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Ripchar Valley Trek
offered by supplier M18129 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 12
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Cultural Journey
Season: August - September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 300 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 US Dollar (USD)
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The Landscape is breathtaking. A number of parallel mountain ranges including the Karakoram, Zanskar and Greater Himalayan ranges offer a wealth of snow capped 6000m peaks. We start with a day in Leh followed by a visit to the famous Lamayuru monastery to maximise our acclimatisation. The Ripchar valley is mostly barren landscape but we also pass some flower filled pastures and interesting villages with irrigated fields of barley and potatoes. We ascend and descend over several high passes and finish in Chilling (locally famous for copper production) before driving back to Leh.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi to Leh (3505 m): 1 hr
Take the one hour flight to Leh, capital of Ladakh. This is an incredible flight over the greater Himalaya with spectacular views of K2 and Everest. Overnight hotel.
Day 2: Acclimatise and sightseeing in Leh
Spend the day in Leh to acclimatise. For the more energetic, a visit to monasteries such as Shey, Thikse and Hemis can be arranged. Alternatively, choose to relax and walk into Leh town, to its exciting market and outdoor restaurants. Enjoy the great views of Stok Kangri (6153 m) and its surrounding peaks. Overnight hotel.
Day 3: Leh to Lamayuru (3430 m) 3/4 hrs
After a hot breakfast, we drive to Lamayuru. Enroute we make plenty of stops for tea and photos. We visit the Alchi monastery and the Lamayuru monastery upon arrival in the evening. Overnight camp.
Day 4: Lamayuru to Hinju (3750 m) 6/7 hrs
We drive one hour to Wanla our trail head. Wanla has a beautiful 11th century Gumpa placed high up on a crag, making a pleasant backdrop. The trek starts on a nice wide path up the valley to the village of Penji from where we leave the main trail and go up the Ripchar Valley to the small hamlet of Hinju. Overnight camp.
Day 5: Hinju to base of Konze La (4900 m) 4/5 hrs
The Ripchar Valley gets more and more beautiful the further we walk, with its thick growth of willows and dramatic views back to rock pinnacles on the skyline. The trail follows a stream all the way to our campsite. Overnight camp.
Day 6: Base of Konze La to Lanak (3900 m) 4/5 hrs
It is a short but steep ascent from the camp to the top of a pass, but it is worth it with great views of the surrounding area. The initially steep descent to the Sumda valley becomes more gentle towards Lanak. We set up camp beside the Sumda Chu River.
Day 7: Lanak to Chilling (3250 m) over Dungduchun La (4700 m) 6/7 hrs
The isolated village of Sumda shows few signs of change and the villagers are largely self-sufficient. From the village the path goes over the small Dungduchun La pass, offer more great views. We descend down the other side following a stream all the way to Chilling. Overnight camp.
Day 8: Drive to Leh (3500 m) 2/3 hrs
We take the scenic drive back to Leh. Opportunities for some last minute retail therapy in the Tibetan market. Overnight Hotel.
Day 9: Leh to Delhi. Take the amazing flight back down to Delhi over the Great Himalayan Range. Trip ends.
Note: Please contact us for sightseeing in Delhi or a trip to the Taj Mahal at the start or end of this trip. We can also tailor this trip with a rafting expedition or wildlife safari.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Notes: All itineraries exclude international flight days. The duration of this trip is calculated from Delhi back to Delhi again.
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