Hidden Valleys of Ladakh
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Highlights
- Explore trails and passes linking the Indus Valley to the remote region of Rupshu.
- Traverse the Zalung Karpo La and take in the jagged ridges of the Zanskar range.
- Attend the celebrated Hemis festival.
- Visit traditional villages at Shang, Chogdo and Hanker.
- Wander the ridges above the vast waters of Tso Moriri.
- Savour our fully supported trek staying in a remote campsites.
- Visit ancient monasteries and forts in the upper Indus Valley.
- Explore the labyrinth of alleyways, vibrant markets and palaces of the vibrant capital of Leh.
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- 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 15 dinners
- 3 hearty meals per day on trek prepared by our cooks
- Airport transfers on Day 1
- Expert bilingual guide
- Group medical kit
- Good quality accommodation in Delhi & Leh
- The use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- High altitude chamber
- Private transportation
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits
- Mules to carry all personal and group baggage
- Souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
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Itinerary
On arrival in Delhi you will be met by a World Expeditions representative and transferred to your hotel. Should you arrive earlier in the day we are happy to assist with any optional sightseeing. Due to the differing times of arrival of group members and the early mo...
We board the early morning flight from Delhi to Leh where you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the Great Himalaya and Zanskar ranges. On arrival in Leh it is essential to rest and start the all-important acclimatisation process. Our schedule today is fle...
In Leh we visit the Kings Palace to appreciate its reconstruction undertaken over the past twenty years. The Sikh Road Museum also located in the Old city of Leh provides further insights into Ladakh’s proximity to the Sikh Road and Leh’s Trading relationships with Ka...
We include visits to Shey Palace – the capital of upper Ladakh until the Royal family moved to Leh in the 17th century. We also visit the nearby Tikse monastery perched on a sugarloaf mountain overlooking the Indus Valley. The monastery reflects an important link in L...
We drive to Hemis monastery (passing Shey gompa and Alchi monastery) before joining the throng of Ladakh villagers who are attending the annual masked dance festival. The two day festival (we attend the first day) commemorates the India sage Padmasambhava who introduc...
The serene meadow at Shang Phu is perfect to rest and acclimatise and explore some of the adjoining ridges that afford panoramic views of the Ladakh Range. Overnight: Campsite
meals : B,L,D
We head over a high ridge leading from Shang Phu to the base of the Gyuncho La. The pass is not unduly demanding before the trail winds down to the village of Chogdo. After a welcome break on the outskirts of the village we ascend to the nearby camp at Chuskyumo (4080m). Overnight: Campsite
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We slowly ascend an impressive gorge leading to the base camp below the Gongmaru La. That afternoon we ascend further towards the pass to gain panoramic views of the Indus Valley while acclimatising for the next stage. From the camp we may also see marmots (Himalayan ...
An exhilarating stage. From camp it will take less than two hours to ascend the trail that zig zags to the pass which is clearly identified with colourful prayer flags offering homage to the gods or La’s that guard the pass. From the pass there are wonderous views th...
From our camp we gradually ascend across the scant pastures, abandoned gazing settlements and ancient mani walls to our camp at the base of the Zalung La. En route there are several swift flowing stream crossings that may necessitate a change of footwear. Overnight: Campsite
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From camp we enter a narrow gorge where snow leopard scats are regularly sited as we ascend steeply in places to the colourful prayer flags that define the Zalung Karpo La. From the pass views stretch across the vast Rupshu region with distant peaks that extend to the...
After the vigour’s of crossing the pass this is a delightful stage. We enter a narrow gorge to reach a small river flowing from the settlement at Dat. The walk gradually ascends across grazing grounds and past impressive side gorges to the camp at Lagto Kamlung. Here ...
A full on day to complete the trek to abandoned settlement at Dat where we say bid farewell to our mule attendants and commence our drive to Tso Moriri. It will take the best part of 2 hours to reach the Manali to Leh highway before we continue across country to Tso K...
A full day to explore Tso Moriri and visit Korsac village. The day includes a range of options including walking to the shores of the lake and ascending the adjacent plateau that affords panoramic views of the entire lake that extends to the snow-capped Zanskar range ...
An early start to complete the short ascent to the nearby plateau at sunrise. A fitting finale to our trek before we commence our drive to Leh. We follow a more direct route that heads directly to the upper Indus valley before we follow the course of the Lion River all the way back to Leh. Overnight: Hotel Omasila or similar
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An opportunity to rest and wind down and complete your sightseeing and shopping and preparing for your early morning flight to Delhi. Overnight: Hotel Omasila or similar
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An early morning flight to Delhi will afford more impressive views across the mountain ranges you explored the previous week. Trip concludes in Delhi. However, we recommend booking your international flights the next day in case of inclement weather causing your flight from Leh to be cancelled. Please contact us for accommodation options in Delhi or other arrangements you may have.
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
A great journey
The staff met us at the Delhi airport and made sure everything was ready for us at the hotel. The Leh staff (Nawang, porters, and horse men) were fantastic. The food...
Dramatic canyon scenery, monastery festivals with trumpets and masks, snow-capped mountains
..the Hidden Valleys of Ladakh trek combines Buddhist culture with wild landscapes. My months of training paid off in this, at times, challenging trek, especially in...
An excellent trek, led by professional guides, who had our welfare as their priority
They provided realistic challenges, support for those who were not as fit or injured. The trip showcased Ladakh with a variety of experiences - the spectacular Hemis...
Thank you to World Expeditions for such a wonderful trek and cultural trip to the fascinating Ladakh region
The care and interest of local staff was exceptional! We are all very sad to leave, having made such valuable friendships. Thank you for offering such a great opport...
The whole trip was teriffic
It all ran smoothly and everyone involved on the trek were friendly and helpful.
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