Trekking in Lower Ladakh over Charatse La (3,650m)

4 Nights /5 Days

Mountaineering and Trekking

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Overview

Situated at an altitude of about 3,800 m, Charatse La is in Ladakh region, Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir. The pass is an ideal base in Sham Indus Valley. This is an opportunity to stay in tents and trek on the varied landscapes of Ladakh. Trekking in the lower part of Ladakh means exploring the monasteries, visiting the inhabitant villagers and their homes. The remote villages are a part of the everyday trekking. The major spiritual attractions on this trekking tour in Ladakh are the monasteries in Likir followed by Yangthang after crossing Phobe La and Charatse La.

 

Highlights

  • Duration of Trek:    05 Days. 
  • Best Time:       Mid June to September.   
  • Highest Point: Charatse La (3,650m) 
  • Focus:     Monasteries, Monks, People Villages. 
  • Highlight:     Remote Villages and Monasteries.
  • Physical Challenge: Easy Trek.

Itinerary

Day

1

Leh to Liker to Yangthang 4-5 hours
Yangthang

Drive to Liker around 45 kms from Leh towards Srinagar. At Liker, before starting the trek, you can visit the monastery atop a hill upstream of the village. As you begin your trek you come across Yangthang and Sumdo villages crossing small passes called Phobe La (3550 meters) and Charatse La (3650 meters). Overnight stay is in HOMESTAY.


Day

2

Yangthang to Rizong to Hemis Shukpachan 5-6 hours
Hemis Shukpachan

After the breakfast proceed towards Rizong monastery. The walk is through a thick grove of poplar, willow, apricot and apple trees along a stream before getting to the popular nunnery of Rizong at a site called Chulichan in about half an hour. The valley on the right is the way to the monastery, which is known for its strict rules of observing monastic life as per Buddhist tenets. After having lunch, the trek towards Hemis Shukpachan village involves crossing a simple pass behind the monastery. Overnight stay is in HOMESTAY.


Day

3

Hemis Shukpachan to Temisgam 3-4 hours
Temisgam

Today is a bit longer trek involving crossing of Maptek La (3750 meters), which has great views of surrounding valleys and mountains. Soon after the pass you get the sight of Ang village. From Ang the road leads down to the Temisgam village, which has ruins of historical fort and a small monastery enshrining the highly sacred marble statue of Avalokitesvara. Overnight stay is in a HOMESTAY.


Day

4

Temisgam to Khaltse 4-5 hours
Khaltse

Walk down to Khaltsey via Bongbongchan La, and your trek finishes at the Srinagar Leh highway. The same day you drive to Lamayuru for sightseeing of Yundrung Monastery perched on pillar shaped interesting geographical formations, which gives this valley a ?moonlike? image. Overnight stay is in HOMESTAY.


Day

5

Lamayuru to Leh
Lamayuru

After having breakfast visit Rizong monastery and drive back to Leh, en route visit Alchi and Liker monasteries.


Inclusions


  • All transportation by Toyota Qualis, Innova or Scorpio. 
  • Two men tent, Kitchen and dinning tents.
  • Kitchen equipment and Toilet Tent.
  • Stool, Table and mattresses.
  • Food veg and non-veg.
  • Cook, helper and guide.
  • Ponies for Luggage for Trekking with Camping.
  • Ponies/Potters  for Luggage for Trekking with Homestay.
  • Monument entrances, wild life fees and camping charges.
  • Climbing permit to Stok Khangri and Equipment.
  • Accommodation in Hotel in Padum & Kargil with all meals. 

Exclusions


  • Any flight tickets and any Accommodation except Padum & Kargil. 
  • No accommodation in Leh is included in Trekking Packages. 
  • Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and clothing.
  • Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the head ?Prices Included?. 
  • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
  • Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control. 

Proposed Accommodation/ Similar

Yangthang - 1 Night
Hemis Shukpachan - 1 Night
Temisgam - 1 Night
Khaltse - 1 Night

Activities

Hemis Shukpachan
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Rizong Monastery

Rizong (or Rhizong) gompa, Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Buddhist monastery is also called the Yuma Changchubling in Ladakh, India. It is ...

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Additional Info

Sector Note

Tour Price

PER PERSON PRICE IN INR

Package Name

1 PAX

2 PAX

3 PAX

4 PAX

5 PAX

6 PAX & ABOVE

Liker to Temisgam Trek (Homestay)

42,876

25,136

20,095

16,920

18,510

17,228

Liker to Temisgam Trek (Camping)

61533

35776

32286

25938

23427

23006

+5% GST



Cancellation Policy

The package price will be deducted as per the following conditions strictly. No refund will be entertained without receiving a cancellation request effective from the date of receipt of the letter. 

  • Notice less than 60-46 days:  25% cost will be deducted
  • Notice less than 45-31 days:  50% cost will be deducted
  • Notice less than  30 days:       No Refund

Note: No refund will be given to people who are unable to complete the trip or abandon it due to any reasons.
Terms & Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The digital copy of the Indemnity form duly filled, signed and emailed to the company along with the booking amount. 
  • It will be deemed that the booking & payment policy is accepted by the clients while making the bookings with the first deposit amount. 
  • If the client is forced to cancel the booking prior to departure, the cancellation policy will be followed.
  • In case of any delay beyond our control, the client will have to bear extra cost for the extra days as per the option chosen on per day basis.
  • Please  note  and  be  well  informed  that  there  will  be  no  refund  of  money  after the package commences and if one cannot complete activity or gets sick enroute. 
  • The cost is for the entire package and there would be no refunds in case any part of the package is not availed.


COMPANY LIABILITY

  1. It is in the nature of a holiday of this kind to be flexible. The day-to-day agenda and ultimate goal of the tour is taken as an aim and not as a contractual obligation. We shall not be responsible for the delays or alterations in the program or expenses incurred due to conflict, international or internal flight delay or cancellations, strikes, sickness, weather, war, vehicle problems, political closures and disputes.
  2. The  booking  is  accepted  on  the  understanding  that  you  realize  the  potential  risks  and hazards that can be involved in holidays of this kind. The organisor along with our leaders/guides and anyone else working in association with us cannot be held responsible for any death, accident or mishap that may occur in connection with any part of, or services connected with the holiday. 
  3. Before the guests come on a holiday, they must be covered by insurance, which has to include the cost of helicopter rescue, evacuation and cost of repatriation if they become too ill to continue. It is recommended that travel insurance should cover adventure activities undertaken. We can help you incase required
  4. The Company would not be liable to pay any kind of compensation arising because of any mishap, sickness, accident etc.

Payment Policy
BOOKING & PAYMENT POLICY

  • Booking Amount:  25% of the package price (Non Refundable)
  • 1st Installment:          25% of the package price on confirmation of all services
  • 2nd Installment:          50% Balance 15 days prior to the departure date
  

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