Overview
Overviews:
Rupshu Valley Trekking, an exclusive adventure where one can experience both scenic and cultural sites of high Ladakh country. Ladakh, the name itself means land of high passes, within a vast extension of Tibetan South-West plateau.
Ladakh is also known as ‘Little Tibet’ due to its similar culture, the religion of Mahayana Buddhism with windswept dry terrains. This wonderful Rupshu Valley Trekking leads to both beautiful regions of the North-West Himalaya range. Includes high land of Ladakh and Manali Hilltown, situated with the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Rupshu Valley Trekking leads to the southeast of Ladakh, on the road that links with Kulu Manali and Leh. Where adventure takes you to high passes of above 5,000 m high, overlooking amazing views of mountain panorama. Most of the country is dry with a similar climate to Tibet and sparsely populated by cattle herders known as Changpa’s. The nomads of Ladakh high land, spending most of the year occupied with live-stock herding of yaks, sheep, and goats.
Rupshu Valley Trekking leads to high-altitude desert remote villages and isolated settlements. Where one can experience a blend of colorful culture and scenic views in the harmony of pristine nature.
Our wonderful adventure begins on leaving Leh, after an interesting tour around great historical and cultural sites. As drive leads beyond Leh to Hemis and starting the walk from Martselang to Shang Sumdo heading towards higher passes.
The trek from Sang Sumdo leads from one scenic valley to another crossing the high Kongmaru-La pass. As route leads through narrow gorge crossing few icy streams of Langtang Chu Zalung Karpo La. Adventure continues from one pass to next scenic high mountain pass over Morang-La 5, 300 m to end the trek.
After walking past Sorra to Dat, an exciting desolate and isolated village with a small monastery with stone-built houses. From Dat heading towards our final destination around Rupshu valley to Lun then at Takh.
From Takh, the Rupshu valley trekking completes taking an interesting drive to the lovely green hill town at Manali. A pleasant place to end our wonderful adventure back into tall tree lines of firs and pine trees.
At Manali with time to explore around places of great interest then conclude our wonderful adventure Rupshu Valley Trekking.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Leh / Ladakh 3, 500 m Kushok Bakula Rimpoche
airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: A day in Leh for acclimatization and tour of Leh former
palace, Shanti Stupa, Leh Royal Palace and Spituk Gompa.
Day 03: Drive to Indus Valley tour of Shey and Thiksey Monastery with
Stok Royal Palace.
Day 04: Drive to Martselang and trek to Shang Sumdo 3,842 m with tour of
Hemis Gompa-05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Latza Kongmaru 4, 796 m -06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Langtang Chu 4, 240 m via Kongmaru-La pass 5,100 m-07 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Yakrupal 4, 700 m-04 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Sorra 4, 206 m via Zalung Karpo-La pass 5,200 m -06 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Dat 4, 200 m-06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Lungmo-Che 4, 008 m via Yar-La Pass 5, 000 m-06 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Lun 4,100 m -05 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Takh 4, 000 m via Morang-La 5, 300 m-07 hrs.
Day 13: From Takh drive to Manali by car 07 hrs. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 14: At Manali visit Kullu valley tour of Hadimba Temple and visit
Vashist Hot Spring.
Day 15: Drive to Bhuntar airport and fly to Delhi an hour and half drive of
65 km distance.
Best seasons for Rupshu Valley Trekking:
The best time for this wonderful adventurous trek and climb is from late spring and early autumn seasons, from mid-April and May, as well during the monsoon time of June to mid-September. As Ladakh and Rupshu valley fall within rain-shadow, where heavy black monsoon clouds are blocked by Himalaya high mountains.
April & May are fine clear days most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes.
Autumn/fall is another best time for treks and tours around Ladakh, with a fine clear day. But days are shorter due to sunlight hours can be freezing cold, especially in the morning, and night times will be clear with bright starry nights. Chances of snowfall during the walk sometimes.
For interested people can visit Ladakh for a tour and trekking during summer times of June to August also. As Ladakh falls within rain shadow area, where monsoon dark rain clouds blocked by the great Himalayas. That is why the country of Ladakh is dry with less rainfall.
Religion and Culture:
Ladakh and the North West Himalaya are populated by Ladakhi people descendants of a mixed tribal race of Mons of North India, and Dards of Baltistan with Mongols of Central Asia. History shows the Mons were the first immigrants, followed by Dards who founded different settlements in the Indus valley.
Ladakh is a country of strong Buddhism religion and culture similar to the Tibetan heritage of ancient Buddhism custom, where one can visit its many old monasteries of great religious significance.
