Lamayuru to Padum Trek – Trek No 01
Duration of Trek: 15 Days.
Best Time: Mid June to September.
Highest Point: Sirsir La (4,850m)
Focus: Remote villages and High mountain Passes.
Physical Challenge: Challenging
Day 01 Arrival Leh
Upon arrival Leh airport, pick-up and transfer to hotel. After tea/coffee rest in hotel to get acclimatization. Evening walking walking tour in Leh bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Leh to Lamayuru 07, 00 hrs
After having breakfast drive to Lamayuru, visit Alchi and Liker monasteries on the way. Overnight stay is in camp.
Day 03 Lamayuru to Wanla (3250m) 2-3 hrs
Walk down along the stream towards east and then after 20 minutes cross the stream near the Chorten. Walk along another stream towards southward and then east up to the Prikiting La (3700m). After the pass you get to the river in the Shillakung valley. The trail to the right also leads to Zanskar via Snigutse La. Take the right trail with chorten and Mani wall. Cross the river and the campsite is reached passing through the houses near the second bridge and tented restaurant.
Day 04 Wanla to Hanupatta (3970m) 6-7 hrs
Cross the river and the stream and walk along the road eastward. The trail splits into two, one going to the left leading towards Alchi and Sumda Chenmo. Cross the bridge and walk along the road for sometime. After crossing another bridge, the trail enters into Hanupatta gorge, which is tricky path along rocky steep with stream below to negotiate, especially, for ponies. Cross the first bridge and walk ignoring the second bridge, passing by a stupa to a narrow valley. The Hanupatta is reached after an easy ascent.
Day 05 Hanupatta to Photoksar (4050m) via Sirsirla (4850m) 6.7 hrs
Walk along the stream crossing the tributaries and then stream to the left. Walk up to Sirsir la (4850m). Walk along the stream leading to the Photoksar village. The campsite is just before the village across the stream.
Day 06 Photksar to SingayLa base (4300m) 8 hrs
Walk down leaving the village and the stream on your left side. On the way there are a few herders’ shelters, from where you have to cross the stream and follow the trail leading to the base of Singay la. Pitch the tent after a few minutes walk from the herders’ shelter.
Day 07 Singayla base to Lingshet (3950m) 5-6 hrs
Start walking up to Singay La (5050m). Walking down the pass the trail goes to your left towards Yulchung Nerags. Take the right trail to the same direction and you get to Kyukpa la (4430). Leaving Kyukpa la take the right trail to the same direction down to a hamlet. Cross the stream and walk upwards to Margo la (4500m). The Lingshet village is reached after the descent from pass. The Campsite is near the School. The monastery is above the village on the left hand side.
Day 08 Lingshet to Snyertse (3800m) 8 hrs
Walk down the stream through the fields and an easy acsent starts after crossing the stream. Reach Hanuma la (4800m) from where you can have the view of Lingshet. Walk down along the stream and the Campsite is near the tree.
Day 09 Snyertse to Hanamur (3450m) 6 hrs
Cross the stream and walk upward for sometimes leaving the stream to your left. After a curve start walking up to the stream, crossing the bridge, the steep ascent takes you to Parfi la (3950m). Walk down to the Zangskar River and the trail leads along the river till Hanamur, which has herders’ shelters. The camp is near the field and the river. Hanamur has only two houses.
Day 10 Hanamur to Pishu 4-5 hrs
Walk along the Zanskar River passing through Pidmo. Overnight stay is in the camp.
Day 11 Pishu to Karsha (3650m) 4 hrs
Walk along the Zanskar river towards Karsha passing through Rinam village. Camp near the stream below the monastery. Visit Karsha monastery and overnight stay in tents.
Day 12 Karsha to Padum (3610m) 2 hrs
Walk towards Padum crossing the river, on the way at Pibithing village has religious monument on a hillock. At Padum, which is the administrative headquarter of the Zanskar division, visit Sani and Stakrimo monasteries. Stay is comfortable in hotel here and refreshing after several days of spending nights in tents.
Day 13 Padum to Kargil 9-10 hrs
After the breakfast drive to Kargil via Penze La. Overnight stay in the hotel at Kargil.
