Looking to explore one of the most remote regions in the world? Join us on an 8-day adventure to the isolated village of Lingshed, where you'll find a stunning 1,000-year-old monastery.
During this trip, you'll have the opportunity to cross through beautiful landscapes of the Ladakh mountains and stay with local villagers. You'll also experience the proud, living traditions of Lingshed, gaining a deeper understanding of this unique and isolated community.
Our expert local guides will ensure that you have a safe and unforgettable journey. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the beauty of the Ladakh mountains. Book your adventure to Lingshed today and discover the hidden gems of this remote region.
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You will be picked up from the airport and arrive at your hotel in Leh (11,500ft). Today will be to rest and acclimatize yourself to the new environment amidst the picturesque Himalayan landscapes. This is required to adjust your body to the low oxygen levels.
You will be driven around to some interesting sightseeing attractions. This is a chance to understand Buddhism, which is widely followed here, and understand the history of the Ladakh Kingdom.
Get ready for a long day ahead. To reach your destination for the day, you be driven for about 7 hours passing through two high altitude passes. You can take a couple of breaks in between until you reach the end of road. From here, you'll start your hike to village Skyumpata, which is about an hour away.
The trek starts early in the morning today. You will cross a pass at a height of 14500ft. A two-hour arduous climb to reach the top and another 1 hour to descend. The beautiful monastery will be already visible from a distance. You'll reach your destination by noon. Enjoy your lunch at the monastic homestay and rest at this peaceful place.
Experience a day of village life with the villagers of Lingshed. After the morning prayers at the monastery, visit the local school and interact with the kids. Students from numerous nearby villages study in this school.
After saying goodbye to your new friends in Lingshed, you will trek back to the car and head back to Leh.
Today, you will have the chance to do whatever you would like in Leh. Use the day to explore the market, buy souvenirs, or take in the beauty of the area!
What's Included
Your Local Host
Mountain Homestays
Local/Foreign Owned Social Enterprise
Mountain Homestays was launched in 2016 as a flagship initiative under the aegis of Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE). GHE is an impact venture that focuses on providing clean energy and education access for the remote communities in the Ladakh region of India. Ladakh is a high altitude, cold desert in the Himalayas with an average altitude of 12000 feet. Life there is harsh, and due to tough terrain and remoteness, numerous villages do not have access to electricity. Since 2013, GHE have closely worked with the communities to setup an education base and install solar micro-grids in 53 remote villages. To alleviate poverty and address urban migration, they are creating alternate livelihood opportunities for the villagers through homestay based tourism. These unexplored rural destinations in Ladakh let the visitors experience what it's like to live closest to the real Himalayan culture.
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