GHT Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh And Ladakh

Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Sankri | Homestay in Sankri

Day 2: Explore Sankri | Rest Day | Accumitlization Day | Height - 1950 m | Camp/Tent

Day 3: Trek from Sankri to Kedarkantha base camp | 6km, 5-6 hrs | Height - 3200 m | Camp/Tent

Day 4: Trek from Kedarkantha base camp to Sumit and back to Sankri | 13 km, 7-8 hr | Height - 3600 m | Camp/Tent

Day 5: Rest day | Homestay in Sankri

Day 6: Drive from Sankri to Janglik via Masudevta temple and Hatkoti Mata Temple | Drive: 140 km, 5-6 hr | Homestay in Janglik

Day 7: Janglik to Dayara Thatch (11,115 ft) | Camp/Tent

Trek 6–7 km through pine and oak forests to reach the meadows of Dayara Thatch, a campsite surrounded by towering peaks.

Day 8: Dayara Thatch to Litham (11,800 ft) | Camp/Tent

A 4-5 km trek through open grasslands and streams leads to Litham and offers a panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range.

Day 9: Acclimatisation Day – Visit Chandarnahan Lake (13,200 ft) | Camp/Tent

Undertake a 6 km round trip to the glacial Chandranahan Lake. This acclimatization hike helps prepare for higher altitudes ahead.

Day 10: Litham to Dhunda (13,100 ft) | Camp/Tent

Trek 4–5 km to Dhunda, a campsite located amidst snow-clad mountains and serves as the base for the Buran Pass ascent.

Day 11: Dhunda to Munirang via Buran Ghati Pass (15,000 ft) | Camp/Tent

The most challenging one. It covers approximately 8 km. Ascend to the Buran Pass, then descend steeply to Munirang (11,100 ft). The descent may involve rappelling down a snow wall, needs technical help or rope and harness.

Day 12: Rest day at Burua Village | Height - 2500 m | Homestay in Burua village

Day 13: Drive from Burua to Kafnu | Drive: 47-50 km, 2 hrs | Height - 2500 m | Homestay in Kafnu

Day 14: Rest day | Explore day | Accumitlization Day | Homestay in Kafnu

Day 15: Trek from Kafnu to Mulling(3,250m) | Camp/Tent

Day 16: Trek from Mulling(3,250m) to Kara(3,550m) | Camp/Tent

Day 17: Trek form Kara(3,550m) to Phustirang(4,100m) | Camp/Tent

Day 18: Acclimatization day at Phushtirang(4,100m) | Camp/Tent

Day 19: Trek from Phustirang(4,100m) to Pin Bhaba Pass(4,915m) & descend to Baldar(3,900m) | Camp/Tent

Day 20: Trek from Baldar(3,900m) to Mudh(3,810m) & Drive to Kaza(3,650m) | Homestay in Kaza

Day 21: Rest day | Explore day | Accumitlization Day | Homestay in Kaza

Day 22: Rest day | Explore day | Accumitlization Day | Homestay in Kaza

Day 23: Rest day | Explore day | Accumitlization Day | Homestay in Kaza

Day 24: Kaza – Kibber – Dumla (4200 M) | Camp/Tent

We drive for about 45 minutes to reach the Kye Monastery. View the morning prayers and drive onward to the road head for our trek. Today is a short walk through gradual slopes. We camp next to a small stream in the Chicham fields.

Day 25: Dumla – Thaltak (4600 M) | Camp/Tent

A gradual ascent of approx. 400m brings us to a vast plateau above the Thaltak Meadows. Harsh, stark beauty all around today with great views of Kanamo Peak en route. We descend from the plateau to camp in the bowl-shaped meadows.

Day 26: Thaltak – Bongrojen (5100 M) | Camp/Tent

A relatively long day today. We start with a steep descent into the Paralungbi Gorge, follow it upstream to Jagtha, and start climbing up on the scree laden path to the base of Parang La.

Day 27: Bongrojen – Dak Karzong (Pass Day) (4900 M) | Camp/Tent

After an early breakfast, start the climb to the top of the pass. The walk is gradual at first and then turns steep in the last 2 hours. From the top (5580M), view the peaks of Ladakh, the Changthang valley, the Parilungi peak and the source of the Pare Chu River. Cross over to the wide, undulating plains of Ladakh. We descend onto the glacier and carefully make our way across a few river crossings before we reach camp.