Day 14 Kargil to Leh 6-7 hrs
After the breakfast drive to Leh. Overnight at hotel
Day 15 Departure
Early morning transfer to leh airport to catch flight for Delhi. End of Trek
Brandy Nalla to Hemis – Trek No 02
Duration of Trek: 14 Days
Best Time: Mid June to End of September
Highest Point: Morang La (5300 m).
Focus: Nomads and High Passes
Highlight: Remote villages, High mountain Passes
Physical Challenge: Moderate overall
Day 1: Manali - Sarchu - Brandy Nala Drive to Sarchu (3600 mt) via Baralacha La (4950 mt). Trek little ahead and camp at Brandy Nala – the starting point of this exiting trek.
Day 2: Brandy Nala - Jukta A short trek towards Ligit plain. Day at leisure for acclimatize to Jukta. Overnight stay in tented camp.
Day 3: Jukta - Morangla base The trek is easy following the Bans river. After trekking for an hr, leave the river and trek up to reach a camping place at the base of Morang La Pass at 3900 mt. set-up camp for overnight stay.
Day 4: Morang La base - Morang La - Lun The trek is steep climb till Morang La (5300 mt). After some rest at top, start descending on other side. The trek is steep down-hill in the beginning which later opens-up in a broad plateau. From this places the trek is gentle descent through many valleys till Lun (4100 mt). et-up camp for overnight stay.
Day 5: Lun - Lungmo Che Trek to Lungmo Che (4000 mt). Start the trek along the river following it down-stream. En route cross a small village 'Sangth'. You may meet some Tibetan Nomad groups en route.
Day 6: Lungmo Che - Yar-La - Dat Morning trek to cross Yar la pass (4970 Mts). The climb is long but gentle till top. The Yar La offers fantastic view of Rupsu plains. Arrive Dat (4200 mt) which is a permanently inhabited village. On arrival set-up camp for overnight stay.
Day 7: Dat - Sorra In the morning visit a small Gelukpa monastery at Dat village. Later start trek to Sorra (4950 Mts ). Start the trek by crossing a small river " Dat Chu". Trekk till Sorra Chu and after crossing the trek passes through forested area beforw reaching Sorra. Set-up camp alone the river for overnight stay.
Day 8: Sorra - Zalung Karpo La - Mid Camp Morning strat trek with climb to a small pass for about 1 hr. From this point, you can see Zalung Karpo La (4200 mt. ). after some time the vally opens-up. Camp at suitable place for overnight stay.
Day 9: Mid Camp - Langtan Chu Morning trek to Langtang Chu - (7-8 Hrs ). A long trek through valleys. This day one has to cross many small streams. The trek is gradual climb till at camp site near Langtan Chu at 4750 mt.
Day 10: Langtau Chu - Nimaling Morning trek to Nimaling - enroute cross two ridges (5000 mt & 5060 mt). Later on cross Konka Wangpo pass (5090 mt). descend on othe side of the pass to high altitude pasture plan of Nimaling (4700 mt).
Day 11: Nimaling Day at leisure or explore surroundings area. Nimaling is also base camp for climbing Mt. Kang-Yatse (6400 mt).
Day 12: Nimaling - Kangmarula - Chogdo Morning start climbing to Kongmaru La (5100 mt). After some rest descend on other side of pass. The descend is steep in the begining and gradual after about and hr of trek before entering a narrow valley. At some stretch, the treak passes through very narrow gorge. The valley opens at Churkimo. continue little further to Chogdo and set-up camp near tea house for overnight stay.
Day 13: Chogdo - Shang - Hemis - Leh Trek till Shang Sumdo (road head). Drive to Hemis Monastery. Its one of the most famous and impressive monastery of Leh. Visit the monastery and later drive to Leh.
Day 14: Departure
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to flight for Delhi.
Zanskar combined with Rupshu – Trek No 03
Duration of Trek: 21 Days
Best Time: Mid June to End of September
Highest Point: Korzok la {5400m}
Focus: Monasteries, Monks, People Villages
Highlight: Remote villages, High mountain Passes
Physical Challenge: Moderate overall
Day 01 Arrival Leh
Upon arrival Leh airport, pick-up and transfer to hotel. After tea/coffee rest in hotel to get acclimatization. Evening walking walking tour in Leh bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Leh to Kargil: After Breakfast drive to Kargil enroute visitalchi, Basgo Palace, Liker Monastery and Gurudwara Pathar Shab .Arrive at Kargil by evening. Overnight Hotel.
