Shyam Trek With Golden Triangle

Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi. Arrive at the international airport of Delhi at night and receive assistance from a representative from the local office to board the early morning flight to Leh. Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 2 - Delhi – Leh (3500m). Enjoy the scenery while flying from Delhi to Leh. In the afternoon there will be a gentle orientation walk of Leh and its bazaars. Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 3 - Visit: Shey – Thiksey – Hemis. The day’s sightseeing programme starts with visits to Shey Palace and Shey School. Later the tour continues with visits to Thiksey and Hemis monasteries away from Leh. Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 4 - Indus Valley (3500-3800m): Stok Palace, Shanti Stupa & transfer to Taru Today also the sightseeing programme continues with visits to Stok Palace and Shanti Stupa. In the afternoon drive to Taru, the starting point of the trek. Overnight Camp

Overnight - Camp

Day 5 - Taru – Taru La (4100m) – Umla – Nimu (3700m ; 6-7hrs) Begin trek and walk in a deserted valley with a gradual ascent towards the first pass, Taru La (4,200m). Have lunch on the way. Later continue towards Nimu village through an un-populated landscape. Overnight Camp

Overnight - Camp

Day 6 - Nimu – Nye (3800m;4-5 hrs). Start this short day’s trek with a gradual ascent for an hour through a canyon that is surrounded by rocky cliffs. Trek onto a deserted plateau to reach the green valley of Nye. In the afternoon there is enough time to explore this beautiful village. Overnight Camp

Overnight - Camp

Day 7 - Nye – Likir (3400m; approx. 4hrs). A short ascent early on to reach a dusty road that hardly sees any traffic. From here it’s a gentle walk up to the village of Likir. After taking some rest at the camp visit Likir Monastery and explore the village. Overnight Camp

Overnight - Camp

Day 8 - Likir – Sumdo – Yangtang (3,600m;4-5 hrs). Commence trek to Yangtang via Sumdo. Walk on rough jeep-road and cross Charatse La (3,700m) to reach Yangtang. Reach the camp set up either near the village school or at the river bank. Overnight Camp

Overnight - Camp

Day 9 - Yangtang – Rizong – Hemis Shukpachan (3,600m;6-7 hrs) Descend to the monastery of Rizong and continue trek to cross Nigutse La (3,950m) and then descend to Hemis. Overnight Camp

Overnight - Camp

Day 10 - Hemis Shukpachan – Ang – Themisgam (3,600m;4-5 hrs) & transfer to Leh Walk up to Rongtil La. Walk further to second pass, Meptik La (3,750m) and descend gradually to Ang. Board transport to drive to Leh. Overnight Hotel

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Day 11 - Free Day in Leh (Optional excursion to Khardung La (5602m). Today is a free day in Leh. One may also wish to go for an optional excursion on world's highest motorable road to Khardung La. Built in 1976, it was opened to motor vehicles in 1988. Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 12 - Leh – Delhi (By Flight) – Agra (220 kms; 4-5 hrs). Early morning transfer to Leh airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi drive to Agra. In the afternoon visit Agra Fort. Evening is free to relax. Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 13 - Agra – Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (260 kms;5-6 hrs). Today rise early to spot the beautiful Taj Mahal at sunrise. Taj Mahal, a marvel in while marble built on the southern bank of River Yamuna, is a symbol of eternal love. Later drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri to visit the palace built by Moghul Emperor, Akbar. Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 14 - Sightseeing of Jaipur. In the local sightseeing programme of Jaipur visit the majestic Amber Fort, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar (the 18th century observatory and still active) and Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Overnight Hotel

Overnight - Hotel

Day 15 - Jaipur – Delhi (260 kms; 5-6 hrs). After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel drive to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer direct to the international airport of Delhi to board flights to respective destinations.

Tour Ends