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This is a fabulous trek and most people don't realize it can be done predominately by homestays. It is also possible to do either half as there is transportation from Padum (administrative center of Zanskar) and Leh. The Lamayuru Padum half which has several steep passes is a much more strenuous trek than the Padum Darcha half which has one high pass. There are two nights you will have to sleep in your own shelter or in a tea tent on the Lamayuru Padum half and one or two nights on the Padum Darcha half.  This is one of the best treks in Ladakh.  It has everything diverse scenery, from high mountain passes to narrow gorges, beautiful villages, spectacularly situated monasteries, and the homestays are warm and authentic not like half hotels of the Markha Valley.  If you have the time this is a must do trek.

Do It Yourself Information

Do It Yourself information for the Across Zanskar Trek

I brought a plastic tarp for emergency shelter, good sleeping bag, and dried food. If you have a tent its probably wise and a bit safer.

Food: Dried fruit and nuts are useful as well as candy bars, peanut butter and cheese to put on biscuits and chapatis for lunches. You can usually get some extra chapatis from the tea tent or home stay to take with you for lunch.

If you are trekking out of season you will need more since the tea tents will be closed, and you will also need better shelter for nights not spent in villages.

I used the trailblazer guide trekking in Ladakh you can get it in the Ladakh book shop in Leh for a steep 1185 rupees. List price is $20 USD.  Its now out of print an alternative is the Ladakh Trekking Guide by Cicerone

Home stays available in every permanent village along the way usually for between 100-200 rupees (in 2008 prices have probably risen) with food just start asking people and eventually you will find a place.

Its possible to stay in Wanla, Phangila, Hanupata, Potoksur (most beautiful village on the trek), between Potoksur and Lingshed you need to either stay at the Tea tent on the Lingshed side of the Sengi La, or if you are trekking out of season there is a covered stone shelter at the first campsite after the pass (Lingshed side) In a very long day it may be possible to make it to Gongma from Potoskur and stay in one of the two homes there. I stayed in the tea tent. After Lingshed the other tough day is to Snertse where there is a tea tent in season. Out of season there are some cave shelters to the East of the camp sites, where we actually stayed since the tea tent was not so great. I won't say its impossible to make it from Lingshed to the next village of Hamumil (home stay possible) but it would be a dawn to dusk hike with not much rest over two of the steepest passes on the trek (coming from Lamayuru). To avoid a tedious walk along the Zanskar River cross the bridge at Pigmo and go to Zangla (stay in at the gompa with the nuns to the left as you enter the town from the Northwest) far better than the home stay we stayed at there. There is a bus that leaves between 7:30 and 8:00 am to Padum. Then it’s worth either hiking the 1.5 hours to Karsha or taking the 4 pm bus.

For the second half you can take a shared jeep to Reru to avoid a long walk on a road.  The jeep leaves Padam in the late afternoon check locally.  It’s possible to stay in Reru at the house to the left sort of across from the school. It’s a long but doable day to Purne (or Purni) where there are a couple of pricey (compared to the rest of the trek) guesthouse/homestays plus a couple of very well stocked stores. Better than Padum, but more expensive of course. Phuktal gompa side trip is highly recommended. It’s quite possible to go from Purne to Kargyak but we also stayed in Tangzen. Home stays available in both villages just start asking people. If you have the time in Kargyak you can cross the river a little south of town and climb the opposite ridge for great views, 2 hours of steady climbing. From Kargyak there is a tea tent at Lakang Sumdo, if trekking out of season there is a good covered shelter just above Lakang Sumdo on the right but no close water source. Over the pass (Darcha side) the best option for shelter out of season is a cement roofed shelter to the riverside of the trail a half hour to hour past Chumik Nakpo camp site. We stayed in a make shift tent (from the plastic) at Zanskar Sumdo since the tea tent there was closed. There is another tea tent at Palamo and in a very long day it would be possible but not fun to go from Lakang all the way to the next village at Chika. There is a bus from Rarik to Darcha and on to Keylong that leaves Rarik around 2:30 to 3:00 pm.

Transportation

Morning bus goes from Leh to Lamayuru.

There is a bus from Zangla to Padum in the morning.

Shared Jeeps go from Padum to Reru

There is an afternoon bus from Rarik to Darcha (if you want to cut out the walk along the road) and to Keylong its better to stay in Keylong than Darcha and no matter which way you are going its more likely you get a seat on the bus.

