Arrive at Kushok Bakula airport in Leh, situated 3500m above sea level. Transfer to your hotel and spend the first half of the day resting for acclimatization. Have lunch at the hotel, and in the afternoon, visit Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely walk around the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel/guesthouse.

Yangthang to Rizong to Hemis Shukpachan (5-6 hours).
After breakfast, visit Rizong Monastery, walking through groves of poplar, willow, apricot, and apple trees. Explore the nunnery of Rizong, known for its strict adherence to Buddhist monastic life. Post lunch, trek towards Hemis Shukpachan village, crossing the simple Kuneay La pass. Overnight in a homestay.

Lamayuru to Leh. Following breakfast, visit Mangu Monastery then drive back to Leh, stopping en route to see the Alchi and Basgo monasteries. Overnight at a hotel or guesthouse.

Excursion to Shey, Thiksey, and Hemis. Begin with a visit to Shey, the ancient capital of Ladakh, where you'll find a magnificent gold-gilded statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. Continue to Thiksey Gompa, an impressive monastery tiered on a hill above the village, featuring a 30m high gold-plated statue of Maitreya Buddha. Conclude the day with a visit to the famous Hemis Gompa, founded in the 1630s under the patronage of Sengge Namgyal. Overnight stay at a hotel or guesthouse.

Hemis Shukpachan to Temisgam (3-4 hours). The trek today is longer, involving the crossing of Maptek La (3750 meters), offering splendid views of the surrounding landscapes. Descend to Temisgam village, notable for its historical fort ruins and a monastery with a sacred marble statue of Avalokitesvara. Overnight in a guesthouse.

Departure. Depart for your onward journey.

Leh to Liker to Yangthang (4-5 hours). Drive approximately 64 km from Leh towards Srinagar to Liker, where you can visit the hilltop monastery before beginning your trek. The trek will take you through Yangthang and Sumdo villages, crossing the Chagatse La (3550 meters) and Phobe La (3650 meters) passes. Stay overnight in a local homestay.

Temisgam to Khaltse (4-5 hours).
Trek down to Khaltse via Bongbongchan La, finishing at the Srinagar-Leh highway. Drive to Lamayuru for sightseeing at Yundrung Monastery, uniquely set amidst geological formations that create a moonlike landscape. Overnight in a guesthouse.