Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Group dinner at a nearby restaurant
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Delhi (arrange through sales representative)
- Day 2
Delhi to Leh
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Leh
- Afternoon orientation walk around Leh and bazaars
- Day 3
Leh
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Tikse monastery)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour to Shey palace and temple
- Walking trek to Tikse monastery (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Visit to Tikse hilltop monastery with temple
- Trek briefing and gear check
Landmarks Shey Palace Tikse Monastery 
- Day 4
Leh
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walk around Leh Valley
- Visit to Old Royal Palace ruins on Namgyal Hill
- Walk to Tsemo Monastery with valley views
- Walk via Sankar to Japanese Peace Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Jeep safari to Khardung Pass (18,379ft/5,602m) - approximately four to five hours, bookable and payable locally
Landmarks Old Royal Palace Tsemo Monastery Japanese Peace Pagoda Khardung Pass 
- Day 5
Leh to Stok to Mankarmo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Leh to Stok following Indus River
- Trek from Stok to Mankarmo (five to six hours) following Stok River valley
Landmarks Stok 
- Day 6
Mankarmo to Ganpoche
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mankarmo to Matho La pass (16,275ft/4,960m)
- Descent to camp at Gangpoche
Landmarks Matho La - Day 7
Gangpoche to Shang Phu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gangpoche to Shang La pass (16,240ft/4,950m)
- Descent to camp at Shang Phu
Landmarks Shang La - Day 8
Shang Phu to Chuskurmo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Shang Phu to Gyuncho La (15,479ft/4,718m)
- Climb to second col (15,397ft/4,693m)
- Descent to Chokdo village and trek to Chuskurmo camp
Landmarks Gyuncho La Chokdo - Day 9
Chuskurmo to Nimaling
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chuskurmo to Gongmaru La (17,178ft/5,236m)
- Descent to camp at Nimaling
Optional Activities
- Purchase yogurt or local cheese from shepherds (subject to availability)
Landmarks Gongmaru La Kang Yangtse Dzo Jongo - Day 10
Nimaling to Dzo Jongo Base Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional ascent of Vatseri Peak (18,503ft/5,640m) with no technical skills required
- Trek to Dzo Jongo Base Camp
Optional Activities
- Alternative hikes of various difficulty depending on weather and ability (discussed with leader on the day)
Landmarks Vatseri Peak Dzo Jongo East Dzo Jongo West - Day 11
Dzo Jongo Base Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization walk up the valley or to glacial lake
- Climbing gear check and backpack preparation
- Day 12
Dzo Jongo Base Camp - Dzo Jongo East Ascent
- Meals
- Breakfast (Quick breakfast before summit attempt), Lunch (Picnic lunch en route (if climbing) or at camp (if doing alternative activity)), Dinner (Celebration dinner after return to base camp)
Included Activities
- Ascent of Dzo Jongo East (climb entirely optional)
Optional Activities
- Alternative walk to a small glacial lake for those not attempting the summit
Landmarks Dzo Jongo East - Day 13
Dzo Jongo Base Camp to Riyul Sumdo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from base camp to Lalung La (17,455ft/5,320m)
- Trek to Chaksang La (17,060ft/5,200m)
- Descent to camp at Riyul Sumdo
Landmarks Lalung La Chaksang La - Day 14
Riyul Sumdo to Lato to Leh
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch after arrival in Leh)
Included Activities
- Final trek from Riyul Sumdo to Lato (last two hours)
- Drive from Lato to Leh following Kyamur and Indus Rivers
Optional Activities
- Last-minute sightseeing in Leh
- Shopping in the bazaars
Landmarks Lato - Day 15
Leh to Delhi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Leh to Delhi
Optional Activities
- Individual sightseeing in Delhi (leader can advise)
- Day 16
Delhi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Five-day Golden Triangle extension (Delhi, Jaipur, Agra) - includes Taj Mahal and Red Fort of Akbar
Landmarks Taj Mahal Red Fort