Day 03:kargil to Raru: Morning drive to Raru village on the banks of the Lungnak river is a site of ancient rock carvings which date back to the 8th century. During the day we shall visit the monastery of Bardan gompa. This monastery is located on the trek route. Our trek begins inÊ Raru village. The day is a relatively easy walk to Lechar, going up down and across a wood bridge following the Tserap river up and down though Ichaer village, set in a rocky landscape. The campsite is at Dorzong village.
Day 04 : Trek Dorzong to Kalbok 5/6 hrs. Easy walk and trail continues to follow the Tserap river. We trek past the villages of Tsethang, and Surley, overnight campsite KALBOK.
Day 05 : Trek Kalbok to Phukthal Gompa. 5/6 hrs. The confluence of Tserap and Karyak rivers. While passing through the little village of Purni we will continue our trek a little further to reach Phukthal Gompa. We shall visit the famous Phukthal monastery during the day. Phukthal is by far the most spectacularly located monastic establishment in Ladakh. The Phukthal complex spills out of the mouth of a cave high up on the vertical mountainside of a gorge through which a major tributary of the Lung-nak river flows. The foundation of Phukthal dates back to the early 12th century. Overnight campsite at gompa.
Day 06: Trek Phukthal to Tangtak gompa 6/7 hrs, From the Phukthal monastery ascend along the Tserap river. Many downs and ups follow the main valley of gorge and rocky landscape, crossing some streams along the way. And good chance to see wild life, such as Himalayan mountain sheep and snow leopard. This day is very long and steep. The track rises and keeps on ascending till Shade village. We can see the junction of Tserap and the Stongday river on the other side of the river. It is possible to use this trail towards Yarshun, Mashu, Tangthak. After leaving the junction and walking for about 2 hrs, there is river crossing just before the very nice campsite near the river bank.
Day 07 : Trek day trip to Shade 3/4 hrs. Explore the village, meeting the locals and back to camp.
Day 08 : Trek Tangthak to Hormoche via Naylokungtse la 4900 mtr and Gotungla 5250 mtr 7/8 hrs. In morning easy climb gradually up through the beautiful valley, past a volcanic mountain gradually to the pass. From the top you have a very nice view. After easy walk but long way to get to the next pass, in between that the nice view of lake is spectacular. From the second pass it is steep, giving lovely views of the lake and the majestic volcanic mountains. You might be surprised with a rare glimpse of a snow leopard, or the more common Ibex and yak. Over night campsite.
Day 09 : Trek Hormoche to Sathak village.{6/7 hrs} from the camp easy walk along field, passing along the Tserap river. Up and down through nice landscape, rocky, gorge, and cross a river coming from Tibet border. Set up camp Sathak village.
Day 10 : Trek Sathak to Tsokmesik {6/7 hrs} From the camp continue on the left side until reaching the first small pass. From the pass very nice view of gorge landscape of rock and river bank, chance to see Ibex. This day many up and downs as trail passes through beautiful way along the river bank. Set up camp.
Day 11 : Trek Tsokmesik to Morang la base. 4/5 hrs {4200 mtrs} Today is easy walk following the narrow valley passing through stream river and bushes and gradually up to camp. Set up about 4450 mtr.
Day 12 : Trek to Lungo via Morang la 5300 mtr, 17300 ft, 6/7 hrs. From the camp very steep climb till Marang la pass {5300m} and rest at top. The trek down on other side is initially steep, leading to a broad plateau. From her the trek is a gentle descent through many valleys till Lun {4100mt} set up camp.
Day 13 : Trek Lungo to Sangtha 6/7 hrs. Morning from the camp start trek along the river following it downstream . En route cross a small village of Nomad from Karnek region and cross Stupa ""chorten"'. you may be meet the peoples from Tibet nomads. Over night camp near river bank.
