Ladakh Zanskar Trekking
Ladakh Zanskar trekking is one of the most popular trekking trail in India. Ladakh Zanskar trekking offer superb Himalayan views, landscape, culture and religious site in India. Towards the western end of the Himalayas a series of continuous mountain ridges, comprising scores of 6000 meter peaks, forms an effective barrier between the Indian provinces of Lahaul and Ladakh. connecting these contrasting mountainous regions is a trekking route that provides one of the great challenges of the Indian Himalaya. Transferring by train and car from Delhi, we pass through the lush Kulu Valley and cross the Rohtang Pass to reach the start of our trek at Darcha. From here, we head north across the Shingo La 5100minto the ancient kingdom of Zanskar, famous for its hardy inhabitants and starkly beautiful landscape.
As Ladakh zanskar trekking challenging trekking , physically fitness is required to reach the destination. En route, we encounter a succession of isolated villages and several wonderful Buddhist monasteries, notably at Phuktal, Lingshet and Lamayuru. As a final to what is unquestionably one of the world’s classic trekking experiences, there is also time to explore the fascinating Ladakhi capital of Leh. Since Ladakh Zanskar trekking trail has been open for trekking Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition, Nepal operate numerous trekkers for adventure trekking tour in Ladakh.
Ladakh Zanskar Trekking itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi India From home country or Nepal, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s airport representative will transfer to Hotel, Ladakh Zanskar trekking briefing with officially arrangements. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Manali by bus.
Day 03: Manali - Darcha by bus.
Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.
Day 04: Darcha - Palemo (3600m) in 5hours
Leave Darcha, 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 5 hours
We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo
Day 06: Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5 hours
Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. 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 6 hours
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 6 hours.
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 7 hours
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 2 hours
We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal monastery to Purni).
Day 11: Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4 hours
Day 12: Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5 hours h.
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 6 hours
En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum
Day 14: Padum- Karsha (3600m) in 3 hours
A pleasant walk through fields. On the way we will visit Pepiting monastery and the Karsha Gompa--one of the most important in Zanskar and dating back to the 15th century. We have beautiful panoramic vistas of the full Himalayan range.
Day 15: Karsha - Pishu (3470m) in 5 hours
We progress along the Zanskar river.
Day 16: Pishu - Hanumil (3380m) in 5 hours
An easy-going walk along the right bank of the river takes us to Rinam village. We continue to the tiny hamlet of Hanumil.
Day 17: Hanumil - Purfi La (3950m) - Snertse (3850m) in 6 hours.
Up and down over a steep path.
Day 18: Snerstse - Hanuma La (4950m) - Lingshet (4000m) in 6 hours
After a steep climb we reach the Purfi La pass, from where the panorama towards the Ladakhi and Zanskari ranges is quite impressive. Visit of Lingshet monastery.
Day 19: Lingshet - Camp before Singue La (4550m), in 6 hours
We start a long and gradual ascent to the Netuke La pass (4280m), where we have a wonderful view towards the Nierag valley. The trail then descends shortly to reach Skimpata and Gongma villages, then climbs steeply to reach the second pass, Khyupa La (4300m).
Day 20: Camp before Singue La - Singue La (5050m) - Photoksar (4200m) in 6 hours
An amazing spectacle of hanging icefalls. We descend towards the Photang river and progress through barley fields.
Day 21: Photoksar - Sirsir La (4850m) - Hanupatta (3760m) in 6 hours.
Photang valley turns into a gorge labyrinth, which forces us to make a detour via Sirsir La pass. Three shortens mark Hanupatta and its giant hundred-year-old cedar, flanked by colorful prayer flags.
Day 22: Hanupatta - Wanla (3250m) in 5 hours
We head down towards the Photang valley and climb up to the Panjila pass(3410m). We finally descend to Wanla and visit its tiny monastery.
Day 23: Wanla - Lamayuru (3420m) in 4 hours
Visit of the monastery at Lamayuru, which is the biggest in western Ladakh and was built in the 16th century on the site of a much older temple. The gompa is very well kept and famous for its many colorful wall paintings.
Day 24: Lamayuru - Leh (3500m) by bus.
Day 25: After breakfast, Apex Nepal Adventure’s airport representative will drop to you Leh airport to fly Delhi and for onward destination.
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