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Darcha-Padum (Shingo La) Trek
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It is one of the popular treks, which leads to the Zanskar Valley. The trek takes one through the many Zanskar villages and various monasteries therein. A slow ascent up to the pass and then a steep descent to the Tsarap River brings one right into the heart of the Zanskar. The trail follows the river most of the way.
We will drive from Delhi to the lush and exotic Kulu Valley crossing the Rohtang Pass to reach the start of the trek at Darcha. Towards the western end of the Himalayas a series of continuous mountain ridges, comprising scores of 6000m (20000 foot) peaks forms an effective barrier between the Indian provinces of Lahaul and Ladakh. Linking these contrasting mountainous regions is a trekking route that provides one of the great challenges of the Indian < href="http://www.thrillophilia.com/trekking-himalaya.php">Himalayan Treks.
We head north across the Shingo La into the ancient kingdom of Zanskar which is famous for its hardy inhabitants and starkly beautiful landscape. On the way one can encounter a row of isolated villages and numerous wonderful Buddhist monasteries, notably at Phuktal, Lingshet and Lamayuru. As a finale to what is unquestionably one of the world's most classic trekking experiences, one can also plan to explore the fascinating and legendary Ladakhi capital of Leh.
We will drive from Delhi to the lush and exotic Kulu Valley crossing the Rohtang Pass to reach the start of the trek at Darcha. Towards the western end of the Himalayas a series of continuous mountain ridges, comprising scores of 6000m (20000 foot) peaks forms an effective barrier between the Indian provinces of Lahaul and Ladakh. Linking these contrasting mountainous regions is a trekking route that provides one of the great challenges of the Indian < href="http://www.thrillophilia.com/trekking-himalaya.php">Himalayan Treks.
We head north across the Shingo La into the ancient kingdom of Zanskar which is famous for its hardy inhabitants and starkly beautiful landscape. On the way one can encounter a row of isolated villages and numerous wonderful Buddhist monasteries, notably at Phuktal, Lingshet and Lamayuru. As a finale to what is unquestionably one of the world's most classic trekking experiences, one can also plan to explore the fascinating and legendary Ladakhi capital of Leh.
Day 1: Drive from Delhi to Nalagarh 5-6hrs
Drive from Delhi to Nalagarh and stay overnight in Nalagarh Fort, a heritage home.
Day 2: Drive from Nalagarh to Manali 6-7 hrs
Nalagarh is the offset juncture for all the destinations in Himachal. The highway is a drive through the busy highway road which leads to Manali in the Kullu valley. Spend the evening visiting the old temples and the local market. Put up overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Manali (2050M)-Darcha 8 -9 hours drive
Drive through the road from Manali and reach the (3980M) Rohtang Pass which winds down into the Lahaul Valley. After leaving Keylong (3347 M), the road moves through extensive fields and occasional villages, along the river Bhaga. Camp can be set up a little before the village Darcha.
Day 04: Darcha to Palamo (3350m). 5-6 hrs
We will follow a small trail till Rarik and then a trail to camp at Palamo. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 05: Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo (3600m). 5-6 hrs
We cross a glacial stream and continue along a fairly level trail to Zanskar Sumdo where we cross the river by pulley. Camp across the river.
Day 06: Zanskar Sumdo to Chuminakpo (4050m).6-7 hrs
This is a steep climb for about 45 mins and then follows a fairly level trail to Ramjiak (4290m). Continue traversing the scree slopes to camp at Chuminakpo (base of Shingo La). Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 07: Chuminakpo to Lakong(4470m) via the Shingo La (5100m) 6-7 hrs
We will start early in the morning for the climb to the Shingo La following a path up a scree slope with some snow (if early in the season). Descend to camp by the river at Lakong Camp.
Day 08: Lakong to Kargyak(4050m) 6-7 hrs
Follow a path to the base of Gumburonjon (5900m), a huge rock face revered by the locals. Continue to camp near Kargiakh village the first Zanskari settlement. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 09: Kargyak to Testa (3950m) 4-5 hrs
This is an easy level trail passing mani walls and chortens past the village of Kuru and down to camp below Testa village. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 10: Testa to Purne.(3700m) 4-5 hrs
We continue down towards the river. Climb gently to Jal and descend steeply to a bridge which you cross to get to Purne. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 11: Purne to Phuktal Gompa to Purne 6-7 hrs
Excursion to Phuktal Gompa (3850m), one of the most spectacu¬lar sights in Zanskar. This monastery dates back to the early 12th century and is built in a cave. Return to camp at Purne.
