|
Visits to the
major Buddhist monasteries and other cultural or heritage sites are
the principal tourist attractions of central Ladakh and Zanskar. These
sites, most within reach of Leh, may be visited by bus or by taxi.
Most villages and/ or monasteries are provided with regular bus
services from Leh. Taxis are expensive, with fixed tariff for almost
every monastery or group of monasteries, but offer good value in terms
of comfort, convenience and time frame.
Most of the region's principal gompas are open throughout day and a
caretaker lama is available to show visitors around. Some of the less
visited establishments have special opening hours, as in the case of
Namgyal Tsemo, Shey Palace and the Stock Palace Museum. Check the
timings in the Tourist Office before proceeding to these places. Most
of the monasteries charge a small entrance fee.
The monasteries constitute the fountain-head of Ladakh's Buddhist
religion and culture. Tourists are advised to respect their sanctity.
Shoes may have to be removed before entering some of the temples,
smoking is anathema to the monastic atmosphere, while loud action and
speech may disturb the tranquil ambience characteristic of such places
of worship.
LAMAYURU TO ALCHI
 This
is one of the easier treks in Ladakh and passes through less visited
trails and remote Ladakhi Villages. The altitudes are lower than most
other treks in Ladakh and some of the prominent Monasteries of Central
Ladakh can be visited alongside this trek.
Lamayuru is one of the oldest Gompas/Monaesteries in Ladakh and has
been a popular destination for Explorers since many Centuries, it is
belived to be a pre Buddhism Shrine of the lost Bon Po religion. The
spectacular Gompa at Alchi was abndoned centuries ago but has been
lovingly maintained by the Monks of Likir Gompa.
DURATION
9 days Delhi to Delhi
5 days trekking Lamayuru to Alchi.
GRADE : Moderate
SEASON : June to october.
FIXED DEPARTURES IN 2002 : 20 June, 20th July, 25th August, 20 Sept.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Delhi - Leh
Day 02: Leh-Lamayuru
Day 03: Lamayuru-Wanlah
Day 04: Wanlah-Hinju Valley
Day 05: Hinju-Konze La-Camp
Day 06: Camp-Sumdo Choon
Day 07: Sumdo Choon-Satpski La-Alchi
Day 08: UleTokpo-Leh
Day 09: Leh-New Delhi
|
::