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.
