
	Cultural Tours
	Exploring Sham & Nubra Valley \| Following the Silk Route \| Venturing into Zanskar Plains \| Rupsha - Changthang Wilderness Safari \| The Great Monasteries of Central Ladakh

Rupshu - Changthang Wilderness Safari

The sham valley of Ladakh falls to western part of Ladakh and is known for its apricots and apples. We drive along the Srinagar Highway and stay in the small hamlet of Alchi where we are amazed with the astounding murals dating back to 1000 AD. From there stay in Tingmosgang - a village known for its finest Apricots. The Old Palace atop the mountain is a charming spot as we can see the entire village down. We continue our exploration of Sham valley as we visit Lamayuru, Saspol & Rizong villages. The tour is further made more interesting as we enter Nubra valley in the north of Leh.



	Trip Schedule:

		Day 1: Arrive - Delhi Day 2: Delhi - Chandigarh - Mandi Day 3: Mandi - Manali - Keylong Day 4: Keylong - Sarchu Day 5: Sarchu - Tsokar Day 5: Tso kar - Korzok Day 6 - 7: Korzok Day 8: Korzok - Mahe - Chumathang Day 9: Chumathang - Muglaib Day 10: Muglaib - Leh Day 11: Leh Day 12: Leh - Delhi Day 13: Delhi - Departure



	Trip Highlights:

		- Overland drive with spectacular campsites on one of the roof of the world - Encounter Nomadic Buddhists and sheep & Yak herders with their families. - panorama of spectacular dimensions at Pangong Lake (4500 mtrs.) 134 kms long & 8 km wide. - Amazing Tsomoriri Lake (4600 mtrs),one of the great island Lakes, 22 kms long & 5-7 kms wide & a sanctuary of variety of migratory birds. - Natural Sulphur springs at Puga & Chumathang. - An amazing wilderness jeep safari.



	Trip Details:

		- June to Sept. is the best period - 6 nights in High Altitude Camp, 1 camp /hotel night near a Hot Spring & rest comfortable hotel nights. - AC chair car train from Delhi to Chandigarh. - Involves driving by 4x2 vehicles along Leh - Manali Highway and through the watershed and deserted regions of Rupshu & changthang areas. - One way domestic flight from Leh to Delhi.



	Extension Trips:

		- 2 nights /3 days visit to Nubra valley can be combined on arrival in Leh - 2 nights /3 days can be extended to visit Alchi Monastery and for visiting the monasteries of Lamayuru, Rizong and Likir etc.