One of the easiest treks in Ladakh where passes are all below 4,000m, and the distances between places are relatively short. However, you must traverse two passes, enjoy the sparkling streams surrounded by shady willows, indulge into the charming village with apricot orchards and hidden gompas.
Itinerary
Day 1: Likir – Yangthang via Phobe La
From Likir the route heads west up to Phobe La (3580m) and beyond this lies Sumdo village.
The trail goes steadily upwards till you get to Chagatse La (3630m). Across the pass is the village of Yangthang (3630m) where we camp for the night, next to a stream.
Day 2: Yangthang – HemisShukpachen via Tsermangchen La
The trail heads north, descending for a bit, crossing a stream before climbing up west again to Tsermangchen La (3750m).
We head down to Hemis Shukpachen. There are several sparkling streams surrounded by shady willows and large barley fields.
Day 3 : Hemis Shukpachen – Ang via Mebtak La
A fairly easy day with just a trek for 10 kms. The trail goes upward between two hillocks west of the village upwards until it veers south and climbs steeply up to the Mebtak La (3750m).
From the pass we head down the gorge to Ang, a charming village with apricot orchards.
Day 4: Ang – Temisgam and Nurla
Downhill all the way on to the main road.
Trek for 3 hrs to our next stop Temisgam.
All the itineraries can be customized to suit your own special interests, preferences and abilities.