Trek of Lamayuru and Alchi

Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights

Destinations: Delhi - Leh - Lamayuru - Upshi - Hanle - Base of Chokila - Sumdah - Another side of Stokpila - Alchi - Leh - Delhi


Package Overview

The Trek of Lamayuru and Alchi tour package highlights the two major monasteries of Ladakh popular by the names of Lamayuru and Alchi. In this tour package of 14N and 15D, you come across vivid culture, tradition, topography, etc, that collectively contribute an important part in the richness of India. Your trail makes you explore the difference old-age Buddhist monasteries and picturesque valleys and passes. The exotic flora and fauna also add a fascinating element to your trail starting from Delhi to Leh, Lamayuru, Upshi, Hanle, base of Chokila, Sumdah, another side of Stokpila, and Alchi.

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Package Highlights

  • Same day trip to Old and New Delhi
  • Sightseeing tour to various attractions of Leh
  • Ascending and descending trek to Upshi, Hanle, Base of Chokila, Sumdah, Another side of Stokpila, and B. O. Takpila
  • Visit Alchi Buddhist monastery, Alchi
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Trip Inclusion

  • Hotel are best and well catogrised.
  • Well furnished Accommodation.
  • Welcome drink on arrival (non alcoholic)
  • All transfers by private commercial vehicles
  • Sight seeing as per day itinerary
  • Vehicles and Transport Included.
  • 24X7 Assistance.
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Trip Exclusion

  • Any Air Fare
  • Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water and starters
  • Camera fees
  • Entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Peak Season Chargesv
  • All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned under "Inclusions"
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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Delhi

On your arrival at Delhi Airport get welcomed by our tour representative and there after transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Check in to your room, freshen up, and take a little rest. You may use the remaining hours exploring the local markets, relishing scrumptious street food, taking leisure walks, etc. Return back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2

Delhi

In this morning, after posting your hearty breakfast, get ready for the city sightseeing, start visiting from Old and New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial, India Gate, Parliament House, Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, etc. Return to back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Delhi - Leh (3520 M)

This morning after having breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi Airport to board the flight for Leh. On arrival at the Leh Airport, get welcomed by our Tour representative and get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. You may Relish the remaning day taking gradual walks to the nearby streets, explore local markets, taste street food, talk to locals, etc. Laterwards, return back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4

Leh

This morning, after heaving your breakfast, get ready for sightseeing tour to the various attractions of Leh. Visit Sankar Gompa, which is a daughter-establishment of Spituk Monastery. Laterwards, proceed to Shanti Stup, white-domed Buddhist Stupa. There after, visit Tsemo Castle to view the panoramic sight of the old Leh valley. In the evening time, explore the colorful bazaars of Leh and buy traditional artifacts as souvenirs. Return back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5

Leh Sightseeing

On the 05 day after having your hearty breakfast, proceed towards Hemis, Around 45 km from Leh, En-route visit Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Shey was the old capital and the home of the kings of Ladakh before the new capital became established in Leh. This palace sits in a strategic position on a spur jutting out into the Indus valley. Thiksey, this large Gompa is an impressive sight, located on top of a craggy hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath it. Return back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6

Leh - Lamayuru

This Early morning, post your hearty breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Lamayuru. On the way En-route, visit Saspol village, and Basgo & Rizong monasteries. At Saspol village explore the cave, rock cut temples, and paintings of Buddha. Laterwards proceed to Basgo monastery that features murals and a statue of Buddha. Also visit "the paradise for meditation", Rizong monastery, which is also famous for it's extremely strict rules and standards. On reaching to your hotel at Lamayuru, check in, freshen up, and take a little rest. You may take gradual walks around the hotel late night. Return back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7

Lamayuru - Upshi(3450 m)

This morning after having your hearty breakfast, get ready to trek to Upshi. Walk downstream, along its east bed. After 30 min of walking, move on to a path that cuts uphill to some Stupas (chortens) and prayer flags. Cross over arid land to the south, following dry stream. Trek up towards the bottom of the small gully. Later, trail to the Prinkiti La (3770m). After crossing this pass, descend till Upshi. Explore the nearby attractions, return back to your tent for overnight camping.

Day 8

Upshi - Hanle (3750 mtr) 5-6 hrs trek

On the 08th day, this morning, start your trek with heading upstream of the Fanjila (3300m), on the right hand side of the bank. For the 02 hrs of trekking, this muddy river is the only source of water till you reach a group of houses at Hanle. The main trek to Alchi starts in the north-east to the Ripchar valley. You may also cross the Pechora River during your main trek. At Hanle, there are some meadows whereas you're set your camps and halt for an overnight stay.

Day 9

Hanle - Base of Chokila (4900 m) - 4-5 hrs Terk

Your trek continues again from this morning, towards the valley, with several crossings of side stream. Following the mainstream, pass over few from the camp sites. Arduous climb to the top of this pass is required to get the view of amazing Prinkiti La. Relish your dinner and halt at the base of Chokila for overnight camping.

Day 10

Base of Chokila/ Sumdah (3900 m)/ 4-5 hrs trek

In this morning, being prepared to trek towards Sumdah. En-route, you may witness this isolated village and a small Gompa (monastery) where there are only two monks. This monastery comes under the Hemis jurisdiction. Laterwards, you reach at a ruined Gompa far below in Sumdah. Halt here for an overnight camping.

Day 11

Sumdah - Another side of Stokpila (4959 m) 4-5 hrs

This early morning, get ready to ascend towards a valley, nestled at the north-east of the village. This trek makes you travel along the side of a small tributary. There words is also a small uneven flat area behind the huts, used as camping spot. The trek now gets arduous with every step as you may find giant steps that were formed in a past glacial age. Reaching another side of Stokpila, you may view the Temisgam Trek. Post dinner, overnight stay in your tents.

Day 12

B. O. Takpila -Alchi (3150m) 4-5 hrs trek

In this morning, get ready for 4 to 5 hrs of trek to Alchi (3150m). As you cross the village, continue with your trail downwards to the road turning right. On reaching the village monastery at Alchi. People from far off places, visit Alchi to witness the stunning iconography of its famously low lying Gompa. Accommodation and location with proximity with Likir & Saspol also add as attractive features of Alchi. Reach your guesthouse, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. You may use the remaining hrs of the day exploring the nearby attractions. Return back to the guesthouse for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13

Alchi - Basgo - Leh

On this day after having your hearty breakfast at the guesthouse, drive to Leh. En-route visit various attractions of Alchi and Basgo. Visit the most popular Alchi monastery, which was built during the 11th century. This religious enclave (Choskor) is considered as treasure trove of early Buddhist art. This art is similar to the Kashmiri tradition and different from Tibetan art alike various other monasteries in Ladakh. You may also visit the ruins of history at Basgo. Reach to your hotel at Leh, check in, freshen up, and take a little rest. You may use the remaining hours resting at the hotel or explore the nearby attractions. Return back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 14

Leh - Delhi

On the 14th day of this tour package morning, get on-time assistance and transferred to Leh Airport to board flight for Delhi. On your arrival at the Delhi Airport, board your flight for your onwards journey.

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