Itinerary
Day 01 : Drive Leh to Likir
Start your journey from leh to reach one of the oldest gompa in ladakh i.e. Likir, built in 15 century. It has belong to the yellow sect of Buddhism, housing nearabout 120 lamas. Overnight stay here.
Day 02 : Trek Likir to Yangthang (3,000 m, 4-5 hours)
From likir, start your trekking to reach the next destination –Yangthang ,you can visit here by passing two small passes Chhagatse la (3,600 m) and Phebbe la (3,580 m).
Day 03 : At Yangthang
Spend your day in sightseeing the beautiful Rizong gompa, on following the same path you will visit the Chomoling, the area around Chomoling is popularly known as Julichen meaning many (chen) apricot trees (juli). Chomoling itself does not have temples on its own hence chomos (nuns) generally worships in the temples of Rizong gompa.
Day 04 : Trek Yangthang to Hemis Shukpachan
Take a 5 hours visit to reach the Hemis Shukpachan, village famous for its juniper trees.
in the midst of this journey , you will also cross the two small passes - Aang La (3,650 m) and Meptak La (3,700 m). Stay overnight here.
Day 05 : Trek to Themisgam(3150m)
Themisgam, a place where you can end your trek. Here you can visit the famous palace and village.
Day 06 : Drive Themisgam to Leh (6 hours)
Vehicles await you here for the 100 km drive to Leh.