BOOK THIS TRIPLadakh Volunteer project & trek
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 29/12/2008
Duration:
11 days (ex New Delhi)
Highlights:
This is an OPEN Challenge and anybody may participate. Volunteer your time while learning about one of the world's most unique cultures. Travel with a purpose and experience a unique Buddhist culture, live with local families in a village, make a difference building a community hall in an absolutely beautful location amidst the Indian Himalayas. There is the opportunity to extend your trip and take a trek afterwards in the Himalayas and explore the bustling city of Delhi.
Trip Code:
HCC
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 15
Price:
Prices from USD $2070
No local payment
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Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
You don't have to give up your day job to volunteer and help in a community. Join us on a one off project where we will help build a community shelter in the village of Phyang. This will offer a place of refuge for families in the village in the event there should be a repeat of the flooding that occurred in August 2006. This will be a unique experience as we will work and live in this village and then go trekking with our team which comes from the same village.
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meals included: Most meals included - see itinerary.
transport: Bus and internal flight
accommodation: Hotels, guesthouse, teahouses & camping. Obviously the standard of hotels and guesthouses will vary greatly and the more remote the location the more basic the accommodation becomes, this is all part of your challenge!
budget: Allow for meals not included.
departs: 12th - 22nd May 2008
important notes:
Next departure: 12th - 22nd May 2008
Find out more from the Intrepid specialist David Reynolds
Tel: 03 9597 0799 / Email: davidr@intrepidtravel.com
Book this trip from the Intrepid challenges home page:
www.intrepidchallenges.com
Day 1 Meet in Delhi
People will be arriving at all times of the day. India's capital city offers markets, historical monuments, shopping and great food. You'll meet your group leader and discuss the trip ahead.
Day 2 Flight to Leh
Up very early for an incredible flight to Leh, passing over the Indian Himalayas. We land in the capital of Ladakh at one of the world's highest airports. L,D
Day 3 Leh
After a morning spent climbing up to the Royal Palace, the day is free for you to explore Leh's bazaars. Wander along the ancient streets while acclimatising to the high altitude. B,L,D
Days 4-10 Phyang Community project
Phyang will be your home for the next week as we embark on our project of building a community shelter for the families who are resident in the valley. B,L,D on each day.
Days 11 Leh/ Delhi
Early morning flight back to Delhi this morning where you spend the day before continuing on to further travels or staying on in Delhi. Alternatively you may stay and take a pre - arranged trekking trip.
Trekking option
Day 1 Umala Ney
We leave Umla and begin our trek which will take us through the old Leh to Khalsi road, which was the main Pony trail through the Indus valley before a sealed road was built.
Day 2 Ney Likir
Ney village is a traditional narrow south facing village. after passing it we have to walk on desert like Likerthang (thang means flat) to reach Liker village.
Day 3 Likir-Yangthang
After leaving Likir we enter an arid moonscape of giant boulders strewn along the hillsides.
Day 4 Yangthang-Rizong
Today is a long day’s trek as we’ll be heading down from Yangthang through a narrow river valley surrounded by towering mountains either side with a side trip to a remote monastery.
Day 5 Hemis Shukpachen
We start the day by crossing a small pass, the Lago la (3,750m) with magnificent views over the south side of the Indus valley.
Day 6 Temisgam
Our last day’s trek takes us over the pass at Bong Bong La from where we descend through a dry valley to the road at Khalse.
Days 7-8 Leh / Delhi
Early morning flight back to Delhi and then evening flight homeward bound.
To find out when we are conducting this and other Charity Challenges, please contact our Intrepid Challenges team:
Ph: 03 9597 0798
Email: challenges@intrepidtravel.com
Or visit: http://www.intrepidchallenges.com/
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