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PHYANG TO HUNDER
The Nubra Valley lies to the north of Leh and was once the gateway to the ancient Silk route. The valley has vast alluvial plains and bacterian camels, which roam the sandy banks of the Shyok River. This trek is one of the least visited and the beauty of the unspoiled landscape will leave you reminiscing about its stunning views of Karakoram ranges. The beauty of the trek is surpassed only by the final day--a spectacular bus or jeep ride over the highest motorable road in the world (5360 m).
Similar trip - Rumtse to Tso Moriri
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- On the high plateau of Ladakh, the maximum daytime temperature low down on our trip (and at Leh) will be around 15°C, with night-time lows below 0°C. At high altitude, the sun has a very strong effect and at the height of the day it will feel hotter than the indicated temperatures. Ladakh is not adversely affected by the monsoon and we can usually expect stable, weather. However, mountains do generate their own weather systems and some rain or wind cannot be ruled out at anytime.
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Is this Holiday for you ?
On this holiday we will be constantly at an altitude of more than 3500m and you will be crossing one 5000m pass. Therefore, it is essential that you acclimatize well in order to make the best of the week. You will be advised by the UFO guide to rest and keep your body hydrated as much as possible on the first day of arrival. Your oxygen levels will be monitored from time to time to check on the level of acclimatization. There is fair bit of walking to be done every day, and we would encourage you to do a bit of walking/running and breathing exercises to enjoy this trek. A fair level of fitness will be required.
- Trek the ancient route from Leh to Nubra Valley
- Experience the changing landscape from mountains to alpine desert
- Interact with nomads and witness the stunning high altitude landscape
- Local Ladakhi guide
- Leh Airport transfers as described
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described
- Meals as per the Meal Plan
- All permits and entrance fees in the itinerary
- All costs are applicable for double occupancy
- Oxygen tank (for emergency only)
- Private group chemical toilet
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Some meals as per the Meal Plan
- Airport transfers other than those described
- Tips for local staff including the local guide and drivers
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
- Personal camera equipment & gear
- Flights and airfare
- Meals will be a mix of local and comfort food. Breakfasts will consist of bread, cheese, honey, jams, fruit, tea and Nescafe along with eggs, paranthas,etc. For lunch there will be a variety of momos, thukpas, and other dishes from which we can select, or a full packed lunch. Dinner will usually be a soup followed by lentils, vegetable curry and meat as available. Vegetarians can be catered for.
- A single group transfer will be arranged from Leh Airport to the hotel in Leh. This transfer will meet the arrival of the flights from Delhi at 1030hrs. At the end of the trip there will be a single group transfer from the group hotel to Leh Airport at 8 am. This transfer will be after breakfast on Day 9 of the trip itinerary. A representative of our local agent will assist with the transfers between the airport and the group hotel. If the arrival transfer does not work with your flight, you will need to make your own transfer arrangements at Leh Airport. Should you require an airport transfer, these can be arranged by the hotel reception staff or alternatively please contact the UFO office.
- During this trip the group will spend 2 nights in Leh and 6 nights camping.. All accommodation is allocated on a twin sharing basis. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired up with another single client of the same sex. All accommodations used by UFO adhere to hygiene and comfort norms. For Hotel prices and single supplement costs please contact UFO office.
- Day will start with a hot cup of tea served to you in the tent at around 6.30 am. At around 8 a.m. breakfast will be under way and by 8.30 we should be back on the trail to our next camp. You will have plenty of time to get up and pack your trek bag which will be transported safely to the next camp on mules. Please make sure you fill you water bottles for the trek ahead. After breakfast, you can pick your packed lunch prior to setting off. Usually, our route will involve a mix of walking through rugged terrain and scrambling over loose rocks. Be prepared for some uphill climbing every day. We will pick a beautiful spot with some shade or a meadow for Lunch. Usually we walk for around 5-6 hours every day. On arrival at camp, we can relax in our mess tent and take tea or coffee. Dinner is ready at around 7 p.m. in the mess tent. This is a great time of day for reliving the events of the trip so far and for general socializing. After dark, the temperature starts to fall and everyone will soon be tucked up in their sleeping bags.
