The Zanskar Valley Padum to Lamayuru Trek (Leh) - 5230 Mtrs

      

  

Trip Details:

Starting from Padum, the trek along the Zanskar River is more exciting than Darcha Padum as far as height is concerned. The trek passes over many high passes offering panoramic view of Zanskar Himalaya. Touch the sky at Singi La 5230 Mtrs, the highest pass of the trek. Visit the Zanskar Monasteries of Karsha and Thongde. Explore the 1000 yr old murals of Alchi Choskor. Camping at dramatic rugged locations on the meadows and along the rivers

• Trip Name: Padum – Lamayuru Trek
• Destination: Jammu & Kashmir
• Grade: Easy
• Best Time: July to September
• Duration: 18 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
• Trip Cost: USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on Twin Sharing) & USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on single occupancy)
• Domestic Airfare: As applicable at the time of booking (Delhi - Leh – Delhi)
• Maximum Altitude: 5230 Mtrs
• Highlights: Namkila, Fotula, Purfi la, Hanuma La Pass, Singi La or Lion Pass,Boumitse Pass,Franji La, Prinkita La.The trek passes through Indus valley, suru valley and many beautiful monasteries.
• Activities: Trekking, Camping, Photography

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 2: Flight Delhi Leh By morning, Visit Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa

Day 3: Drive from Leh to Kargil (220 Kms)

Day 4: Drive from Kargil to Padum (250 kms via Rangdum through Suru Valley).

Day 5: In Padum - Day at leisure, visit Karsha, Saagrimo Monastery

Day 6: Drive from Padum to Pishu - 3610 Mtrs (30 Kms bycross Zanskar River)

Day 7: Trek from Pishu to Hanumil - 3690 Mtrs (14 Kms/5-6 Hrs approx)

Day 8: Trek from Hanumil to Purfi La – 3900 Mtrs to Snertse – 3745 Mtrs

Trek 15 kms/5-6 hrs approx to reach Snertse through Purfi La with a steep & difficult climb

Day 9: Trek Snertse to Lingshet – 3800 Mtrs (14 Kms/ 5-6 hrs approx, crossing over Hanuman La pass- 4700 Mtrs)

Day 10: Trek from Lingshet to Marling- 3825 Mtrs ( 16 Kms/6-7 Hrs approx via Singi La – 5230 Mtrs, the highest pass of this trek)

Day 11: Trek from Marling to Photokser – 3750 Mtrs (14 Kms/5-6 Hrs via Boumitse Pass – 4200 Mtrs with an easy descent)

Day 12: Trek from Photoksar to Hanupatta – 3770 Mtrs (12 Kms/3-4 Hrs Approx)

Day 13: Trek from Hanupatta to Wanla – 3070 Mtrs (11Kms/ 4-5 Hrs approx via Franji La – 3410 Mtrs)

Day 14: Trek from Wanla to Lamayuru – 3510 Mtrs (11Kms/3-4 Hrs approx via Prinkita La – 3725 Mtrs)

Day 15: Visit Lamayuru Gompa and drive to Leh (120 Kms)

Day 16: In Leh – Day at leisure for independent activities

Day 17: Fly from Leh to Delhi. Relax in the Hotel or go shopping

Day 18: Fly from Delhi to onward destination.