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Package Overview

Departure Date
21 May - 15 Oct

Duration
22 Days 21 Nights

Views
14

Maximum Seats
10

Take the roads less traveled in this ladakh trek from Darcha to Lamayuru, camp in the most beautiful landscapes of the world. This ladkah trek would take you from Darcha to Lamayuru from the most scenic locations while you will pass Palemo, Zanskar Sumdo, Padum. This ladakh trek would also take you to the most scenic monastery in Zanskar, built like a carving in the mountains, the Phuktal Monastery.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi, Fly Manali or Drive to Manali.

  Arrival at New Delhi IGI airport, most of international flights arrive New Delhi by midnight. Drive to hotel from airport for half day at Pahar Ganj or Cannaught area. We recommend at Pahar Ganj area. Close to railway station and close to Cannaught. If you are arriving mid night fly to Kullu Manali airport or leave to Manali by overnight deluxe bus leaving everyday by 16:00 – 17:00 hrs from different locations in New Delhi. Book a hotel for half day to shower and relax.
• Day 2 : Manali Acclimatization

  Sight -seeing around Manali or day for final preparation before leaving to Zanskar.
• Day 3 : Drive to Rohtang La (3978m) – Keylong – Jispa (3300m)

  Drive over Rohtang pass (3978mt.), which is the gateway Lahoul and Spiti Pangi and Zanskar valley, overnight camp.

  • Hotspots Rohtang Pass
  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 4 : Drive to Palamo (3825m) , Trek to Zanskar Sumdo (4,100m)

  Today leaving Jispa we drive to Darcha and to Palamo , starting point of our trek. We pass two villages of Rarik and Chikka. On the way, way pass a spectacular gorge. Continue along the left bank, and then cross a first ford. Gradual climb and good view of mountain, we continue on the left bank until reaching a second ford. 400mt.gradual climbs from Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo. Good camp aside a ford.
• Day 5 : Trek to Chhumik Nakpo (4670m)

  Today leaving Zanskar Sumdo we cross the second ford then go up the right hand valley following the stream, which comes from Shingo la. Streams in Himalayas should be cross carefully even if they look small, camp in the small meadow.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 6 : Climb to Shingo-la (5090m) – Lakhong (4590mt)

  Today is an eventful day for those who have never climbed to this height. From the camp, climb moderate slopes to foot of the pass. Finally at the top of the pass of Shingo-la (5090mt.) see the view of various peaks. Walk over the glacier and fallen rocks. Finally reach Lakhong camp beside small stream.
• Day 7 : Trek to Kargyak (4230m)

  Cross the stream and come to the right side of stream. Walk on a mass of fallen rocks, then cross a small stream. After one hour, you pass beneath the face of the Gomborangjum, then an easy descent to the first village of Zanskar region Kargyak.
• Day 8 : Trek to Purne (3965m)

  Walking through the Buddhist regions means always go from the left side of Chorten (Stupa) and recite as OM MANE PADME HUM, Continue on the right bank along an easy walk. Reach Tanze Which a small village, gompa is in ruins a bit higher-up. A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight rise in terrain leads to Kuru, a major village of livestock breeders, then arrival in Testa, beautiful village. The path continues downward as near the river. Stay on the left bank, and then climb to Yal. Reaching Yal steep descent towards a large bridge, which you cross to go Purne
• Day 9 : Trek to Phuktal (4055m) and back to Purne

  Today leaving Purne we go up the right bank of the Tsarap River in to the splendid gorges. Cross a bridge in good condition, walk up for few minutes. A ledge leads to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From here see the most spectacular sights in the Zanskar regions, Phuktal monastery which is built under a huge cave. Phuktal belongs to the tradition of Gelukpas (Yellow section) visiting Phuktal we return back by the same route to Purne.
• Day 10 : Trek to Vipula (3865m)

  Today after breakfast from Purne we come back to the bridge, cross the bridge and then go up the left bank. There are frequent small canyons of pudding stones. Pass a bit above a hanging bridge, which leads to the village of Cha. 2hours later reach Kheydang, a small village in a poplar grove. Carry one until Gyalbo teashop. Pass below the village of Surle. The trail is still not good finally reach the campsite of Vipula near teashop. Today road is upto Vipula.
• Day 11 : Trek to Raru (3960m)

