Wild Ladakh, Sky Kingdoms of Ladakh and Zanskar Camping Trek, Zanskar GHT 27 Days & 26 Nights GHT Zanskar

Package Itinerary

• Day 1 Arrive Leh 3500m/ Relax, explore local bazar

  Welcome to Leh, after your long flight from your hometown to Delhi and meet with us at Leh airport. Our representative will greet you at Leh airport. Prem will meet you at your hotel. Most of flight arrives Leh by morning time and the rest of the day is free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude of 3500m as well as visit Leh bazar.
  
• Day 2 Acclimatize: Visit Shanti Stupa, Leh palace, Tsemo gompa, Spituk

  This is an easy day for sightseeing in around Leh. Visit the Royal Palace of Leh from the 16th century, continue through the fields of Sankar monastery , which is adjoins the north Leh. Continue to the Shanti Stupa and finally ends your day with visit of Spituk gompa. Our driver will pick you up from hotel at 8:30am after breakfast. Finish your day before the lunch and you will have time to go for lunch at Leh market.
• Day 3 Acclimatize: Visit Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Matho - Stok palace

  Today is one full day of sightseeing and to visit the most important place in around Indus valley. You will have a guide for this day trip especially for gompa. There are many places to visit but we have chosen five sights which is suitable for a day trip. Leaving from hotel at 8:30am after breakfast

  you will visit first Shey palace, than Thiksey. Thiksey monastery, which is 27 km from Hemis. This monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh. The great Lama Paldan Shesrap built it in 14th century. Here you can see the big statue of the Future Buddha.  Continue to Taktok and Chemdey and return back to visit Hemis monastery which is 45 km far from Leh and it takes 90 minute drive. The great Mahasiddha Staktsang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this biggest monastery in 16th century. Continue to Matho than we drive to Stok which is situated opposite of Leh at a distance of 14 kms, At Stok visit of Royal Palace built during 1825 AD and palace has great collections of antiquity. Continue to visit Matho situated 10 kms from Stok, which has 10th century complex. Finally back to Leh and final preparation for trek.
• Day 4 Leh - Lamayuru (3430m), enroute visit Likir - Alchi

  Today we drive to timeless Lamayuru Gompa enroute first visit of Likir than Alchi Gompa, situated at a distance of 68 kms from Leh. Its monastery built on lowlands rather than on a hilltop as others are, in order to protect from enemies. The chortens around Alchi gompa contains numerous wall murals of Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo, who has built this monastery. Alchi monastery has vast collections of wall paintings, and wood sculpture. We continue to drive to Lamayuru which is 58 kms from Alchi. Oldest monastery in Ladakh, founded by Indian scholar Mahasiddhacharya Naropa in 11th century. Lamayuru host mask dance festival (Yuru Kabgyat) during 17th and 18th day of fifth months of the Tibetal Lunar calendar. It belongs to red hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism; monastery is rich with Thankas and wall paintings. Lamayuru monastery was constructed by Arahat Nimagung in between 10th and 11th century. History says that in the 11th century the Mahasidha Naropa visited this place and the cave where he resided and meditated is still to be seen inside the monastery. This mostly visited by travellers located on the Srinagar - Leh road. Enjoy homestay at Lamayuru.
  
• Day 5 Trek to Prinkiti La (3650m) - Shilla orchards (3400m)

  Today is the first day of trekking! Leaving Lamayuru and crossing a small pass of Prinkiti La, the trail descend above Shilla in an orchard, this is the place where we meet our horseman and rest of crew. The camp is set aside of Shilla stream. Enjoy your time in camp and explore the area. The small pass of Prinkiti La is not suitable for horses to cross and trekking gears will driven from Lamayuru to Shilla where road ends. It's an hour to camp from this point.
  
• Day 6 Trek through Shila gorge to Shillakong (4030m)

  The actual trekking begins today, prepare your sandals as we have to cross the stream numerous times today in gorge. Early start from camp is recommended as the stream starts to rage in the afternoon. You will have an ultimate experience trekking through this gorge. After hours of walking and negotiating with stream, you come out to open valley, its short climb to the Shillakong campsite.
  
