaling pastureland.
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Day 7
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Nimaling toYakrupal , 5-6
hours. After breakfast start towards Yakrupal, following a rough trail in the
Langthang Chu gorge.
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Day 8
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Yakrupal to Tsogra, 6-7
hours. Walk through a wide valley before ascending to Zalung Karpo La (
5100m), then
descend to Tsogra summer village. Break camp.
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Day 9 |
Tsogra to Dat 5-6 hours.
The valley becomes wider as you walk through Tsogra Chu and a past a few
chortens to Dat Chu.
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Day 10
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Dat to Lungmochey 6
hours. From Dat walk towards the village of Dango and up to Yar La (4900m), another pass
with fantastic views of Rupshu. From the top an easy descend leads to Lungmochey. |
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Day 11
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Lungmochey to Lung 5-6
hours. Follow the Zara Chu right river bank of a wide valley. Pass through small
villages of Sangtha and Yakru before reaching Lung.
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Day 12
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Lung to Takh 7-8
hours. Walk along the river for a half an hour over Bong La, 4400m, a
lesser pass, then ascend to Morang La (5150m). From top start a long descend towards Takh
on the Leh - Manali Road. Overnight in
camp. |
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Day 13
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In the morning return
to Leh or continue to Manali.
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Day
14
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Full day of rest in Manali
/ Leh or sightseeing on your own.
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Day
15
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Return flight to Delhi; depart India.
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-breakfasts & dinners while in Leh
-All meals on the trek
-All transfers per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Full support on the trek (sleeping bag not
included)
-Monument entrance fees
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Airport tax & Excess baggage charges
-Bus or jeep fare to Manali/Delhi from Takh
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above. |
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Private Tours
15 days / 14 nights
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If you'd like to customize
this itinerary & run it as
your own Private Tour on
dates you select, email us! |
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Costs |
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Private Tours
2 pax from:
$1078 Per Pax
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Difficulty Level |
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Max.
Altitude: 5250m
Overall rating on a scale of easy, moderate, strenuous, very
strenuous: moderate |
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