A Possible Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Lamayuru - Wanla (3250 m) ~5 hrs Day 2: Wanla - Hanupatta (3760 m) ~6 hrs Day 3: Hanupatta  - Sirsir La (4850 m) - Photoksar (4200 m) ~6 hrs Day 4: Photoksar (4200 m) - Singge  La (5050 m) -Singge La Tea Tent ~6 hrs Day 5: Singge La Tea Tent -  Lingshed (4000 m) ~6 hrs Day 6: Lingshed - Hanuma La (4950 m) – Nyertse (3850 m) ~6 hrs Day 7: Nyertse - Purfi la (3950 m) - Hanumur (3380 m) ~ 6 hrs Day 8: Hanumur - Zangla Day 9:  Zangla-Padum (bus) - Karsha (or hike ~5 hrs)  Day 10: Karsha - Padum (3610 m) ~3 hrs hike or bus Day 11:  Padum (A day to re-supply) Day 12: Padum - Reru (jeep) Day 13: Reru  - Purne (3820 m/5 hrs) Day 14:  Purne - Phuktal Gompa - Purne (3 hrs.).  Day 15: Purne - Kargyak (4050 m/ 8 hrs. trek).  Day 16: Kargyak - Lakang (4320 m/6 hrs.).  Day 17: Lakang - Chumi Nakpo - over Shingo La (5100 m/7 hrs. trek).  Day 18:  Chumi Nakpo - Rarik (4150/ 5 hrs.).  Day 19:  Rarik (bus to Darcha or Keylong)  

You can shave a few days off this with a day less in Padum and starting in Wanla or you may even be able to get to Hanupatta now by road.

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Hello from Norway,Thank you for sharing your journeys. I really enjoy your beautiful pictures and all that you share. And wow what a fantastic loooong journey you have had and I am sure continue to have. This is Borghild from Bergen, Norway. I came across your website looking for some maps. I did the Lamayuru to Darcha trek in Sept 2009 and have now written a book about this. I would like to include a map of the trek in addition to a map around Leh. It seems to be a challenge to find any copy free maps of the trek and one for Leh. I am thinking of making one but I would need help to do this.Do you know of any suitable map that I possibly could include in my book or do you know of anyone who could help me to create one.Lovely to meet you. All the best from Borghild www.borghildbo.com   

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Hi from Holland,I did half the trek, from Padum to Darcha in mid-September 2014, most of it solo. It took me six days, including a daytrip to Pughtal Gompa. Pictures can be found here: http://followhans.smugmug.com/India-Zanskar/ . The last picture of that gallery is the map I made based on my GPS recording. Download the (adapted) GPS recording here: https://db.tt/dnZP6h0v It was a marvelous trek, with beautiful scenery and lovely little villages with homestay options for the first 3 nights. I constructed my own place to sleep for the last two nights, with a tarp and a good down sleeping bag (it was still very cold though). Note that they have started constructing a road which will go from Darcha to Padum (and on to Kargil), and also to Pughtal Gompa. With Indian building speed it will still take a while before it's done, but I already met up with some building activity, especially after Shingo-La, down to Darcha. If you want to do this trek, don't wait too long.If you don't feel like finding your own place to sleep after Kargyak and want to limit it to homestays, you could also double back from there and end again in Padum, with a daytrip from Kargyak to Upper Lakang to enjoy the scenery closer to the pass. It's well worth it and easily doable with a reduced pack. I would advise against going from Kargyak to the pass and back in one day.These was my itinerary:*) Day 1: when I was there, the "road" (very rough) had been extended towards a place called Anmu, about 40km from Padum. Shared taxis go there and back to/from Padum and take about two hours. At Amnu there is a nice tea tent, where you can also spend the night. I walked on 8km to the lovely village of Cha, which is a much nicer place to (home)stay than Purne.*) Day 2: daytrip to Pughtal Gompa, going there straight from Cha and going back on the other side of the river via Purne, where you can have tea and stock up on snacks. This is a lovely daytrip (19km). The monastery is simply amazing and the scenery is great. The colour of the river is uncanny. We caught the monks at lunch, as you can see in the pictures.*) Day 3: from Cha to Kargyak. This was a long day (26km), perhaps a bit too long. Homestays were also possible in the villages underway, so don't worry about spending the night. I passed through the main valley with the little villages and the friendly villagers working in the fields. I had tea in a house underway and later at a tea tent, where I got some snacks as well. It was closed when I got there, but the man came up a few miutes later when he saw me. At the end of the day the huge mountain/rock of Gumburanjon was visible. Very impressive. There is a side valley just before Kargyak, with another village as well. I regretted afterwards not having a look at that valley, so I'd recommend taking two days to get from Cha to Kargyak and add the side valley as well.*) Day 4: I was not 100% well the fourth day, so I made it a short one. I went from Kargyak to Lower Lakang, at the foot of the Gumburanjon. It was about 12km. I made my own bivouac there. There was no tea tent, but I brought my own food. I would recommend going about 5km further to Upper Lakang, which is more beautiful and has more options to make your own bivouac, which many half-ruins of huts, but I only found that out the next day :-)*) Day 5: The day of the pass. I crossed the 5km to Upper Lakang where the ascent to the pass starts. It's not technically difficult nor very steep, but the altitude and fatigue of the previous days - not to mention the 15-20kg on my back - made it a pretty good challenge :-). The pass is a special place, with prayer flags and all. Going down I found an abandoned shepherd's hut where I stayed the night. There was also a tent camp nearby where you could stay the night. Total length of the day according to the GPS: 18km.*) Day 6: the longest day (28km) and almost all of it down. The beginning was very beautiful, but after a few hours the road building activity started and popped the spell a bit to be honest. In the end I walked down to a few kms from Darcha, where I hitched a lift on a tractor. I spent the night at the Darcha bridge - 100 rupees for a bed inside a restaurant :-). Buses leave there early in the morning. So I didn't go into Darcha town itself which was a few kms further. Note that there were no tea tents the whole day and that the last half was on a proper asphalt road. At Palamao the road crosses a bridge and you might be tempted not to follow the road and go down on the other side of the river, through nice fields etc, but don't do that. You'll get into major difficulties down below.The next morning I was on my way to Manali :-)I hopes this helps other people who want to have some off-the-beaten-track adventures.Cheers,Hans   

