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Trek into Zanskar and on over Shingo La |
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This trek is for those that want to continue all
the way to Darcha after reaching Padum. The route via Shingo La is the most
popular trail into Zanskar. However, our approach is from the opposite
direction, starting from the famous monastery of Lamayuru in Ladakh. Days after
leaving Lamayuru 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 continue to
Darcha in Himachal Paradesh on the Manali - Leh highway over the impressive
Shingo La (5100m), leaving Zanskar, the mysterious Shangri-la, for once and all.
Map below! |
Itinerary:
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Day
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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
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Padum to Raru. Leave
Padum for Raru via Bardan Gompa built on a rock above the Lungnak River; the
monastery belongs to the Ningmapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The next village is
Mune, the Mune Gompa stands above the village on a hill.
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Day 16
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Raru to Pepula. Leave
Raru for Pepula via opposite side of Dorzong village. Pepula is past Surle
village, and reached after crossing of the river. |
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Day 17
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Pepula to Purni, rest or
make an optional visit to the spectacular Phukthal Gompa and return to
camp at Purni, 3 hours round trip.
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Day 18
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Purni to Tantse. Walk
towards Tantse via Testa village, and a small gompa on the hill.
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Day 19
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Tantse to Kargyak. This
is the last village in the valley, with beautiful houses a gompa on a
hillside.
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Day 20
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Kargyak to Lhakhang.
Reach Lhakhang past the peak of Gonbo Rangjon, cross the river and camp a short walk from here.
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Day 21
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Lhakhang to Ramjak. A
difficult and tiring day crossing the Shingo La (5100m). Arrive in Ramjak via
Chumik Nakpo village with a couple of houses.
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Day 22
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Ramjak to Pal Lhamo. Pal
Lhamo
is reached after crossing a river at the Zangskar Sumdo.
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Day 23
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Pal Lhamo to Darcha
Sumdo.
The last day of the trek, the trail leads through Rarik village and at last reaches
Darcha Sumdo on the Leh – Manali road. Continue
to Manali by bus or jeep.
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Day 24
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Rest
day in Manali, sightseeing on your own.
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Day 25
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Return
to Delhi and 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
-Bus or jeep fare from Darcha to Manali/Delhi.
-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:
25 days /
24 nights
Jul 19-Aug 11, 2007
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Group Size |
5
to 10 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 1242.- |
Private Tours
2 pax from:
$1782 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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