  Today long way to Large bridge which leads to Ichar village, gradual climb before coming to a major tributary (bridge), then to the campsite of Raru, camp near the lake.
• Day 12 : Drive to Padum (11,580 ft/3,530 m) – karsha (10,890 ft/3,320 m)

  Leaving the magnificent village and campsite at Raru we cross a beautiful plain covered with flowers. Watch the monastery of Mune. Go down a steep incline to the main trail. After two hours, arrive at Burdan Gompa, a Kargyudpa Monastery famous for its prayer wheel. There are several beautiful villages on the right bank of Tsarap River.
• Day 13 : Trek to Pishu (3660m)

  Leaving spectacular sight of Karsha, we walk along the left bank of Zanskar River. Above Rinam, small stream and shelter formed by the rocks. See the Thongde monastery on the right side of Zanskar River. Trail further will take us to the Pishu village, a very attractive campsite below the village of Pishu close to Zanskar River.
• Day 14 : Trek to Hanumil (3650m)

  Today we continue along the left bank of Zanskar, sometimes close to river. The great Zanskar River rafting expedition runs from these places to Nimo in Ladakh, bridge before Pidmo, then another 2 hours to the campsite of Hanumil.

  • Themes River Rafting
• Day 15 : Trek to Perfi la (4560m) -Snertse (3940m)

  Still today continue on the left bank of the Zanskar River. Cross Small stream on the left, the trail leads away from the edge of the Zanskar and the up to the foot of pass. Steep and difficult climb to Perfi-la (4560mt.), after pass steep descent to Uma Chhu River, cross bridge and up to 500 mtrs.on sandy slope, then one and half hour to the campsite of Snertse.
• Day 16 : Trek to Hamuna La - Lingshed (4100m)

  Very long gradual ascent to the pass of Hanuma-la (4800m.) through gorges 2and half hour to reach the pass from the camp. A 1000 meters long descent, then another 250m. Climb to small pass of Hanuma La, from pass easy walking to the campsite of Lingshed.
• Day 17 : Trek to Foot of Sengge-la (3,990 M)

  Today leaving Ligshed , 1 hour easy climb to Netoski la (4475m.). Look out the view Nerag, on the other bank of Zanskar River. We descend gradually to the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata. Cross small stream and hour steep climb to pass of Kuba-la (4520mt.) Slowly climb to the campsite of Gazo or foot of Sengge la.
• Day 18 : Climb to Sengge La ( 5060 M) Trek to Photoksar ( 4400 M)

  From camp 2 hours steep climb to Sengge-la pass, (5060m.) easy going down to the valley and cross another ford. Short climb to Bhumiktse-la (4520mt.) descent towards Photoksar, Photoksar is a beautiful village at the base of huge mountain wall, cross the bridge and camp near the stream.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 19 : Climb to Sir Sir La (4965 M) Trek to Hanupatta (4070m)

  Today long ascent of the sir sir-la (4965mt.) then easy descent to the river, cross the river by bridge and walk along the left bank, camp before Hanupatta village.
• Day 20 : Drive to Wanla (3470 M)

  Continue along the left bank until entering the gorges. Cross the small bridge then a natural bridge again to the left side, come over a bridge and until reaching a good bridge across the Yapola. Three hours to Phenjila (a small village). Walk along the right bank until reaching village of Wanla. Drive to Lamayuru (3750m), Lamayuru has a famous ancient monastery. Monastery is Oldest in Ladakh regions and has big library of Buddhist literature. The trek terminates here and from here Leh is 120km. Lamayuru Leh By luxury bus/or by taxi to Darcha Pickup from Lamayuru to Leh Included, overnight Hotel.
• Day 21 : Leh

  Sightseeing in around Leh i.e. Thiksey, Shey, Hemis, Stok palace. Overnight at Leh
• Day 22 : Fly New Delhi

  Post breakfast transfer to airport for your flight to Delhi. Overnight at Delhi.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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