ZANSAKAR
Total Days : 18 days - Darsha to Padum
Trekking Grade : Difficulty
Maximum altitude : 5090 m
Price : --

North of the Great Himalayan range, amongst a tangled knot of jagged mountains, lies a rugged and fascinating land, the once independent kingdom of Zanskar. Lovely high meadow camp sites and dry desert land, high passes and snow-capped peaks stunning scenery, Buddhist monasteries and picturesque villages with their irrigated fields of barley and potatoes, and fascinating encounters with the Zanskari people turn a trek in this area into an unforgettable experience.

ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)

Day 02 : Delhi - Manali by bus.

Day 03 : Manali - Darsha by bus.

Day 04 : Darsha - Palemo (3600m) in 5h We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries.

Day 05 : Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5h. We cross the river by a hanging pulley.

Day 06 : Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5h. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.

Day 07 : Chumi Napo - Shingo La (5090m) - Lakham (4470m) in 6h. Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.

Day 08 : Lakham - Kurgiak (4050m) in 6h. A gradual descent along the Kurgiak river, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.

Day 09 : Kurgiak - Tetha (3950m), in 7h. The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris.

Day 10 : Tetha - Purni (3700m), in 2h. We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey).

Day 11 : Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4h.

Day 12 : Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5h. The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap river. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery.

Day 13 : Mune - Padum (3600m) in 6h. En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area.

Day 14 : Padum - Kargil (3700m) by bus.

Day 15 : Kargil - Leh (3500m) by bus.

Day 16 : Leh - Delhi by plane. (Hotel B&B)

Day 17 : At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)

Day 18 : Transfer to airport and fly back home.

COST WILL INCLUDE

• Board and lodge during trekking with Continent, Indian & Ladakhi food.
• Two men tents with mattresses, Kitchen, staff and Toilet tents.
• Toilet tent/s.
• Eating and cooking utensils.
• All staff, guide, cook and ponies for luggage.
• Porters and portage.

COST WILL EXCLUDE

• All transport to the starting and from terminating points.
• All air tickets.
• All tips, drinks, riding ponies.
• All hotel accommodation.
• All personal and luggage insurance.