Day 12: Purne to Ichar (3650m) 2-3 hrs
We will cross the river again for a 2 hr walk to Kaydang, a small village. Go past the village of Surle to camp at Ichar, an interesting fortified village. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 13: Ichar to Mune (3750m) 5-6 hrs
Climb gradually before descending to the village of Raru and follow a lovely path to Mune. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 14: Mune to Padum (3500m) 5-6 hrs
From Mune monastery, we descend to the main trail. Arrive at Bardan monastery 2 hrs later. This monastery is famous for its 180cm prayer wheel. Follow a dusty path till Padum. Overnight stay is in Camp/Rest House.
Day 15: Drive Padum to Kargil (2180m) 9-10 hrs
We will drive back from Padum to Kargil. Overnight stay is in Hotel.
Day 16: Drive Kargil to Leh (3500m) 7-8 hrs
We will drive back from Kargil to Leh. Overnight stay is in Hotel.
Day 17: Free day in case of bad weather/flight cancellations.
Day 18: Fly Leh – Delhi
The last day we will fly back from Leh to Delhi.
Drive from Delhi to Nalagarh and stay overnight in Nalagarh Fort, a heritage home.
Day 2: Drive from Nalagarh to Manali 6-7 hrs
Nalagarh is the offset juncture for all the destinations in Himachal. The highway is a drive through the busy highway road which leads to Manali in the Kullu valley. Spend the evening visiting the old temples and the local market. Put up overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Manali (2050M)-Darcha 8 -9 hours drive
Drive through the road from Manali and reach the (3980M) Rohtang Pass which winds down into the Lahaul Valley. After leaving Keylong (3347 M), the road moves through extensive fields and occasional villages, along the river Bhaga. Camp can be set up a little before the village Darcha.
Day 04: Darcha to Palamo (3350m). 5-6 hrs
We will follow a small trail till Rarik and then a trail to camp at Palamo. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 05: Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo (3600m). 5-6 hrs
We cross a glacial stream and continue along a fairly level trail to Zanskar Sumdo where we cross the river by pulley. Camp across the river.
Day 06: Zanskar Sumdo to Chuminakpo (4050m).6-7 hrs
This is a steep climb for about 45 mins and then follows a fairly level trail to Ramjiak (4290m). Continue traversing the scree slopes to camp at Chuminakpo (base of Shingo La). Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 07: Chuminakpo to Lakong(4470m) via the Shingo La (5100m) 6-7 hrs
We will start early in the morning for the climb to the Shingo La following a path up a scree slope with some snow (if early in the season). Descend to camp by the river at Lakong Camp.
Day 08: Lakong to Kargyak(4050m) 6-7 hrs
Follow a path to the base of Gumburonjon (5900m), a huge rock face revered by the locals. Continue to camp near Kargiakh village the first Zanskari settlement. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 09: Kargyak to Testa (3950m) 4-5 hrs
This is an easy level trail passing mani walls and chortens past the village of Kuru and down to camp below Testa village. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 10: Testa to Purne.(3700m) 4-5 hrs
We continue down towards the river. Climb gently to Jal and descend steeply to a bridge which you cross to get to Purne. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 11: Purne to Phuktal Gompa to Purne 6-7 hrs
Excursion to Phuktal Gompa (3850m), one of the most spectacu¬lar sights in Zanskar. This monastery dates back to the early 12th century and is built in a cave. Return to camp at Purne.
Day 12: Purne to Ichar (3650m) 2-3 hrs
We will cross the river again for a 2 hr walk to Kaydang, a small village. Go past the village of Surle to camp at Ichar, an interesting fortified village. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 13: Ichar to Mune (3750m) 5-6 hrs
Climb gradually before descending to the village of Raru and follow a lovely path to Mune. Overnight stay is in Camps.
Day 14: Mune to Padum (3500m) 5-6 hrs
From Mune monastery, we descend to the main trail. Arrive at Bardan monastery 2 hrs later. This monastery is famous for its 180cm prayer wheel. Follow a dusty path till Padum. Overnight stay is in Camp/Rest House.
Day 15: Drive Padum to Kargil (2180m) 9-10 hrs
We will drive back from Padum to Kargil. Overnight stay is in Hotel.
Day 16: Drive Kargil to Leh (3500m) 7-8 hrs
We will drive back from Kargil to Leh. Overnight stay is in Hotel.
Day 17: Free day in case of bad weather/flight cancellations.
Day 18: Fly Leh – Delhi
The last day we will fly back from Leh to Delhi.
Travel facts and other Details:
Price Includes:
1. Pick up from the Airport / Railway Station
2. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
3. Airport transfers
4. Group medical kit
5. Good quality accommodation
6. Trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fiber filled jacket and insulated mat
7. Private transportation
8. All park entrance fees and trekking permits
9. Porters to carry all personal and group equipment
Price Includes:
1. Pick up from the Airport / Railway Station
2. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
3. Airport transfers
4. Group medical kit
5. Good quality accommodation
6. Trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fiber filled jacket and insulated mat
7. Private transportation
8. All park entrance fees and trekking permits
9. Porters to carry all personal and group equipment
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