Apricot Valley and to the Nubra Valley Over Lasermo Pass
Trip Highlights
- Warm hospitality and welcome from the Ladakhi People
- Ancient monasteries of the Indus Valley
- Interaction with the local people of beautiful villages of Ladakh
- Experience the Ladakhi lifestyle
- Enjoy magnificent views from the passes on this trek
The Route
| Title | Appricot Valley and to the Nubra Valley Over Lasermo Pass |
| Details | Delhi – Leh – Ulleytokpo – Hunder – Sumur – Delhi |
| Duration | 18 Nights / 19 Days |
A two hour drive from Leh gets us to Temisgam a prosperous village with green fields and white washed houses from where we will start our trek. Enroute visit the ancient Alchi Gompa. The trail goes through stunning moonscape, apricot valleys and sparkling streams and crosses two passes affording excellent views of the Zanskar ranges. The trek ends at Likir from where will drive to Phyang from where will start the second part of the trek.
This fascinating trek through the arid region of Leh into the fertile Shyok and Nubra valleys further north gives you insights into two different landscapes. Far to the north you can see the spread of the gigantic Karakorum mountain ranges glistening in the sun, while before you will see the green patches of the Nubra villages come as welcome relief in an otherwise stark and barren land. We will cross over the Lasermo Pass. Enjoy the magnificent views from the pass and crossing Digger La and Agyam end the trek in Saby.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Some of them which could cherish your mind with the beauty of places are Red fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – a truly memorable experience. A visit to Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India.
Some of them which could cherish your mind with the beauty of places are Red fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi – a truly memorable experience. A visit to Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India.
Day 02 : To Leh (3,500 m / 11,550 ft) - by flight
Flight to Ladakh. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.
Flight to Ladakh. On a clear day from one side of the aircraft can be seen in the distance the peaks of K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum and on the other side of the aircraft, so close that you feel you could reach out and touch it, is the Nun Kun massif.
Day 03 : In leh – indus valley sightseeing
In the morning you will leave for the sightseeing of the East Indus Valley visiting the monastaries of Thiksey, Chemrey & Hemis. Everning drive back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.
In the morning you will leave for the sightseeing of the East Indus Valley visiting the monastaries of Thiksey, Chemrey & Hemis. Everning drive back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.
Day 04 : To Hemis Shukpachan – trek approx 4 ½ hrs
Today after an early breakfast at the Hotel we will drive along the Indus towards Sham Valley enroute visit Alchi Monastery 60 kms from Leh, later drive for another 18 km to Ang via Tingmosgang. From Ang you will start your 1st day of challenge
Today after an early breakfast at the Hotel we will drive along the Indus towards Sham Valley enroute visit Alchi Monastery 60 kms from Leh, later drive for another 18 km to Ang via Tingmosgang. From Ang you will start your 1st day of challenge
Day 05 : In Yangthang - trek approx 4 ½ hrs
From Hemis Shukpachan we walk down the village for a short time and crossing a bridge next to the monastery we walk in to a valley before climbing a pass (3645m) from the top it’s a slow decent into a valley that leads us behind the Rizdong Monastery. On arrival we will visit the Monastery and Monastery School. At the School you can interact with the Little Monks. Overnight in Camp
From Hemis Shukpachan we walk down the village for a short time and crossing a bridge next to the monastery we walk in to a valley before climbing a pass (3645m) from the top it’s a slow decent into a valley that leads us behind the Rizdong Monastery. On arrival we will visit the Monastery and Monastery School. At the School you can interact with the Little Monks. Overnight in Camp
Day 06 : To Likir - trek approx 4 hrs–to phyang(3500m) - by surface – approx - 38 kms / 1 ½ hrs
Today is the last day of the trek. You walk on the plains and slowly decent into a tiny valley that brings you to a beautiful valley with bushes along the fast flowing river banks.
Today is the last day of the trek. You walk on the plains and slowly decent into a tiny valley that brings you to a beautiful valley with bushes along the fast flowing river banks.
Day 07 : To PhyangPhu - trek 4 hrs
We will drive to Phyang and after visiting the Monastery, trek to PhyangPhu.
We will drive to Phyang and after visiting the Monastery, trek to PhyangPhu.
Day 08 : To South Base of Lasermo (4700m) – trek approx 4 hrs
After a leisurely breakfast, we will continue our trek to the base of Lasermo La 4700 m. Overnight at the camp.
After a leisurely breakfast, we will continue our trek to the base of Lasermo La 4700 m. Overnight at the camp.
