Lamayuru - Padum via Kanji La Trek
- This classic trek explores most of the heartland of Zanskar and covers some spectacular scenery.This itinenary includes visits to almost 15 of the oldest and most remote Monasteries in Ladakh and zanskar.
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
With your arrival at Delhi airport, our services start. We will look for every possible facilities which will help you to experience a fascinating country that is centuries old. Transfer from Delhi airport to your pre-booked hotel. Get your welcome drink on arrival. Check in at your hotel. After relaxing for a time, you will be briefed about your trip which will be followed by a formal introduction with other group members. After the meeting proceed for welcome dinner with your travel manager and group mates in hotel's in house restaurant. Overnight at Delhi. -
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh
Leave early morning for airport with your travel manager to catch your flight for Leh. This sweeping 24-day tour offers magnificent vistas and breathtaking excitements. Your local travel manager will receive you from the airport and escort you to your pre-booked hotel. Full day complete rest for acclimatization is highly recommended by us. Later in the evening you will have a formal meeting with your trekking manager and the other crew member. Take your lunch and dinner at your hotel. Overnight at hotel. -
Day 03 : Leh - Lamayuru
After a copious breakfast at hotel, your trekking manager will take you to your base camp of trekking. Enroute visiting Lamayuru Monastery, you will drive to Lamayuru. Your trekking will start from this place. At Lamayuru for the nightstay purpose, you can opt for hotels or tents as per your wish. Overnight stay at Lamayuru. -
Day 04 : Lamayuru - Wanlah
On your fist day trekking, you will trek through moderately easy trails. Today's trekking route is steady till Prinkit La (3726mts), but after the village Shilla, suddenly path becomes narrow and dry. After crossing this stretch in 3 hours you will reach Wanlah. Overnight at tent. -
Day 05 : Wanlah - Hanupatta
Enjoy a delectable breakfast before setting out on a trek to Hanupatta. During this 5 hrs trekking, at first you will cross a flat section. Then you will trail along the right bank of Phenjilla. Then descend the slope to reach Hanupatta. Overnight at camp. -
Day 06 : Hanupatta - Photoskar
After having breakfast at camp you will start your days trekking expedition for Photoksar. After 7 hours trekking through the stony valley and several rivers crossing you will enjoy an easy dive to Photoskar (3750mts) Valley. Nightstay. -
Day 07 : Foot of the Sengge La - Lingshet
This morning you will trek for the impressive Lingshet enroute visiting Sengge La. Pack your lunch and move out with your crew for Sengge La. From Photoskar, you will rise to the Bumiktse La (4200mts) first, then you will enjoy an easy descend to the adjacent lush dale which will lead you to the foot of the Sengge La.Have your lunch and take rest for a while. Post lunch move out for your next destination.
Ascend Kiupa La (3850mts) and then enjoy a steep descent to the villages of Gongma. Get mesmerized by the stunning landscape of the valley of Nierag. After crossing Murgum La (4100mts), you will reach Lingshet. Visit monastery. Nightstay at tent. -
Day 08 : Lingshet/Rest
Today is a spare day and free for relaxation. Depending on the situation, programs vary each time. Explore the natural beauty and capture some precious moments with your camera. Overnight stay. -
Day 09 : Lingshet - Snertse
Today you will have the special experience of venturing into the lush green valleys and beautiful passes. To reach from Lingshet ascent to the Hanuma La pass (4700mts). From there enjoy a gradual descent to Snertse. Overnight at camp. -
Day 10 : Snertse - Hanumil
This morning you will trek to your next stop Hanumil. After crossing a zigzag boulevard you will reach on the bank of Oma Chu River. From here, climb up to Parfi La (3900mts). At Parfi La, you will have your lunch and then decline to the foot of the pass. Take a stroll to the virgin plateau which will take you to Hanumil. Today you have trekked for 6 hours. Nightstay. -
Day 11 : Hanumil - Pishu
Followed by a hearty breakfast in the camp, you will move out for Pishu. After walking through the easy and picturesque plateau, you will cross a river bridge and arrive at Pishu (05 hrs trekking). Late evening visit Pishu village and experience typical rural life. Nightstay. -
Day 12 : Pishu - Karsha
