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The Great Ladakh to Kashmir Traverse THE GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE Aug 25 – Sep 04, 2019 aquaterra.in THE GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIRE TRAVERSE: INTRODUCTION This classic trek which starts from Pannikhar in Suru valley of Kargil is beautiful contrast of stark and green landscape. This trek which can generally be made in a week’s time gives an insight of the upper Wardwan valley and existence of semi nomadic life of Bakerwal herdsmen in the green pastures of this area. aquaterra.in THE GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIRE TRAVERSE: FACT SHEET ● DATE OF TREK: Aug 25 – Sept 04, 2019 ● DURATION OF TREK: 11 DAYS ● REPORTING POINT: LEH AIRPORT ● GRADE OF TREK: DEMANDING ● HEIGHT: 4980 M ACCOMMODATION DAY ACCOMMODATION MEAL PLAN DAY 1-2 KANG LHA CHEN HOTEL/SIMILAR ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 3 HOTEL AT SONMARG ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 4-9 TREKKING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 10 ROYAL HOUSEBOATS/SIMILAR ALL INCLUSIVE DAY 11 ROYAL HOUSEBOATS/SIMILAR BREAKFAST ITINERARY CHART START END DAY DIST. TIME ALT. POINT POINT DRIVE DAY 1 LEH AIRPORT LEH 15 MIN 3500M 5KM DRIVE DAY 2 LEH LEH (ACCLIMATISE) 5 HRS 3500M 30KM DRIVE DAY 3 LEH SONMARG 10 HRS 2800M 340 KM NICHNAI BASE DAY4 SONAMARG 9KM 7 HRS 3505M CAMP 8-10 DAY 5 DONARA KANNITAL 3800M HRS DAY 6 KANNITAL HUMPET 10KM 5 HRS 3350M aquaterra.in DAY 7 HUMPET REST 3350M DAY 8 HUMPET RANGMARG 12KM 7 HRS 3000M DAY 9 RANGMARG SHEESHNA TREK 6 HRS 3590M TREK DAY 10 SHEESHNAG CHANDANWARI 6-8 HRS 2890M DAY DRIVE SRINAGAR SRINAGAR AIRPORT 1 HR 3500M 11 15 KM aquaterra.in GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE: DETAILED ITINERARY DAY ONE: LEH AIRPORT- HOTEL (3500M) Board the early morning flight from Delhi to Leh. It takes a little more than an hour to get to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. On a clear day the flight offers excellent views of the mighty Himalayas. Arrive at the hotel for welcome drinks followed by breakfast. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. DAY TWO: LEH (3500M) We spend half the day visiting Shey and Thiksey monasteries around Leh. Return to hotel for lunch and spend the day exploring the Leh market. aquaterra.in GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE: DETAILED ITINERARY DAY THREE: LEH - SONMARG (2800 M) Long day of driving today. Set out after an early breakfast, travelling west of Leh towards Kargil. 36 kms from Leh, we reach Nimu, the confluence of the Zanskar with the Indus. We pass the derelict fort at Basgo, the painted caves at Saspol to reach Khalsi where the road crosses the Indus River and slowly winds its way 27 kms upto the beautiful gompa at Lamayuru. Continue to cross the Fotu La (4108m) and Namika La (3700m) to reach the village of Mulbekh. 41 kms further is the town of Kargil which marks the transition to a predominantly Muslim area. Continue to drive West to Kashmir, over the Zojila (3500m) with sheer drop on one side. Drive through Baltal to reach the meadows of Sonmarg. aquaterra.in GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE: DETAILED ITINERARY DAY FOUR: KARGIL – PANNIKAR - DONARA (3770 M) An early start from Kargil as the road snakes up the Suru valley past the settlement of Sankhoo. Arrive Pannikar 3200 Mts from Kargil and start trek to Donara 3770 Mts, we follow the Cholong River for about 3 hours in-between crossing many side streams till we reach a huge valley at Donara where we camp overnight. aquaterra.in GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE: DETAILED ITINERARY DAY FIVE: DONARA TO KANNITAL (3800 M) (3800 M) Donara to Kannital 3800 Mts via Boktol 