Itinerary | Remote Zanskar Trek - 14N/15D

DAY 1 Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport, our representative will be there to meet you and thereafter transfer to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 2 Delhi - Manali (2050 M)

In the morning after breakfast, we will take you for a guided sightseeing tour of Delhi. We will be visiting the Red Fort which was built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid which is one of the largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shantivan, the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Lal Nehru, Humayun Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Laxmi Narayan Temple and thereafter, we will pass through the President House, the Parliament House and various government buildings. By evening, we will drive to Manali by AC Volvo Coach at 18:00 hrs. An overnight journey in the Volvo.

DAY 3 Manali (2050 M)

On arrival in Manali in the morning, we will transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Rest of the time is free for leisure or you can take a tour of attractive places such as Vashisht Hot Springs, Hadimba Devi temple, etc. An overnight stay in the hotel.

DAY 4 Manali - Darcha (3400 M) 180 kms/5-6 hrs

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive along the Beas River upstream towards the left bank through various villages to the Rohtang pass (4050 m). Down the hill, we will drive to the Gramphu and passport check point at Koksar. On reaching Keylong, the tribal district Headquarter which is about 35 kms a head campsite at Darcha, we will camp near the river at Darcha. An overnight stay in the tent.

DAY 5 Darcha - Palemo (3600 m) 5.30 hrs

Today, we will go for our first trek tour to Palemo. After a 30 minute walk to check post, we will visit the tiny hamlet and thereafter continue high over the Zanskar Chhu River through the last village of the valley (Rarick and Chhika) after few hour walk camp site is visible on the right side of the Zanskar Chhu (river). An overnight stay in the tent.

DAY 6 Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo (4000 m) 6 hrs

Today, we will go for a gradual walk through the boulders and meadows, shepherds from the Kangra valley where we can be witness with their flocks. En-route, we have to cross streams twice or thrice. On arrival at Zanskar Sumdo (4000 M), a good camping ground, we will set our camp there and enjoy an overnight stay in the tent.

DAY 7 Zanskar Sumdo – Chuminakpo (4500 m) 7.30 hrs

The day is fixed for trekking high up on the mountain side wherein firstly, we will be crossing the river by a hanging bridge and then take a steep climb up for about an hour and then follow the trek on a narrow valley until we reach Ramjak, a small meadow. Thereafter, we will trek to Chuminakpo (4800 m). An overnight stay in the tent.

DAY 8 Chuminakpo - Lahkhang (4300 m) over Shingo la (5090 m) 7-8 hrs

Today, we will follow the path leads over moraines and ice chilled stream. We may have to cross over snow and glacier and suddenly prayer flags can be witness flattering over the pass. We will go down to the Zanskar valley and before arriving at the campsite we have to wade through Kargyak Chhu, beautiful campsite on the bank of Lahkhang Chhu. An overnight stay in the tent.

DAY 9 Lukung - Kargyak (4060 m) 5 hrs

In the morning, we will go for an easy trek beside the right bank of Kargyak Chhu and foot of the Gumboranjom tower; a chilled stream has to be crossed. The trek will give you an opportunity to closely witness the herds of yaks and Marmots that are whistling around the meadow and plays hide and seek. Long series of Mane wall and Chorten are a symbol to reach Kargyak village, it houses a small Gompa on the top of village. An overnight stay in the tent.

DAY 10 Kargyak - Purni (3800 m) 6 hrs

Today, we will follow the trek which goes through Tanze, Kuru, Testa and Yal. On the way, village farmers can be seen cultivating their fields with melodious song of Zanskar. On arrival in Purni, situated on the confluence of the Tsarap and Kargyak Chhu, we will rest in our tent and enjoy a night stay.

DAY 11 Prune - Phugtal - Gyalbokh

Today, we will visit Phugtal Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in Zanskar known for its spectacular located. Thereafter, we will be passing through a narrow valley and the splendid gorge where we will be crossing the bridge and come to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From here, we can see one of the most spectacular sights of the Phugtal Monastery built in a cave. The monastery belongs to the tradition of the Gelugpas (Yellow Hats). Thereafter, we will go back to Prune and further trek up on the left bank of Tsarap River after crossing the bridge. On arrival in Gyalbokh village, enjoy a night stay in the tent.

DAY 12 Gyalbokh - Raru (3700)

Today, we will go for some difficult stretches for the horses and mules. We will take a gradual climb before coming to small plateau and the gradual descending towards to Raru village for an overnight stay in the tent.

Inclusion

• Accommodation for 11 Nights and 12 Days in respective Hotel
• MAPAI (Breakfast and Dinner)
• Trekking Permits and Camping charges.
• Including all Parking Pickup and Drop from Bus to Hotel
• Sightseeing

Exclusion

• 5% Govt. Service tax
• Any monument entry fees / camera fees
• Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
• Any guide charges
• Any air / train fare or any items not specified under inclusions
• For Heater Requirement directly contact to Hotelier
• Any adventure activity skiing, paragliding etc
• Any personal Expenses- Laundry, shopping etc.....

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