After a night in Pishu, you will trek 5 hours for your next destination Karsha. Enroute cross Rinam. Trek along the banks of the Zanskar River to reach to Karsha. The trek along the Zanskar River is more exiting than other places of Ladakh. No places on earth can match the opulence of this gorge, which is much known for its thespian good looks.Overnight at Karsha. -
Day 13 : Karsha - Padum
Leave early morning at 5 a.m. to trek to Padum. On the way, you will cross the Doda River. Trail through a dusty terrain to reach to Pipiting and have your lunch. From Pipiting, you will move forward to Padum. After 3 to 4 hours trekking, reach Padum. Explore the local Gompas in the evening. Enjoy a bonfire at camp. Overnight stay. -
Day 14 : Padum - Rangdum
Your drive this morning will take you to Rangdum (3657mts). After having a good healthy breakfast you will proceed for Rangdum, which is located 130 kms south-east of Kargil. This place is placed in-between Kargil and Padum. Set amidst spectacular surroundings, Rangdum is famous for an imposing 18th century Buddhist monastery. Overnight in tent. -
Day 15 : Rangdum Village/Rest/Photographs
Rangdum comes under the most beautiful valleys of the world. Today you can take rest at Rangdum. This place is ideal for camping without missing the Himalayan wilderness. Visit Rangdum Gompa after lunch. Click and capture some beautiful memories. Nightlong stay. -
Day 16 : Rangdum - Kanji La
Have breakfast in camp. From today you will start your return trekking. Your trekking guide will take you to Kanji La (5150mts). You will trail through the Kanji Gorge for 7 to 8 hours to reach there. Establish your temporary camp at the Y-junction of Kanji La and Puzdon La. Nightstay. -
Day 17 : Kanji La - River Kong
Today after having breakfast you will trek for another 7 to 8 hours to reach your next destination River Kong (4300mts). You will enjoy a slow and steady journey. Overnight at camp. -
Day 18 : River Kong - Kanji
Set out for Leh Kanji breakfast. Kanji is located at 3850mts. Enjoy an on-going descent to Kanji. The total route will be covered in 4 hours. Across the spectacular gorge of the Kanji valley, you will find an isolated wild beauty, which is almost haunting and perfect.Nightstay. -
Day 19 : Kanji - River Shilakong
After breakfast leave for the River Shilakong (4100mts). Your next camp site is located near that river. Enroute crossing the Yogma La (4700mts) you will reach at your camp site. On arrival, relax and have your dinner. Overnight stay. -
Day 20 : Shilakong - Lamayuru - Uletokpo
As part of your trekking route, on your last day of trekking trip you will, walk to Lamayuru crossing Shilla village enroute. From Shilla village you will get your pick up for Uletokpo. Check into the luxury camp situated at a height of 9000 feet. On the bank of the famous river Indus, the off beaten tracks are quite famous amongst the tourists. From here you will get your pick for the next destination. Overnight at camp. -
Day 21 : Uletokpo - Alchi - Leh
After breakfast, you will start the morning by driving to Alchi. Enroute you will visit famous Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, the Magnetic Hill and Hall of Fame. On arrival have your lunch. Later you will visit Alchi's large temple complex and witness traditional rural lifestyle of villagers.From here you will be taken to Leh by surface. Leh is placed at 70 kms west of Alchi. Enroute visiting Likir Monastery you will reach Leh. On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel. -
Day 22 : Leh
Have a period of relaxation and rejuvenate. If you wish to enjoy a half day city tour, it can be organized on your prior request which will include a 17th century palace, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Sankar Monastery etc. Late evening you can take a stroll to the local market. Buy some memento for your near and dear ones. Treat yourself with delicious Tibetan cuisine. Overnight at Leh. -
Day 23 : Leh - Delhi
Hurry through your breakfast and be ready as the travel assistant is waiting outside to escort you to the airport. Catch your flight and in a matter of 3 hours you are in Delhi. The travel manager is already there to take you to the hotel. Spend the day at your convenience. There awaits a farewell dinner with your co-travellers. Night is to be spent at the hotel. -
Day 24 : Depart Home
It's time now for your departure. Our travel manager accompanies you to the airport in time. Catch your flight and enjoy the journey back home.
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