Day 14 : Trek Sangtha to Pangche do {Nomad village}Toady is easy walk along the stream river passing small village & Monasteries chance to see ""Kang"" wild horses. After noon meeting with nomads visit House. Evening, interesting to see animals like yak, ship, goat, Coming from mountain. Over night camp.
Day 15 : Trek Pangchen do to Walthang {Nomad camp} via Pangche la 5350 mtr 6/7 hrs. After breakfast, gradual climb till the pass, on the way passing many yak and blooming flowers. From pass see descent on other side following trail along river. Passing through Rupshu, nomads are living this area. And see big plateau and open valley with snowy peaks from the pass. Over night camp Nomad area.
Day 16 : Trek Walthang to Nuruchan 4/5 hrs. from the camp easy walk very flat till to camp. Over night camp near river bank.
Day 17 : Trek Nuruchan to Rachung karu via Horlamkonga 4/5 hrs. From the camp easy ascent to the pass, around one hour 30 minutes. The trail run towards north east just after crossing the pass through the valley. The camp site is across the river at the base of the Kyamayurla pass. Over night camp.
Day 18 : Trek Rachungkaru to Gyamalhoma via Kyamayurla pass 5300m, 6/7 hrs. Start climbing Kyamayur la pass 5300 m as soon as you leave your camp. This takes around 2hrs at average speed. After the pass the trail leads towards north east and at the end of the valley trail start ascending another small pass called Gyamaila {5150m} from where you can have view of a group of peaks. Walk down towards north east and cross a small river and the Gyamala homes are reached after another river crossing which is also a base for Korzok la.
Day 19 : Trek Gyamalhoma to Korzok via Korzok la {5400m} 6/7 hrs Start an easy ascent to the Korzok pass along the stream . It takes around 2hrs to reach the top, which gives an exquisite view ofÊ the lovely Tsomo Riri lake. Then steep down to Korzok village. Over night camp.
Day 20 : Korzok to Leh Drive 220 km 6/7 hrs. After breakfast drive along the Indus river. And on the way pass many villages, famous Hot spring water. Over night at Leh.
Day 21 : Departure
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to catch flight to Delhi. Tour end.
Lamayuru to Darcha Trek in Ladakh & Zangskar – Trek No 04
Duration of Trek: 24 Days
Best Time: June to September
Highest Point: Shinkunla (5090m)
Focus: Monasteries, Monks, People Villages
Highlight: Zanskar Region, Monasteries and Landscape
Physical Challenge: Challenging overall
Day 01 Arrival Leh
Upon arrival Leh airport, pick-up and transfer to hotel. After tea/coffee rest in hotel to get acclimatization. Evening walking walking tour in Leh bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02- Leh to Lamayuru 8 hours
Sightseeing of Liker monastery and the world famous Alchi Choskor shrines on the first day drive till Lamayuru, where overnight stay in camp or guest house is arranged a day before before starting the trek.
Day 03- Lamayuru to Wanla (3250m) 2-3 hours
The trek begins early with a short walk for about 20 minutes towards east to cross the stream from a point of a Stupa. Another stream leads you southwards and then east up to the Prikiting La (3700 m). After crossing the pass you get down to a river in Shillakung valley. Take the right trail along a Stupa and Mani wall. Cross the river to get the campsite passing through the houses near the second bridge and a tented restaurant.
Day 04 Wanla to Hanupatta (3970m) 6-7 hrs
After crossing the river and a stream walk along the road eastward. The trail splits into two, one leads towards Alchi village and another to Sumda Chenmo. There is a bridge to cross before walking again along the road for some distance. Soon with crossing another bridge, a difficult trail entering into Hanupatta gorge has to be negotiated with great care, especially challenging for heavily laden ponies. One more bridge to cross (ignore the second one) to get to a stupa, following which, gorge opens up into the valley of Hanupatta.
Day 05 Hanupatta to Photoksar (4050m) via Sirsirla (4850m) 6-7 hrs.
The day 4 involves crossing streams and walking along these before climbing the Sirsir la (4850m). After crossing the pass a stream leads to the campsite in the Photoksar village.
Day 06 Photksar to SingayLa base (4300m) 8 hrs
On the walk down the village keep the stream on your left, and you approach a few Pulu (herders’ shelters). Cross the stream to move towards the base of Singay la. The base, which is the campsite for the day, is not a very long walk from the herders’ shelters.
