Lamayuru To Chilling

Duration5 days
DifficultyLevel 4
Distance63 km
Max Elevation4948 m
Elevation Gain / Loss+3131 m / -3305 m

About This Trek

This trek takes you through beautiful rural villages surrounded by green barley fields, apricot trees and high mountains. The trek crosses three passes from where you will have amazing views of the Stok and Karakoram ranges.

Itinerary

Explore the scenic Lamayuru to Chilling trek through traditional Ladakhi villages, high mountain passes, green valleys and spectacular Himalayan landscapes.

Time: 3-4 hrs
Distance: 9.1 km
Elevation gain / loss: +369m / -592m

Visit the Lamayuru monastery which is built on a hill right above the village.
Cross the Prinkti La pass, walk through Shilla village and reach the village of Wanla.
Homestay can be arranged in Wanla.

Time: 6 hrs
Distance: 16.5 km
Elevation gain / loss: +639m / -0m

Keep to the trail along the river bank and pass through villages amidst green fields.
Homestay is available in Hinju.

Time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 11.4 km
Elevation gain / loss: +1163m / -526m

Cross the Kongskil La, the highest pass on this trek, offering spectacular views of the Karakoram and Stok mountains.
Walk down to Sumda Doksa.

Time: 6-7 hrs
Distance: 15.8 km
Elevation gain / loss: +785m / -779m

After a short distance walk from Sumda Doksa, you will pass through the village of Sumda Chenmo.
The trail starts ascending to the base of Dung Dung Chan La.

Time: 3-4 hrs
Distance: 10.3 km
Elevation gain / loss: +175m / -1413m

Climb to the Dung Dung Chan La pass, from where you will see Zanskar.
There is a long descent to Chilling, a village known for its skilled silversmiths.