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Ladakh Trekking Tours :: Dah Hanu (Aryans)
DrokhPa area is along the Indus between Khalatse and the Shayok- Indus confluence, live people, known as Drokhpa belongs to the purest of pure from Aryan race. They are tall, handsome and hospitable. Drokhpas are believed to have migrated to this area via Gilgit around 1000 year ago from Central Asia. They are different with large, beautiful eyes, sharp acquiline noses. They are culturally distinct from the rest of the Ladakhis. The greatest attraction in this area are the villages of Biama and Dah. The route follows the Indus down from Khalatse, past the villages of Domkhar, Skurbuchan and Achinathang, along a fairly good road.
In the gorge of the Indus the sun's heat, reflected off bare rocks and cliffs is frequently intense. The same heat makes it possible to take two crops every year from the fields, Fruit is also grown- apricots and apples. The special interest of this region is less the landscape than its Drokhpa inhabitants, their features are pure Indo Aryan, and they appear to have preserved their racial purity down the centuries.
Day 01 : Leh - Biama - Dah (160 Kms)
Leaving Leh and drive on the national highway route upto Khaltse which is the main passport checking point to this area. From here it is about 66 kms drive and on the way we visit and stop at some interesting villages of this region. Finally, we reach Biama in the afternoon. Camp at Biama which is the beautiful place for the camping. Afternoon a short drive to Dah to see the real Aryan village. It is quite interesting to spend some time with the inhabitants of this region. In the evening return back to the camp.
Day 02 : Biama - Leh
One can visit again early in the morning to Dah to enjoy the life of these people wearing colorful and metallic ear rings. Return to the Camp and leave for Leh. One can visit Lamayuru and Alchi monastery also.
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