INDUS & NUBRA VALLEY TREK
Those two valleys have been a crossroad for commercial
activities between India, Tibet and Central Asia. The Nubra valley
was an important stage for caravans following the Silk Road ,
which where swapping their mules for the famous Bactriane camels.
The geopolitical evolution tended to transform the Nubra valley
into a unique bubbly place opened to foreigners only since 1995.
Lying approximately 400m lower than Leh, Nubra sports a much milder
climate, which enables its inhabitants to cultivate more extensively,
as compared to their counterparts in the main Indus valley.
The first days we will visit the most beautiful monasteries of
the Indus valley. Afterwards, we will take the highest motorable
roads in the world, passing over the Khardong la pass at a height
of 5400 m. The trek starts in Hundar and join the Indus valley
via the Lasermo La (5200 m), through mineral landscapes, in an
atmosphere of ancestral traditions.
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Leh (3500 m) by plane.
Transfer to Delhi airport to catch the flight to Leh. Upon arrival
in Leh, transfer to Hotel. Day free for acclimatization.
Day 03: Visit of the high Indus valley's
monasteries
* Shey houses the old summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. Its
gompa shelters an amazing Buddha, 12 m high.
* The picturesque Thikse monastery is perched on top of the hill
overhanging the Indus.
* And Hemis gompa is one of the largest in Ladakh.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Leh
Visit Stok royale palace, Spitok monastery and the Tibetan Camp
of Choglamsar. These two days of visit are an excellent opportunity
to get acclimatized for the Khardong La.
Day 05: Leh - Khardong La (5400 m) -
Hundar (3020 m).
The road winds its way through mineral landsacapes and is very
desert like. From the pass, the view is superb. The Nubra valley
seems to be an island of green lost in the desert. Au col le panorama
est grandiose: la démesure des chaînes montagneuses
En route we visit the Diskit monastery. The views from the roof
of the monastery have to be seen to be believed.
Day 06: Hundar. Camal
safari.
It is almost incredible to see camels in these parts of the world!
The Bactriane camels were used for caravans crossing the immense
deserts of Central Asia : Taklamakan and Gobi. We can organize
an extra camel safari day.
Day 07: Hundar - Skarchen
(3800 m).
Begin trek with gradual upstream climb along Hundar Tokpo to Skarchen
Tokpo through some narrow gorges and camp at Skarchen.
Day 08: Skarchen - Thanglesgo
(4400 m).
Climb gentle slopes thorough pastures.
Day 09: Thanglesgo -
Camp before the Lasermo La (4600 m).
Trek along a beautiful stream and pastures covered with wild flowers
and up the valley to camp at the base of Lasermo La.
Day 10: Camp before the Lasermo La -
Lasermo La (5200 m) - Morubuk (4400 m).
Climb gradually to the top of Lasermo La, an easy snow slope.
There are several routes to the top depending on the snow condition
and the season you are crossing the pass. The climb is rewarded
with wonderful views of the Zanskar range and the Indus valley.
The descent to Morubuk, a small settlement, is steep and you have
to cross a stream several times.
Day 11: Morubuk - Phyang
(3500 m) - Taru (3700 m).
We continue our descent along the river. Visit of Phyang monastery
and the picturesque village. From Phyang, the trail goes west,
onto the northern side of the Indus valley.
Day 12: Taru - Taru
La (4200 m) - Nyemo (3700 m). in 5 h.
The trail steeply climbs towards the first pass of the trek, and
descends to Nyemo village.
Day 13: Nyemo - Nie
(3800 m) in 5 h.
The route comes across Basgo, dominated by impressive ruined fortresses.
A quite strucking succession of shortens, sanctuaries and a palace
line the path.
Day 14: Nie - Likir
(3600 m) in 4h 30 - Drive to Leh.
We enter an arid and bare land. Visit of Likir monastery, one
of the oldest in Ladakh. Transfer to Leh.
Day 15: Leh
Free day in Leh for personal activities. Overnight at Hotel
Day 15: Leh - Delhi (by plane).
Transfer to airport to catch the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival
in Delhi, transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Delhi Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi including Red Fort,
Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat & India Ghat.
Day 17: Delhi Hotel - airport transfer
Transfer to International Airport to catch the flight to onward
destination
