Wild Zanskar Trek Tours Package
One of the classic trekking tours of the region, the first day 7 hrs. Drive to Darcha (3,360 m) over Rohtang pass (3,978 m) the gateway to Lahoul, Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar valleys. We camp at Darcha to acclimatize, which is starting point of some major trekking tour. We cross Shingo La pass (5,090 m) to get into Zanskar. Many ancient gompa on the way: Phuktal gompa which is built under a huge cave and it provides the one of the fantastic view. Karsha gompa which is biggest in Zanskar region. Enroute we pass shepherds a ancient gompa. It is oldest gompa in Ladakh, with large library of Buddhist literature. Leh with their flocks of sheep and climb beautiful snow covered passes with panoramic views of the Great Himalayan range. Trek terminates at Lamayuru, which has is 147 Kms from Lamayuru.
Day 1: Arrival in New Delhi.
Meeting upon at Indhira Gandhi International Airport. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Manali 2040 m. drive
Day 3: Manali
Sight seeing around Manali or day for final preparation, before heading off to starting point of trek Darcha.
Day 4: Manali - Keylong
7 hours drive over Rohtang pass (3978mt.), which is the gateway Lahoul and Spiti Pangi and Zanskar valley. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 5: Keylong - Darcha (3360mt.) - Chhika drive - trek Palamo 3825 m.
We start our trek from Chhika just after Darcha. We gently walk towards village of Rareek. On the way, we pass A spectacular gorge. Continue along the left bank, and then cross a first ford overnight stay in camp.
Day 6: Trek to Zanskar Sumdo 4,100 m. 5 hrs.
Gradual climb and good view of mountain continue on the left bank until reaching a second ford. 400mt.gradual climb from Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo. Good camp aside a ford.
Day 7: Trek to Chhumik Nakpo 4670 m. 6 hrs.
Cross the second ford then go up the right hand valley following the stream, which comes from Shingo la. Streams in Himalayas should be cross carefully even if they look small. Camp in the small meadow.
Day 8: Trek Climb to Shingo-la 5090 m. - Lakhong 4590 m. 7/8 hrs.
An eventful day for those who have never climbed to this height. From the camp, climb moderate slopes to foot of the pass. Finally at the top of the pass of Shingo-la (5090mt.) see the view of various peaks. Walk over the glacier and fallen rocks. Finally reach Lakhong camp beside small stream.
Day 9: Trek to Kargyak 4230 m. 5/6 hrs.
Cross the stream and come to the right side of stream. Walk on a mass of fallen rocks, then cross a small stream. After one hour, you pass beneath the face of the Gomborangjum, then an easy descent to the first village of Zanskar region Kargyak.
Day 10: Trek to Purne 3965 m. 6 hrs.
Walking through the Buddhist regions means always go from the left side of Chorten (Stupa) and recite as OM MANE PADME HUM, Continue on the right bank along an easy walk. Reach Tanze
Which is a small village, gompa in ruins a bit higher up. A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight rise leading to Kuru, a major village of livestock breeders. Then arrival in Testa, beautiful village. The path continues downward as near the river. Stay on the left bank, and then climb to Yal. Reaching Yal steep descent towards a large bridge, which you cross to go Purne
Day 11: Trek to Phuktal 4055 m.
Go up the right bank of the Tsarap River in to the Splendid Gorges. Cross a bridge in good condition, walk up for few minutes. A ledge leads to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From here see the most spectacular sights in the Zanskar regions. Phuktal Monastery, which is built under a huge cave. Phuktal belongs to the tradition of Gelukpas (Yellow sect ) Overnight camp at Phuktal.
Day 12: Trek to Tantak ( Shadi ), 6/7 hrs.
From Phuktal gompa follow the well path on the right hand of Tsarap river. climb up to a small pass at ridge. again walk along the Tsarap river for an hour and see a big cave on the left. Continue on the trail cross river and arrive at Tantak for overnight camp.
Day 13: Trek To - Shadi Village - 3/4 hrs.
Today after Tantak we visit to Shade village located on side valley. A half an hour walk after crossing the wooden bridge, from chorten (stupa) Camp
Day 14: Trek Nigri 4370m via Rotang la 500m 5/6 hrs.
From Village rotang La pass. Moderate slop down valley. Beautiful view valley and crossing stream river and reach shadi doksa. Meet peoples and walk half and hour beautiful camp.
Day 15: Trek yarinchun 4430m 6/7 hrs
Today after the breakfast grdual up to the Nigri la Pass 500m and from pass slop down lots herbel medicine flower and chance to see the wild animal. Over night camp at tsezar doksha.