Thanks for the updated info Hans, and great pictures by the way.  Sorry for the delay in approving.  I'm working on a better spam filter.  But until then have to approve individually and I was traveling in Colombia this last month.Looks like you had a great trip,Micah

Micah (Indie Trekking & Travel)

Hi You all, Thanks SO much for sharing all this information ! In 1 week I will be in Ladakh and want to trek solo. It is very incouraging to know that it is possible. Unfortunatly I couldn't open Your links Hans, neither GPS nor Photos. What tool did You have for the GPS? I bought one, but stupidly it doesn't work with apple products. My question: On this trek Lamayuru to Dacha: Is it easy to find/see the trek or could one get lost? I will of course try to get a map in Leh and do have the cicero guide, but still. That is my only worry. I plan to first drive to Nubra Valley as HH the Dalai Lama will be there on 18th July +/-, and walk south and then  - hope it works with hich hike or bus??? Cross over on the Leh Srinagar Road to Lamayuru to start the trek, maybe visitin Alchi on the way. If anyone is in Leh starting from 15th July 2018, I am  happy to gang up . Best regrads, andrea

Sorry for the delayed approval,  hope you have a good trek Andrea.

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The ancient Buddhist kingdom of Zanskar is hidden deep in the western reaches of the great Himalayas. For most of the year the high passes are inaccessible because of snow, making the frozen Zanskar River the only way of transport by walking. Villages nestling high up on cliffs, the greenest fields where peas and buckwheat are grown and ancient monasteries are just some of the attractions on this spectacular trek. Zanskar is well known for its many and high passes and ever changing landscape, the highest of them being Singe La, the Lion pass at 5090m.On the fifth day one will reach Lingshed, One can end the trek in Padum after ten days or continue all the way to Darcha for a 20 days adventure.

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• We will transport all your belongings for you so that you only have to carry your day pack with camera, water bottle and jacket.
• We serve three meals a day including snacks and drinks. We provide a variety of tasty healthy food including Indian, Chinese and Western meals with lots of vegetables and fruit.

What is included in the tour

• Road transportation from Leh to Leh by car.
• Accommodation in tents on twin share basis during trekking.
• All meals (Day 1 Lunch to Day 18 Lunch)
• All camping gear including tents and sleeping mattress. Kitchen, Dining and toilet tent
• Permits and Entrance fees.
• Good English speaking guide, cooks and porters, mules.

