Lamayuru Alchi Trek

Season: July to September
Duration: 2-day drive, 8-day trek
Grade: Moderate
Heighest Point: 4,320m approx.

This trek distills the very essence of Ladakh and in a short span of time, provides intensive experience of the land, its people and culture. Linking two of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh at its either end, the trail passes through dramatic desert mountainscape with vivid verdant villages tucked away into the hillsides. Highlights include the gompas at Lamayuru, Wanla, the Sumdochoon valley, inhabited by descendants of Nepalese craftsmen brought by the king of Ladakh in the 18th century renowned for their metalwrok in copper, tin and silver, and Alchi and ancient wood carvings at Sumdah Chenmo, all made in the 11th century by Rigzing Zangpo.

Itinerary at a glance-

Day 01: Arrival Delhi

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing

Day 03: Delhi - Leh
Fly Delhi to Leh

Day 04: In Leh
Leh. Day at leisure.

Day 05: Leh Sightseeing
Day for City Tour

Day 06: Leh - Lamayuru
Drive leh to Lamayuru (11,033 ft/3,364 m) - 5 to 6 hours.

Day 07: Lamayuru - Wanla
Trek Lamayuru to Wanla (10,135 ft/3,090 m) - 3 to 4 hours.

Day 08: Wanla - Hinju
Wanla to Hinju (12,421 ft/3,787 m) - 5 to 6 hours.

Day 09: In Hinju
Hinju .Rest day. Explore the village and its surroundings
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Day 10: Hinju - Marjek
Hinju to Marjek (11,152 ft/3,400 m) - 6 hours.

Day 11: Marjek - Lanka
Marjek to Lanka (13,547 ft/4,130 m) - 6 hours.

Day 12: Lanka - Sumdah Choon
Lanka to Sumdah Choon (12,579 ft/3,835 m) - 6 hours.

Day 13: In Sumdah Choon
Sumdah Choon. Rest day.

Day 14: Sumdah Choon - Pulu
Sumdah Choon to Pulu (14,170 ft/4,320 m) - 6 hours

Day 15: Pulu - Alchi
Pulu to Alchi - 2 hours.

Day 16: Alchi - Leh
Drive Alchi to Leh - 3 hours.

Day 17: Leh - Delhi
Fly Leh to Delhi.

Day 18: Delhi departure
Departure Delhi.