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ACROSS ZANSKAR HIMALAYAS
Ladakh Zanskar
"Darcha Lamayuru trek" ...
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Here is a chance for hardiest trekker, 14 to 20 kms of rough tough and wonderful views every
day for 3 weeks. You and your group will be led among Western Himalayas premier long distance footpath. Which links Darcha in Lahoul with Padum
in Zanskar and Lamayuru in Ladakh. At several points you will visit : Phuktal monastery which is built under a huge cave,
Sani gompa, Mani gompa, Burdan gompa, Karsha gompa, Lingshed gompa and Lamayuru gompa. You will reach as high as 5100 mtrs
, the path crosses several passes Shingo la 5100 mtrs, Perfi la, Hunuma la 4800 mtrs, Sengge la 5060 mtrs, Sirsir la and Prinkiti la. As you cross old pack horse trail, sheperds track, and ancient route. The route crosses rivers of Chandra, Bhaga, Tsarap, Doda, Zanskar and Indus
One of the classic trekking tours of the region,
the first day 7 hrs. Drive to Darcha (3,360 m) over Rohtang pass (3,978 m) the gateway to Lahoul, Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar
valleys. We camp at Darcha to acclimatize, which is starting point of some major trekking tour. We cross Shingo La pass (5,090
m) to get into Zanskar. Many ancient gompa on the way: Phuktal gompa which is built under a huge cave and it provides the
one of the fantastic view. Karsha gompa which is biggest in Zanskar region. Enroute we pass shepherds a ancient gompa. It
is oldest gompa in Ladakh, with large library of Buddhist literature. Leh with their flocks of sheep and climb beautiful snow
covered passes with panoramic views of the Great Himalayan range. Trek terminates at Lamayuru, which has is 147 Kms from Lamayuru.
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Region:
Lahoul, Zanskar, Ladakh,
Total
Day:28
Trek Days:
20,
Grade:
Strenuous
Maximum
Elevation : Shingo - la (5090mt.),
Best
Season: Mid June to September end
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Day 01 Arrival in Delhi
Day 02 Delhi - Manali (2,040 m)
Day 03 Manali
Day 04 Manali – Rohtang
pass – Kardang monstery. Drive.
Day 05. Kardang – Piukar
trek drive to Jispa.
Day 06 Trek to Palamo (3825mt.)
4/5 hrs.
Day 07 Trek to Zanskar Sumdo (4,100mt.) 5 hrs.
Day 08 Trek to Chhumik Nakpo (4670mt) 6 hrs.
Day 09 Climb to Shingol a
(5090mt.) - Lakhong (4590mt) 7/8 hrs.
Day 10 Trek to Kargyak (4230mt.)
5/6 hrs.
Day 11 Trek to Purne
(3965mt.) 6 hrs.
Day 12 Trek to Phuktal
(4055m) and back to Purne 6 hrs.
Day 13 Trek to Vipula (3865mt)
5/6 hrs.
Day 14 Trek to Raru (3960m)
6 hrs.
Day 15 Trek to Padum
(11,580 ft/3,530 m) 5/6 hrs.
Day 16 Trek to Karsha (10,890 ft/3,320 m) 4/5 hrs.
Day 17 Trek to Pishu
(3660m) 5 hrs.
Day 18 Trek to Hanumil (3650m) 5/6 hrs.
Day 19 Trek to Snertse (3940mt.)
6 hrs.
Day 20 Trek to Lingshed (4100m.) 7/8 hrs.
Day 21 Trek to foot of
Sengge-la ( 13,090 ft/ 3,990 m ) 6 hrs.
Day 22 Climb to Sengge-la ( 5060 mtrs. ) trek to Photoksar ( 4400 m. ) 6/7 hrs.
Day 23 Climb to Sir Sir-la ( 4965 m. ) trek to Hanupatta (4070mt.) 5/6 hrs.
Day 24 Trek to Wanla ( 3470 m.) 5/6 hrs.
Day 25 climb to Prinkiti-la ( 3930 m.) trek to Lamayuru (3750mt.) 4/5 hrs.
Day 26 AT LEH Explore around Indus
valley, Visit Thiksey gompa, Shey, Hemis.