What is NOT included in the tour

• Accommodation and Meals in Leh.
• Personal Insurance.
• All alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.
• Good down sleeping bags can be provided at an additional cost of Rs.200 per day.
• 8 high passes above 4000
• Lingshit and Karsha Monastry
• Padum and Lamayuru
• Interaction with locals and insight into their lifestyle
• highest point 5400m

Leh – Photoksar via Lamayuru (5 hrs drive):

We leave Leh in the morning for Photoksar via Lamayuru by jeep. Along the way, we will come across some of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Ladakh. The monasteries in Lamayuru, Likir and Alchi are truly worth visiting for their age and history. It is great ride after Lamayuru as we pass may great scenic places. We follow the wide Spong Valley up for some time before we cross the river and start on the long and gradual ascent to Sir Sir la (4850m). From the top of the pass there are great views of the main Zanskar range as well as our next pass, Singge La (5090m). We reach the village of Photoksar (4200m), enclosed in green fields and situated among mountain cliffs. The trail towards Sumdo disappears in the deep gorge down to the right of the village. We make our comfortable camp for the night close to the village and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Photoksar – Base of Singe La (5- 6 hrs):

After crossing the small pass of Bumiktse La (4200), we enter into the broad and lush Photang valley. A gentle trail leads us through this enjoyable landscape, where the villagers keep their yaks and horses grazing. One of the most fascinating things about the Zanskar trek is the ever-changing landscape. Every time you turn a corner or cross a pass, a new world will appear in front of you: the deepest gorges, the greenest fields, the majestic Zanskar River giving formations and life. Slowly we ascend towards our camp at the base of Singe la (4600 m).

Base of Singe la – Gongma via Singe La (6-7 hrs):

A gradual ascend will lead us to Singge la (5090m), meaning the "Lion Pass." The last few hundred meters are steep, but the top of the pass presents a rewarding view. From the pass a steep descend for few hundred meters. We follow the trail high above the Zanskar River, the mountains having taken a greener and gentler formation, before ascending gradually to Kiupa la (4400 m). From the pass the trail down is steep zigzag to the village of Gongma (3840m).

Gongma- Lanang via Lingshed (6- 7 hrs):

From Gongma we climb up the gentle trail to the Margum la (4400m) from where we can see Lingshed an hour or so away. The monastery is founded by the Gelugpa order and gives home to around 60 monks. The village itself is spread out over a big area, enclosed in green fields of barley. After visiting monastery of Lingshed we will continue towards Lanang.

Lanang- Zingchen via Hanumur la (6-7 hrs):

A steep and long ascent will take us to the pass of Hanumur la (4950m). Once there, the views north to Singe la and the snowcapped peaks of the Ladakh range are spectacular. From the pass it is an easy descend for an hour before a steep descend down to Snertse. Just above Snertse, there is a herders' camp, and sometimes fresh cheese, milk and curd are available here. Down in the riverbed it's possible to go hunting for fossils, and the locals sometimes show a nice collection of what they have found. When the Indian plate slammed into the stationary mass of Asia some 50 millions years ago, the Great Himalayas were formed. The Zanskar range consists of layers of sediments from the ocean floor while the Ladakh range consists of granite, born in the immense heat generated by the friction between the two plates. After resting for a while at Snertse we will continue towards Zingchen, where we can take a bath in Oma Chhu river.

Zingchen- Hanamur via Parfi la (4- 5 hrs):

In the early morning we head for our last pass before Padum, Parfi la (3950m), juniper covered trail zigzagging up to the pass. This area is also home to the Himalayan brown bear, as well as blue sheep. From the pass we descend down to the banks of the Zanskar River and to the village of Hanamur (3380m), which will be our camp for tonight.

Hanamur- Pishu (4-5 hrs):

This is a relatively level stage along the Zanskar River. On the way we will pass Pidmo (3420m), a small village with a few families. It is another 2-3 hours journey to Pishu, (3470m) which is a scenic village located on the west side of the Zanskar River. Hanamur, Pishu and Pidmo together with Tsazar and Honia on the other side of the river, constituted the former kingdom of Zangla. The entrance to Pidmo is marked by a long mani wall and chortens, from where we find our way to a grassy campsite.

Pishu – Padum (6-7 hrs):

We have another quite easy day ahead of us along a dry, dusty jeep road. From Pishu the trail leads to Rinam (3550 m), following the banks of the Zanskar River. Arriving at Karsha (3600m) we can visit the famous monastery. Karsha monastery: Karsha monastery is one of largest monasteries of the Gelukpa sect, founded around the 10th century A.D. and with 140 resident monks. It is situated on a hillside with an impressive view of the entire valley. After visiting the monastery we continue towards Padum (3531m), the capital of Zanskar and a major trade center in the valley.

