This trek takes you through beautiful rural villages surrounded by green barley fields, apricot trees, and high mountains. The route crosses three high passes, offering stunning views of the Stok and Karakoram ranges.
Trek Details
Duration: 6 days
Difficulty: Level 4
Distance: 63 km
Maximum Elevation: 4,948m
Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,131m / -3,305m
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Lamayuru – Prinkti La – Wanla
- Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 9.1 km
- Visit Lamayuru Monastery, cross Prinkti La pass, walk through Shilla village
- Homestay available in Wanla
Day 2: Wanla – Ursi Dho
- Distance: 10.5 km
- Follow the trail along the riverbank through villages amid green fields
- Homestay available in Ursi
Day 3: Ursi – Hinju – Kongskila Base
- Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 10.4 km
- Kitchen staff and horses recommended from this day
Day 4: Kongskila Base – Sumda Doksa
- Cross Kongkila Pass, one of the highest passes on this trek
Day 5: Sumda Doksa – Base of Dung Dung Chan La (Lanak)
- Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 10.8 km
- Pass through Sumda village, cross a stream, ascend towards Lanak
Day 6: Base of Dung Dung Chan La – Dung Dung Chan La – Chilling
- Time: 5-6 hours | Distance: 10.3 km
- Climb to Dung Dung Chan La pass with views of Zanskar
- Long descent to Chilling, known for skilled silversmiths
Day 7: Drive to Leh or towards Srinagar