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The Leh to Turtuk Trek is a challenging but rewarding experience. It is a great way to challenge yourself physically and mentally, and it is also a great way to experience the beauty of the Himalayas.
The trek begins in Leh, the capital of Ladakh. From there, you will hike through the Indus Valley, past ancient villages and monasteries. You will also get to see some of the most beautiful glaciers in the world, including the Siachen Glacier.
One of the most popular places to visit on the trek is Shey Monastery. Shey Monastery is a 14th-century monastery that is located just outside of Leh. The monastery is home to a number of important Buddhist relics, including the famous Jowo Rinpoche statue.
Another popular place to visit on the trek is Thiksey Monastery. Thiksey Monastery is a 15th-century monastery that is located about 30 kilometers from Leh. The monastery is known for its stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
After a few days of trekking, you will reach Turtuk, a remote village that is located on the border with Pakistan. Turtuk is a hidden gem, and it is a great place to experience the unique culture and history of Ladakh.
The people of Turtuk are Balti people, and they have a rich culture and history. The village is home to a number of traditional Balti houses, as well as a number of mosques and temples.
The Leh to Turtuk Trek is a truly unforgettable experience. It is a great way to challenge yourself, experience the beauty of the Himalayas, and learn about the unique culture and history of Ladakh.
Here are some additional tips for the Leh to Turtuk Trek:
• Arrival at leh, Move on to your hotel, Check in to hotel, Refresh and get relaxed in your hotel room. •Getting proper rest to give your body a chance to acclimatize. •In evening have a look around the Leh market (At your own) •Dinner and overnightstay at the hotel.
•Post breakfast, head out to explore the region. •Visit the Hall of Fame Museum, Shanti Stupa, Magnetic Hills, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara & Indus Confluence. •Explore the local market and cafes. Do some shopping if you’d like. •Strike a conversation with a local to know the culture and history of the place. •Return to the hotel by evening. •Dinner & Overnight stay in Leh.
•Wake up and have breakfast at the camps and then check out. •Head for the beautiful Nubra Valley via Khardungla (Highest motorable road at 5359mt.) •You will find yourself surrounded between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of Himalayas. •Check in to the hotel and visit the Sand dunes (Cold desert of India), take a camel safari (Self paid). •Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
•Wake up to a beautiful sunrise. •Post breakfast departs for Turtuk, a remote village of about 4,000 residents inhabited by ethnic Muslims, a few kilometres from ‘The Line of Control’ (the de facto border) between India and Pakistan, on the Indian side. •Turtuk is the penultimate village open to the foreign tourists. •Spend some time in the pristine landscapes of Turtuk Village before heading back to Nubra. •Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra Valley
•Wake up to see the first ray of sun falling on the mighty Himalayas. •Post breakfast, head to Pangong via Agham and Shyok villages •Pangong Tso is a high altitude alpine lake and is the most fascinating lake because it changes its color according to the surroundings. •Reach Pangong lake by evening and check-in to the campsite. •Dinner and Overnight stay in Pangong.
•Wake up early morning to witness a mesmerizing sunrise. •After having breakfast, head back to Leh. •Enroute visit Chang-La, the 2nd highest motorable road in the world at 5350 m. •Reach by evening time and self explore the local market/cafe’s since it will the last day in Leh. (At Your Own) •Shop something for your friends/relatives back home. •Come back to the hotel by evening. •Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight back home with more than just memories of this barren heaven.
The oxygen cylinders to Leh Ladakh trip which are medium to large size, that is big enough to last for several hours will be provided by capture A Trip. Small oxygen cans do not provide much support so we prefer good quantity oxygen cylinders lasting for a long time. They can mentally psych you up only.
Carrying clothes on a Ladakh trip mainly depends upon the season in which you will be traveling. The winters may have altogether different requirements than summers while the shoulder season months of April to May and September to October may prove to be tricky ones. The peak season months of late June, July, and August are considered to be pleasant where light woolens mostly do the job for you. In the winter months, when both Manali Leh Highway and Srinagar Leh Highway are closed due to heavy snow, then the conditions are extremely cold. Hence, in such winter months, very heavy woollens are required to survive on a Leh Ladakh trip. The tricky windows of visiting Ladakh are from April to June and September to October.
Tour is totally safe with fully backup vehicle support & team. Else you might stuck in the middle of nowhere.
On your Ladakh trip it is very essential for you to carry all the important documents with you so that you do not face any trouble during your trip. • Driving license • Registration Papers of the bike • Insurance certificate • Pollution under control certificate • Photographs of yours • PAN card • Passport
People with Asthma issues are in general, OK to travel to Ladakh or other high altitude places because of purity in the air and less pollution. Asthma is mainly related to pollution and dust mites, which are a common allergen. These are not present at high altitude places. So, it is believed that people with Asthma issues do just fine in Ladakh. You can read about it in the reference article Pre-existing Medical Conditions at High Altitude.
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