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Trek into Zanskar |
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This trek leads to the remote villages of Zanskar
accessible by foot only. Wandering through some of the most remote regions of
the world, visiting the great monasteries of Karsha, Badran and Phukthal, the
three of the most stunning monasteries of the Buddhist world, this trek is like
none other. Starting from the famous monastery of Lamayuru in Ladakh, the oldest
monastery in the region, we enter Zanskar passing through some of the most
isolated villages of the region, Photoksar and Lingshed among others, arriving
in the capital of Zanskar, Padum, along the course of the Zanskar River and the
spectacular sites of Zangla and Karsha monasteries. From here we return back to
Leh via the stunning Suru Valley, over the Pensi La pass, stopping in the
isolated Rangdum Gompa on the way, and spending a night in Kargil near the
frontier with Pakistan.
Map below! |
Itinerary:
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Early morning flight
from Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.
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Day 2
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Morning sightseeing -
Shanti Stupa,
and Sangkar Gompa; afternoon rest.
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Day 3
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Day trip to visit
Shey and
Thikse monasteries.
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Day
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Leh to Lamayuru – 7 hrs
by jeep, 125 Kms from Leh. Visit Likir and Alchi monasteries on the way. Arrive Lamayuru by afternoon and visit the
Lamayuru Gompa. Overnight in camp.
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Day 5
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Lamayuru to Wanla, 4-5
hrs. Start you trek after breakfast via Pringkiti La, 3700m, from where there
are spectacular views of Zanskar Mountains and Kanzske La. A steep descends
leads to a first camp at Wanla, a pretty village reached via Shilla.
Overnight in camp.
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Day 6
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Wanla to Hanupatta.
Leaving Wanla the trail leads through a narrow gorge along a narrow trail. After
leaving the narrow gorge you arrive in an attractive Hanupatta village.
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Day 7
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Hanupatta to Photoksar.
Leaving Hanupatta cross a bridge and start ascending trail ahead over Sirsir
La (4805m). Arrive at
Photoksar high above the stream. |
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Day 8
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Photoksar to
Singay La base. Trek steeply up to Singay La (5000m) for fine views of
hanging glaciers from top, then descend to
Singay La base. |
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Day 9
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Singay La base to
Lingshed. Reach Ligshed via Kyukpa La (4430m) and Margon La (4500m).
Lingshed
has a gompa founded by
Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo.
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Day 10
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Lingshed to Nyertse. Walk
towards Nyertse, shepherds’ favorite grazing ground, via Hanamul La (4700m)
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wonderful views of Lingshed. |
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Day 11
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Nyertse to
Hanamur. Start with a steep and
tiring ascent of Parfi La (4450m). Reach Hanamur after a good walk downhill to
the Zanskar river.
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Day 12
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Hanamur to Pishu.
The walk from Hanamur to Pishu is easy and pleasant along the Zanskar river.
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Day 13
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Pishu to Padum. Leave
Pishu for Padum, en route visit Karsha monastery. Arrive in Padum, wide
expanse of Zanskar valley ahead.
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Day 14 |
Day of rest.
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Day 15 |
All day drive Padum to Kargil; en route stop at
Rangdum Gompa; overnight in Kargil.
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Day 16
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All day drive to Leh; overnight in Leh.
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Day 17 |
Day at your leisure in Leh.
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Day 18 |
Fly Leh - Delhi; depart India.
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-breakfasts & dinners while in Leh
-All meals on the trek
-All transfers per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Full support on the trek (sleeping bag not
included)
-Monument entrance fees
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Airport tax & Excess baggage charges
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above. |
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Group Tour:
18 days / 17 nights
Jul 19-Aug 5, 2007
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Group Size |
5 to 10 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 935.- |
Private Tours
2 pax from:
$1329 Per Pax
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If you'd like to customize
this itinerary & run it as
your own Private Tour on
dates you select, email us! |
Quote on Request
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Difficulty Level |
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Max.
Altitude: 5100m
Overall rating on a scale of easy, moderate, strenuous, very
strenuous: very strenuous |
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