This is a
large valley formed by the main channel of the Indus River as
it flows across Ladakh. It includes parts of Leh district, the
Skardu region and the vast cold desert beyond. This valley
consists of large stretches of undulating lands interspersed
by high mountains across which there are many passes.
The Indus
Valley is the soul of Ladakh and is strategically the most
important part. Its borders touch those of Pakistan,
Afghanistan, China and India.
Passing
through a vast inhabited wilderness at the very heart of the
Himalayas, the Indus valley region comprises of some of the
least explored places of Ladakh. A motorable road along the
old carvan route through the hills between Likkir and
Temisgong, makes a leisurely two-day hike, which takes in
three major monastries - Likkir, ,Rizong (also spelt as
Rhidzong) and Tamisgang.
Day 1:
Arrival in Delhi, catching a flight to Leh.
Day 2:
Tour of Leh city, including its 17th century palace and
Gompa.
Day 3:
Tour of Shey, Tikse, and Hemis Gompas, the spiritual
heart of the Indus Valley.
Day 4:
Tour of Stok Palace,
home of the hereditary rulers of Ladakh, and Spitok Gompa.
Day 5:
Tour of Basgo, Alchi, and Likir Gompas. Camp at Likir.
Day 6:
Trek over Pobe la (3,550
metres) to Yangthang.
Day 7:
Trek to Rizong Gompa and back to Yangthang.
Day 8:
Trek over Sermanchan la (3,750 metres) and Lago la
(3,750 metres) to Ang.
Day 9:
Trek to Temisgang, then over Bongbong la (3,630 metres) to
Khaltse, then by jeep to Wanlah. Camp at Wanlah.
Day 10:
Trek from Wanlah over Prinkiti la (3,725 metres) to
Lamayuru. Camp at Lamayuru.
Day 11:
Return by jeep to Leh.
Day 12:
Morning flight to Delhi, on arrival check in a hotel and
stay overnight.
Day 13:
Depart- Delhi and
transfer to airport for catching a flight to onward journey.
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