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Zanskar Valley Trek 14 Nights / 15 Days
Trek Details
Region: Ladakh Himalayas
Grade: Moderate
Altitude: 4060 mts / 13315 ft Destination Covered : Delhi - Chandigarh - Kullu - Manali - Darcha - Pa Lahmo - Zanskar Sumdo - Chumik Nakpo - Lakhang - Kargil - Purni - Phuktal - Purni - Pipula - Purni - Raru - Padum - Padam - Kargil - Leh - Delhi
About 20 kms south-east of Rangdum stands the Panzila axis, across which lies Zanskar, the most isolated of all the trans-Himalayan valleys, Zanskar is a remote, ancient kingdom in the northwest Indian Himalaya. About 10,000 Zanskari people live in isolated villages spread across Zanskar, which has a valley elevation of over 3500m. Winter temperatures of -30 Celsius are common, making it one of the highest and coldest inhabited places in the world.
This is perhaps the most famous treks of the Himalayas. Starting from the lush green valley of the Himalayas, it slowly traverses the great Himalayan range and as it arrives in the trans-himalayan range the landscape and the people go through an amazing transformation. The scenery here is truly spectacular and the monasteries are really remote and cliffhanging.
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel
Day 02: Delhi - Manali by Volvo coach
Day 03: Manali - Darcha by Jeep
Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.
Day 04: Darcha - Palemo (3600m) in 5h
Leave Darcha, We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries.
Day 05: Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5h
We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo
Day 06: Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5h
Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.
Day 07: Chumi Napo - Shingo La (5090m) - Lakham (4470m) in 6h
Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.
Day 08: Lakham - Kurgiak (4050m) in 6h
A gradual descent along the Kurgiak river, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.
Day 09: Kurgiak - Tetha (3950m), in 7h
The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris.
Day 10: Tetha - Purni (3700m), in 2h
We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal monastery to Purni).
Day 11: Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4h
Day 12: Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5h
The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap river. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery.
Day 13: Mune - Padum (3600m) in 6h
En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum.
Day 14: Padum - Kargil (3700m) by bus
Drive from Padum to Kargil, Overnight at Kargil.
Day 15: Kargil - Leh (3500m) by bus
Drive from Kargil to Leh, Overnight at Leh hotel.
Day 16: Leh – Delhi by plane. (Hotel B&B)
Day 17: At leisure in Delhi
Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)
Day 18:
Transfer to airport and fly back home.