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- visit the famous Lamayuru gompa, one of the oldest in Ladakh
- follow the stream and climb up the Prinkti La
- homestay is available in Wanla
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- walk along the river bank, pass through villages amidst lush green barley fields
- homestay can be arranged in Hinju
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- follow the trail leading to the Kongskil La which offers superb views of the Karakoram and Stok ranges
- walk down to Sumda Doksa
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- there are a few river crossings before reaching Sumda Chenmo village
- walk up to the Dung Dung Chan La base camp
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- climb to the Dung Dung Chan La and enjoy the beautiful view from the top
- go all the way down to Chilling village, well-known for its skilled silversmiths
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- after crossing the Zanskar river, the trail leads to Markha valley
- homestay possibility in Skiu
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- the trail to Markha village follows the river, passing through small villages on the way
- around 20 families live in the village of Markha which is the largest in the valley
- visit the old monastery and the ruined fort
- homestay possibility in Markha
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- continue walking along the river
- near Umlung village, visit the cliff-side monastery of Techa
- homestay possibility in Hankar
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- the trail leads to the plateau of Nimaling, where the people of Markha valley bring their herds to graze during summer
- possibility to hike to the base of the Kang Yatse glacier in a few hours from Nimaling
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- cross the Kongmaru La which offers excellent views of Kang Yatze and the Karakoram peaks
- steep and long descent towards the Shang gorge where you will need to cross the river several times
- homestay possibility in Shang Sumdo
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- easy trail leading to Hemis monastery, one of the largest gompas in Ladakh
- jeep can be arranged from Shang Sumdo
Getting There & Back
it takes 3 hours to drive from Leh to Lamayuru (115 km)
it takes one hour to drive from Hemis to Leh (40 km)
It is worth taking some extra time to stop and visit the highlights in the area, check the Indus valley tour to Lamayuru and the Indus valley tour to Hemis for more details.
All the itineraries can be customized to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities. Please contact us for more information.
