Day 1 Drive to Gyamtsa and Hike to Phyang via Gyanisla (4,890m)
- Drive time: 30 minutes
- Trek time: 6 hours
- Highlights: Gyanisla Pass, mountain views, wild landscapes
Your day starts with a short 30-minute drive from Leh to the small village of Gyamtsa. From there, the real adventure begins! You’ll hike for about 6 hours, climbing steadily towards Gyanisla Pass, which stands at an impressive 4,890 meters above sea level. Along the way, you’ll walk through rocky paths, green valleys, and high meadows filled with mountain flowers. Once you reach the top of the pass, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. After crossing the pass, the trail gently descends to Phyang and then we will drive back to Leh.