One of the classic
trekking tours of the region, the first day 7 hrs. Drive to Darcha (3,360 m) over Rohtang pass (3,978 m) the gateway to Lahoul,
Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar valleys. We camp at Darcha to acclimatize, which is starting point of some major trekking tour. We
cross Shingo La pass (5,090 m) to get into Zanskar. Many ancient gompa on the way: Phuktal gompa which is built under a huge
cave and it provides the one of the fantastic view. Karsha gompa which is biggest in Zanskar region. Enroute we pass shepherds
a ancient gompa. It is oldest gompa in Ladakh, with large library of Buddhist literature. Leh with their flocks of sheep and
climb beautiful snow covered passes with panoramic views of the Great Himalayan range. Trek terminates at Lamayuru, which
has is 147 Kms from Lamayuru.
Day 1 Arrival
in New
Delhi.
Meeting upon
at Indhira Gandhi International Airport. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Delhi - Manali 2040
m. drive.
Day 3 Manali
Sight seeing
around Manali or day for final preparation, before heading off to starting point of trek Darcha.
Day 4 Manali - Keylong
7hours drive
over Rohtang pass (3978mt.), which is the gateway Lahoul and Spiti Pangi and Zanskar valley. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 5 Keylong - Darcha (3360mt.) – Chhika drive. – trek Palamo 3825 m.
We start our trek from Chhika just after Darcha. We gently walk towards village of Rareek. On the way, we pass A spectacular
gorge. Continue along the left bank, and then cross a first ford overnight stay in camp.
Day 6 Trek
to Zanskar Sumdo 4,100 m. 5 hrs.
Gradual climb
and good view of mountain continue on the left bank until reaching a second ford. 400mt.gradual climb from Palamo to Zanskar
Sumdo. Good camp aside a ford.
Day 7 Trek
to Chhumik Nakpo 4670 m. 6 hrs.
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.
Day 8 Climb
to Shingo-la 5090 m. - Lakhong 4590 m. 7/8 hrs.
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 9 Trek
to Kargyak 4230 m. 5/6 hrs.
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 10 Trek
to Purne 3965 m. 6 hrs.
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 is a small
village, gompa in ruins a bit higher up. A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight
rise leading 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 11 Trek
to Phuktal 4055 m.
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 sect ) Overnight camp at Phuktal.
Day 12 Trek
to Tantak ( Shadi ), 6/7 hrs .
From Phuktal
gompa follow the well path on the right hand of Tsarap river. climb up to a small
pass at ridge. again walk along the Tsarap river for an hour and see a big cave on the left. Continue on the trail cross river
and arrive at Tantak for overnight camp.
Day 13 Tantak
– Shadi – Sumdo, 5//6 hrs.
Today after
Tantak we visit to Shade village located on side valley. A half an hour walk after crossing the wooden bridge, from chorten
(stupa). Descent back to main trail and continue along the river. After gorge cross a bridge and start climb by passing narrow valley. Now valley get wider
. Passing through small plateau . Cross several times a river and arrive at Sumdo
(junction)for Overnight camp.
Day 14 Trek to Camp I, 5/6
hrs.
From Sumdo further
crossing several streams along the main river. Continue walking until arriving at camp below Thongde La pass.
Day 15 Trek
to Thongde La 5450 m. – Thongde, 5 hrs.
Today after
leaving camp behind climb steadly towards pass. Have a good view of Zanskar Himalayas.
After crossing
pass descent over a pasture. And arrive at Thongde gompa. See Karsha monastery across the Zanskar river. Visiting Thongde gompa walk down to village for overnight camp at Thongde village.
Day 16 Trek to Pishu 3660 m. 5 hrs.
After Tongde
village pass by a villages of Tsazar , After walking several hrs arrive at a bridge. Leaving the main trail which goes to
Zangla village, cross over this bridge and walk along the Zanskar river until arriving at Pishu village. A very attractive campsite below the village of Pishu and aside of Zanskar river. Overnight camp.
Day 17 An
optional day for rest and relax during trek
Day 18 Trek
to Hanumil 3650 m. 5/6 hrs.
Continue left
bank, some times along the river. A bridge Before Pidmo, then another 2hours to the campsite of Hanumil.
Day 19 Trek
to Perfi La 4650 m. - SNERTSE 3940 m. 6 hrs.
Still 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 500mt.On
sandy slope, then one and half hour to the campsite of Snertse.
Day 20 Trek
to Hanuma la 4800 m.- Lingshed 4100 m. 7/8 hrs.
Very long gradual
ascent to the pass of Hanuma-la (4800m.) through gorges 2and half hour to reach the pass from the camp. A 1000mt. Long descent
towards, then another 250m. Climb to small pass, from pass easy walking
to the campsite of Lingshed
Day 21 Trek
to base camp Sengge
la 3,990 m. 6 hrs.
1 hour easy
climb to Netoski –la (4475m.). Look out the view Nerag, on the other bank of Zanskar
River. Gradual descent to the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata. Cross
small stream and hour steep climb to pass of Kuba-la94520mt.) Slowly climb to the campsite of Gazo or foot of Sengge –la.
Day 22 Trek
to Sengge la 5060 m.- Photoksar 4400 m. 6/7 hrs.
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, a beautiful villages at the base of huge mountain wall, cross the bridge and camp near
the stream.
Day 23 Trek
to Sirsir la 4965 m. - Hanupatta 4070 m. 5/6 hrs.
Today a long
ascent of the sir sir-la (4965mt.) then easy descent to the river, we cross the river by bridge and walk along the left bank.
Camping before Hanupatta village.
Day 24 Trek
to Phenji la, 3 hrs. drive to Wanla
3470 m. – Lamayuru 3750 m. - Leh
Today we continue
along the left bank until we enter 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). Here our jeep will pick us and we drive by right bank until reaching village of Wanla. And continue to Lamayuru. Lamayuru has a famous ancient monastery. Monastery
is Oldest in Ladakh regions and has big library of Buddhist literature from here Leh is 120 km.
Day 25
At Leh
Day 26:
fly New Delhi and fly home town.
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