Monasteries in Ladakh may be either of the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The head lama is called a 'kushak', meaning reincarnation. The monasteries of Ladakh are what give the region its unique flavor and beauty. Typically, most gompas are built so that they perch precariously on lone rocks or craggy mountain-faces.
This trek takes you to some of the most beautiful villages and fascinating gompas on a lesser known trek through this fantastic region. With its snow covered peaks, remote villages, and ancient Buddhist monasteries – Ladakh transports one to another world.
This specially designed Ladakh Monasteries hiking and trekking tour through various monasteries like Shey monastery and Tikse monastery in Himalayas is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker walking in Ladakh as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job, as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary (Ladakh Monasteries Trek):
New Delhi - Leh - Shey and Tikse Monastery - Stok Palace - Lamayuru Monastery - Parinkiti La - Hinju - Konzke La - Sumda Choon- Lanak - Alchi - Leh - New Delhi
Grade: Mild
Time: June - October
Duration: 16 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day

Day 5 (Lamayuru Monastery):
On the fifth day of Ladakh Monasteries Trek, we travel by jeep to Lamayuru monastery, a site that abounds in myth and legend. Overnight in the village.

Day 8 (Konzke La):
Next on Ladakh Monasteries Trek is Konze La (4900 m), here we get a spectacular view before descending to pastures just above the village of Sumda Chenmo.

Day 9 (Sumda Chenmo):
Pass through Sumda Chenmo, which actually has two monasteries - one is active, while the other lies in ruins below the village. Camp in the valley near the river.

Day 10 (Sumda Choon):
Rest day, with an optional side trip to Sumda Choon, whose ancient and rarely visited monastery houses remarkable artistic treasures.

Day 11 (Lanak):
Continue upwards on Ladakh Monasteries Trek to the beautiful meadow of Lanak. In the evenings, we have often spotted Bharal, the rare and elusive blue sheep, on the nearby cliffs.

Day 12 (Alchi):
The climb to Dundunchen La (4800 metres) is strenuous, a stunning view encompassing the Stok and Zanskar ranges. Finish our trek with a long descent into Chiling, before boarding the rafts on the Zanskar river. Ride the river to its confluence with the Indus at Nimu, then board jeeps for the trip to Alchi. Overnight at Alchi village.

Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommodation on full bord basis in Darjeeling, Kalingpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package includeing Kit bag max 15kg per person.
>Gear Package include kit bag,sleeping Bag, down jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
>Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek crew, camping equipment
>Services of a professional guide and trekking staff
>Poters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for Poters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
>Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen for 2nights. Indian we served Chinese and continental dishes and also sikkimes dishes.
>All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the trek.
>Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
>All trekking fees and local permits

Trek Cost does not Include:
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls,laundry,etc.
>Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities
>Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical, emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc)
>Additional services not mentioned above in the included clause Tips
>Travel Incurance
>Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above package and there will be no refunds for services not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
>Initially Sikkim Holidays quoted you a basic cost that covered Ladakh Monasteries Trek. With your requirements the costs have increased proportionally but you can rest assured that it is money for value as we will be offering you the best in services.