Lamayuru Chilling Trek

For Lamayuru to Chilling Trek, after having wonderful flight over the Himalaya . On arrival we receive and transfer to hotel. After welcome tea and coffee, rest for acclimatizes. Late afternoon drive to Shanti Stupa. Overnight Hotel.

The morning is at leisure for further acclimatization to the high altitude and rarefied air of Ladakh. After leisurely breakfast, proceed on sightseeing & cultural tour of Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Morning drive to Lamayuru which is 127 kms, while traveling visit a ancient 15th century Likir Monastery and also visit a 15th century Castle Bazgo it was a capital of Lower Ladakhi kingdom. On reaching Lamayuru check in to the hotel. Thereafter you can rest in the hotel or explore Lamayuru village or visit one of the oldest Lamayuru monastery which is significantly situated in Ladakh. Overnight stay in hotel or camp.

After Morning breakfast, all set for day's trekking. The trekking track follow a torrent flowing downwards by the villages for a distance and take uphill to a small pass Prinkiti La is 3750metres. Commencing from here move down steadily to the Shila a small village, from here at a small distance to Wanla is 3250metres, here near the village we put up our camps. Spend your afternoon discovering the small village and Wanla’s ancient monastery, it is an significant heritage location of Ladakh.

From Village Wanla, pursue a dusty road to reach your destination Phanjila another small village that is 3410m and so walk all the way through the scattered Ursi village. Subsequently walk through a narrow gap till you reach a water mill at the remote part of the village, then trek throughout the village of Hinju that is 3720 m and continue to the campground close to a Doksa or herder's camp.

From Hinju follow the ascending trail to the ridge below Kongski-la (4950m), where you might spot some rare wild life of Ladakh. From here begins the gradual ascent to the Kongski-La top, which is surrounded by magnificent views of mountains ranges. The descent from the pass is quite steep with loose moraine causing difficulty in walking till the left side of valley floor is taken to reach the campsite at SumdaDoksa.

After a short walk and some river crossings we reach the village of SumdaChenmo. From here we follow the left side of the valley before cutting through thickets of wild rose bushes to reach another river crossing, and then negotiating a steep ascent over Lanak, the campsite for the night, which commands great views of the surrounding mountains range.

Today's trek mainly involves a straight climb to Dung-dung Chan La top (4820m), which provides grand views of the Stok Khangri peaks and the Zanskar Range. From here the descent is gradual along a ridge toward the continually narrowing valley before reaching the village of Chiling, famous for the tradition of a variety of metalwork which are supplied to the Leh markets. Transport will be waiting at Chilling for the 3-hour drive to Leh.

Relaxed day at Leh have a rest after the long trek. In the afternoon, you can visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace, after that walk around the local markets and city centre at your own leisure you can also pick up a few souvenirs to take home. Return to your hotel, have dinner and relax at the hotel.

Early morning transfer to the airport for taking the flight back home.