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CAR DRIVE ITINERARY AND HOTELS

-22-23 Sept: Drive to Shimla and stay at Hotel Combermere

-24-25 Sept: Drive to Manali and stay at Banon Resorts Manali

-26-27 Sept: Drive to Leh with one night stop. Hotel arranged by Vipin

-27-28 Sept: Stay in Leh at Oriental Hotel

-will cost INR 48650/-

TREK

-will be doing homestay

-will need someone to carry my bag

-29 Sept start trek, 3 Oct. end trek (5 day trek)

-total INR 7500 + 40000= INR 47500/-

Total amount: INR 2800 + INR 48650+ INR 47500= INR 98950 + 3% = INR 1,01,920.00

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Day 1:  Chilling – Skiu  (3-4hrs):                                                                                                                            

We leave Leh to Chilling by jeep in the morning on the rugged barren field of Taru. En route we see the confluence of Indus and Zanskar River, where we cross the bridge on the Indus River and follow the Zanskar River on rough road for 2-3 hrs. Crossing the mighty Zanskar River is full of thrill and excitement in a cable trolley. On the other side of the river, we will meet our pony man with the horses. After crossing the small pass, it is an easy walk until Skiu.

Day 2:  Skiu – Markha  (7-8hrs): 

Following the Markha River, we will hike through a lovely valley on a fairly level path.  The trail crosses the river at various points, and passes winter settlements that contain Lhatos (religious shrines for local deities) and Mani walls (stones inscribed with Buddhist prayers).  During the peak season, a number of tented teahouses will be open for refreshment. Once we cross the river for the final time, we will arrive in Markha, the largest village in the valley (consisting of around 20 houses, an old monastery and a ruined fort).

Day 3:  Markha   – Thachungtse (5-6hrs):                                                                                                        

The Markha valley trail continues past old stone-mills, a ruined castle and the auspicious monastery of Techa, which proudly perches upon a towering cliff that looms above Markha. It is worth visiting, if we have the energy! The path then intersects the river several times before cutting through the last hamlets in the valley.  After leaving the village of Umlung, we will be afforded our first view of mighty Kang Yatse (6400m), which will stay in sight until we cross Kongmaru La.  After we take a break for lunch in the village of Hangkar (the last in the valley), we will press onward to the lovely green pasture of Thachungste, where we will make camp.

Day 4:   Thachungtse   –  Nimaling (4hrs)

Today the trail will lead us up to the beautiful plateau of Nimaling, where the people of the Markha Valley bring their herds to graze during the summer months. At 4700m, Nimaling is the highest camp on the trek, giving us spectacular views of Kang Yatse to the right, the Zangskar Range and the Markha Valley below.  

Day 5: Nimaling   –  Shang Sumdo via Kongmaru La (7hrs)

After a hearty breakfast, we will cross Kongmaru La (5200m), the highest pass on the trek and from here we get a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The 2-hour descent is quite steep, but will gradually level as we enter Shang Gorge, with its strange and otherworldly rock formations. More river crossings bar our way before we arrive at the sour-spring of Chuskurmo (used in traditional medicine by the Amchi doctors). After a break, we will cut through a couple of villages before reaching Shang Sumdo, where we will meet our taxi, and drive to Leh.

 Cost: INR 70000/- for a group of one person

COSTS INCLUDE:  

1. Transportation from Leh to Leh,
2.  All Meals ( Day 01 Lunch- Day 05 Lunch),   
3. Accommodation in Tents on twin share basis 
4. All camping gear during trekking like cooking tent, dining tent, sleeping tent, sleeping mats and utensils, 
5. English speaking guide, cooks, helpers and horse/porters   


COSTS EXCLUDE: 

1. Accommodation and meals in Leh, (it can be arranged on your request)
2. All alcoholic beverages,
3. Personal insurance and expenses of a personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes, and insurance; 
4. Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control. 

 NOTE:  

1. At your arrival, you are advised to spend first two days for acclimatization at Leh and in surroundings.
2. We will transport all your belongings for you so that you only have to carry your daypack with camera, water bottle and jacket.
3. We serve three meals a day plus snacks and drinks. We provide a variety of tasty healthy food including Indian, Chinese and Western meals with lots of vegetables and fruit.