Incredible trekking adventures to Zanskar Himalayas an exotic and most remote land of ancient kingdoms with high mountain passes and unforgettable landscapes, with a exploration of cliff-side monasteries.
This is one of the most popular treks staring from Lahul valley in Himachal and ends in Zanskar region of Ladakh. After crossing Shinglo you enter into the most remote area of Zanskar region of Ladakh. The trail takes you through many remote Zanskari villages and various old Buddhist monasteries there in. Walking along the Tsarp river we reach Padum, the heart of Zanskar region of Ladakh.
Trek to Zanskar over Shingo La including Manali, Lahaul, Zanskar, Padum, Ladakh
Days on Trek : 09 Nights/10 Days
Maximum Elevation : 5040 Meters Above sea Level
Starting Point of the Trek : Jispa in Lahul Valley
Rating : Difficult
Best time : 15 June to 15 Sep
Highlights : High Himalayas, remote zanskari tribal villages of Ladakh, phugtal monastery.
Tour Itinerary
Delhi – Chandigarh-Manali
Fly to Chandigarh or board Shatabadi Express train from New Delhi to Chandigarh. On arrival at Chandigarh airport our driver will meet you and drive to Manali(9 hours drive). Overnight stay in Hotel in Manali.
Rest day for acclimatization. Afternoon drive to Solang valley from where you go for 3 hours easy acclimatization walk from Solang to old Manali. Overnight in Hotel in Manali.
Manali – Jispa 7 Hours drive
3 hours beautiful uphill drive takes us to the top of Rohtang pass(3980m). Once you crossing Rohtang Pass you will notice a dramatic change in the landscape-the green kullu valley is suddenly replaced by dry dessert of Lahul valley. Arrive Jispa and check in guest House.
Jispa
Rest day for acclimatization. Walk inside the villages. Overnight stay in Guest House.
After a short drive from Jispa to Darch we start our trek to Palmo. We come across Chikka and Rarig villages on the way. Camp at Palmo for overnight stay.
Palmo – Zanskar Sumdo (3750 M) 6 hours walk
We cross small streams on the way to reach Zanskar Sumdo. Late afternoon the streams get flooded so we have to arrive camp in time.
Zanskar Sumdo to Chumik Nakpo(4150M) 5/6 Hours walk
Leaving Zanskar Sumdo we cross over a hanging bridge to enter into Zanskar valley. Chumik Nakpo is the base of Shingo la pass.
Chumik Nakpo – Shingo La Pass (5090m) -Lakhong (4400 M)
Leave after early breakfast. Steep ascent for three to four hours takes us to top of Shingola Pass. We have beautiful views of distant Himalayan peaks from the pass. Another three hours to descend down to camp at Lakong.
Lakhong – Kargiyak (3900 M) 5/6 hours walk
The trek goes beneath the face of gomborangoo peak. Karigiak is the first village enroute and the most remote and highest village of Zanskar valley. Night in tents near the village.
We cross three/four small villages of Zanskar to reach Purne, a small village with three to four houses. Night stay in tents near Purne village.
This day we do a side tour of Phuktal monastery. A small trail along Tsarp river with chortens and religious banners leads us to Phuktal gompa. When viewed from a distance the monastery look like a beehive on top of a hill. Visit the monastery and talk to the monks. Later return back to Purne for night stay in tents.
Purne – Pipul (3500m) 6 hours walk
Five to six hours of walk takes us to Pipul where we camp for night stay.
Pipul – Raru (3400m) 5 hours walk
It is almost leveled walk passing through several other Zanskari villages to reach Raru.
Raru – Padum
Mune Gompa and Bardan gompa are the two Buddhist monasteries we visit this day. We reach Padum, the capital of Zanskar in the afternoon. Night stay in camp or guest house. Trek Ends. Padum is inhabited by Muslims as well as Buddhist people and is linked by road to Leh. Check in guest house in Padum.
Padum – Kargil 9 Hours drive
We drive through the zanskar valley to Kargil where we spend our night in a hotel to break the long journey to Leh.
Kargil – Leh 7 hours drive
Beautiful drive through the cold dessert of ladakh. Enroute we can visit ancient Lamayuru monastery. Arrive Leh and Check in Hotel.
Leh
After breakfast visit Hemis and Thiksey monasteries in Leh. Afternoon walking tour of Leh palace and Shanti Stupa.
Morning transfer to airort for flight to Delhi. End of Tour
(1). This is the itinerary for a tour which we run regularly. It can be altered, and we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you gain altitude gradually , you get a good and proper time to acclimatise properly while travelling through the Central Himalayas . Every day there is enough free time to make walk / or to relax your own so you could experience the people and culture from much close on the tour.
(2). In case you require accompanying tour escort / local guide with you please tell us and we will be happy to arrange local, knowledgeable guide for your tour, as per your choice.
(3). Please do not hesitate to collect any travel information from us, before working a final tour programme for yourself. We would be glad to provide you all the travel information and hotels details etc. at the time of planning your holidays with us, before you book your tour with Incredible Himachal Holidays. Being local, we can provide you with a wonderful private, personalise, tailor-made holiday tour in India at a cheaper cost than the standard package / group holiday that you might find elsewhere. We believe in delivering the service, more than- promised to our clients.
– Pick & Drop with Brand new Vehicles.
– All accommodation on double sharing using hotels with modern amenities as per your choice and budget.
– Welcome drinks on arrival at all Hotels.
– Well Appointed room in front row & upper floor. {No Back side Room, No Group Floor}
– Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Dinner at all Hotels.
– Tea/Coffee makers in The Room.
– Free upgrade to Higher room Category without any extra charges, If rooms available.
– Vehicle is sanitized & our Driver fully vaccinated.
– All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary
– All Taxes, Toll Taxes, Interstate Taxes, Parking Fuel, Driver Allowance.
{We do not use any 02* hotels / Highway hotels, are not safe for any guests.}
– Lunch.
– 4X4 Jeeps due to heavy snowfall to reach Hotel OR Sight Seeing Point.
– Rohtang Pass (need NGT permission 24 hrs before)
– Tips and porter charges.
– Any additional expenses & Any Entry tickets cost.
– Heater Charges (300 –500/- per Night direct paid to hotel if required)
– Cost of any excursions.
– Early check-in and late check-out at the hotel.
– Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
– Any other services not specified above.
– Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Roadblocks, and natural calamities.
