| INDIA:
Ladakh - Sikkim - Darjeeling |
LADAKH
- Markha Valley Trek
Apart from the high profile historical cities,
India has unique Himalayan destination Ladak,
open up since 1974 for Adventure travelers. The
region abounds with snow-capped peaks to century
old monasteries and peaceful ambience. One of
the world's highest inhabited plateaus known as
Little Tibet, Ladak offers the most varied and
beautiful trekking and climbing on the trans-
Himalayas. The high Himalayan inspirational culture,
ruined fort and gompas are one can yet to be experience.
The mountain views and dramatic formation of land
are simply spectacular. Flying into Leh, the ancient
capital of Ladak, we have few days acclimatization
and exploration day of surrounding monasteries
before commence the trek.
Markha valley, the heart of
Ladakh, known as little Tibet and land of Lamas,
remote and rugged land, is situated deep in
the Himalaya has captured the imagination of
adventure trekkers. Dramatic ruined Buddhist
monasteries mark the sheer craggy skyline above
intimate villages of green field - a magical
place of carved Mani (prayers) walls and white
chortens (Shrines) against richly colored rock
of startling reds and vivid greens. After the
sensational flight to Leh and exploration of
the historical monasteries in the historical
Indus valley with the simultaneous acclimatization,
we start our trek to the Markha valley, where
the way of life has almost unchanged over the
centuries. Trekking route ventures high into
the Himalayas crossing high passes the Ganda
La (4850m) and Kopngmaru La (5100m) and traversing
landscape that ventures from incredibly narrow
valleys to the wide valley of Nimaling pasture.
You may well spot Himalayan blue sheep, Ibex
scrambling over the rocky slopes beneath the
superb mountain scenery of Stok, Matho, Kang
Yatze and Zanskar ranges. As you trek to the
upper part of the Markha valley you are rewarded
with spectacular views of snow capped peaks
of Karakoram including K2 and Tibetan plateau.
| Outline
Itinerary |
| Day
01 : Arrive Delhi airport pickup O/n
at hotel |
| Day
02
: Fly
to Leh afternoon visit Leh bazaar
O/n at hotel |
| Day
03
: Full
day sightseeing tour (royal palace,
Shanti stupa etc) O/n at hotel |
| Day
04
: Acclimatization
visits to Shey and Thiksey and come
back to Leh |
| Day
05
: Drive
to Chiling and trek start |
| Day
06
: Trek
to Markha valley camp |
| Day
07
: Trek
to Markha village |
| Day
08
: Trek
to Tchutchse |
| Day
09
: Trek
to Nimling |
| Day
10
: Exploration
rest day |
| Day
11
: Trek
to Chodgo |
| Day
12
: Trek
to Shang Sundo |
| Day
13
: Trek
to Hemis Gompa and drive to Leh |
| Day
14
: Phyang
Monastery in Phyang valley |
| Day
15
: Fly
to Delhi O/n at hotel |
| Day
16
: Sightseeing
tour in Delhi |
| Day
17
: Deparutre |
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DARJEELING / SIKKIM
TRIP
Lying
in the northeast corner of India, surround by
the Himalayas Darjeeling and Shikkin are truly
inspirational destination for all travelers.
Following a beautiful high valley this superb
journey leads you through spectacular Mountains
colored by green tea plantation and the enchanting
towns by the roadside. A short ride on the world
famous Toy train one can explore the beautiful
terrain of Darjeeling and adjoining hills overlooking
the golden peak of Majestic Kanchenjunga justifies
'The Queen of Hills'. Apart from being acclaimed
as one of the best summer out post for British's
in their regime the trends keeping along till
date. Darjeeling is also a paradise for trekkers
and adventure enthusiast. The famous Singalila
ridge offers trekkers to capture the breathtaking
beauty, the serenity and sublime of the mountain.
It climbs up through subtropical forest to sub
alpine trees on open ridge and the largest varieties
of Orchids to be found in this certain geographical
area. This trek also offers sensational views
of the world highest mountains such as Mount
Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu and its
dominance.
| Outline
Itinerary |
| Day
01 : Darjeeling |
| Day
02 : Darjeeling sight seeing |
| Day
03 : Drive to Manebhangyang trek begins
Tumling O/N |
| Day
04 : Trek to Kalpokhri |
| Day
05 : Trek to Sandakphu |
| Day
06 : Trek to Mole |
| Day
07 : Trek to Shreekhola |
| Day
08 : Trek to Rimbik |
| Day
09 : Drive to Darjeeling |
| Day
10 : Departure from Darjeeling |
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