Lamayuru to Alchi Trek
Duration (14 Days/13 Nights)

This outstanding trek begins with a drive down the Indus River from Leh to visit the ancient and spectacularly sited Lamayuru monastery and camp. We then trek through the village of Shilla to the camp at Wanla. On day 2 we hike along the Yarpola river to Phanjila, where we enter the Ripchar valley and hike to Hinju. After a hearty breakfast, we hike up to the Konzke La pass (16,080 ft) with expansive views of the Karakorum and Zanskar Mountains. We then descend and camp. We continue down the Sumdah Chu river to the isolated village of Sumdah-Chenmo and then on to a camp by the river. We hike through a muti-hued valley and then turn up a tributary and follow it to our next camp above Sumdah-Choon. On our final trek day we ascend to the Stakspi La pass (16,980 ft) where our strenuous efforts are rewarded with majestic views of the Indus valley. The trail descends down the valley all the way to the historic village of Alchi with its 11th century monastery. After visiting the monastery the next morning, we drive back to Leh, visiting the Likir monastery on the way.

Itinerary:

Day:
01 - Arrive Delhi in early morning, fly to Leh.
02 - Rest, acclimatization walk in Leh
03 - Sightseeing, visit Leh Palace and main monastery.
04 - Drive to Lamayuru, visit Monastery, camp.
05 to 10 - On trek: to Wanla; to Hinju; to Sumdah-Chenmo; to river camp; to Sumdah-Choon; to Alchi
11 - Drive to Leh, visit Likir Monastery on the way.
12 - Relax in Leh
13 - Fly to Delhi, overnight in hotel
14 - Relax in Delhi
15 - International departure