GRAND TRAVERSE OF THE INDIAN HIMALAYA

23 days at GBP2,199 including flights
Tripcode: TGI

Countries Visited: India

A remote and challenging trek through the Indian Himalaya across the Changtang Plateau

Only recently opened due to the proximity of the Tibetan border, the remote and seldom visited Changtang Plateau is a land of wilderness and magnificence, characterised by high, arid plains, snow capped peaks and azure blue lakes.

Truly remote, the area is only inhabited for a few months every summer by the hardy Tibetan Changpa nomads and their herds of yaks and pashmina goats. The region is also home to rare wild animals such as wolf and kiang (wild ass).

After acclimatising and sightseeing in Leh we set off on our trek passing many nomad encampments and crossing wild, mountain passes to Tso Moriri Lake.

The scenery becomes wild and dramatic with snow capped peaks surrounding us as we cross the Parang La from Ladakh into the rarely visited region of Spiti.

This is a great trek in a very special part of the world!

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Delhi.

Day 3

Fly across the Himalaya to Leh. Afternoon orientation walk round Leh.

Day
4 - 5

Acclimatisation walks round the Leh Valley visiting Sankar, Shanti Stupas, the old Royal Palace and Tsemo Gompa. Optional jeep trip to the Khardung La, one of the highest road passes in the world.

Day 6

Drive to Rumtse visiting Shey, Tikse and Hemis monasteries en route.

Day 7

Short walk to Kyamar.

Day 8

Cross the Kyamur La and Madalchen La to Tisaling.

Day 9

Over the Shibuk La to Riyul.

Day 10

Trek past Tso Kar (Salt Lake), cross the Horlam Konke La to Rajung Karu.

Day 11

Cross the Kyamayuri La and the Gyame La to Gyame.

Day 12

Over the Yalung Nyau La (5455m) to Korzok Village and Tso Moriri Lake.

Day 13

Buffer day or day to explore Korzok Village.

Day 14

Trek along the shores of Tso Moriri to Kyangdom.

Day
15 - 17

Follow the Parang Chu through an amazing gorge to the base of the Parang La.

Day 18

Cross the Parang La (5586m) into Spiti.

Day 19

Descend to Kibber; Meet transport and drive to Rangrik.

Day 20

Drive over the Kunzum La and the Rhotag La to Manali.

Day 21

Visit the Hadimba Temple; afternoon drive to Mandi.

Day 22

Drive to Chandigarh or Kalka; train to Delhi.

Day 23

Fly to London.

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