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DAY 01:
LEH: On arrival at the Leh airport:You will be met by our
representative and escorted to your hotel. This will
be a complete day for acclimatization. In the evening, you will take a
short walk around the Leh
Main Bazaar. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02:
LEH-KARGIL (235 KMS DRIVE): This morning after breakfast, we
travel to Kargil by Jeep/Coach, visiting the Alchi monastery on the
way. Today we have to cross the highest pass (FotuLa 13749 ft) on
Srinagar-Leh route. Finally, we stop at the Mulbek monastery, which is
worth the visit. Another 40 Kms drive will take us to Kargil.
Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03: KARGIL-RANDGOM (135 KMS DRIVE): After leaving Kargil, we
drive towards the Zanskar valley. On the way, we see Panikar and
Parkachan villages as well as views of Nun & Kun peaks. Arrive Rangdom
in the evening. Overnight in tents.
DAY 04: RANGDOM-PADAM (150 KMS DRIVE): After short drive, we stop at Rangdom Gompa which we visit before continuing to drive to Padam.
Padam is the Capital of Zanskar valley, which we will reach after
crossing PenisLa pass (4401m), and seeing some ancient Buddhist
villages. After crossing Tungri bridge, we visit Sunni Gompa before
finally reaching Padam in the late afternoon. Overnight in tents.
DAY 05: PADAM-KARSHA 4 HRS TREK: Today we start trekking towards Piptong, and then pass through the dusty plain, cross the Doda river
climb and arrive at Karsha's 15th century Monastery. Overnight in
tents.
DAY 06: KARSHA-PISHU 5/6 HRS TREK: An easy and dusty walk today. After
crossing Rinam, there is a rock shelter and a small stream (Zanskar
river). The longest hanging-bridge (55m) joining the Zangla gompa can
be visited before arriving at Pishu. From Zangla a side trail goes to
Padam via Zozar andThongde. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 07: PISHU-HANUMIL 5/6 HRS TREK: The trek continues, on the left
bank of Zanskar River, sometime crossing the morainic plateau. After
crossing a bridge, Pidmu is reached. And after 2 more hours, we reach
at Hanumil. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 08: HANUMIL-PARFILA-SNERTSE 6 HRS TREK: After one hour of easy
path beyond Hanumil, the trail leads up to a plateau along Zanskar
River's edge, and then to the foot of the pass. After a steep and
difficult climb to ParfiLa (3900m), a steep descent will take us to
the Oma Chu river. Cross the bridge and continue on a steep and
difficult climb of about one Km. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 09:
SNERTSE-HANUMALA-LINGSHAD 9 HRS TREK: Ascend through gorges,
and then pass a sheep fold. A further 3-hour walk will take us to HanumaLa (4700m). After a km of steep descent, climb for half a km
along the mountain-side, and then descend towards Lingshad (3800m).
Overnight in tents.
DAY 10:
LINGSHAD-FOOT OF SINGELA 6/7 HRS TREK:
Climb for around one
hour easily up to MargumLa (4100m). Descend along the slope, with
beautiful landscape and a view of Nierang valley. After passing the
village of Gongma (3840m) and Skiumpata, climb a steep ascent to
KubeLa (3800m). Continue climbing up to the foot of SingeLa. Overnight
in Tents.
DAY 11:
FOOT OF SINGELA-SINGELA-PHOTOKSAR 7 HRS TREK:
Start by
finishing the climb to SingeLa. It takes about 7 to 8 hours to reach
Photoksar from the pass. A short descent opens out in a broad valley,
which we follow. First we have an easy walk before the climb to
BoumitseLa (4200m) which is not arduous. Now descend to Photoksar
(3750m). Overnight in tents.
DAY 12: PHOTOKSAR-SIRSIRLA-HANUPATTA 6 HRS TREK: From Photoksar, a
gentle climb of one hour takes us to a large chorten. There is a long
ascent of SirsirLa, the last part that is steep. Now we descend to the
river, cross a bridge and pass a stony valley before arriving at the
campsite a little before Hanupatta (3450m). Overnight in Tents.
DAY 13: HANUPATTA-WANLA/SHILLA 6/7 HRS TREK: Continue the descent
across the slope, where the path cut into the rock, up to a junction
of the rivers with a chorten and flittering flag. After crossing a
ridge, go down passing through some fallen rocks, arrive at Franjila
(3 Hrs). Wanla is located on flat land, and is reached after crossing
a bridge on the left bank of the river. Cross another bridge, and
arrive at Shilla. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 14: WANLA/SHILLA-LAMAYURU 4/5 HRS TREK:After passing the village
of Shilla, go to broad chorten and then follow a narrow and dry gorge
to reach PrinkitiLa (3725m). Now, it is a one-hour easy descent. After
crossing the river, Lamayuru village is reached. Use the remaining day
to visit the monastery. Overnight in Tents.
DAY 15:
LAMAYURU-LEH (120 KMS DRIVE):
Today it is time to drive back
to Leh via some interesting villages. On the way, visit Alchi and
Likir monasteries, which are two of the famous monasteries of Ladakh
region.
DAY 16: LEH-ONWARD DESTINATION: Today in time transfer to the airport
to fly back to Delhi.
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