Parang La Trekking Tour

First, you’ll fly into Delhi and meet a tour representative on arrival. After a meet and greet, you’ll transfer to a domestic airport for your flight to Leh, a hub for adventure enthusiasts. Once you arrive in Leh and check into your hotel, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax! Do note that you’ve just landed in a city that sits 3,500m above sea level, so it’s essential to get acclimatized before embarking on the trekking adventure. While you’re here, you may want to check out the Leh market, which sells jewelry, antiques, and souvenirs.

After a delicious breakfast, get ready for a day of sightseeing! Begin with checking out the 18th-century built Sankar Gompa, which sits upon a slope just 3 kilometres from Leh. Next, admire how the Spituk Monastery overlooks the Indus Valley below. Cap off your day of sightseeing by marvelling at the Phyang Gompa, which has been around since the 16th century.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast before hopping in a vehicle and transferring to Karzok. En route, stop for a refreshing, energizing dip in the hot springs in Chumathang. Once you arrive in Karzok, you’ll set up camp for the night. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to Tsomoriri Lake, the sparkling lake painted with a compilation of blue hues and backed by snow-capped peaks.

Get ready for your first day trekking through Ladakh’s backyard on foot! Today’s walk winds along the Tsomoriri Lake. Admire how the saturation of the blue hues change brightness as you hike. Eventually, your camp, situated in Kyangdom, will emerge into view. Take your time basking in the views of the Parilungbi rangel. Fun fact: Kyangdom means “Kingdom of the asses.” It’s named after the wild donkeys (kiang) that roam the area.

After breakfast and packing up camp, descend by the shimmering lake and pass by nomad camps as you hike. Keep your eye out for donkeys and maybe you’ll make a friend! Within 4-5 hours, you’ll reach a vast area where you’ll set up camp for the night.

After walking for an hour, you’ll come across the Old Tibetan border, where a river flows. Change into sandals here and wait for your guide and helpers to determine the best point to cross. Once you walk through the flowing stream, enjoy winding along the riverbed. The gentle elevation paired with the array of nomad camps spanning this route allows you to take it easy and revel in the scenery as you walk. Expect to have lunch at one of these camps! By the afternoon, you’ll reach Umlung Camp, where you’ll spend the night.

Prepare to hike deeper into the wilderness today, gaining more elevation as you go. The trail carries you to more remote views, closer to the snow-capped peaks, and through trekking camps. Do note that you’re approaching 5,000m above sea level! After hopping across some rivers, you’ll reach Mountain Camp for the night.

Gain higher ground on this hike from Mountain Camp to Glacier Camp today. Admire the views below as you get even closer to 5,000m above sea level. Embark on a steeper ascent today, one that has you crossing three rivers. Finally, rest your body at Glacier Camp for the night. Do note that today’s trek can be quite cold or pleasantly warm, so prepare for both possibilities.

Get ready for the longest day yet! Wake up before dawn and begin walking. Start by meandering across glacial streams before snaking up to a viewpoint to Glacier Camp below. After crossing the glacier again and encountering an ice wall, you’ll reach the pass. Once you reach the pass, you’ll yell thank you to the gods, string your prayer flag, and appreciate the jagged ridge of Spiti! Embark on a tough steep descent to a river, where you’ll have lunch. Before you reach your destination, be prepared for a climb to your overnight camp, which sits in beautiful pastures.

Today’s scenery changes from rock and snow into pastures blanketed in flowers. Travel from the more remote Parang La Camp to your first village since the trek began, Kibber. Spend your last night in a tent, but take advantage of the beer and hot showers!

Say goodbye to the helpers, cook, and ponies that worked to make the last few days in the Himalayas a memorable experience and drive to the Kyi Monastery. This monastery has a remarkable history: it was built in the 14th century, but the Mongols pillaged it in the 17th century, and in the 19th century, it underwent three attacks. But it still stands tall today! Afterward, you’ll head to Kaza for a comfortable, rewarding stay in a guesthouse.

After breakfast, hop in the car and head to Manali. Admire the stunning views of the Chanra Bagha ranges and Kunzum Mata Temple of the Kunzum pass en route! Upon arrival in the postcard-painted Manali, check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Enjoy a slow, relaxing morning before embarking on a long travel day. Start by transferring to Chandigarh, where you’ll hop aboard the Shatabdi Express for a train ride to Delhi. You’ll enjoy dinner while you’re on the train. Once you arrive in Delhi, a tour representative will meet you. Transfer to your hotel and relax for the rest of the night.

Get ready for a sightseeing day around New Delhi and Old Delhi! In Old Delhi, you'll visit the largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid. Expect to stop by the Red Fort and Raj Ghat. Then, embark on a short Rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk, a bustling commercial area in Delhi with some historical value! In New Delhi, visit the unrusted Qutub Minar, built in the 12th century. Then, check out Humayun's Tomb and drive by the India Gate. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight. Goodbye, India!