Begin your acclimatization with a visit to the Stok Museum, home to royal jewels and traditional attire of Ladakhi kings. Explore the Stok Monastery, known for its serene setting and impressive statue of Avalokiteshvara. Later, proceed to Shey, the former summer capital of Ladakh, to visit the Shey Monastery, famous for its giant gilded statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and ancient murals. Return to Leh by evening. Overnight: In Hotel Meal: BB Elevation: 3500 m

Transfer by road to Taktok. Picnic on the spot then 2/3 hour walk to the villages to join Chemre.We continue to Hemis which is the largest monastery in Ladakh spiritually. It groups under the authority of more than 500 monks. Built in 1605, its location has preserved the looting. Overnight: In Hotel Meal: BB Elevation: 3500 m

We leave Leh to join Likir, the starting point of our small traveling trek. We gradually ascend and cross two small passes before reaching Yangtang, a pretty village of about twenty houses. Overnight: In Homestay Meal: BLD Elevation: 3640 m

We begin the day with a flat walk for about half an hour, followed by a gradual ascent to the Col de Sarmathangla (3,880 m). From there, we descend gently to reach Hemis Shukpachen, a village named after the surrounding juniper forest, whose branches are traditionally used for fumigation offerings to local deities. Along the way, numerous small chortens remind us that we are in a Buddhist land, where spirituality is woven into the fabric of daily Ladakhi life. After enjoying tea with our hosts for the day (including Angchok Tsering), we’ll visit the small monastery, which offers a panoramic view of the village. This is also a wonderful opportunity to interact with the locals as they return from working in the fields Overnight: Homestay Meal: BLD Elevation: 3660 m

We begin with an hour-long walk on flat terrain. After a short descent, we climb up to Col de Mebtak at 3,830 m. From there, we descend towards Ang and Temisgam. The trail, carved into ochre, pink, and purple rocks (ophiolite), serves as a vivid reminder that the Himalayas emerged around fifty million years ago from the waters of the ancient Tethys Sea. After enjoying a cup of tea, we will take a short tour of the village. Overnight: In Homestay Meal: BLD Elevation: 3230 m

After breakfast, we visit the monastery of Temisgam from where we can enjoy a panoramic view of the snowy peaks to the north of the Indus valley. Then we go by vehicle to reach Lamayuru by a beautiful winding road. Lunch with our hosts, then visit the Lamayuru monastery (eleventh century) which has three important temples perched on a rock overlooking the village. Numerous hiking opportunities around the village of Lamayuru. Overnight: Homestay Meal: BLD Elevation: 3230 m

This is the most beautiful day of hiking in terms of scenery. The color of the rocks changes depending on daylight and contrasts with the green of the village of Lamayuru. We climb up Prinki La pass (3700 m). After a good rest we start our descent to Wangla. Early in the evening we visit the monastery of Rinchen Zangpo perched on a hill overlooking the village of Wangla. + 350 M -550 m Number of hours walk: 4h – Accommodation: Bivouac or homestay – BLD. Overnight : Homestay Meals : BLD Elevation : 3160 m

After breakfast, we drive to Alchi. In the afternoon we visit the sacred site Alchi composed of three temples, the oldest were built in the eleventh century. These temples are known for its frescoes of the Indo-Kashmiri style and are classified world heritage of UNESCO. town. Back to Leh. Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB Elevation : 3500 m

We take the road towards the Changtang plateau located south east of Leh just a few kilometers from Tibet. This area is open to tourism only a few years. We completely change of scenery. Lovers of the great outdoors will enjoy it! In summer many nomads come to graze their herds of goats, sheep, horses and yaks on the great prairies of the region. The Changtang lakes also host every year many protected species of migratory birds. Arrival at Lake Tsomoriri we will wander by the lake. The sunset on the lake is just gorgeous! During our journey of three days in Changtang, we go to discover the daily life of Changpas, nomadic pastoralists in this region. Overnight : Camp Meals : BLD Elevation : 4540 m

Early in the morning we go for walk along the lake in the calm and serenity of Tsomoriri. The lake covers an area of almost 120 km. It provides critical breeding grounds and fundamental stopover places on migration routes of more than 40 waterbird species. In the afternoon we go to Tsokar lake. – Number of hours of walking: 3 hours. Overnight : Camp Meals : BLD Elevation : 4350 m

Lifting morning for a hike around the lake Tsokar. The red ocher mountain scenery is reflected in the turquoise water of the lake. The large salt deposits around the lake remind us to Andean salt flats. Back to Leh. Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB Elevation : 3500 m

Free day in Leh Overnight : Hotel Meals : BB Elevation : 3500 m

We take a Morning flight to Delhi. Transit and Fly to Paris in the evening.