Lamayuru Chilling Trek

This day is kept for visiting some of the amazing and ancient monasteries in the area.

Located at 15 kilometers from Leh, Shey Gompa used to be the summer palace of the Ladakh Rulers. About the palace, you will find potpourri of Gompas and Stupas. At the start of 17th century AD, Deldan Namgyal edified Shey Palace. 12-meter towering Shakyamuni Buddha Statue is the well-known attraction of Shey. This effigy is positioned in Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa is positioned at a distance of around 17 kilometers from Leh and is in proximity to Shey as well. This monastery is famous among the most spectacular monasteries of Ladakh. The monastery belongs to Gelukspa Order.

At the distance of around 45 kilometers from Leh is situated the illustrious Hemis Monastery, which is one of the major and most well liked monasteries in Ladakh region. Hemis Monastery belongs to Drukpa order and it was constructed in early 17th century. Elongated Mani walls faces the monastery secluded in arresting valley fringed by dazzling streams. Have the overnight stay at the guesthouse.

It takes around three hours of drive from Leh to Lamayuru. Once you explore the ancient monastery at Lamayuru, you can begin your walk to Wanla. Wanla is at a short hour distance from the small pass named as Prinkti La (3750 meters). Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse.

On this day, we will trek through the immaculate villages of Ladakh before reaching and the meadow camp outside the Hinju Village.

A steep way down will take you to Kongskil La Ridge that offers amazing view of Karakoram and Stok ranges. The other side of pass is a bit difficult to transverse.

After crossing few streams and the Sumdo Chenmo Village, the route steady descends to the base of Dung Dung Chan La. Feel the mesmeric aroma of edelweiss and other rare flowers of Ladakh en route.

From the Dung Dung Chan La pass, a straight ascending trail further descends steeple to the village of Chilling.

The day is spare for explorations at Chilling

We will drive to Leh in the morning. The trail goes along Zanskar River and in due course reaches its confluence with Indus River. The road is good from here and makes the drive to Leh discernibly easy. Enjoy the scrumptious dinner and have overnight stay at the hotel.

Arrive at the airport in morning to catch the flight for Delhi. Enjoy the half-day guided sightseeing in Delhi. Transfer to the International Airport in the evening and catch the flight for onward journey.