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Stretching like a lunar landscape, high
in the remote regions of the Karakoram mountains, the plateau
of Ladakh- wild, vast and barren – has a compelling
charm and beauty of its own. Awesome snow covered mountains
tower above frighteningly close, terrifying gorges that descend
almost vertically to snake-like rivers thousands of feet below.
Startling patches of greenery break the bleak landscape –
wherever there is water at the base of a glacier or in a river
valley. Here one is likely to find Ladakh’s famous apricot
orchards or giant cabbage heads; as also radish, potatoes
and turnips growing to giant sizes because of longer daylight
and strong intensity of ultra violet rays.
Tsomo Riri & Tso Kar; th ese high altitude lakes are
situated in the Rupshu region of eastern Ladakh. Tsomo Riri
is surrounded by mountains and is formed by a tributary of
the Spiti river. This rare habitat attracts the Barehead Goose,
which breeds around the inlets of the lake during the summer
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May-September |
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| Itinerary |
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1: Arrive Delhi |
| Arrive at Delhi’s international
airport a Mountain Trails representative will be waiting for you
outside the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a Mountain Trails
placard. Met upon arrival and transfer to your hotel for
overnight stay, where accommodation will be protected
for you from previous night. Afternoon half day city tour
of Old Delhi, visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid drive pass
old Delhi Bazars. Evening free to rest and relax. Overnight
at hotel. |
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02: Delhi-Leh - ht. 3445m |
| You are met on arrival and transferred
to your hotel. While the town has come a long way from the days
when polo was played on its main street, Leh still retains a
pleasant traditional quality. Rest of the day to rest and for
high altitude acclimatization. In the evening stroll through
the main street of the town is more than enough exercise to
begin with. Overnight at hotel. |
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03: Leh – Shankar, Spituk & Phyang |
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| Morning free to acclimitisation.
Afternoon half day sightseeing of Leh, which includes
visit of Shankar Monastery-a relativity modern monastery,
it is closely associated with the Spituk monastery and
serves as the residence of the head priest Kushak bakula.
A number of gold icons are to found here. 8km from Leh,
Spituk monastery stands prominently on the top of a hillock
commanding panoramic view of the Indus Valley for miles.
Many icons of Buddha and fine thanksa are to be found
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of ancient masks, antique arms, and an awe-inspiring image
of Mahakli.Also visit Phyang Monastery which is 17kms
from Leh-Kargil road, built by Tashi Namgyal in the later
half of the 16th century AD it belongs to the RED CAP
SECT of Buddhist. Hundreds of icons of Buddha and other
Gods are kept on wooden shelves. Return back to your hotel
for overnight |
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04: Leh-Uletopko - by surface -65 km, (3-4 hr) |
| Morning drive to Uletopko. Enroute visit
Alchi monastery. There are great temples, caves and stupas built
in Ladakh by Rinchen Zangpo. Alchi Choskar is the largest and
most famous of all of them. Alchi Choskar was constructed by
RinchenLhakhang. Evening free to explore the surroundings. Overnight
in tents. |
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05: Uletopko-Lamayuru-Saboo |
| After breakfast drive for Saboo.
Enroute visit the 11th century Lamayuru Monastery, one
of the earliest seats of lamaistic learning and most picturesque
monastery in Ladakh. Enroute visit Likir Monastery. It
was built during the 5th King of Ladakh Lhachen Gyalpo
as the monastery was offered to Lama Duwang Chosjer. Evening
take a walk around the Saboo village to view the people
working in the fields. Back to the resort site for an
overnight stay in Mongolian Huts. |
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06: Saboo |
| After breakfast visit the
Oracle. Later drive to visit drive to visit Traktok & Chemrey
Monastery. Return to Saboo for overnight stay.
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07: Saboo - Sumoor - ht 4350 mtrs -Over Khardong La-ht 5260
mtrs |
| After break fast drive to
Sumoor village 120 kms; (5-6 hrs) over Khardong La, the highest
motorable road pass in the world. The view from the top of this
pass is amazing. One can see all the way south over the Indus
Valley to the seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar
range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. After crossing
the pass, drive another 80 kms; (2-3 hrs) across the river Shyok
to reach Sumoor village. Overnight at Sumoor Camp. |
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08: Sumoor–Disket- ht 4600mtrs-Hundar-ht 4150mtrs - Sumoor |
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to availability. Drive to Hundar, en route visit Disket.
See the Disket monastery perched on a rock overhanging
a stream, which is the source of energy, used by the mills
of the monastery. The monastery is full of Tangkas (silk
paintings), magnificent giant statues of the Buddha and
old mural paintings in which can be noted a multitude
of influences. Overnight in camp at Sumoor.
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09: Sumoor – Leh-by surface |
| After breakfast drive to
Leh over Khardung la. Afternoon rest & relax or take a walk
to the local market. Overnight at Guest House/hotel. |
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10: Leh – Shey, Hemis & Thiksey |
| After early breakfast full
day sightseeing to the massive Tibetan Buddhist Gompas (monasteries
of Hemis, Shey and Thiksey a few kilometers up the Indus is
Shey, the most ancient capital, with its palaces and temples,
their vibrantly colored mirals cleaned and resorted in the mid
1980’s. Hemis was founded under the direct patronage of
members of the ruling Namgyal Dyansty. In the evening return
back to your accommodation. Overnight at your hotel. |
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11: Leh - Tsomo Riri -by surface |
| After breakfast, drive
to the high altitude brackish lake of Tsomo Riri, which
is 28kms long and 8kms wide, surrounded by lofty mountains.
The lake is so salty that salt is procured from its margins
and is sold all over Ladakh & Kashmir. Overnight stay
in tents near the lake.
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