DAY 01 : DELHI
Arrival at Delhi. Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 02 : DELHI - LEH ( BY FLIGHT – 1 ¼ HOURS )
Early morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Leh. On arrival at Leh airport, and transfer to Hotel. Complete day relax in the hotel for acclimatization because of high altitude. Leh is 3500 Mtrs above sea level. Evening short walk around the Leh bazar. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 03 : LEH
Full day tour of Alchi and Likir monasteries Alchi Choskor is largest and most famous of all of the temples and built by the great translator Ringchem Zangpo.
Likir, founded in 14th century is also known as Klu-Kkhjil ( water spirits ) founded by Lama Dhwang Chosje. Retrun to Leh for overnight stay.
DAY 04 : LEH - SPITUK - ZINCHEN ( 3200 m ) 4 HOURS TREK
Morning drive to SPITOK GOMPA which was built about 500 years ago by Gyalpo Bumlde, although one temple, dedicated to Mahakala was built about 900 years ago. About 125 yellow-hat sect lamas are considered Spitok Lamas, but at least half of them live and pray at Spitok’s dependent monasteries at Sankar, Stok and Sabu. The trek begins from Spituk by crossing a bridge and walking west of the River Indus. We follow the trail for 3 hours until the Indus enters a narrow gorge at its confluence with the Zinchen. From here, its a gradual ascent through the Zinchen Valley, before we reach the small village of Zingchen. Overnight in tents.
DAY 05 : ZICHEN - YURUTSE ( 4150 m) 6 HOURS TREK
The trail from Zinchen ascends gradually all the way along the Rumbak Nala until you reach Rumbak, the largest village in the Zingchen Valley. You then follow a trail passing cultivated fields and scattered houses until you reach the village of Yurutse. Overnight in tents.
 DAY 06 : YURUTSE - GANDALA – SKIU ( 3018 m ) 8 HOURS TREK
A gradual ascent followed by a steep climb gets you to the Ganda La (4971 m). From the pass you are treated to fine views of snow capped mountains merging into the distant ranges of the Karakoram. The trail descends steadily to Shingo, the head of the Skiu Valley and continues down into Skiu village. You enter the village confronted by towering rock faces. Overnight in tents.
DAY 07 : SKIU - MARKHA ( 3793 m ) 6 HOURS TREK
Today is a pleasant walk along one of the loveliest sections of the Markha valley where you can find great vegetation. En-route you will pass through several monasteries perched high on the hillsides and the path is dotted with Chortens and prayer walls. Cross right bank of river through barren plain and arrive at Chaluk. Thereafter walk along the left bank of river and after another crossing climb towards Markha village. You will reach good camp site beyond the village and near river. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 08 : MARKHA - TCHATCHUTSE ( 3900 m ) 7 HOURS TREK
Start trekking towards the main valley on the right bank and pass the monastery of Humlung. Continue trek along the right bank and arrive in Hankar. There are several houses. The path improves and cross a broad valley on the right side. The valley becomes narrow and higher. Cross bridges on to the left bank and then reach Tchatchuste. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 09 : TCHATCHUTSE - NIMALING (4700 m ) 3 HOURS TREK
Start trek through the small lake, then cross pasture to Nimaling. This is one of most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh dominated by the Kang Yaze. Trek ascent towards other side and gradually reach Nimaling. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 10: NIMALING - KNOGMARULA (5150 m ) - SHANG (8 HOURS TREK)
Cross the Markha valley and follow long climb along the mountain side, then zig zag road leads towards Kongmarula. Follow steep descent into gorges and then keep walking on the left bank to Chukirmo. Aftter crossing left bank, arrive Shang, a beautiful camp in groves and there is a monastery an hour away from the village. Overnight in tents.
 DAY 11 : SHANG - HEMIS (4 HOURS TREK) DRIVE TO LEH
Trek starts from the riverbed, then follow a good path through large blocks. You reach a dusty trail suitable for motor vehicles and then pass a small house and series of Chortens. Leave Martsellang on the right and follow a gently rising trail towards Hemis monastery which is one of the most famous monasteries of the Ladakh region. Also visit 500-year-old Thikse monastery, perched on a hill high above the Indus, has the largest contingent of monks in Ladakh. Then drive to Leh. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 12 : LEH - DELHI ( by flight – 1 ¼ HOURS )
Morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Delhi. Arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Then tour of New Delhi which is in complete contrast with Old Delhi with wide tree lined avenues, parks and fountains surrounding the imposing Government and State Buildings. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Qutab Minar, built in 1193 A.D. It is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architecture style. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 13 : DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport to catch flight for onwards destination.
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