Mild climate; great views of the Nubra and Shyok rivers; apricot and apple orchards; charming villages; ancient monasteries; fertile green fields; once a stopover for caravans plying the ancient trade routes to Central Asia. encounters with the nonchalant Bactrian double humped camel.
Day 01: Leh - Sabu :
Drive to Sabu village. Overnight at village.
Day 02: Digar-La Pass :
Early morning trek across Digar-La (6000 m) Overnight stay.
Day 03: Digar - Agyam :
Trek along the river Shyok. Camp at Agyam village.
Day 04: Agyam - Khalsar :
Trek to and camp at Khalsar village.
Day 05: Khalsar - Diskit :
Trek to Sumur. Visit to Samtenling Gompa (:Monastery) Trek to Diskit. Visit to 350 year old Diskit Gompa Overnight at Diskit.
Day 06: Diskit - Hunder :
Trek to Hunder via the historic "Mane wall" Camp at the largest village in the valley, Thang Lasgo.
Day 07: Lalung-La Pass :
Trek across Lalung-La, also known as Dok Pass (5300 m) Overnight camp on the other side of the pass.
Day 08: Phyang :
Visit Phyang Gompa built in the 15th Century by King Tashi Namgyal. It was an act of atonement for the sins he had committed to get the throne. The monks in the monastery belong to the Kargyud Sect. Overnight in the village.
Day 09: Phyang - Leh :
Drive to Leh (24 kms). Overnight at hotel.