Day 09 : In North Base via lasermo la (5400m) – trek 6-7hrs
Today we start quite early in the morning as we will cross the Lasermo Pass (5400m). The top of Lasermo pass offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, the Indus valley and the Shayok Valley .
Today we start quite early in the morning as we will cross the Lasermo Pass (5400m). The top of Lasermo pass offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, the Indus valley and the Shayok Valley .
Day 10 : To Hundar Dok – trek 5 hrs
Today we will walk down through meadows, flowers, and sometimes rocks. Most of the time, we will be walking along the Hundar stream. After following the stream for a while, we will pass through shepherds' huts, where the men and women from Hundar Dok Village live with their Yaks, cows, goats and sheep.
Today we will walk down through meadows, flowers, and sometimes rocks. Most of the time, we will be walking along the Hundar stream. After following the stream for a while, we will pass through shepherds' huts, where the men and women from Hundar Dok Village live with their Yaks, cows, goats and sheep.
Day 11 : In Skarchen (3800 m) – trek 5 hrs
Another beautiful day. We will pass through the villages of Dok Gongma, Dok Yokma and Wachan, which are names of different places with concentrations of scattered houses belonging to a common village known locally as Hundar Dok.
Another beautiful day. We will pass through the villages of Dok Gongma, Dok Yokma and Wachan, which are names of different places with concentrations of scattered houses belonging to a common village known locally as Hundar Dok.
Day 12 : To Hunder (3200 m) – trek 4 hrs
The last day of trekking is through the beautiful Hunder Gorge, which opens up just before descending to Hunder Bridge. Before the final descent we will have a great view of SaserKangri (7672m).
The last day of trekking is through the beautiful Hunder Gorge, which opens up just before descending to Hunder Bridge. Before the final descent we will have a great view of SaserKangri (7672m).
Day 13 : To Agyam - by surface 3 hrs
In the morning visit Hunder. Later drive to Agyam Enroute visit Deskit Monastery. Hunder departure by jeep. Camp in the village of Agyam. Overnight at the camp.
In the morning visit Hunder. Later drive to Agyam Enroute visit Deskit Monastery. Hunder departure by jeep. Camp in the village of Agyam. Overnight at the camp.
Day 14 : To Diggar (3700 m) - trek 3 – 4 hrs
Today we will trek by the road for an hour and there is a steep climb giving you superb views of the landscapes. We will arrive the small village of Digger which is very unique and beautiful. Short day's march, which allows us to appreciate the unique charm of the village of Diggar. Overnight at the camp.
Today we will trek by the road for an hour and there is a steep climb giving you superb views of the landscapes. We will arrive the small village of Digger which is very unique and beautiful. Short day's march, which allows us to appreciate the unique charm of the village of Diggar. Overnight at the camp.
Day 15 : To Chumik Tangmo (4800 m) - trek 5 hrs
We will pass the village and the overview of terrace cultivation is very appreciative. Continue up the beautiful valley between the alpine green meadows and arid valleys with amazing curves along the streams to Chumik Tangmo for our next camping point.
We will pass the village and the overview of terrace cultivation is very appreciative. Continue up the beautiful valley between the alpine green meadows and arid valleys with amazing curves along the streams to Chumik Tangmo for our next camping point.
Day 16 : To Sabu - trek 5 hrs - Leh - (3500 m) – by surface 1 hrs
Today we will ascend a grassy meadow before beginning the ascent of Diggar La (5250 M). The landscape of the Diggar La is spectacular.
Today we will ascend a grassy meadow before beginning the ascent of Diggar La (5250 M). The landscape of the Diggar La is spectacular.
Day 17 : In Leh (3500 m)
Day free in Leh for individual activities. Overnight in guest house.
Day free in Leh for individual activities. Overnight in guest house.
Day 18 : To Delhi - by flight
In time transfer to the Leh airport to board your flight back to Delhi. You are met upon arrival at Delhi airport and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon & evening is at leisure to enable you to do some shopping so as to take some souvenirs back home.
In time transfer to the Leh airport to board your flight back to Delhi. You are met upon arrival at Delhi airport and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon & evening is at leisure to enable you to do some shopping so as to take some souvenirs back home.
Day 19 : Departure Delhi - by flight
Depending on your flight. Afternoon City tour Of Old Delhi. Later in time transfer to the International Airport to connect your flight for home / onward journey.
Depending on your flight. Afternoon City tour Of Old Delhi. Later in time transfer to the International Airport to connect your flight for home / onward journey.