Day 27 Spituk, Stok palace
and Sankar gompa. Evening visit bazaar.
Day 28: Flight to Delhi and transfer to hotel. Evening
transfer to international airport fly to home.
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Trek Itinarary
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1. 31 days
Cost Includes:
Hotel accommodation at 3 star
basis New
Delhi, Manali and Leh.
Transportation by jeep Manali
– Darcha. Lamayuru – Leh. Local sight seeing around Manali.
Deluxe bus Delhi
– Manali, Leh – Delhi air fare.
All meals: bed tea, break
fast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner.
Staff: Guide, cook, helpers,
trekking mules/horse.
All trek gear and accessories,
Camp fee and national park
fees.
Cost excludes:
Sleeping bags, Alcohal, personal
laundry,
Personal insurance. Entrance
fee at monasteries. Tipping.
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2.
22 days
Cost
includes:
Jeep Transportation Manali – Darcha, Lamayuru – Leh.
All meals,
staff, trek gear and accossories, trekking mules. camp fee.
Cost
excludes:
Hotel
accommodation, sleeping bag, alcohol, personal laundry, insurance,
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“
Overall, the trek went very well, spectacular scenery, fascinating gompas, a look at rural life. Karma cooked excellent food
throughout, even when the supplies i.e. vegetable, ran low, as we were unable to buy supplies in Padum ( due to circumtances
at Kargil ). He structured the trek, to avoid very long, difficult days, assisted with river crossing and was very helpful.
Vilati is an excellent and efficient pony man. He treated the animals well when unwell and particularly impressed with getting
over Shingo La so early in season (May). Also to Prem for assisting up until this stage over pass and for cleaning up campsite
it was very good to see this attitude to the environment 5 sacks of other begs as rubbish at Zanskar Sumdo. Tsering did an
excellent job thanks also for assistance with translating throughout ” .
From :
Anthony Chenhall and Luise King, Australia.
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Darcha
- Lamayuru trek 1."We would have no hesitation in recommending Potala Adventurers for wilderness
trekking during our 22 days using them we found then to be honest, reliable and professional. I am sure anybody using their
services will not leave than disappointed".
Michel
Stewart, Catherine Macdonald, ScotLand.
2." A great trek
with great scenery and beautiful campspots. We were throughly spoiled with excellent food, excellent camping and excellent
cards games. We were all looked after by the Potala team and I hope to trek with them again one day. Wonderful".
Catherine Macdonald.
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"
The team we are perfectly satisfied of the trek and its organisation. The team
was quite efficient and also very kind scrupulous and mindful of everything. We appreciate to have realised all that was planned
and respected the schedule. The landscape were beautiful and we like also the visit of monasteries. We were glad also to notice that it was possible discuss alternating possibilities for the part of
the itinary and that they were studied careful (like possibilities of making Stok-kangri ascent at Stok valley ).
We had a feeling of good communication with our team and it was very pleasant.
I also congratulate also for the good quality and varous cooking. So our trek was perfact and we had a marvellous of Ladakh and Zanskar".
From
- Pierre and Ginette , Belgium, Darcha Lamayuru
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Day 01 Arrival
in Delhi
Meeting upon at Indhira Gandhi International Airport. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Delhi - Manali (2,040 m)
8 hrs by deluxe bus. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 03 Manali
Sight seeing around Manali
or day for final preparation, before heading off to starting point of trek Darcha.
Day 4 Drive
to Kardang monastery (3300mt.) 7 hrs.
7hours drive over Rohtang
pass (3978mt.), which is the gateway Lahoul and Spiti Pangi and Zanskar valley.
Day 5 Trek
to Piukar monastery 5-6 hrs.
( INTRODUCING
2 DAYS TREK IN LAHAUL VALLEY KARDAND TO JISPA – AN ANCIENT FORGOTTEN TRAIL
)
Leaving Kardang monastery
behind we trek to Barbog village. From Barbog well defined trail to Lapchang village and its monastery. This area is starting
point of famous Buddhist kora pilgrimage of Guru gantal. After Lapchang trail along the village canal to Piyaso village situated
high above. Magnificient view of Lady of Keylong peak, Gangstang and top of hill where English nun Palamo spent several years
in cave. Now trail descend down to Piukar village. Piukar village has only nunnery
in entire Lahaul valley. Overnight camp at Piukar village.
