| Day 01: Arrive Delhi |
- Arrive in Delhi by International flight.
- Welcome by Nice Holidays representative at the airport.
- Transfer to hotel for check-in.
- After some rest, breakfast at coffee shop in the Hotel.
- After breakfast guided tour of Delhi.
- Sightseeing trip to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat.
- Afternoon tour includes visits to India Gate & President’s House.
- Later on time we drive back to hotel for overnight stay.
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| Day 02: Delhi – Leh ( BY 9W-609) Dep: 0645hrs / Arr: 0800hrs |
- Early morning transfer to Domestic Airport to connect the flight for Leh.
- Upon arrival at Leh Airport our representative would assist you at the Airport and transfer to Hotel.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Post breakfast rest of the day for rest for acclimatization.
- Later in the afternoon a walk around Leh town (3500mtr) includes a visit to Leh Market, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa & Leh Gompa.
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
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| Day 03: Leh to Shang Sumdo via Martselang (2½ hours) |
- Leave Leh by jeep to the starting point of the trek at Martselang.
- Along the way, visit to the first Palace of Ladakh at Shey, Yellow Sect monastery of Thikse.
- Then visit to Hemis.
- After the tour, drive to Martselang.
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| Day 04: Shang Sumdo 3700 m – Lartsa 4600 m(6 hrs) |
- Climb steadily through the gorge of Shang, enjoying the magnificent colors and rock formations on view.
- We will then pass through the small village of Chogdo.
- Cross a few rivers before reaching camp for the night.
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| Day 05: Lartsa 4600 m – Thachungtse 4250 m via Kongmaru La 5200 m (6-7 hrs) |
- A steep ascent leads us up to Kongmaru La.
- From the pass we will get a breathtaking view of the north face of Kangyatse (6400 m), Zanskar and the Karakoram ranges.
- Then descend gradually to the summer pasture of Nimaling, where the villagers from Marka valley spend the summer with their sheep, goats and yaks, which graze on this lush greenery.
- The campsite of Thachungtse is further down the valley on the bank of the Marka River at 4000 m.
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| Day 06: Thachungtse – Yakrupal (5-6 hours) |
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- After yesterday’s strenuous walk, today is easier as we walk through the remote Langthang valley, where few other trekkers go.
- From Thachungtse, we will follow the valley down until it divides, cross the river and follow the valley to the left along the Langthang Chu River.
- The valley down to the right leads to Markha.
- The Langthang River has a tendency to rise during the day due to the melting of snow in the mountains, and by noon it becomes a dangerous river to cross.
- An early start in the morning is therefore essential, as one has to cross the river several times.
- Yakrupal is a nice, green campsite where both the horses and we will have a good meal.
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| Day 07: Yakrupal – Zalung Karpo La 5200m – Khar (5-6 hours) |
- After Yakrupal, we will continue up the valley towards the pass of Zalung Karpo La.
- The trail down is steep and several river crossings will follow to the beautiful and lush campsite of Khar, which will be our home for tonight.
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| Day 08: Khar – Dat (5-6 hours) |
- A relatively easy day and a beautiful walk through wide, lush valleys (by Ladakhi standards.
- By the ‘Zhunglam trek’, On the way we pass several nomad camps before reaching the tiny village of Dat.
- The nomads of Kharnak are a colorful and joyful people moving together with their yaks and pashmina goats.
- There is also a Monastery, and when the villagers are away from Dat, one or two people ride back on horses every second day to light the candle here.
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| Day 09: Dat – Yar La 4950m – Lungmo Che (5-6 hours) |
- From Dat we enter the vast land of the Changthang plateau and follow a long, wide valley before taking one of the side valleys towards Yar La.
- In spring the nomads move with all their animals towards Zara and it can be an unforgettable sight to see 30-40 families moving with their yaks in caravans.
- It is an easy ascent to this pass. From here it is a short walk down to the pastures of Lungmo Che, where we will spend the night, surrounded by snowcapped mountains, grazing yaks and pastel light.
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| Day 10: Lungmo Che – Zara (5 hours) |
- The trail follows rolling hills towards Yagang, another settlement of stone huts belonging to the Kharnak nomads.
- A jeep road continues to Zara, the summer headquarters for the nomads in Kharnak.
- If you go for a visit up here, you will most likely be welcomed with numerous cups of butter tea and probably be invited into the nomads’ black tents woven out of yak hair.
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| Day 11: Zara – Leh (5 hours) |
- Return to Leh.
- From Zara the drive takes us back over the Taklangla pass.
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| Day 12: Leh Sightseeing |
- Proceed for Indus Valley monastery tour.
- Start with a visit to Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh.
- Visit to Thiksey Gompa, an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village.
- The monastery has a beautiful 30 m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the future.
- Drive further to visit the famous Hemis Gompa.
- Later visit to the Stok Palace, the Royal residence of the King of Stok & the Museum.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
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| Day 13: Leh – Delhi (By 9W610) Dep: 0840hrs / Arr: 0955hrs |
- Transfer to the Airport to catch the flight for Delhi.
- Upon arrival in Delhi ,check in at Hotel.
- Later in the afternoon we depart for Delhi sightseeing that includes Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.
- Later we drive back to hotel for overnight stay.
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| Day 14: Delhi – Agra – Delhi (220 Kms. – 04hrs – One way) – Optional Tour |
- Drive at to Agra.
- On the way, visit to Sikandra (Tomb of Emperor Akbar).
- At Agra after lunch (own lunch).
- Visit to Agra Fort.
- After visiting the fort we drive back to Delhi.
- Upon arrival in Delhi.
- Finally we will have farewell dinner and later we transfer you to the International airport.
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| Day 15: Depart Delhi |
- Transfer to the International airport for your onward travel to your next destination.
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