Padum – Raru (6 hrs):

We will follow a dusty jeep road until Raru, which has been built recently, passing by the villages of Shila and Bardan, the last one being well known for its monastery as well as for its huge and beautifully engraved prayer wheels. From Bardhan it will take another couple of hrs along the Tsarap River before entering a plateau and the village and monastery of Mune. It is another 40 min walk to our camp at Raru (3900 m).

Raru- Pepula (5-6 hrs):

From Raru the trail follows a flat ground before descending steeply to the banks of the Tsarap River. Thereafter the trail follows the river leading to our camp at Pepula (3850 m).

Pepula- Purne (5-6 hrs):

From Pepula the trail can at places be quite tricky for the horses. Along the trail there are many ups and downs, and we will cross some small side rivers leading to the villages of Surle and Char. We follow the valley to the confluence of the Tsarap and Kargyak Rivers, and will then cross a bridge and climb up to the village of Purne (3700m), where we will find our campsite.

Dayhike to Phuktal Monastery 3850m (4 hrs):

Phuktal monastery is the most spectacular situated gompa in Ladakh, clinging to some limestone cliffs with the main assembly hall carved out of a huge cave and with the monks' white residences scattered down the hillside. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa order (yellow hat order) and is built around a sacred spring which flows all year, even in the winter when other springs freeze. Inside the monastery there is an inscription to Cosma de Koros (Hungarian historian), one of the first Europeans to visit the Zanskar region and the first to translate the Buddhist texts from Tibetan into English. After visiting the monastery we'll return to Purne to spend the night.

Purne - Tetha (2 hrs):

We recross the bridge across the Kargyak River in the morning and follow the trail to the settlement of Yal. A steep ascent then leads us to the huge, fertile plateau of the whitewashed village of Tetha (3950), where we will find our campsite.

Tetha - Kargyak (5 hrs) :

It is a gentle walk today and we soon enter the village of Karu, marked by chortens. Stone walls line the track, protecting the fields from pack animals. Below the village of Tanze, we cross the bridge, and from here it is another 5km to the village of Kargyak, (4050m) the highest permanent settlement in the Zanskar region. Our campsite for the night will be by the riverbed.

Kargyak - Lakhang (4- 5 hrs):

In the morning, we walk across yak grazing pastures, with a thick blanket of edelweiss, towards the impressive rock monolith known as the Gumburanjan. Further we will reach the shepherds encampment of Lakang (4470m). Our campsite tonight has great, panoramic views of the Himalaya Range!

Lakhang - Ramjak via Shinkul La (7-8 hrs):

We start our day with a steep climb, before the trail crosses an alpine tract leading to the base of the Shinkul la. A river crossing over a torrent that flows from the glacier north of the pass will most likely give us wet boots. From here the ascent to Sinkul la (4980m) follows a trail across snowfields or scree, after season. Rock cairns and prayer flags will greet us at the top of the pass and the view is impressive with 6000m peaks defining both the Himalaya and the Baralacha Ranges. From here there is a steep descent to the valley floor. After some time we will reach our camp at Ramjak (4290m).

Ramjak- Zanskar Sumdo (5-6 hrs) and drive to Keylong :

Our trail today leads us through boulder fields, across several streams and meager grazing pastures to Palamo (3600m). We will meet our vehicle at Zanskar Smdo to drive us to Keylong. The road is lined by many dhabas and a campsite. Reach Keylong and overnight at Keylong.

Drive to Manali ( 4-5 hours):

Drive to Manali after breakfast. Trip finishes at arrival in Manali. You can take a car or we can arrange it for you from kelong to Manali.

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From Delhi to Manali > Take Hamilton Rd/Zorawar Singh Marg to NH44 in Kashmere Gate   4 min (850 m)  Follow NH44 to Banur Rd/Banur - Shambhu Rd/Jhansa-Tangori Rd in Mehmadpur   3 h 17 min (213 km) Continue on Jhansa-Tangori Rd to Kharar   43 min (39.7 km) Follow NH205 and NH154 to NH3 in Manali   7 h 25 min (290 km) Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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Darcha Lamayuru Trek

