India (Ladakh) expedition itinerary
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Sample itinerary for the India (Ladakh) expedition |
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Acclimatisation in India
There are several short day treks out of Manali and Leh that can be done before the main trekking phase. They can incorporate visits to places of local cultural importance such as temples and monasteries.
Main trekking phase
The team will take a flight to the town of Leh deep in the India Himalaya.
The Markha Valley: A 10-12 day trek in one of the most remote trekking valleys of the Indian Himalaya. Starting from Spituk, it is possible to do a circular route in the stunning Markha Valley, traversing passes of up to 5000m. The route passes through the lush Zingchen Valley where the Rumbak River meets the mighty Indus and flows into a canyon. Trekking through Hemis National Park may offer a glimpse of rare and endangered wildlife, such as snow leopard, Ladakhi Urial (a type of goat) and Bharal (blue sheep).
A gradual climb through a beautiful gorge and valley will take you to the remote village of Rumbak. Chorten and prayer flags mark the top of the pass and there are fantastic views of the Zanskar Range and the distant Himalaya Range. Follow the Markha River and camp in Markha itself, the largest village in the valley, consisting of around 20 houses, an old monastery and a ruined fort.
Lake Tso Moriri trek: New in 2009, this is a demanding and remote trek that stays consistently above 4000m. Starting the trek from Lake Tso Moriri far south of Leh and ending at Rumtse in central Ladakh, you will ascend rocky passes of up to 5449m, pass nomad settlements, numerous lakes and walk across wide and open pasture surrounded by splendid rocky hillsides and snow-capped peaks where a dramatic view of Kang Yatze dominates the distance.
Project
Teams carry out project work around Leh. Projects are usually carried out in schools, with teams helping with maintenance work, painting murals, fixing buildings or general odd jobs with plenty of opportunity for interaction with local villagers and children.
Rest and relaxation
Depending on the progress of the trek, the last days in India can be spent seeing some of its tourist attractions. White water rafting is possible around Leh. Few people visit India without going to see the Red Fort in Delhi and the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra.
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