• Day 7 Trek to Yogma La (4650m) - Kanji (3850m) - Kuthak Cha Kelcha (4000m)

  Soon after camp ascent to Yogma la, a delightful reward presenting colourful mountains. The other trekking route goes to Photoksar via Snigutse la. We descent slowly to doksa and meet with locals here who live during summer time. Continue along the stream for hours to reach picturesque village of Kanji. After exploring the village our camp is set an hour above this village at Kuthak cha, where Yaks and Dzo can be found grazing in the area.
  
• Day 8 Trek to Base (4300m)

  Today short trekking to the base, Leaving camp for few hours to large open valley floor and we take the extreme right hand valley and enter in a large gorge that will take us to the base.
• Day 9 Trek to Kanji La (5342m) - Kanji Sumdo (4370m)

  Leaving camp today we climb on tricky loose rock moraine on a small glacier to the pass. On a clear sky one can have a clear view of Nanga Parbat to the west and K2 to the North. To view this you might need a good binocular. After lunch at top we continue down through wonderful canyon to the junction and here we will have first view of Nun and Kun which remains in sight for an hour. The view across are spectacular and better appearance of peak rising in Great Himalayan Range. Some of known and famous peaks are Hagshu, Doda and Brahma. A very small campsite but present a spectacular view.
• Day 10 Trek to Pikdong la (5029m) - Dibling doksa (4200m)

  An early start today and long day ahead for us. Leaving camp we cross stream close to camp and climb a Pikdong La, before pass through a narrow gorge at some points. Steep descent after pass to Dibling Doksa, a wonderful & comfortable camp for tonight.
• Day 11 Trek to Dibling (4000m)

  Today is short walk to the village of Dibling. After crossing stream trek on a large open valley. A ford short before Dibling and along the canal to village of Dibiling. Todays camp is set amidst village. We reach Dibling by lunch time. Rest of the day explore the village and meet inhabitants, living in this remote part of Ladakh. You will have time to wash clothes or take a bath.
• Day 12 Trek to Lingshed Sumdo (3680m)

  We follow  Oma Chu River (Oma - Milk, Chu - water) and numbers of time main River and side streams to be cross. At some stretches its tricky to find way. Keeping our pace on the valley floor continue to Lingshed Sumdo.
• Day 13 Trek to Barmi la (4694m) - Lanang (3900m)

  Leaving camp we take narrow gorge coming from the left and long climb to the small pass of Barmi La. Today an easy climb to the pass. The first view of Lingshed apprear to sight. The trail to the left goes to Lingshed village. We descend to Lanang also known as the base of Hanuma La.
• Day 14 Trek to Hanuma La (4700m) - Snertse (3940m)

  Soon after camp long ascents towards Hunuma la pass 4800m. From top of pass panoramic view of Lingshed, Sengge la and Ladakh Mountain range. This pass is connecting point between Ladakh and Zanskar, than descent deep inside hanging valley until Snertse. After Snertse long descent towards Oma tokpo where we camp for tonight.
  
• Day 15 Trek to Zingchen - Parfi La (3900m) - Hanamur (3400m)

  Crossing the oma tokpo long ascent towards Perfi la 3950m. It’s the last pass between our first part of trek Kanji - Padum. From top we will be rewarded with great view of Zanskar Mountains and could visible the Hanumil from pass. Last patch we trek along the Zanskar River to village of Hanumil and a another comfortable campsite for tonight.
• Day 16 Trek to Pidmo (3420m) - Pishu (3450m)

  Today after breakfast we follow the left bank of Zanskar River on relatively level path. We cross the village of Pidmo 3420m. Small village located beside Zanskar River. At Pidmo bridge is in under construction to Zangla, instead of taking this route we continue along the right bank to Pishu. Another comfortable campsite beside Zanskar River.
• Day 17 Drive to Zangla fort - Thongde - Karsha - Padum (3500m)

  Today you have full day culture tour around Padum by drive. Morning after breakfast, drive to Stongde village. Visit beautiful picturesque monastery built on hill top by Lama Marpa 950 years ago. Approximately 60 monks are residing in this monastery. After the visit, continue drive to Karsha (Pair of White i.e., Outer white and Inner white). Visit Karsha monastery. This monastery is the largest of all the monastery in Zanskar and this monastery (Gonpa) was first founded by Great Lama Phagspa Shesrap (the translator of Zanskar). From the monastery, you have amazing and spectacular view of the capital of Zanskar (Padum) and its surrounding mountains. After the visit explore Padum (The capital of Zanskar). Overnight in Padum. (3530m)
• Day 18 Drive to Anmo (4000m), Trek to Phuktal (4055m) - Purney (3965m)

  Today an early departure from Padum, we drive to Bardan along the Tsarap tchu and enter in Lungnak valley. The drive is on dusty trail usually a foundation of road to Darcha over Shingo la pass.

