Ladakh is both historically and culturally Tibetan. Its ancient monasteries and
villages have remained unchanged over the centuries. Even if Zanskar had only got a
handful of Gompas and settlements that lie within striking distance of the road or
hidden away in the remote valleys, it offers glimpses into Tibetan Buddhism and the
colourful lifestyles of this isolated region.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel for overnight stay
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Day 02: Delhi – Manali (510 kms/ 12- 13 hrs)
In the morning haf day sight seeing at Delhi including Red Fort built in 1648
by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Raj Ghat and Shantivan, the cremation sites of
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Lal Nehru, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Akshar
Dham Temple and then evening drive to Manali by AC Luxury |
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Volvo coach. Overnight
journey.
Day 03: Manali (2050 mts)
Arrival at Manali by morning and then transfer to the hotel for relax. Evening free to
explore the Mall road. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Manali -Darcha (3400 mts) (147 Kms/7-8 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Darcha. Across Rohtang Pass (3,980 mts.) which is the
gateway to Lahual, Spiti, Pangi & Zanskar Valleys. 8 hours drive through Lahual
valley. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 05: Darcha – Pa - Lahmo
After breakfast trek to Pa-Lahmo. Darcha is the last village of Himachal Pradesh on
the way to Leh. It is the starting point of Darcha to Padam trek. We start our
trekking today. First day it’s an easy trekking of 3-4 hrs, follow the track until the
last hamlet then good footpath and pass a spectacular gorge. Dinner and overnight
stay in tent.
Day 06: Pa - Lahmo – Zanskar - Sumdo (5-6 hrs).
Continue trekking and follow the track on the left side of the river passing through
the rocky path with big boulders and moraines. We also have to cross streams twice
or thrice enroute. Arrive Zanskar Sumdo (4000 M), a good camping ground for the
night stay. Dinner and overnight stay in thents.
Day 07: Zanskar Sumdo – Chuminakpo (5-6 hrs).
Today its trekking high up on mountain side. First cross the river by a hanging bridge
and then steep climb up for about an hour and then follow the trek on a narrow
valley until you reach Ramjak, a small meadow. Thereafter to Chuminakpo (4800
m). Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 08: Chminakpo – Lukung (7-8 hrs).
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Shingo-La (5090 m).
Thereafter descent is through the iceand the snow which is steep and dangerous for
the horses and the mules till you reach small meadow. Lukung (4400 m) is further
down near the river Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 09: Lukung – Kurgiak Shi (7-8 hrs)
It’s long and easy trekking up and down. Crossing over the bridge we go to another
side of the river and follow the path with a mass of fallen rock. Besides this we cross
several streams and also pass beneath the face of Gumburanjon peak. Dinner and
overnight stay in tents.
Day 10: Shi - Purne
Long day of about 8-9 hrs trek. After breakfast continue on the right side of the river
along an easy path. We pass through some villages such as Table, Tanze, Kuru, and
Jal. Kuru is a major village of livestock breeders. Climb up the gentle slope is the
village Jal and thereafter steep descent towards a good bridge for Purne (3650 m).
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 11 Purne – Phuktal – Gyalbokh (6-7 hrs).
Today we visit Pughtal Gompa, one of the oldest monastery in Zanskar and
spectacularly located. Passing through a narrow valley and the splendid gorge we
cross the bridge and come to an small plateau sprinkled with chortens and religious
banners. From here we see one of the most spectacular sight of the Pughtal
Monastery built in a cave. The monastery belongs to the tradition of the Gelugpas
(Yellow Hats). Back to Purne and further trekking up on the left bank of Tsarap river
after crossing the bridge. Arrive Gyalbokh village. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Phuktal Monastery, one of the most spectacular sights in Zanskar. Phuktal belongs
to the tradition of the Gelupas(yellow-Hat Monks).The monastery is like a
honeycomb, cut into a cock under a gignantic grotto, and has 70 monks. in the caves
over the monastery, there is a water hole whose water level never receds, even after
taking out any amount of water from there. Water is said to have healing powers.
Day 12: Gyalbokh - Raru (3700) (6-7 hrs)
Several difficult stretches for the horses and mules. A gradual climb before coming to
small plateau and the gradual descending towards to Raru village. Dinner and
overnight stay in tents.
Day 13: Raru – Mone - Padum (6-7 hrs)
Its an easy trekking down on motorable road. After an hour's trekking we come to a
small village called Mone. Visit a Gompa there. Further enroute after two hours is
Bardan Gompa , situated on mountain plateau. Arrive Padam (3650 m), the capital
of Zanskar where two rivers Doda and Tsarap join to form Zanskar river. Dinner and
overnight stay in tents.
Day 14: Padum
Day free. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
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