Tracking tour of Ladakh. Passes, mountain lakes, gonds

2. 08 — 13.08. 2020

Fans of trekking, fantastic landscapes, Tibetan monasteries and rituals, immersion in the local culture is dedicated). We will see the most interesting gonpas, make a 3-day hike in the Himalayas, live in the houses of local residents (2 nights), which will allow us to plunge into the life and culture of Tibet, try local dishes, swim in a hot mineral spring, one day play snow on the pass and run along the sand dunes of the desert, see mountain lakes of crazy beauty!!!

Let's go.

Day 1, August 2: Arrival, acclimatization.
Arrival (from 6.30 to 12.00).
- Meeting at the airport.
- Hotel transfer.
- Rest. Acclimatization.
- Evening walk along Lech: city sights, market, restaurants, shops and exchange.
- 20:00 Lecture on Buddhism. Introductory information about religion and country.
Day 2, August 3: Tiksei Gonpa, White Stupas of Naropa.
- Wake up, breakfast.
-10.00 Departure from the hotel on the route: the Buddhist monastery of Tiksei Gonpa is the largest in the vicinity, inside which there is a statue of Buddha Matrea (Buddha of the Future), the largest in Ladakh, it occupies two floors!
White Stupas of Naropa. Stupa is a structure – a relic, located in the Place of Power in order to preserve peace and goodness on the whole Earth.
- 16:00 return to the hotel.
- Free time.
- If desired - a walk - climbing the mountain above the city to the monastery. Great views and bright impressions are provided to you!!!
3 - 5 days, 4 - 6 August: Tracking in Ladakh on the Spituk-Stoke route, 3 days.
4 August
- Wake up, breakfast.
- 8:00 poisoning on 3-day trekking.
- The hike begins after visiting the Spituk Monastery, by the Indus River.
Trekking 2 hours along the Indus River in the direction of Zincen Gorge.
- Lunch at the local gorge restaurant.
- Continuation of the hike for 2.5 hours on the gorge. The views are amazing! You should definitely bring a camera with you! We're going to stop for photography.
- Arrival in Rumbak village. Spectacular view of the valley against the backdrop of snow caps of the mountains!
Settlement in the homes of local residents (homestation).
- Free time. Dinner.
5 August
- Wake up, breakfast.
Tracking in the picturesque surroundings (photo walk). Perhaps we will see herds of mountain sheep (arkhar), black yaks, birds of prey.
- Acquaintance and introduction into the living environment
Tibetans. The opportunity to feel their way of life.
Overnight at the local residents (homestation).
August 6
- Early rise, breakfast.
Trekking 3 hours to Stoke-La Pass (height 4900 m). The road is indescribably beautiful! High mountains, picturesque gorges, a sense of height cause persistent euphoria. You do not feel tired from a long walk, but rather there are tears of joy that you are among such beauty!
- After the pass, descend to the village of Stoke.
Visit Stoke Palace and/or Stoke Buddhist Monastery.
- Moving to Lech. End of tracking.
Day 6, August 7: Free day in Lech.
Free day in Lech (necessary after long trekking).
You can relax, go shopping (souvenirs: precious stones, silverware here is very cheap).
Day 7, August 8: Pangong Lake, Tangtse Monastery.
- Wake up, breakfast.
- Moving to Pangong Lake. The fantastic view of the Sacred Lake, where the bottom shines tens of meters and the blue sky is reflected on the surface of the water!
It is forbidden to swim in this lake, it is considered sacred.
Moving to the Buddhist monastery of Tangtse. You will be surprised by the frescoes, images of deities and colorful interiors of the temple.
- Back to Lech.
- Free time.
Day 8, August 9: Sashikul Monastery, moving to the Nubra Valley.
- Wake up, breakfast. On the road be sure to take a warm jacket, towel and swimsuit.
- Moving to Sashikul Monastery.
A visit to the monastery.
- Transfer to the valley of Numbra through the pass 5200 m Kardung - La. We will be on the snow cap of the mountain.
On this amazing day we will find ourselves among the snow and hot desert dunes with a difference of a couple of hours!
- Sand dunes and camels of the Numbra Valley. If you wish, you can ride a camel (the cost of 30 minutes of skiing is 10 dollars).
- Hotel accommodation. Dinner.
- Free time. You can go for a night walk through the deserted surroundings, where the landscape is illuminated only by the light of the moon. It's an unforgettable experience!
9 – 10 days, 10 – 11 August: Nubra Valley. Monasteries Disquit, Sumor, Panama, desert + camels, hot springs, mountain lake.
August 10
- Wake up, breakfast. Departure from the hotel.
- Travel and acquaintance with the Buddhist monasteries Disquit, Sumor, Panama.
In the Disquite, according to legend, the head and hand of an evil demon are kept. Once he settled here and it was impossible to defeat him, the demon constantly came to life. And only one righteous monk managed to get rid of the evil guest - he cut him to pieces.
- Back to the hotel.
- Dinner. Overnight.
August 11
- Wake up, breakfast.
Moving to the mountains to a hot mineral spring. In a special pool with healing warm water you can swim. The procedure is very pleasant and useful for the joints.
- A visit to the alpine lake. Amazing scenery!
Photography.
- Back to Lech.
Day 11, August 12: Free day in Lech.
We can visit Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist complex on a mountain with 500 steps. In this place, you can meditate in the temple to the singing of the mantra of a Buddhist monk. This ritual very purifies thoughts and consciousness. After that, there is a feeling of “reborn”.
- You can make your last purchases on the road.
- Farewell dinner.
12 day, August 13: Transfer to the airport, departure.
In the morning transfer to the airport, from 4.30 to 11.00, depending on the time of departure.
- Flight to Delhi.
- Flight home.

Perhaps this trip will change your life, as it has changed everyone who has been here. This is Tibet, this is the Himalayas! Where the atmosphere is imbued with spirituality and euphoria. You're bound to feel it!
A trekking tour of the Himalayas is the best thing to do in this wonderful place. We will stay in local houses, which will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the life of Tibetans, understand their culture and feel their way of life. This is incredible!
Photo tour to the mountain sacred lakes will leave you with the strongest emotions that will save the photos.
The advantages of a trip in diversity. In addition to the above, you will find snow passes, deserts with sand dunes, Tibetan temples, swimming in a hot mineral spring, climbing and climbing the mountains.
It is unforgettable and completely different from the usual holidays in tourist places.
The rate of return is 80%. Those who have been here come back to Ladakh again, they know why. Mountains don't let go... Tibet is always in the mind.