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Home >> Trekking in Ladakh >> Lamayuru Chilling Trek
The dale of Sham in the subordinate part of Ladakh area is renowned for its loveliness and prosperity throughout the reaping period. This trek titled as Lamayuru to Chilling trek pursues the previous caravan way to Lamayuru which deviates from the Kargil-Leh path at the Photu La region. In keeping with myth, Lamayuru was one time famous as a lake, which amazingly moved out by the hand of Lotsawa and Naropa. The monastery at Lamayuru area erected in the 10th century is single among the oldest in Ladakh, and fits in to the Kargyu camp of Tibetan Buddhism. This Lamayuru to Chilling trek proposes to visitors not only vision of the lots of wild life gorgeousness of Ladakh, but also a few of its highly famed monasteries and the customary way of life of the citizens.
The Lamayuru to Chilling trekking is the trek of 9 day tours, and within these 9 days, the visitors catch traditions of various places which is comes step by step during this process of Lamayuru to Chilling trek. The travelers enjoys during this tour atmosphere of the regions which was started at Delhi, then they move towards Chilling via Leh area and further Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Wanla, Hinju, Sumda Doksa, Dung Dung Chan la base. By enjoying the last place Dung Dung Chan la base in their 8th day of the tour Lamayuru to Chilling trek the tourists return to Delhi in their last day by enjoying their tour.
Grade : Tough
Trekking Places Covered : Delhi > Leh > Lamayuru > Wanla > Hinju > Sumda Doksa > Dung Dung Chan La Base > Chilling > Leh > Delhi
Schedule for Lamayuru to Chilling Trekking: 8 Night(s) and 9 Day(s)
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel in Leh
Day 2: Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)
Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day. This is necessary for getting acclimatised. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Leh - Shey - Thiksey – Hemis - Leh
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.such as Hemis Gompa, shay palce, stakna, Thiksey Monastery Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Leh -Lamayuru (3-4hrs drive)- Wanla 3250 m (3-4 hrs)
We drive from Leh in the morning towards Lamayuru (3 hrs) along the Indus River through Sham valley. Lamayuru monastery, was founded by Rinche Zangpo in the 10th century. This gompa is located amidst the massive mountains. The spectacular setting of this gompa and its renowned collection of carpets, thangkas and frescoes has been attracting many people over a long time. It is believed to be the oldest in central Ladakh. After visiting the Lamayuru Monastery, we pack our backpacks, watch the horses get ready and set off for our first day's trek. After following the stream for sometime, we will gradually move up to the small Pass of Prinkti La (3750m). We will the walk down a narrow gorge to the small village of Shilla, and the last 3 km will take us to Wanla 3250m).
Day 5: Wanla -Hinju 3720m (4-5 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast, we will Follow a dusty road we will reach the small village of Phenjilla (3410 m) and the scattered village of Uri .We will then walk through a narrow gorge until we reach a traditional Rangthak (flour mill) at the far end of the village. The trail will then cut through the village of Hinju (3720 m) roughly 2 km below our campsite in a yak herder 's encampment.
Day 6:Hinju -Sumda Doksa 4430m (5-6 hrs)
From the encampment we will continue along the trail and ascend the ridge below Kongskil La (4950m). If lucky we will get glimpses of some wild life. We will then climb gradually until we reach Kongskil La where we will be surrounded by dizzying views of the Karakoram and Stok ranges. Overnight at Camps.
Day 7 : Sumda Doksa - Dung Dung Chan la base 4430m(4-5 hrs)
After a short walk and a few river crossings, we will reach the village of Sumda Chenmo. From there we head towards the true left side of the valley, which provides a beautiful view of the village with its lush greenery. we will see Edelweiss and some of the other rare wild flowers of Ladakh. From the campsite, there is a splendid view of Konskila. Overnight at Camps.
Day 8 : Dung Dung Chan La base - Chilling 3550m - (5 hrs)-Leh
We will begin the day with a straightforward climb to Dungdung Chan La (4820m), which offers views of the beautiful vistas of the Stok Range in the east and the Zanskar Range in the south. From the pass the trail gradually descends down a ridge toward the valley continually tapering before reaching the village of Chilling. Chilling is the only village in Ladakh that has provided metalworks such as copper, bronze, tin, silver and iron to the Leh market through the centuries. From Chilling we will drive for about 3 hours along the Zanskar River .We will eventually reach its confluence with the Indus and the easy road back to Leh.
Day 9: Leh - Delhi
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to airport to catch the flight for Delhi. upon arrival at Delhi, transfer to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward destinatiion.
Tour and Services Ends.
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