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Located on the bank of Bhaga river, Darcha in Lahaul at an elevation of 3,360 meters is a small village that is mostly inhabited by the Himalayan tribes. It is well mentioned in the book ‘Rough Guide to India’ as “a lonely cluster of dry-stone huts and dingy tent camps”. The popular Darcha Lamayuru trek is a journey that connects the remote terrains of Himachal Pradesh with the ancient hues of Indo – Tibetans in Lamayuru at Ladakh. The trail passes through a wide barren landscape and cascade of snow fed ranges, high altitude mountain passes and quaint villages. Further, it embarks upon the beautiful vicinity of alpine lakes where one can get acquainted with the wild whispers of several Himalayan wildlife, which includes migrating birds endangered animals. Interestingly, this rugged trekking tour to Lamayuru from Darcha will also travel across different high passes including Shingo la 5,090 at meters, Parfi la at 3,950 meters, Hanamun la at 4,800 meters, Sengge la at 5,060 meters, Sirsir la and Prinkti la. The trekking routes also require crossing magnanimous rivers like Chandra, Bhaga, Tsarap, Doda, Zanskar and Indus. The Darcha Lamayuru trek goes deep into the far-flung monasteries and gompas and the major attractions are the Sani Gompa, Mani Gompa, Bardan Gompa, Karsha Gompa, Lingshed Gompa and Lamayuru Gompa.

Darcha Lamayuru Trek (Detailed Itinerary)

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On arrive at Delhi airport meet our executive and transfer to pre booked hotel in Delhi. Overnight stay in hotel in Delhi.

Delhi - Manali (510 kms/ 12-13 hrs)

The day is for relax or do some sightseeing for half day. This journey will include Red Fort (Built in 1648 by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan), Shantivan and Raj Ghat (Cremation Sites of Jawahar Lal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi), Akshar Dham Temple, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), and later by evening transfer to Volvo station to catch AC Volvo for Manali by 17:30 hrs. Overnight Journey in bus.

Manali (2050 mts)

Reach Manali by morning, here meet our driver and transfer to hotel, check in, rest. later explore the Mall Road in evening. Enjoy the scrumptious dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Manali - Darcha (3400 mts) (147 Kms/7-8 hrs drive)

Drive to Darcha after enjoying the breakfast. The route will take you across Rohtang Pass (3980 meters), which is a doorway to spectacular regions like Spiti, Lahaul, Pangi and Zanskar Valleys. It is the 8-hour drive through Lahaul Valley. The dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

Darcha - Palemo

Start for the trekking to Pa-Lahmo after having the breakfast. On the way to Leh, Darcha is the last village that comes en route. Darcha to Padum Trek starts from this village. Our trekking journey begins from this day. At starting, it is an easy trek for 3 to 4 hours. Keep following the track until you reach the final village and then good footpath. You will cross a magnificent gorge. Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay in tent.

Palemo - Zanskar - Sumdo (5-6 hrs)

Continue trekking on the same trail and follow the tack on the left side of the river that passes through rock-strewn path with big rock. The trail also crosses the streams two or three times. Reach Zanskar Sumdo (4000 meters). It is a good ground for camping. Have the dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Zanskar Sumdo - Chuminakpo (5-6 hrs)

You will trek high up on the mountainside today. Firstly, cross the river by a hanging bridge and they ascent steeply for about an hour and then pursue the trek on a slender valley until you arrive at Ramjak, which is a small paddock. From then on, you will move to Chuminakpo (4800 meters). Have the dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Chuminakpo - Lukung (7-8 hrs)

Ascending the crisscross trail through the moraine and snow up to till you reach small grassland. Further down close to the river, Lukung (4400 meters) is the area where you will camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Lukung - Kargyak Shi (7-8 hrs)

It is a easy and long trekking on up and down trail. Transverse the bridge to go on another side of the river and go after the path with the mass of fallen boulder. We will cross numerous streams on the way also transverse through the face of Gumboranjom Peak. Reach Kargyak Shi and have dinner and overnight stay in the tents.

Kargyak Shi - Purne

It is a long day that includes 8-9 hours of trekking. Continue to the right side of the river along the easy track after having the breakfast. Some of the villages that come en route are Tanze, Table, Jal and Kuru. Kuru is the prominent hamlet of livestock breeders. Ascend up the steady gradient in the Jal Village and then gentle dip down towards a good bridge to reach Purne (3650 meters). The dinner and overnight stay will be in tents in Purne.

