Kingdom of Zanskar Trek
- This 21 day trek is along the most popular route in Zanskar that traverses it from Darcha in Himachal Pradesh to Lamayuru on the Leh-Srinagar road. This is a highly recommended first trek through Zanskar.
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
We welcome you to Delhi. Our local manager will receive you with colorful garlands and escort you to your pre booked hotel. At reception you will get a royal traditional Indian welcome. Enjoy your welcome drink. Check in at your hotel and relax. After a while your travel guide will give you a short briefing about the tour. Introduced with the other team members. Have a traditional Indian dinner with your group mates. Overnight stay. -
Day 02 : Delhi - Leh
Early morning after breakfast, transfer to airport for fight to Leh. On arrival you will get assistance. Our local travel manager will take you to hotel. Check into your hotel. Day is free for acclimatization. Have your dinner and overnight stay. -
Day 03 : Leh
Post breakfast it is recommendable to take a sight seeing tour where you will visit some of the famous Gompas of Leh, including Thiksey Gompa, Shey Gompa, Hemis Gompa etc. Enjoy traditional mask dances and other activities. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. -
Day 04 : Leh-Lamayuru
After breakfast with your trekking manger you will drive to Lamayuru. Enroute you will visit the Lamayuru Monastery. The monastery belongs to the old Kargyupa Tibetan School. You will start your trekking from this place. On arrival have a formal introduction with your trekking crew. You can spent your night in tents. -
Day 05 : Lamayuru-Wanlah
After having your breakfast in camp you will start trekking to Wanlah. Till Prinkit La (3726mts), climbing up is very easy but after the village Shilla, you trail will follow a narrow and dry gorge and reach Wanlah. It is altogether 3 hours journey. You will have your lunch enroute. Overnight at tent. -
Day 06 : Wanlah-Hanupatta
To reach from Wanlah to Hanupatta it takes 5 hrs. This is comparatively a much easy ascending. Trekking starts with a flat slice of land. Enroute cross one river before Phenjilla. From there continue to descend to reach Hanupatta. Overnight in trekking tents. -
Day 07 : Hanupatta-Photoksar
Generally it takes only 7 hrs to reach Photoksar from Hanupatta. Today you will trail trough the stony valley. Cross the river and walk up to Sisir La (4800mts). After Sisir La you will enjoy an easy plunge to Photoskar (3750mts). Nightstay at camp. -
Day 08 : Photoksar-Foot of Sengge La
Get up quickly and refresh your self. Have your early breakfast at your tent. Your next stop will be Sengge La. After packing your lunch you will trek for Sengge La. For reaching there firstly you need to ascend to the Bumiktse La (4200mts). From there you will enjoy an easy descend to the adjacent lush dale. Have your lunch. Post lunch start trekking to the foot of the Sengge La. Camp here for the night. -
Day 09 : Foot of Sengge La-Lingshet
After having your breakfast at your tent today you will start for Lingshet. After completion of 6 hrs trekking trail you will reach Lingshet. Move out for your destination with your team. At first you will ascent Kiupa La (3850mts), after that enjoy a steep descent to the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata (3840mts) Enroute you will be spell bound by the wonderful landscape of the valley of Nierag. Reach Lingshet after crossing the Murgum La (4100mts). Establish your temporary camp near the monastery. Visit monastery. Overnight stay. -
Day 10 : Lingshet
Day is free for leisure. You can spend your whole day by exploring the surrounding area by your own . If you are a nature enthusiast and love to capture wonders of the nature with your camera then also this place won't disappoint you. Catch some moments of your life time. Overnight stay. -
Day 11 : Lingshet-Snertse
Morning after quick breakfast start for Snertse. This whole expedition will take 6 hrs. From Lingshet ascent to the Hanuma La pass (4700mts). From there enjoy gradual descent to the sheepfolds of Snertse. Overnight at tents. -
Day 12 : Snertse-Hanumil