Day 07 Singayla base to Lingshet (3950m) 5-6 hrs.
Climb up the Singay La pass (5050m), and on the way down a trail leading to left goes to Yulchung Nerags village. Take the right trail to get to Kyukpa la (4430). After crossing Kyukpa la pass take the right trail to the same direction down to a hamlet. Cross the stream and walk upwards to Margo la (4500m). The Lingshet village is reached after the descent of the pass. The campsite is near the school and there is a monastery is above the village on the left hand side.
Day 08 Lingshet to Snyertse (3800m) 8 hrs.
Walk down the stream through the fields and an easy ascend starts after crossing the stream. At Hanuma la (4800m) has the first and good view of Lingshet valley. Walking down along a stream leads you to the campsite before the village next to a tree.
Day 09 Snyertse to Hanamur (3450m) 6 hrs.
The day’s journey begins with crossing the stream and leaving it on the left to walk upwards. After a curve start walking up to the stream, cross the bridge and then a steep ascent takes you to Parfi la (3950m). Walking down to the Zanskar River and the trail along it leads to Hanamur, which has herders’ shelters. The campsite is close to the fields along the River. is near the field and the river. The village Hanamur has only two houses.
Day 10 Hanamur to Pishu 4-5 hrs.
Walk along the Zanskar River passing through Pidmo village before getting to the camp.
Day 11 Pishu to Karsha (3650m) 4 hrs.
Continue walking along the Zanskar River towards Karsha passing through Rinam village. The campsite for the day is below the majestic monastery perched on the mountain. Before retiring for the day, visit to this huge monastic heritage with many monks is worthwhile.
Day 12 Karsha to Padum (3610m) 2 hrs.
The day also has in store for you visits to religious monuments in Pibiting village and in Padum, which is also headquarter of Zanskar region. Check in Hotel Ibex and visit Sani and Stakrimo monasteries after having lunch. Night stay in the hotel with good basic facility is refreshing.
Day 13 Rest at Padum (3610m)
Day 13 is spared for a complete rest before proceeding further. Visits to historical monasteries of Stakrimo and Sani would be worthwhile during the day before your lunch at your leisure.
Day 14 Padum to Raru (3800m) 5-6 hrs.
All through the day’s trek is walking on the road in parallel to and upstream the Lungnak River. On the way perched on a hill is the Bardan Gonpa seemingly protruding from the river and then Mune village is reached. The campsite is close to a bridge.
Day 15 Raru to Pepula (3750m) 5 hrs.
There are many up and down traverse along the river after crossing it to get the Pepu la pass close to a stream. The campsite is near the teashop.
Day 16 Pepula to Purne (3775m) 4-5 hrs
Cross the stream and walk up to the next bridge near Tantse. Cross the Lungnak River and walk towards north for Purne, where you have to camp.
Day 17 Purne to Phuktal (3900m) to Purne 5 hrs.
Walk towards Phugtal Monastery and walk back to the Camp at Purne. Overnight stay in the Camp.
Day 18 Purne to Sking (4000m) 6-7 hrs.
Walk towards south and cross the same bridge. Walk southward through a valley to get the camp.
Day 19 Sking (Hing or Kargyak) to Lhakhang (4450m) 6 hrs.
Walk towards Kargyak and the camp site is just across the bridge. Overnight stay in the camp.
Day 20 Lhakhang to Ramjak (4300m) via Shinkunla 6-7 hrs.
Again walk along the river and the ascend starts after a few miles walk. Reach Shinkunla (5090m) top and other side of the pass is little bit difficult. Arrive at Ramjak after passing by Chumik Nakpo. The Campsite is near a Mani wall.
Day 22 Ramjak to Palhamo (3700m) 5-6 hrs.
Walk towards the same direction along the stream and after sometime cross the river to get to a teashop. The campsite is after crossing the bigger stream.
Day 23 Pal Lhamo to Darcha Sumo (3300m) 3-4 hrs.
Today is the last day with short walk passing through the villages of Chika and Rarik, from where the motor able road starts and it takes you to Darcha Sumdo.
Day 24 : Departure
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to catch flight to Delhi. Tour Ends
