Great Himalayan Wonder

Duration: 20 Days/19 Nights Places Covered: Delhi - Leh - Kargil - Ringdangdo - Padum - Mune - Dortzon - Purne - Thable - Gomborajan - Lakong - Chuminakpo - Zanskar Sumdo - Palamu - Darcha - Manali - Delhi

Day 02: Delhi
Early morning we shall leave for a full day excursion, sightseeing Delhi. The tour will include visit to historical monuments like Humayun Tomb, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, India Gate, and Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s House) for shopping sprees we can stroll through the streets of Janpath and Cannaught Place. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Leh
After a sumptuous breakfast, we shall depart for the airport to board flight to Leh, on arrival you shall be transferred to the hotel. In evening you can explore the surrounding in Leh or visit the market to pick some trinkets. Overnight shall be spent at the hotel.

Day 04: Leh
Early morning we shall check out from the hotel to explore the beautiful Leh, famous for its mighty snow peaked mountains, and the influence of Buddhism that is attested by the presence of various Buddhist Monasteries. Initially we shall visit the Thisksey and the Hemis Monastery. Later climb up to Shey Palace. In the afternoon we shall pay homage at Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: Leh – Kargil
The fifth day of our tour will head us towards Kargil, we shall en-route visit to the famous 12th century Alchi Monastery, that is famous for its wall paintings. On arrival, at Kargil Check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06: Kargil – Ringdangdo village.
The day will begin early, as we move further to our journey southwards in the picturesque valley up to the village of Ringdangdo village that is pre dominant by both Muslim as well as Buddhist populations. Ringdangdo village is also the last inhabited settlement in the entire Suru Valley. The Suru Valley is distinguished for its towering Peaks of Kun and Nun that provides an excellent backdrop to the entire Valley. Overnight shall be spent at the Camp in Ringdangdo village.

Day 07: Ringdangdo – Padum
Early morning we shall depart from Ringdangdo and drive towards our next destination Padum, crossing the Zanskar Valley, a small town that has several villages around it and Padum is predominated by Tibetan Buddhist Culture. Although Padum have several hotels, we can opt to camp in the outskirts, in a village for overnight stay.

Day 08: Padum – Mune
Early morning we shall trek from Padum to Mune, en-route visit to the ancient Barden Gompas. Overnight stay will be at the camp.

Day 09: Mune – Dortzon
The trekking venture will continue even today with a thrusting stroll for seven hours towards Dortzon. On arrival we shall set camp for ourselves for overnight stay.

Day 10: Dortzon – Purne
The tenth day of our trekking adventure will now maneuver towards Purne. We shall say goodbye to the spectacular land of Dortzon and depart for a six hours stroll to Purne cherishing the scenic beauty. On arrival we shall set into the camps and later explore the surroundings at Purne.

Day 11: Purne
After Breakfast at the camp, explore the surroundings of Purne, and later trek to Phuktal and pay homage at the Phuktal monasteries. Overnight stay will be at the Camp.

Day 12: Purne – Thable
Again early morning, gear up for a six-hour trekking experience. Overnight stay will be at the camp.

Day 13: Thable – Gomborajan
After breakfast a short trek to Gomborajan, on arrival we shall camp at Gomboranjan for overnight stay.

Day 14: Gomborajan – Lakong
Early morning we shall begin our trekking warm up session before heading for another six-hour trek to Lakong. Capturing the nature’s wonderful masterpieces we shall reach Lakong. Overnight shall be spent at the camp at Lakong.

Day 15: Lakong – Chuminakpo
The 18th day shall be dedicated to a longer trekking experience, from Lakong to Chuminakpo, the entire tract to cover will be for 8 hours. Overnight stay will be at the Camp.

Day 16: Chuminakpo - Zanskar Sumdo
Early morning we shall depart from Chuminakpo, the seven-hour trek will wind at Zanskar Sumdo. Overnigjht shall be spent at the camp at Zanskar Sumdo.

Day 17: Sumdo – Palamu
The short trek to Palamu will give enough time to relax and explore the surroundings or just try out some of yours photographic skills. Overnight stay will be at the camp itself.

Day 18: Palamu – Darcha
The last day of the trekking adventure depart from Palamu towards Darcha,. Overnight stay will be at the Camp at Darcha.

Day 19: Darcha – Manali
Early morning we shall drive towards Manali to wind our adventure tour. We shall cross the Rohtang Pass and enter the valley of Kullu. On arrival check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 20: Manali- Delhi
Depart from Manali to Delhi, on arrival you shall be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.