To reach your next destination Hanumil, you have to do 6 hrs trekking. From the Oma Chu River a steep ascent to the Parfi La (3900mts). Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Parfi La and post lunch descent to the foot of the pass. Stroll to the plateau that leads towards Hanumil. Nightstay. -
Day 13 : Hanumil-Pishu
After having a good wholesome breakfast enjoy an easy walk to Pishu (05 hrs). Trek along the river and the picturesque plateau. Camp at the rear end of the village of Pishu. Evening visit Pishu village and enjoy typical village food. Nightstay. -
Day 14 : Pishu-Karsha
You trek 5 hrs to reach to Karsha. Cross Rinam. Trek through an easy stretch. After that trek along the banks of the Zanskar River to Karsha. Overnight at Karsha. -
Day 15 : Karsha-Padum
After breakfast trek to Padum. During your trip cross the Doda river. Trail through a dusty territory to Pipiting and then trek to Padum. Explore the surrounding area by visiting the local Gompas in the evening. Enjoy a bonfire at camp. Overnight stay. -
Day 16 : Padum - Mune
Today's trekking is comprises of an easy five hour trek to the Mune Village. Enroute visiting Bardan Gompa which houses the famous 180 cms you will reach to Mune Village. Nightlong stay at Mune. -
Day 17 : Mune-Ichar
The trekking route which connects Mune to Ichar is the most picturesque one. To cover this panoramic trail you will take around 3 to 4 hrs. Trail through a beautiful plain covered in flowers till the Reru village. After that cross the Tsarap river. From there you will enjoy a steady dive to the striking Ichar village. Overnight in camp. -
Day 18 : Ichar-Purne
To reach Ichar to Purne you will take 5 hrs. Cross the Ichar bridge and walk over a tricky trail to the Surle Village. From there trailing along the Tsarap River you will reach Cha village. Cross the bridge at the village and descend down to a small bridge over river. Then walk straight till you reach Purne village. Camp for overnight. -
Day 19 : Purne - Phugtal Gompa - Purne
Stroll to the left bank of the Tsarap. It gives a splendid view through gorges. After one and a half hour of trekking, cross a small bridge and walk till you get your first view of the spectacular Phugtal Monastery. After visiting Monastery you will enjoy your return trail to Purne. -
Day 20 : Purne - Kargyan
Have your breakfast and get ready soon as we head towards Kargyan from Purne. Enjoy trekking in the day. Return to the camp at night. -
Day 21 : Kargyan - Gamburanjan
The travel guide today takes you to Gamburanjan. The travel guide also gives you some important tips about how to continue with your trekking here. Follow his advice and enjoy the day of adventure. Spend the night at the camp at Gamburanjan. -
Day 22 : Gamburanjan Camp - Shinkul La - Ramjah
Today you will start form Gamburanjan Camp and the enroute visiting Shingo La will reach to Rumbak in 5 hrs. Start your trekking route by crossing over a small plateau. After crossing it enjoy a chilled climb till the Shingo La pass (5090 Mts). Climb down in zigzag earth reach Rumbak meadow. Nightstay. -
Day 23 : Ramjah - Palhamo
After a long six hours walk along the left bank of the Rumbak valley you will reach panoramic camp site of Palhamo. Explore the neighboring area with your travel manager. Overnight stay. -
Day 24 : Palhamo - Darcha
A straightforward five hour walk will take you to the village of Darcha. This will be your last day of trekking. So enjoy a special food prepare by the trekking crew while enjoy bonfire at your campsite. From Darcha, you will get a pick up for Manali. Overnight at Darcha. -
Day 25 : Darcha - Manali
Morning after breakfast you will get your pick up from road head of Darcha. Enjoy a seven hours scenic drive to Manali. Day is free to for your individual activity. Overnight in hotel. -
Day 26 : Manali - Delhi
Morning after breakfast fly to Delhi. On arrival check in at your hotel. Day is free for your individual shopping and other recreational activities. You are free to ask for our personal assistance in your activities. Overnight stay. -
Day 27 : Departure
You will be escorted to airport by your travel manger to catch your flights for onward destination.
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