4980 Mts Pass, this day we start very early in the morning for our longest Day on this trek (8 to 10 Hours). After leaving the camp at Donara we prepare ourselves for a water crossing on a Rolvoling river which comes from Lonlivadgalli, after water crossing we start our uphill walk towards the Boktol pass at 4980 Mts, the trek to the pass is a mix of easy and hard walk for about 4 hours, on the top of the pass there are beautiful views of some 6000 Mts high unnamed mountains peaks around and a huge hanging glacier towards the Nun massif gives a great look, from the pass there is a long descend on main Boktol glacier for about 4 to 5 hours till we get to a beautiful camp at Kannital. aquaterra.in DAY SIX: KANNITAL – HUMPET (3350 M) The 10 km long walk from Kannital to Humpet is an easy walk all along the Boktol river, we camp in an open meadow at Humpet. DAY SEVEN: REST DAY AT HUMPET Sidewalks or read, sleep, or just stare at the beautiful surroundings! DAY EIGHT: HUMPET TO RANGMARG (3000 M) From Humpet we start our downhill walk through some beautiful birch trees till we get to Wankadal where we cross the Boktol river on a wooden log bridge and soon start taking up hill trek towards our right to traverse a long hill which will take us to our beautiful camp at Rangmarg. DAY NINE: RANGMARG TO SHEESHNAG (3590 M) Rangmarg to Sheeshnag 3590 Mts over GololGali pass 4450 Mts. This is a second longest day on this trek, we gain about 1400 mts to the pass from our Rangmarg camp, it is a long uphill trek with steep climb towards its end to the Golal Gali pass from top we get some beautiful mountain views. We descend to our camp near the beautiful lake Sheeshnag. DAY TEN: GANGBAL LAKE-NARANGA - SRINAGAR (1585M) A 1000m plus descent awaits your knees! Descend to Naranag & drive 55 km to Srinagar. Overnight at houseboat. DAY ELEVEN: SRINAGAR – SRINAGAR AIRPORT It’s an early morning flight back to Delhi. Trip ends! aquaterra.in TOTAL COST: INR 86,500 + 5% TAX GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE: COST BREAKDOWN COST INCLUDES ALL TRAVEL FROM LEH AND BACK TO SRINAGAR BY ROAD ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAYING AND CAMPING WHILE ON TRIP ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN TENTS/ HOTEL ALL MEALS AS DETAILED IN ITINERARY & SAFE DRINKING WATER ALL TREKKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH INDIA’S MOST EXPERIENCED GUIDING TEAM, CAMP STAFF AND COOKS PORTRAGE UPTO 15KG/PERSON PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE FLIGHT PRICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST COST EXCLUDES SLEEPING BAG STAY & MEALS IN DELHI AIRPORT & RAILWAY STATION TRANSFERS IN DELHI BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/INSURANCE/CAMERA FEE/ETC.) ANY EXPENSE INCURRED DUE TO FORCE OF NATURE SUCH AS LANDSLIDES, BAD WEATHER OR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL TIPS & GRATUITIES (WE RECOMMEND 5-10% OF YOUR TRIP COST- TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE TREAM)- PERSONAL CHOICE TRAVEL & CANCELLATION INSURANCE PLEASE NOTE FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – RS 16,500 + 5% TAX, FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR TENT WITH – RS 7,500 + 5% TAX aquaterra.in GREAT LADAKH TO KASHMIR TRAVERSE: THE NEXT STEPS Have any questions? Email us Ready to go? Book your place by filling in this form. Make your payment here. Once you fill in your form, we'll get in touch with you with all the necessary details. PLEASE NOTE: Filling in the booking form does not guarantee a spot on any trek. You will receive a separate confirmation email once the booking form is submitted. We look forward to hosting you on your next Adventure! aquaterra.in .
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