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- visit Phyang monastery which is built on a hilltop above the village
- walk to Phyang Phu, an area where villagers bring their animals for grazing during summer
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- walk gradually up to the base of Lasermo La
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- it's a long day today, start early to cross the Lasermo La pass
- enjoy the great views of the mountains peaks, with the Indus valley on one side and the Nubra valley on the other
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- walk down through a valley of meadows and flowers
- follow the stream until Hunder Dok where you will find shepherd huts and animals grazing
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- pass through the villages of Drok Gongma and Drok Yokma before reaching Skarchen
- walk in a beautiful valley until you reach the bridge; you will have a good view of Saser Kangri peak (7672m) on the way
- walk through the sand dunes of Hunder. This high altitude cold desert is home to Bactrian camels, a reminder of the Silk Route times
Getting There & Back
it takes 30 minutes to drive from Leh to Phyang (20 km)
it takes 5-6 hours to drive from Hunder to Leh (120 km), going through the Khardung La (5602m), the world's highest motorable road
It is worth taking some extra time to stop and visit the highlights in the area, check the Nubra valley tour for more details.
All the itineraries can be customized to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities. Please contact us for more information.
