Ripchar Valley Trek

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Ripchar Valley Trek, located in Ladakh is a very interesting trek, beginning at Lamayuru Monastery. The landscape is truly spectacular with a number of parallel mountain ranges including the Karakoram, Zanskar and Greater Himalayan ranges offering endless panoramic views.

Ripchar valley is nestled with its small villages, nomadic settlements and pastures where we would see a wide variety of flowers from the end of July to the end of August and we will see birds too.

High passes with excellent views of the Karakorams and the Zanskar ranges on the way are a treat to the eyes. It has irrigated fields of barley and potatoes. This wonderful trek will give us a true insight into Ladakhi culture, country, and religion as you visit among the best monasteries, villages and cross high passes and pastures. There are several high passes along the way and the trek finishes in Chilling, a village famous in the region for copper production. Our adventurous journey will start from Delhi to Leh. In Leh we will get a chance to explore the monasteries. While moving further, we will visit the famous village Hinju and its monasteries. Thereafter, our journey will become more interesting as you go further towards Konze la. Here we will have chance to stay at camp side. Then moving down there is a valley called Sumda via Lanak. We will explore the isolated villages and famous valleys while going to Chilling, which will be our last destination.

At Ripchar valley, experience a world that is untouched, peaceful, and almost everlasting.

Day 01: Fly Delhi-Leh (3500m)

On the very first day, we will start from Delhi. And get transferred to the hotel of Leh. Take a rest and get acclimatized. Overnight follows in the hotel.

Day 02: In Leh (3500m)

After having an early breakfast, we will explore the famous Shey & Thiksey monasteries in the morning, and return to the hotel for lunch. In evening we can walk around the interesting Leh market. Stay overnight in hotel and relish your meal.

Day 03: Leh to Hinju (3750m) 5-6hrs drive & 1 hr walk

On this day, after having light food, a 5-6 drive will take us to the village called Hinju. Visit the famous Alchi monastery and the lamayuru monastery. Hinju is a pretty village, with its eleventh century gompa high up on a crag, which makes a pleasant place to stop. From here, we will walk for about an hour along the Ripchar valley to reach the small hamlet of Hinju. Overnight halt follows in hotel with dinner.

Day 04: Hinju to base of Konze La (4900m) 4-5hrs

We will start a drive of 4-5 hrs, which reaches to Base of Konze la. The Ripchar Valley gets more and more striking as we walk higher, with its thick growth of willow trees and dramatic views back to rock pinnacles on the sky line. Stay at night at base of Konze La.

Day 05: Base of Konze La to Sumdo Chenmo (4300m) 4-5hrs

Next day, a short but steep ascent will take us from the camp to the top of this pass, but rewards with views all the way back to the Prinkiti La. From here move down steeply to the Sumdo Chenmo. Overnight follows at camp side in Sumdo Chenmo.

Day 06: Sumdo Chenmo to Lanak(4000m) 5-6hrs

A drive of 5-6 hrs descends to the Sumda Valley. It becomes gentler towards Lanak. Overnight follows in camp with hot dinner near by the river, Sumda Chu.

Day 07: Lanak to valley of Chilling (3800m) over Dungduchun La(4700m) 6-7hrs

The next day drive of 6-7 hrs will bring us to the isolated village of Sumda. It shows few signs of change and the villagers are largely self-sufficient. From the village the path goes over a small pass called Dungduchun La. The spectacular landscape and breath taking scenic beauty can be observed from the top. From here, we will follow the path and reach to the Valley of Chilling.

Day 08: Valley of Chilling to Chilling (3250m) 1-2 hrs and drive to Leh.

After having an early morning breakfast, carry on walking downwards to Chilling. It is a fairly large village famous for producing some of the best metalwork in Ladakh. From here, take a short drive to Leh, check into the hotel and take your lunch on reaching Leh. We will get opportunities to shop in the Leh market. Overnight stay follows in the Hotel.

Day 09: Fly Leh-Delhi.

Start early morning to get transferred to Leh and then get back to Delhi.

Package Includes:

- Pick up from the Airport / Railway Station

- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners

- Airport transfers

- Group medical kit

- Good quality accommodation

- Trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fiber filled jacket and insulated mat

- Private transportation

- All park entrance fees and trekking permits

- Porters to carry all personal and group equipment.