- 9 Days, 2 nights hotel, 6 nights camping
- 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
- Max group size: 10
MEET AT THE GROUP HOTEL IN LEH
Meet at the group hotel in Leh. A single group transfer at 10.30am from Leh Airport to the group hotel is provided. The first day is reserved for acclimitization and you wll be advised to rest, eat and keep yourself hydrated as much as possible. A short walk around the city to Leh Palace in the evening can be organized.
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Lunch & Dinner includedDRIVE TO PHYANG . TREK TO PHYANG PHU
After early breakfast, we will drive to Phyang monastery, 17km.
west of Leh. It is remarkably built on the hilltop, similar to the Likir
monastery and belongs to the Degungpa Order. It was the first monastery, which
introduced the Degungpa teaching of 'Skyob Jigsten Gonbo' in Ladakh that was
founded by Chosje Danma Kunga, during the reign of King Jamyang Namgyal in the
16th Century A.D. It has about 50 monks in residence. and also hosts a festival
called 'Phyang Tseruk' on the 2nd & 3rd of the 6th month of Tibetan Calendar.
After visiting the Monastery we will trek to Phyang Phu. Today is a short day
in terms of walking but a good day for acclimatization.
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4-5 hrs walking(7-8 kms)TREK FROM PHYANG PHU TO SOUTH BASE OF LASERMOR LA (4700m)
After
an early tea and breakfast we set out for the base of Lasermo La, which will be
the biggest challenge for us in the trek. We will advise you to walk slowly and
easy to acclimatize as much as possible for crossing the high pass the next day.
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6-7 hrs walking(10-12 kms)TREK ACROSS LASERMO LA (5400M) TO NORTH BASE
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. The trail
from the pass towards our camp passes rough moraines for an hour and a half. It
is important to start early, as the ponies must cross the glacier before midday
in order to avoid difficulties arising from snow and ice melting. The campsite
is in a beautiful meadow and offer opportunities to explore and see flowers
growing at high altitude.
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6-7 hrs walking(12-14 kms)TREK FROM NORTH BASE TO HUNDAR DOK
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. They could be seen
collecting milk, cheese, butter, wild vegetables and fuel for the win. We will
try and get you a taste of the delicious milk and cheese with Tsampa. Our
campsite is just above the village of Dok Gongma (Upper Dok).
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5-6 hrs walking(10-12 kms)TREK FROM HUNDER DOK TO SKARCHEN
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. If you are not in a hurry to get to your camp at Skarchen (a
place where some of the local families go with their animals during the
winter), you can spend some time exploring the villages and share a few moments
getting to know the locals.
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4-5 hrs walking(10-12 kms)TREK FROM SKARCHEN TO HUNDER.
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 Saser Kangri Peak (7672m). Upon arrival check
in to the tents and later visit Sumur , another pretty village on the other
side of the river'; Samstaling Gompa here was founded by Lama Tsultims Nima and
Monastic community was introduced as Rezong Gonpa. About 50 monks are residing
at this 132 years old Monastery. The Gompa has some strict rules and
regulations like not allowing women in the monastery after sunset and before
sunrise, no smoking etc. Our tented camp is situated in a beautiful village
called 'Hundar' with lot of trees. There is nothing more to see here except a
small monastery and ruined fort above the village. However the site for the
camp is so beautiful that it will invite you to explore the village on its own.
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5-6 hrs walking(11-12 kms)DRIVE FROM HUNDER TO LEH (VIA KHARDUNG LA (5350M))
After an early breakfast we will be transferred by private
vehicle to the Leh. The drive back is stunning and we cross the famous Khardung
La pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Evening at leisure.
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BLDTRANSFER TO AIRPORT.
After an early breakfast we will be transferred by private
vehicle to the airport. If you want to extend your stay to visit Pangong Tso or Tso Moriri, please contact our
staff.
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