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Highest Altitude:
4,725 metres
Duration: 22 Nights and 23 Days
The land which can be described
only in Speculative Expanse - Geographical, historical and human
factors have endowed this region, known earlier as Manyul “the
land of men” with its unique character and place in the
World. Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges,
the Great Himalayas, the Karakoram, the
Ladakh range & the Zanskar range.
Is located in the rain - shade of the Himalaya, is arctic, high
altitude, mountainous desert. It has beautiful wild flowers, a
wide range of mountain animals, hundred of species of resident
and migratory birds, and hospitable, hardy, cheerful and courteous
people. The people are an amalgam of the Tibetan, Balti, Dard
and Aryan ethnic strains. Isolated regions of Zanskar
foster the non-Mongoloid Drogpa tribe in the Indus valley between
Khalsi and Battalik, and the Changpa nomadic shepherds of the
Eastern plains are some of the most attractive and fruitful subjects
of study & Travel.
Within
striking distance of several major trailheads, Manali
is the most popular place and end treks. The road
journey from Manali to Leh, offers a hikes over
some of the world's highest passes and the most stunning mountain
desert landscapes, promises to stir up the appetite of those seeking
a truly Himalayan adventurer.
ITINERARY:
( Trekking Manali to Ladahk)
Day
1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet and transfer into a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi-Manali
Take the dramatic morning flight to Kullu, then continue by jeep
to Manali.
Day 3: Manali
Day free to explore Manali. Stay overnight at a Hotel.
Day 4: Manali
Spend an additional day in the Kullu valley, to explore the surrounding
region.
Day 5: Manali-Lamadug
Trek out of Manali to the open meadow of Lamadug.
Day 6: Lamadug-Riyali
Trek to Riyali, just above the treeline.
Day 7: Riyali-Kali Yani Pass
Continue to the base camp of Kali Yani pass.
Day 8: Kali Yani Pass
Rest day in this spectacular natural setting at the base of the
pass.
Day 9: Kali Yani Pass-Donku Thach
Over Kali Yani Pass (4,725 metres) to our streamside camp at Donku
Thach.
Day 10: Donku Thach-Lamapar
Continue down valley towards the shepherd camp at Lamapar.
Day 11: Lamapar-Dalmarhi
Trek through a verdant valley with peaks all around to our camp
at Dalmarhi.
Day 12: Dalmarhi-Barabhangal
The trekkers reach their first village in 7 days, Barabhangal.
Day 13: Barabhangal
A rest day in the fascinating view of the village of Barabhangal.
Day 14: Barabhangal-Thamser Pass
A steady climb to our camp at the base of Thamser Pass.
Day 15: Thamser Pass-Pannatu
Over Thamser Pass (4,570 metres) to Pannatu.
Day 16: Pannatu-Palachak
Trek along the river and through the woods to the tiny settlement
of Palachak.
Day 17: Palachak-Biling
Pass through several small villages on the way to the camp at the
village of Biling.
Day 18: Biling-Mcleod Ganj
Continue down to the Tibetan refugee camp at Bir, then travel by
jeep to McLeod Ganj, home of Tibet's government-in-exile.
Day 19-20: Mcleod Ganj
Spend two additional days in McLeod Ganj to visit the Tibetan library,
local Buddhist monasteries, and the town's colorful marketplace.
Day 21: Mcleod Ganj-Amritsar
Travel by jeep to Amritsar, site of the Golden Temple, the holiest
shrine of the Sikh religion. Have an overnight stay there.
Day 22: Amritsar-Delhi
Catch an early morning express train to Delhi. Check into a hotel
for an overnight stay.
Day 23: Deaparture Transfer
Depart- Delhi and transfer to airport for catching a flight to onward
journey.
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