Ladakh Zanskar Trek

Places Covered: Delhi - Alchi, Likir - Martselang - Hemis - Kangmarula - Kangyatse - Zalunkkarpo - Khar - Dhat - Sumdo - Lunmoche - Sangtha - Narbu - Nuruchan - Gyama - Karnak - Korzok

Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi - Manali by train (Shatabdi Express). Today you will be transferred to Hotel in Manali. Upon arrival you are free for your own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Manali - Darsha (Road transfer). Today you will drive towards Darcha. Overnight at camp.

Day 03: Darcha - Palemo (3,600 m) in 5 hr. Today after breakfast we will start our journey by an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries. Overnight at camp.

Day 04: Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3,860 m) in 5 hr. Today after breakfast you will walk towards the river by the Hanging Trolley. Overnight at camp.

Day 05: Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4,640 m) in 5 hr. After breakfast you will leave the valley by foot and will start climbing up the steep path towards the Shingo La pass. Overnight at camp.

Day 06: Chumi Napo - Shingo La (5,090 m) - Lakham (4,470 m) in 6 hr. Today you will make your way towards the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy crossing of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures. Overnight at camp.

Day 07: Lakham - Kurgiak (4,050 m) in 6 hr. Today after breakfast you will travel towards the Kurgiak River, lined by walled canyons. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in the summer. Overnight in camp.

Day 08: Kurgiak - Tetha (3,950 m), in 7 hr. Today you will be so rewarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Chortens are spread along the way and highlight the religious fervor of the Zanskaris. Overnight in camp.

Day 09: Tetha - Purni (3,700 m), in 2 hr. Today you will visit the Phuktal monastery (3850 m), perched on the hillside of an impressive cliff. (4 hr return journey). Overnight at camp.

Day 10: Purni - Ichar (3,650 m) in 4 hr.

Day 11: Ichar - Mune (3,900 m), in 5 hr. Today after the breakfast the hiking trail will go up and down along the Tsarap river. Upon arrival at Mune, we will visit its monastery. Overnight at camp.

Day 12: Mune- Padum (3,600 m) in 6 hr. Today you will proceed towards Padum, en route we will be visiting the Bardan monastery, one of the most important monasteries in the area. Overnight at camp.

Day 13: Padum - Rangdum (3,980 m) by bus. Today we will drive towards Rangdom.Upon arrival in Rangdum, we will be visiting the monastery of Rangdum. Overnight at camp.

Day 14: Rangdum - Kargil (3,700 m) (Road transfer). Today we will drive towards Kargil. Upon arrival, you are free for your own activities. Overnight at camp.

Day 15: Kargil - Leh (3,500 m) (Road transfer). Today we will drive towards Leh. Overnight at camp/hotel.

Day 16: Leh - Delhi by plane. Today you are free until you are transfered to the airport to board the flight to Delhi and your homeward destination