Day 16: Trek Zang sumdo 3850m 5/6 hrs
Morning after the breakfast continue slop down till to the camp and some river corssing before the and it is beautiful valley from Jungction one route go to Junglam via Char char la pass. Lot yak and zanskar Nomad live this Place. Over night camp.
Day 17: Trek Zangla village. 3600M 4/5 hrs.
Easy walk lot crossing untill to zangla village.
Day 17: Trek Sumdo (Karmafu) 3780m
Today. It is a long day, crossing the high plateau of central Zanskar with superb views; we then turn away from Zanskar to ascend steeply past a wolf trap maintained by the Zangla villagers to the pass at 4430m, the desert like Namtse La. Then we descend through poplar and willow forest below a series of wind formed crags before climbing a small col marked by blue sheep horns, from where we can see the perfect camp, a plateau above a bend in the river; after setting up camp the crystal clear stream is perfect for a swim.
Day 18: Trek Bear valley camp 3980m
A shorter day today, following this remote valley; the trail is not always the best, so do make sure you have firm footing before you scan the valley sides for ibex; we have several exposed trails to negotiate, and an ice bridge to climb over or go under; the valley is rightly called a 'lost world' for both the weirdness of the rock formations and the wildlife. By early afternoon we should be in camp, again perfect for a swim in the beautiful rock pools near the camp.
Day 19: Trek Neraks 3710m
The ascent starts immediately after breakfast as we climb gently to a river junction rock hopping across streams. After an hour the steep climbing starts in earnest, first to a small pass, or rather saddle at 4000m, where we rest and look across the most amazing valley; dropping steeply below us to the left - to the right is our trail that traverses the top of the valley, crossing a stream with the last water before the pass, and beginning the climb in earnest towards the 4800m Takti La. As always with Himalayan passes, the idea is to go slow and easy, stop and take in the views, t Soon you turn a final corner and you see the prayer flags on the horizon with a spectacular panorama ahead, including our next few passes. If it is not too windy, we will lunch on top and string our prayer flags - then down! Its over 1000m to our camp in Neraks, the view gets more spectacular as we descend, looking down into the Zanskar gorge far below. After some seven hours on the trail Neraks with its surrounding barley fields come into sight, and soon we are in camp at this lovely village.
Day 20: Trek Yelchung 3900m
Another day, another pass or two. We descend first to the Zanskar river which we cross by a classic bridge; Then up again; a tight gully normally sprinkled with the vivid pink Zanskar rose, you can see the top shortly after you start the climb, After so many days on the trail, the 500m climb is not too tough, and from the top of the pass, the 3850m Cho Cho kauri la, we can see the trail switch backing around corners towards Yelchung; we lunch on a small plateau with amazing views back towards the Zanskar gorge, then will be in camp early afternoon. The village is one of the loveliest in Ladakh, the name meaning 'small kingdom' because of its isolation. As we descend into the village, to the right you can see the old monastery, which is worth a diversion; the new one is near our camp on a grassy platform in the village.
Day 21: Trek Singge valley camp 4430m
Today we ascend to the 5000m Singge La (Singge meaning 'lion') on good trails; after the first hour the pass comes into sight, a classic saddle far above. After two hours we reach the collection of rocky clearings known as Singge base camp. From here we rock hop an icy stream, then climb steeply until just over an hour puts us on top, a beautiful pass on which the monks from Lingshed monastery built a chorten some years ago. The horses normally pass us on top, then descend ahead of us in a beautiful camp far below.
Day 22: Trek Photoksar 4200m
An easier day today, with a trail that meanders along above the valley bottom, slowly making gentle elevation until we reach the small 4400m Bumiktse La; shortly after we begin the descent the beautiful village of Photoksar, probably one of the most photographed in the Himalaya, comes into sight and we descend opposite to a small camp upstream of the village.
Day 23: Trek Honupatta 3960m
We are coming to the end of our summer journey, ascending our last pass, the 4950m Sirsir La, another beautiful viewpoint across this lovely kingdom in the sky. After we reach the pass we descend slowly to the long spread out village of Honupatta; soon a road will be making its way up here, so time to enjoy the peace of a Himalayan valley.
Day 24: Drive to Leh 3500m
Moring after the breakfast drive to leh on the stop for lunch at khaltse. And visit Alchi Monastery.
Day 25: Delhi & Depart
Up early for a spectacular flight across the Himalaya. Goodbye for now!
