Places to Visit: Delhi - Leh - Thiksey - Spituk - Leh - Delhi
Validity:Sep 09 2021
Duration:5 Nights / 6 Days
| The Indus river (Singay stangspo) which lends India its name also
known as the 'Lion River', flows across the high altitude cold desert
region of Ladakh in an almost straight line from the north west to the
south east, passes through the Leh valley and flows into Pakistan and
joins in Indian ocean. The Indus, having originated hundreds of kilometers further east from near the Kailash mountain and the Mansarovar lake in Tibet, enters India in the region of Skardu in Baltistan. While water levels are high, between the end of June and late August, travel agents in Leh, the capital of Ladakh offers many fascinating rafting expeditions lasting one or three-four days in the river. The best time to raft this river is during July - September when daily trips are organised. Indus river is one of the most scenic white water runs anywhere in the Himalayas. The view is breathtaking which takes one through the Canyons in the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges with various monasteries or gompas along the river bank.The icy cold and clear river have rapids generally of I and II grades and at some places, has grade III rapids. The river offers most popular day trips from Phey to Nemu and also from Upshi to Khaltsey or from Upshi to Nemu. There are also runs from Spituk to Saspol or Spituk to the Indus Zanskar confluence at Nemu and from Nemu to the ancient temple complex at Alchi. Experienced rafters may also want to try the more challenging route between Alchi and Khalsey, which takes in the kilometre long series of rapids at Nurla. Easier runs include the run between Hemis (40km south of Leh) situated along a road crossing the Indus and Choglamsar, which is a three-hour trip that goes through quiet, calm waters, and passes through the riverside villages of Stakna, Shey and Thikse (25km south of Leh), before ending at Choglamsar, just short of Leh city. |
Day 01: Delhi - Leh Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight for Leh. Check In Hotel . Day free for acclimatization.. Overnight at Leh.Day 02: In Leh Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Sankar monastery which is situated on the valley floor. Rest Day free at leisure. . Overnight at LehDay 03: Leh - Thiksey Morning after breakfast drive 50 kms to visit the famous Hemis Monastery which has some of the most precious Tankhas, silver Stupas and enshrines statues of various Buddhist god and goddesses. Later drive back to Stakna. Upon arrival meet the Rafting team includes the Raft driver and helper. Proper instruction for Rafting as well as safety techniques shall be given. Wear the life jacket and begin a thrilling white water rafting along river Indus. Raft along smooth river to reach Thiksey. Enroute stop at Stakna Bridge and have Lunch. Afternoon Raft again and stop at Thiksey and check-in at the camps. Overnight at Thiksey.Day 04: Thiksey - Spituk Morning after breakfast drive to visit Thiksey Monastery-this imposing monastery situated on a hill overlooking the village has a huge statue of Shakayamuni Buddha. Later drive 2 kms further to visit Shey Palace, which was earlier the Royal Palace. Drive back to camp and start Rafting to reach Spituk. Lunch enroute. This is one of the most beautiful stretches overlooking Stok Kangri on your left and zig-zag along the river. Check-in at the camps in Spituk for overnight stay. Overnight at Spituk.Day 05: Spituk - Leh Morning after breakfast pack up and drive to visit Spituk Monastery overlooking the whole Indus valley. Later drive to Leh City and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon free to explore the local market. Overnight at LehDay 06: In Leh Morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. You will be met on arrival at the airport transfer to hotel. Overnight at Delhi. |
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