Rupsu Trek
Places to Visit : Delhi - Leh - Tikse- Hemis Gompas - Chogdo -
Kongmaru La - Nimaling - Langtang Chu - Zalung Karpo La - Rotang Pass-
Manali - Delhi
Duration: 21 Nights / 22 Days
Day 1 - Delhi
On arrival meet our representative. Later transfer to the Hotel. Morning
at leisure. proceed for half day City Tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab
Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, President House, Parliament House
and Connaught Place Shopping centre of New Delhi. Overnight at the
Hotel.
Day 2 - Delhi - Leh
Early morning transfer to domestic airport for flight to Leh.
Arrive Leh transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the day free.
Day 3 - Leh
Morning half day tour of Phyang and Spituk, return to hotel for
lunch. Afternoon free.
Day 4 - Leh
Full day to visit the Alchi.
Day 5 - Leh
Visit to Shey and Matho gompas and Stok palace, the home of Ladakhi
royalty
Day 6 - Tikse - Hemis Gompas
Tour of Tikse and Hemis gompas, two the wealthiest and most influential
institutions in Ladakh. Camp at Hemis
Day 7 - Chogdo
Trek from Hemis to the village of Chogdo.
Day 8 - Kongmaru La
Trek to Kongmaru La base camp.
Day 9 - Nimaling
Over Kongmaru La at 16,730 ft. to the plain of Nimaling, then
over a small ridge to the secluded base camp at the foot of majestic
Kang Yatze peak at 21,000 ft.
Day 10 - Nimaling
Day at Leisure .
Day 11 - Valley of Langtang Chu
Over Konka Wangpo at16,500 ft. to the valley of Langtang Chu.
Day 12 - Zalung Karpo La
Climb to the top of Zalung Karpo La for a birds'-eye view of the
Kharnak region before descending to the meadow of Sokra.
Day 13 - Kharnak
Pass through Kharnak, with its imposing fort and enter a spectacular
gorge leading further down into willow groves. When the valley widens
again, reach one of the most auspicious spots in the region, the site
of a massive and remarkably ornamented monument, overnight in camp.
Day 14 - Dat
One hour's walk, we reach the semi-permanent settlement of Dat
and camp near the village.
Day 15 - Kyiang
On the vast open plain beyond Dat, we keep a close lookout for
herds of Kyiang, the Tibetan wild ass which frequent this valley.
The stream has dried up here, but bubbling springs provide refreshment
before the climb to Yar La at 15,910 ft. This is an easy pass, but
the views are incredible. From the pass, there is a simple descent
to Lungmoche
Day 16 - Zhabuk
The scenery changes yet again as you pass two small ridges and
descend through wind-carved rocks to one of the most beautiful campsites
in Ladakh, called Zhabuk. Quench your thirst in the crystal clear
spring and watch for the flocks of graceful Bharal, or Blue Sheep,
on the cliffs above
Day 17 - Zara Chu River
Experience exciting river crossings before climbing high above
the Zara Chu river.
Day 18 - Tsarap Chu
Make an early start to tackle the highest pass on our journey
at 17,390 ft. to Marang La. The views from the summit stretch to the
Great Himalayas. The descent is quite long, and end up in a lovely
willow grove on the bank of the mighty Tsarap Chu, leaving the icy
heights far behind.
Day 19 - Darcha
Take a short walk to the Manali-Leh military road to reach Manali.
This spectacular drive takes us over the main Himalaya range at the
15,255 ft Baralacha La before stopping for the night in Darcha.
Day 20 - Rohtang Pass
Continue by jeep over Rohtang Pass (3978 metres) to Manali
Day 21 - Manali
Day free in Manali for sightseeing.
Day 22 - Manali -Delhi
Manali / Delhi : Tour concludes and onward journey back.
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