Day 06. Piukar
– Jispa 4-5 hrs. trek.
After Piukar we trek along
the Bhaga river. En route we pass beautiful village in Tod valley. And finally cross bridge at Jispa. Overnight camp at Jispa.
Day 07 Trek to Palamo (3825mt.) 4/5 hrs.
Starting point of our trek
from Darcha to palmo.3 hours trek through two villages of Rareek and Chikka. On the way, way pass A spectacular gorge. Continue
along the left bank, and then cross a first ford overnight stay in camp.
Day 08 Trek to Zanskar Sumdo (4,100mt.) 5 hrs.
Gradual climb and good view
of mountain continue on the left bank until reaching a second ford. 400mt.gradual climb from Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo. Good
camp aside a ford.
Day 09 Trek to Chhumik Nakpo (4670mt) 6 hrs.
Cross the second ford then
go up the right hand valley following the stream, which comes from Shingo la. Streams in Himalayas
should be cross carefully even if they look small. Camp in the small meadow.
Day 10 Climb to Shingo-la (5090mt.) - Lakhong (4590mt) 7/8 hrs.
An eventful day for those
who have never climbed to this height. From the camp, climb moderate slopes to foot of the pass. Finally at the top of the
pass of Shingo-la (5090mt.) see the view of various peaks. Walk over the glacier and fallen rocks. Finally reach Lakhong camp
beside small stream.
Day 10 Trek to Kargyak (4230mt.) 5/6 hrs.
Cross the stream and come
to the right side of stream. Walk on a mass of fallen rocks, then cross a small stream. After one hour, you pass beneath the
face of the Gomborangjum, then an easy descent to the first village
of Zanskar region Kargyak.
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Day 11 Trek
to Purne (3965mt.) 6 hrs.
Walking through the Buddhist
regions means always go from the left side of Chorten (Stupa) and recite as OM MANE PADME HUM, Continue on the right bank
along an easy walk. Reach Tanze
Which is a small village,
gompa in ruins a bit higher up. A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight rise
leading to Kuru, a major village of livestock breeders. Then arrival in Testa, beautiful village. The path continues downward
as near the river. Stay on the left bank, and then climb to Yal. Reaching Yal steep descent towards a large bridge, which
you cross to go Purne
Day 12 Trek
to Phuktal (4055m) and back to Purne 6 hrs.
Go up the right bank of the
Tsarap
River in to the Splendid
Gorges. Cross a bridge in
good condition, walk up for few minutes. A ledge leads to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From
here see the most spectacular sights in the Zanskar regions. Phuktal Monastery, which is built under a huge cave. Phuktal
belongs to the tradition of Gelukpas (Yellow section) visiting Phuktal return back by the same route to Purne.
Day 13 Trek to Vipula (3865mt) 5/6 hrs.
From Purne come back to the
bridge, cross the bridge and then go up the left bank. Frequent small canyons of pudding stones. Pass a bit above a hanging
bridge, which leads to the village of Cha.
2hours later reach Kheydang, a small village in a poplar grove. Carry one until Gyalbo teashop. Pass below the village of Surle.
The trail is still not good Finally reach the campsite of Vipula near teashop
Day 14 Trek to Raru (3960m) 6 hrs.
Long way to Large bridge which leads to Ichar
village. Gradual climb before coming to a major tributary (bridge), then to the campsite of Raru. Camp near the lake
Day 15 Trek
to Padum (11,580 ft/3,530 m) 5/6 hrs.
From the camp cross a beautiful
plain covered with flowers. Watch the monastery of Mune. Go down a steep incline to the main trail. After two hours, arrive
at Burdan Gompa, a Kargyudpa Monastery famous for its prayer wheel. Several beautiful villages on the right bank of Tsarap
River. A dusty trail will take you to the sub-headquarter of Zanskar
regions, Padum.