  Today leaving Tsethang we cross the cable bridge near Anmo village and follow the trail to Cha village. and continue climb to the ridge, from where we can have spectacular view of Tsarap River valley and Purne at far South. Trail descend to Tsarap River and we follow the right bank of this River to Phuktal gompa, one of most stunning sight of Zanskar. Main temple built inside huge cave and rest of monastery houses built on rock cliff. The monastery was founded by Changsems Sherab Zangpo. Finally we cross the river by temprorary bridge and trail goes along the left bank of river to Purney. It will take 2:30 hrs to reach Purney from Phuktal.
• Day 19 Trek to Tangze (4015m)

  We climb gently to Yal village and continue along the right side of the valley. We pass through beautiful and charming villages of Testa 3900m and Karu. We cross the river just before Tangtse village. Continue to trek along the right bank of Kargiak River to Tangze.
  
• Day 20 Day trip to Kyi - Thanglesgo - Shanka

  Today leaving Tangze trek to beautiful village of Kyi and Thangso and continue upto last village of Shanka. This area is most remotest part of Zanskar and meet happy people. After visiting Shanka we trek back to Tangze following the left bank of Kurgiakh river chu. Overnight camp at Tangze.
  
• Day 21 Trek to Zingchen (4415m)

  Short after camp we take a left path which leads to Phirtse la pass. The path leads away from the river, gradually up through a gorge and later the slope. A spectacular view of Zanskar valley can be have from a small pass. Crossing the stream we climb gently along the nallah to base camp. Overnight camp at Zingchen.
  
• Day 22 Trek to Phirtse La (5450m) - Chumik Marpo (4650m)

  Today leaving early to avoid the snow turning softens the Phirtse la is advised. After an hour of gradual walking along the small stream we climb steep to Phirtse la pass with patches of ice. Magnificent view of peaks rising above 6000m to the right and the view goes as far a upto Rupshu. After taking a break of 30 minutes we descend gradually along the slopes with patches of snow to Chumik Marpo camp. Wonderful camp site and at Chumik Marpo where you will find numbers of doksas with numbers of Yaks. Overnight camp at Chumik Marpo.
  
• Day 23 Trek to Berga Songchak (4400m)

  Today an early start to cross 2 rivers. Leaving campsite along the left bank of River. After 2 hrs of walking we cross the river and cross-grassy flat land to broad river of Khamerup. The river coming from right we cross it before noon. Continue on wide open space and flat grass land to our campsite close to River called Berga Songchak. There are numbers of camp site along this Lingti chu valley. Overnight camp at Berga Songchak.
  
• Day 24 Trek to Sarchu (4150m)

  Today again a long day of trekking is waiting for us and the last river crossing. Soon after breakfast we continue on wide open space in high altitude grassland. After 2 hrs of trail will bring you to a small pass from where the wide open view of Sarchu and Yunam River valley. A short before camp we cross the Yunam River. Our vehicle will arrive at Sarchu this day.
  
• Day 25 Drive to Baralacha La (4890m) - Rohtang La (3980m) - Manali (2050m)

  We drive to Baralacha la pass, which is 7 km long gives the source of three rivers - Chandra through South, Bhaga through upper Lahoul and Yunam towards Zanskar. A splendid view of M-4 (6514m), which is the highest in the Moulkila range, can be seen from the trail as well as of Keorang range of Great Himalayas. Passing through wonderful valleys of Tod, Gahr and Tinan the road climbs to Rohtang la pass. It takes 2 hrs to reach Manali. Overnight in hotel.
  
• Day 26 Manali - New Delhi.
• Day 27 Flight back to home.