TREKKING ROUTE NO. 9
LAMAYURU-ALCHI(via) TAR-LA (5250M)
(Round Trip - 4 Days)

A very interesting route. Explore old monasteries dating back to 11th century i.e. Wangla, Mang Gyu and Alchi. You may find it difficult, but rewarding crossing Tal-la
Best Season : June to October end

1st Day : Lamayuru-Urshi....6 to 7 hours
From Lamayuru monastery descent towards the village, cross the stream, reach Prinkiti -la(3720M). Descent into a gorge, pass Shilla to Wanla. Camp near Urshi.

2nd Day : Urshi-Tar-la(5250M)-Tar Village....8 hours
The trail is very well marked but difficult for 5 hours until you reach Tar-la (5250M).

3rd Day : Tar Village -Mang Gyu.......4 to 5 hours
Now path goes up along the mountainside to a new pass, then descends towards Mang Gyu.

It is a beautiful village with a monastery. Below the village is a stream, camp near the stream.

4th Day : Mang Gyu-Gera-Alchi...4 to 5 hours
Reach Gera Village (from here a bridge across the Indus leads to the Kargil-Leh road).

Following Indus up-stream, pass Lardo (3 hours), until reaching the main highway about half-an-hour before Alchi.