Zanskar Trekking Tours

 

Remote Zanskar Trekking Tours
North of the Great Himalayan range, amongst a tangled knot of jagged mountains, lies a rugged and fascinating land, the once independent kingdom of Zanskar. Sandwiched between the Indus Valley and the main crest of the Indian Himalaya, this remote and inaccessible setting, well guarded by snowy mountain passes, has kept alive an archaic form of Tibetan Buddhism which flourishes in chain of far-flung monasteries, most of which occupy spectacular fortified locations, high on rocky ridges in isolated valleys. Lovely high meadow camp sites and dry desert land, high passes and snow-capped peaks stunning scenery, Buddhist monasteries and picturesque villages with their irrigated fields of barley and potatoes, and fascinating encounters with the Zanskari people turn a trek in this area into an unforgettable experience.

 

Highest Altitude:5150mts/16895ft
Duration:18Nts/19Days
Season: July – Sept
Grade:Tough.

 

Day 01): ArriveDelhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport met our representative and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

 

Day 02: Delhi–Leh
Early in morning flight from Delhi gets to Leh in less than two hours. From the airport you would be transferred to a hotel. Where they would be housed on full board. Leh is at an altitude of 3500 mts. And all guests are advised to rest for the entire day. A successful trek in Ladakh requires you to acclimatize well. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel/guest house. 

 

Day 03: Leh–Shey–Thiksey-Hemis
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area. Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17’Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa. Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17’Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.

 

Day 04: Leh–Mulbek
In the morning after breakfast drive to Mulbek via Kargil. The drive takes you over the Fotu La. One can visit Lamayuru Monastery enroute. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay.

 

Day 05: Mulbek–Rangdum
In the morning drive to Ramela via Panikar and Prakachik. One can see the views of magnificent twin peaks of Nun & Kun. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay

 

Day 06: Ringdom–Padum(5hrs)
In the morning we will drive up to Padum, the starting point of our trek. Enroute we will cross Peni La (4421 mts/14500 ft) and from here one can find the magnificent view of the Zanskar range. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

 

Day 07: Padum-Zangla(20kms/7hrs)
In the morning we will set out for our day one trek up to Zangla. Enroute we will Cross the Tsarap River Bridge & the Karsha Gompa. Overnight stay in tents.

 

Day 08: Zangla-Sumdo village(9kms/3hrs)
After breakfast trek up to Sumdo Village. After few hours of trek we will enter on Zulung valley. On arrival set our camp for overnight stay. In the evening explore the Sumdo village.

 

Day 09: Sumdovilage–CampSite(16kms/6hrs)
Today we will trek through the Cha Cha La (4950 mts/16236 ft). one can see the beautiful views of the Himalayan Range. On arrival at camp site set out a camp for overnight stay.

 

Day 10: Campsite-TilatSumdo(17kms/7hrs)
After breakfast trek up to Tilat Sumdo. In this day we can find some wild life. The route is full of thrill & adventures. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

 

Day 11: TilatSumdo-BaseofRubangLa(17kms/6hrs)
From Tilat Sumdo we will trek up to the base of Rubang La. Here you can see the Yaks & Horses. On arrival set out camp for overnight stay.

 

Day 12: BaseofRubangla–MarkhaValley(17kms/6hrs)
Today we will cross the Rubang La (5020 mts/16465 ft) and finally reach one of the most popular valley in Ladakh region; Markha valley. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

 

Day 13: MarkhaValley-Thochuntse(12kms/5hrs)
This day we will trek the part of the Zanskar gorge. After few hours we will cross the Markha river. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

 

Day 14: Thochuntse-Nimaling(7kms/3hrs)
Highlights: The Nimaling Plains & the Mani walls and Chortens that dot the trail. Also a side trip to the base of the Kangyaze peak (6000 mts) is possible.

 

Day 15: Nimaling-Sumdo(18km/7-8hrs)
In the morning trek to Sumdo. Enroute we will cross the Kongmaru La (5150 mts/16892 ft) highest pass on the trek, we can see the entire Ladakh and Indus Valley. Dinner and overnight stay in camp.

 

Day 16: Sumdo-Hemis-Leh (10kms/3hrs)
In the morning we will trek up to Hemis Monastery. On arrival at Hemis, visit the monastery and later drive to Leh. Overnight stay in Guest House.

 

Day 17: Leh
The day is for relaxation. Overnight stay in Guest house. / Hotel

 

Day 18: Leh–Delhi
In the morning take a flight for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to hotel. By night depart for international airport.

 

Days 19:Depart-Delhi
It’s time to say goodbye. In time transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward journey.