22 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh

            Our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation in Leh where you will check-in. On the first day of your trekking trip in Ladakh, you will spend your entire day for acclimatization. Although there are many things to do in Leh town, it’s best that you spend your entire day at leisure allowing time for high altitude acclimatization. Dinner and overnight in Leh.

Day 2: Acclimatization day in Leh

            You will spend most of today allowing your body to acclimatize because trekking tours in Ladakh require at least a day or two for acclimatization. Dinner and overnight in Leh.

Day 3: Leh to Lamayuru (drive). Trek to Wanla

            You will drive from Leh to Lamayuru. It's a 3-hour drive. Visit the famous Lamayuru Monastery perched on top of a hill. You trek will start from Lamayuru. You will ascend till you reach Prinkti La (3700 Meters) and then descend to reach Wanla. Lamayuru to Wanla distance is around 9 KM. Overnight in Wanla.

Day 4: Wanla to Hanupatta

            You will trek through barley fields and a gorge to reach a village called Phenjila before reaching Hanupatta. The trek distance today is 17.5 KM. Overnight in Hanupatta.

Day 5: Hanupatta to Photoksar

            You will cross a water stream and start ascending to Sirsir La (4830 Meters). You will relish the view of Zanskar range from this pass. You will then descend to the village of Photoksar to complete the 16.5 KM trek for today. Overnight in Photoksar.

Day 6: Photoksar to Singge La Base

            You will trek through the valley of Photang before reaching Singge La Base Camp. You will come across Shepherd families in Photang. The trek distance today is 11.5 KM. Overnight in Singge La Basecamp.

Day 7: Singge La Base Camp to Lingshed

            You will ascend to reach Singge La (5000 Meters) and then a long descent will take you to Lingshed. Visit the Lingshed Monastery upon arrival. Overnight in Lingshed.

Day 8: Lingshed to Snertse

            You will ascend to reach Hanuma La (4720 Meters) from where you will catch breathtaking views of Lingshed village and the Zanskar Range. You will then descend to reach Snertse. The trek distance is 18 KM today. Overnight in Snertse.

Day 9: Snertse to Hanamur

            You will ascend to reach Purfi La (3900 Meters) and then descend while trekking along Zanskar river to reach Hanamur. Overnight in Hanamur. The trek distance today is 12.5 KM. Overnight in Hanamur.

Day 10: Hanamur to Pishu

            The 15 KM trek today will be a relatively easy one where you will walk along Zanskar river, pass through the village of Pidmo before reaching Pishu. Overnight in Pishu.

Day 11: Pishu to Karsha

            The 17 KM trek today will be a mild one again. Visit Karsha Monastery upon arrival. Overnight in Karsha.

Day 12: Karsha to Padum

            he 11 KM trek today will take you to the capital of Zanskar. You will not be gaining or losing any considerable elevation as you trek towards Padum, meaning, the trek today will be an easy walk yet again. Overnight in Padum.

Day 13: Padum to Raru

            Today is going to be a long trek to Raru. You will trek 22 KM to reach Raru. You will come across a monastery on hilltop midway through the trek. Overnight in Raru.

Day 14: Raru to Changpa Tsetan

            You will trek along Tsarap river and cross water streams several times before reaching Changpa Tsetan. The trek distance today is 16 KM. Ovrnight in Changpa Tsetan.

Day 15: Changpa Tsetan to Purne

            Your trek will follow Tsarap river today also. The 10 KM trek will take you through the village of Zangtang and the confluence of Tsarap-Kargyak rivers. Overnight in Purne.

Day 16: Phugtal Monastery visit

            You will trek to Phugtal Monastery today. It's an incredible looking monastery carved out of a huge rock. After the monastery visit you will be back in Purne. Overnight in Purne.

Day 17: Purne to Tabley

            You will trek along Kargyak river, pass through the villages Kuru and Tanse before reaching Tabley. Trek distance today is 17 KM. Overnight in Tabley.

Day 18: Tabley to Lakung

            You will trek will be a lengthy one today. You will trek 22 KM, pass through the village of Kargyak and then reach the meadows of Lakung. Overnight in Lakung.

Day 19: Lakung to Ramjak

            You will trek to the highest pass of this trek, Shinku La (5060 Meters) and then descend to the village of Ramjak. The trek distance today is 16.5 KM. Overnight in Ramjak.

Day 20: Ramjak to Pallamo

            You will descend 15 KM today to reach Pallamo. Overnight in Pallamo.

Day 21: Pallamo to Darcha

            You will trek for around 4 hours today and cover a distance of 11.5 KM to reach Darcha. On the way, visit the moasteries of Chika and Rarik. Overnight in Darcha.

Day 22: Darcha to Manali/Leh

            You will drive to Manali or Leh depending on your itinerary.
Darcha to Manali distance: 100 KM
Darcha to Leh distance: 325 KM

What is included?

            Accommodation in Camps during the trek
Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on all days during the trek
Transportation for drop and pick up
Airport transfers, Inner Line Permits, Toll Taxes, Red Cross Society Fees.

What is NOT included?

            Entry tickets for Monasteries and Museums
Domestic/International Airfare, Medical/Travel Insurance
Personal expenses/purchases
Extra billing at the hotel, tips during meals or tips to drivers/waiters