Purne - Phuktal - Gyalbokh (6-7 hrs)

On this day, we will visit Pughtal Gompa, which is one of the oldest monasteries in Zanskar and it is marvelously positioned. Passing all the way through a slender valley and the wonderful gorge, we cross the bridge and come to a small plateau speckled with chortens and sacred banners. From here, we see one of the most extravagant spectacles of the Pukhtal Monastery erected in a cave. The monastery belongs to the folklores of the Gelugpas (Yellow Hats). The monastery is like a honeycomb, shaped into a cock under a huge grotto, and has 70 monks as well. In the caves over the structure, there is a water hole whose water level not at all recedes, even after taking out any quantity of water from there. This water is said to have remedial powers. Thereafter, we will be back to Purne and further trekking up on the left bank of Tsarap River after passing the bridge. Turn up at Gyalbokh village. Dinner and overnight stay will be in tents.

Gyalbokh - Raru (3700) (6-7 hrs)

Numerous difficult stretches comes on the way that are tough for horse and mules. A steady ascent before reaching small plateau and the steep dip down towards Raru village. Have the dinner and overnight stay in the tents.

Raru - Mone - Padum (6-7 hrs)

There is motorable road that makes trekking down easy. We will arrive at Mone, a small village, after trekking for an hour. Explore the Gompa at Mone. After trekking for two hours there is Bardan Gompa, located on the mountain plateau. Reach Padum (3650 meters). Padum is the capital of Zanskar where two rivers Tsarap and Doda confluence to form Zanskar river. The dinner and night stay will be in tents.

This day is free to take rest. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Padum - Karsha - Rinam (6-7 hrs)

Head towards Pipiting from Padum, pursue the dusty plains towards the Doda River, and arrive at the bridge. Pass the bridge and reach Karsha Monastery that date backs to 16th century. Thereafter, on trekking down on the plain path, you will reach Rinam. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Rinam - Pissu (5-6 hrs)

We will trek through the easy trails on this day. The track is often dusty and hot through the banks of Zanskar River. There is a small shelter formed by the boulders. Reah Pishu by following the trail and have the dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Pissu - Hanumil (5-6 hrs)

Move on the left bank of Zanskar River. It is an easy trail along the river. Reach Hanumil by trekking for 5 to 6 hours. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Hanumil - Purfila - Snertse (6-7 hrs)

The path from Hanumil leads to Zanskar River. Ascend up to Parfi La (3950 meters) and then gradual slope until arriving at Oma Chu River. We will cross the bridge and further ascend to 500-meter sandy gradient to reach the sheepfolds of Snertse. Enjoy the hearty dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Snertse - Hanumi La - Lingshed (7-8 hrs)

From Snertse, it is a long steep climb towards Hanumi La (4877 meters). Get to the top of Hanumi La and then gradual descent about 1 kilometer. Thereafter, climb around 400 meters up along the mountainside. After this, cross a small pass to descend down to Lingshed (3800 meters). Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Lingshed - Foot of Shinge La

Steady one-hour ascend to Murgum La (4200 meters), and then pass an escarpment, move along the gradient. Steep descend towards the villages of Skiumpata and Gingma. Gentle scale to Kiupa La (3850 meters) and then steady ascend along the mountainside to reach the foot of Shinge la.

Foot of Shinge La - Photoskar (7-8 hrs)

From here, there is a one to two hour gentle climb to Shinge La (5050 meters) and then coming down to a wide gorge. Thereafter, there is a steep climb towards Bhumiktse la (4200 meters) and move downhill towards Photoskar (3750 meters). Photoskar is a wonderful village. Enjoy the tasty dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Photoskar - Sir Sir La - Hanupatta

It is a steep ascend to large Chorten and then a long climb to Sisir La (4990 meters). Thereafter, there is a simple descent to river and Hanupatta Village (3450 meters). Have the dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Hanupatta - Shilla (5-6 hrs)

On this day, we will trek down the gradient until arriving the ravine and bridge at the confluence of two rivers. Some easy and some strenuous stretches of fallen boulders will come until Phenji La. From here, it is trekking motorable track up to Wanla (3245 meters). Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Shilla - Lamayuru - Leh

It is the last day of our trekking. We will cross the Shila Village and transverse Prinkti La (3726 meters) in order to each Lamayuru. Explore the monastery and then drive to Leh (3500 meters). Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay in guesthouse.

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• 📅 Duration: 22 Da
• 🔼 Highest Altitude: 5090m
• 🛑 Grade: Strenuous ( know trek grades )
• 👍 Best Time: June, July, Aug, Sep, Oct
• 🏃 Activity Type: Trek
• 🔄 Trail Type: Different Entry Exit Point
• 🚩 Starts From: Leh
• 🚩 Ends In: Manali
• 🌏 Region: India - Ladakh
• 🎌 Country: India
• 🛪  Nearest Airport: Leh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ( IXL)
• 🚉 Nearest Rail Head: Katra, (KEA), Jammu Tawi ( JAT)

Key Geographical Highlights

Daywise itinerary for lamayuru darcha trek.

