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Lamayuru Alchi TrekkingThis trek distills the very essence of Ladakh and in a short span of time, provides intensive experience of the land, its people and culture. Linking two of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh at its either end, the trail passes through dramatic desert mountainscape with vivid verdant villages tucked away into the hillsides. Highlights include the gompas at Lamayuru, Wanla, the Sumdochoon valley, inhabited by descendants of Nepalese craftsmen brought by the king of Ladakh in the 18th century renowned for their metalwrok in copper, tin and silver, and Alchi and ancient wood carvings at Sumdah Chenmo, all made in the 11th century by Rigzing Zangpo. Season : July to September Duration : 2-day drive, 8-day trek Grade : Moderate Heighest Point : 4,320m approx. Lamayuru Alchi Trekking Routes Delhi - Leh - Lamayuru -Wanla - Hijnu - Marjek - Lanka - Sumdah Choon - Pulu - Alchi - Leh - Delhi Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days Day 01 : Arrival Delhi Day 02 : Delhi Day 03 : Fly Delhi to Leh Day 04 : Leh. Day at leisure. Day 05 : Day for City Tour Day 06 : Drive leh to Lamayuru (11,033 ft/3,364 m) - 5 to 6 hours. Day 07 : Trek Lamayuru to Wanla (10,135 ft/3,090 m) - 3 to 4 hours. Day 08 : Wanla to Hinju (12,421 ft/3,787 m) - 5 to 6 hours. Day 09 : Hinju .Rest day. Explore the village and its surroundings. Day 10 : Hinju to Marjek (11,152 ft/3,400 m) - 6 hours. Day 11 : Marjek to Lanka (13,547 ft/4,130 m) - 6 hours. Day 12 : Lanka to Sumdah Choon (12,579 ft/3,835 m) - 6 hours. Day 13 : Sumdah Choon. Rest day. Day 14 : Sumdah Choon to Pulu (14,170 ft/4,320 m) - 6 hours Day 15 : Pulu to Alchi - 2 hours. Day 16 : Drive Alchi to Leh - 3 hours. Day 17 : Fly Leh to Delhi. Day 18 : Departure Delhi.
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