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LADAKH HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE
12-23 September 2008
This is a stunning trek through the Magical Buddhist kingdom of Ladakh, passing charming villages and monasteries, offering magnificent views of the Himalayas including the highest peak Stok Kangri at 6100m, Karakoram and the rugged Zanskar range. Passing palaces, crossing rivers and mountains, our trek passes through the Hemis National Park and we may even see Bharal (blue sheep), snow leopard and golden eagles.
There is also a visit to the amazing Taj Mahal in Agra to complete your trip.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
- Dates: 12-23 September 2008
- Number of Days: 12
- Difficulty level: Difficult, altitude adds to challenge.
- Terrain: Steep sections, gravel, rocky paths and mountain trails.
- Accommodation: Hotel 3 nights, camping 6 nights.
- Trekking Time: 4-8 hours, 8-15km per day.
- Altitude: 3500-4900m
ITINERARY
- Day 1- Fly to Delhi.
- Day 2 - We will arrive in Delhi and have a cycle rickshaw tour of Old Delhi.
- Day 3 - Flight from Delhi to the Tibetan influenced capital of Leh having the remainder of the day to acclimatise.
- Day 4 - Today we will explore Leh with a chance of walking up to Shanti Stupa and the Shankar Monastery.
- Day 5 - 6 - We start our trek through outlying settlements and follow the trail up to Zingchan village. We will follow this with an acclimatisation day.
- Day 7 - We will cross the nallah for the last time and walk through Rumbak village before setting up camp on this high mountain settlement.
- Day 8 - We begin with a steep ascent to be rewarded by views of the mountains and Plains of Ladakh. A steep descent leads us to our camp.
- Day 9 - There is an optional 3 hour trek up the glacial moraine in the morning followed by an easier day's trekking. We finish at Stok where we will visit the palace and monastery before our celebratory meal at the hotel.
- Day 10 - We take an early morning flight to Delhi, transferring by coach to Agra where we have the afternoon and evening free to explore.
- Day 11 - We leave early to enjoy the Taj Mahal at sunrise and then visit the Red Fort before returning to Delhi.
- Day 12 - We transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.
PRICES:
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Option 1
(self-Funding) |
Option 2
(minimum sponsorship) |
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| Registration fee: £350 |
Registration fee: £350 |
| Tour cost (exc reg fee): £1440 |
Minimum Sponsorship: £3300 |
| Insurance: £51 |
Insurance: £51 |
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TESTIMONIALS:
"Great trek, area, mountains and people. All very impressive, as always
organisation by ATD personnel was superb."
Patrick, Ladakh Adventurer
"Another fantastic adventure, made all the better by the ATD crew who were professional adn inspired confidence in a high alitude environment." Conor, Ladakh Adventurer