Day 28: Dak Karzong – Datang Yongma (4775 M) | Camp/Tent

We continue on the wide plains of the Changthang on a wide trail. We camp on the left bank of the Pare Chu river bed. The days get easier as we lose altitude

Day 29: Datang Yongma – Racholamo (4600 M) | Camp/Tent

Another day of walking on similar terrain reaching Racholamo in the mid-afternoon. Lots of time to take in the surroundings and take some wide sweeping pictures of the majestic plains.

Day 30: Racholamo – Chumik Shilde (4540 M) | Camp/Tent

We start the day early to ford the Norbu Sumdo River and across to Chumik Shilde. Norbu Sumdo was the meeting ground of kings from both sides- Ladakh and Spiti. The river goes onward to flow in Tibet. We cross the river and trek on till we reach one of the most beautiful campsites on this trail – spring water and meadows with plenty of grass and wild flowers all around. We get our first views of the TsoMoriri from Chumik Shilde.

Day 31: Chumik Shilde – Kiangdom (4500 M) | Camp/Tent

Walk across mostly flat land to reach the edges of the lake. The camp is named after the Kiangs (wild Tibetan asses) that roam uninhibitedly here. The lake is a nesting ground for many rare migratory birds.

Day 32: Kiangdom – Karzog – Leh | Homestay in Leh

A long day to drive out by dirt track to Karzog and then onwards to Leh to reach by late evening.

Day 33: Rest Day | Homestay in Leh

Day 34: Explore Leh | Local sightseeing | cafe hopping | Explore Leh cuisine | Homestay in Leh

Day 35: Drive from Leh to Panikhar | Homestay in Panikhar

Day 36: Trek from Panikhar to Denora | Trek: 4 km; 2.5-3 hrs | Moderate | Trek Distance: 12.7 km | Duration: 8 hours | Altitude gain: 10,700 ft to 12,375 ft | Camp/Tent

Continuously but gradually ascending the trail as you trek alongside the river—a small river crossing just before entering the Delta region.

Day 37: Trek from Denora to Kalapari / At Glacier before the Pass | Trek: 3-5 km; 2.5-3 hrs | Easy-Moderate | Altitude gain: 12,375 ft to 12,850 ft | Camp/Tent

Continuously but gradually ascending the trail as you trek alongside the river—a small river crossing just before entering the Delta region.

Day 38: Trek from Kalapari to Kaintal | Trek: 17 km; 14 hrs | via Lomvilad Pass | Difficult | Altitude gain, loss: 12,850 ft to 11,550 ft via 14,495 ft | Camp/Tent

The most challenging and adventurous day of the trek. Initial ascent to reach the alpine lake followed by a glacier walk led to a steep ascent to the pass. A gently sloping, snowy 30-minute walk brings you to a sharp descent and a series of switchbacks, followed by a 2 km walk on the Bracken glacier. Trek through rocky moraines for over 3 hours before finally reaching a steady path leading to the campsite in the Kaintal meadows.

Day 39: Trek from Kaintal to Humpet | Trek: 17 km; 8 hrs | Moderate-Difficult | Altitude loss: 11,550 ft to 11,120 ft | Camp/Tent

Long walks on the vast expanse of meadows with few easy river crossings in between. The trail goes through slight overhangs and ascent as your approach the bend taking you to Humpet.

Day 40: Trek from Humpet to Sukhnai | Trek: 14 km; 8 hrs | Moderate-Difficult | Altitude loss: 11,120 ft to 9,320 ft | Camp/Tent

The initial climb was followed by continuous descent for about 3.5 hours. There are times, for brief moments, the trail hangs directly over small landslides and tricky sections that lead to the river. This is followed by an undulating trail which culminates in another descent for a couple of hours.

Day 41: Trek from Sukhnai to Srinagar | Trek: 4-5 km; 7-8 hrs | Hotel/Boat house in Srinagar

Day 42: Explore day in Srinagar | Hotel/Boat house in Srinagar

Day 43: Srinagar Airport drop-off

Day 44: Buffer Day as a precaution against bad weather