HIMALAYAN FLOWERS & VILLAGES

17 days from GBP1,749 to GBP1,789 including flights

Tripcode: TGF

Enjoyable trekking through beautiful wildflower meadows and picturesque Buddhist villages in the heart of the Indian Himalaya

This exceptional trek takes us to the Miyar Valley, tucked away in a little-known corner of the Lahoul-Spiti Region of the Indian Himalaya. From Manali we cross the Rothang Pass and visit the ancient gompas at Keylong before starting our exploration of the Miyar River Valley. We follow the river from its confluence to its glacial source below the 6000m peaks of the Zanskar Mountains. We trek through Buddhist villages, fields and meadows to high altitude pastures, home to the Gaddi shepherd and the elusive Himalayan Blue Poppy. With little outside influence, the area is still remarkably traditional and the diversity of habitat is outstanding. A relaxed trek offering a different Himalayan experience.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Delhi.
Day 3	Fly to Kulu, drive to Manali.
Day 4	Free day to relax and acclimatise.
Day 5	Drive over the Rothang Pass (3978m) to the Buddhist monasteries at Keylong.
Day 6	Along the Chandabhaga Valley and trek to Udeypur Village (2650m).
Day 7	Gentle walking along the river through villages, hand-tilled fields and pine forests; visit Urgos Gompa.
Day 8	Through forest and fields to Doksar Meadow.
Day 9	To Tanpattan (3890m), a high altitude grazing meadow.
Day 10 - 11	Explore flower meadows, Gumbah Glacial Valley and the Miyar glacier.
Day 12	Retrace our steps down the valley, with time to relax and explore.
Day 13	Through forest to Shakoli.
Day 14	Return to Manali.
Day 15	To Pinjore by road.
Day 16	Early morning train or drive to Delhi. Afternoon free.
Day 17	Fly to London.

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