Day 16 Trek
to Karsha (10,890 ft/3,320 m) 4/5 hrs.
Trek towards Pipiting, a
dusty plain towards the Doda river .A new bridge over the Doda river, cross it and walk up to wards Karsha Monastery. Visit
the Monastery, which is of Gelukpas section, and have a good view of the valley. Karsha is the biggest Monastery in Zanskar
region, having 150 monks of the yellow section. Camp at Karsha.
Day 17 Trek
to Pishu (3660m) 5 hrs.
Walk along the left bank
of Zanskar River.
Above Rinam, small stream an shelter formed by the rocks. See the Thongde monastery on the right side of Zanskar River. Trail further will take you
to the Pishu village. A very attractive campsite below the village
of Pishu.
Day 18 Trek
to Hanumil (3650m) 5/6 hrs.
Continue left bank, some
times along the river. A bridge Before Pidmo, then another 2 hours to the campsite of Hanumil.
Day 19 Trek
to Snertse (3940mt.) 6 hrs.
Still continue on the left
bank of the Zanskar River.
Cross Small stream on the left, the trail leads away from the edge of the Zanskar and the up to the foot of pass. Steep and
difficult climb to Perfi-la (4560mt.), after pass steep descent to Uma Chhu River, cross bridge and up to 500 mtrs.On sandy
slope, then one and half hour to the campsite of Snertse.
Day 20 Trek
to Lingshed (4100m.) 7/8 hrs.
Very long gradual ascent
to the pass of Hanuma-la (4800m.) through gorges 2and half hour to reach the pass from the camp. A 1000mt. Long descent towards,
then another 250m. Climb to small pass, from pass easy walking to the campsite of Lingshed
Day 21 Trek
to foot of Sengge-la ( 13,090 ft/ 3,990 m ) 6 hrs.
1 hour easy climb to Netoski
la (4475m.). Look out the view Nerag, on the other bank of Zanskar River.
Gradual descent to the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata. Cross small stream and hour steep climb to pass of Kuba-la94520mt.)
Slowly climb to the campsite of Gazo or foot of Sengge la.
Day 22 Climb to Sengge-la ( 5060 mtrs. ) trek to Photoksar ( 4400 m. ) 6/7 hrs.
From camp 2 hours steep climb
to Sengge-la pass, (5060m.) easy going down to the valley and cross another ford. Short climb to Bhumiktse-la (4520mt.) descent
towards Photoksar, a beautiful villages at the base of huge mountain wall, cross the bridge and camp near the stream.
Day 23 Climb to Sir Sir-la ( 4965 m. ) trek
to Hanupatta (4070mt.) 5/6 hrs.
Long ascent of the sir sir-la
(4965mt.) then easy descent to the river, cross the river by bridge and walk along the left bank. Camping before Hanupatta
village.
Day 24 Trek to Wanla ( 3470 m.) 5/6 hrs.
Continue along the left bank
until entering the gorges. Cross the small bridge then a natural bridge again to the left side, come over a bridge and until
reaching a good bridge across the Yapola. Three hours to Phenjila (a small village).
Walk along the right bank until reaching village of Wanla. Cross the Bridge and to the camping place.
Day 25 climb to Prinkiti-la ( 3930 m.) trek
to Lamayuru (3750mt.) 4/5 hrs.
Walk up to Shillakong along
the right bank and cross the bridge come to left bank until reaching a Chorten (Stupa) then follow a dry and narrow gorge
going up to Prinkiti-la ( 3930 m.) Walk down and cross Small River
and towards the village of Lamayuru.
Lamayuru has a famous ancient monastery. Monastery is Oldest in Ladakh regions and has big library of Buddhist literature.
The trek terminates here and from here Leh is 120km. Lamayuru Leh By luxury bus/or by taxi to Darcha Pickup from Lamayuru
to Leh Included. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 26 AT LEH
Explore around Indus valley, Visit Thiksey gompa, Shey, Hemis.
Day 27 Spituk,
Stok palace and Sankar gompa. Evening visit bazaar.
Day 28 Leh
– New Delhi.
Morning flight
to New Delhi. Evening
transfer to international airport. Fly back to home.
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