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Stage 10 Shillakong to Lamayuru

7 Alchi: A circuit over five passes

Introduction

Stage 1 Alchi to Stakspi La Base Camp

Stage 2 Stakspi La Base Camp to Sumdha Chungun

Stage 3 Sumdha Chungun to Manechan

Stage 4 Manechan to Hinju

Stage 5 Hinju to Ursi

Stage 6 Ursi to Tar

Stage 7 Tar to Mangyu

Stage 8 Mangyu to Alchi

8 Markha Valley

Introduction

Stage 1 Spituk to Zhingchan

Stage 2 Zhingchan to camp below Kanda La

Stage 3 Camp below Kanda La to Shingo

Stage 4 Shingo to Pentse

Stage 5 Pentse to Markha

Stage 6 Markha to Hangkar

Stage 7 Hangkar to Nyimaling

Stage 8 Nyimaling to Chuskyurmo

Stage 9 Chuskyurmo to Hemis

Appendix A Treks overview table

Appendix B Stage summaries

Appendix C Some Ladakhi language words and phrases

Appendix D Glossary

Appendix E Embassies and consulates

Appendix F Further reading

PREFACE

Ursi village, and the Tar La high above (Trek 7 Stages 5–6)

My initial foray to the Himalayas was in 2000, to India and Nepal, where the Annapurna region gave me my first taste of the fascinating Himalayan Buddhist culture. I also visited the Karakoram of Pakistan. However, it was the mountains of Ladakh that drew me back to India in 2004. I was bewitched by the place, enchanted as much by the friendly, kind, hard-working and joyful people as by the tranquil landscapes and stunning vistas. Just being in Ladakh seems to bring a special peace of mind and calmness not easily found elsewhere.