• Day 01 : Arrive In Leh. Rest In Hotel. Visit the market in the evening.
• Day 02: Acclimatization and Local Walks in Leh. Visit Shanti Stupa, Tsemo Monastery and Leh Palace
• Day 03 : Drive to Lamayuru via Alchi Monastery. Experience the illusions of the moonland-scape after midnight. ( will be lucky if its a full moon )
• Day 04 : Drive from Lamayuru to Phanjila
• Day 05 : Trek From Phanjila – Hanupatta
• Day 06 : Trek From Hanupatta to Photaksar (4100m) after crossing Sisir La ( 4990m, 18km, 8 hrs)
• Day 07 : Trek From Photaksar to Singe La Base ( 4600m, 15km, 7 hrs)
• Day 08 : Trek From Singge La Base to Yelchang (3880m), after crossing Singge La ( 5060m, 15km, 7 hrs)
• Day 09 : Trek From Yelchang to Lingshed (4650m), via Nietukse La (4370m) ( 15km, 7 hrs)
• Day 10 : Trek From Lingshed to Snertse (3710m) via Haluma la (5000m, 17km, 8 hrs)
• Day 11 : Trek From Snertse to Honumil (3380m), via Purfi la ( 3850m) ( 14km, 5 hrs)
• Day 12 : Trek From Honumil to Pidmo ( 10km, 5 hrs). Drive to Karsha via Zangla, Stongde.
• Day 13 : Rest Day at Karsha.
• Day 14 : Drive from Karsha to Reru (3809m) via Zongskul, Sani and Bardan
• Day 15 : Trek From Reru to Pipula (3865m) ( 12kms, 6 hrs)
• Day 16 : Trek From Pipula to Purne (3859m) ( 13kms, 6 hrs)
• Day 17 : Trek From Purne to Phuktal Monastery ( 3862m). Return to Purne (11 Kms, 4 hrs)
• Day 18 : Trek From Purne to Tabley ( 14kms, 6 hrs)
• Day 19 : Trek From Tabley to Lakhang (4487m) , via Kargyak ( 4078m) (7-8 hrs)
• Day 20 : Trek From Lakhang to Ramjak (4290m), via Shingo La(5090m)  (6-7 hrs)
• Day 21 : Trek From Rumjak to Pallamo (3681m) (5 hrs)
• Day 22 : Trek From Pallamo to Darcha (3350m) (10kms, 4 hrs). Drive to Manali via Keylong, Rothang Pass ( 5 hours)

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We typically get booked about 3 - 6 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.

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If cancellation is done:

• Up to 30 days or more before the trek start date   - Full Refund of the total paid amount
• Between 30 days to 20 days before the trek start date  - 50% refund of the invoiced amount . 50% of the invoice amount will be charged as a cancellation penalty.
• Between 20 days to 0 days before the trek start date  - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slots is allowed as specified below.
• Transfer Of Slot to a Different Batch/ Trek : No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from the Invoice date. It can be availed up to 20 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
• Transfer of Slot to Friend/ Family For Same Batch:  No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 7 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
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Lamayuru-Darcha Trek

Lamayuru darcha trekking.

Lamayuru Darcha Trekking This is the most popular trek of Ladakh with maximum number of passes. Starts from Lamayuru (the monastery of Lamayuru is one the earliest founded monasteries in Ladakh) and enters Zangskar through the remote villages of Ligshed, Photoksar and then Karsha. Further it leads you to Darcha in Himachal via Phuktal and Bardan Monasteries, amazing landscapes, with so much contrast.

Lamayuru to Darcha 18 Days

• Hemis to Tsomoriri Trek 14 days
• Cost: 1350 Euros/ person for a private group of 2-3 Pax
• Cost: 1250 Euros/person for a group of 4-8 Pax.
• Size Of group: Min 2 & Max 8
• Highest Point: Nakpo Gonzing Pass 5390mts
• Grade: Medium-Strenuous

What’s included in the price:

Transportation both ways (to the starting point and coming back from the finishing point by Jeep)

• Pack Horses
• Cooking gears
• Wildlife fees
• Camping fees
• And inner line permission where ever it’s needed.

Trekking Menu:

Our cooks are careful to prepare your meals with your enjoyment in mind. Typically these plentiful meals will be primarily vegetarian in nature with some meat or protein in the form of canned fish or tofu. This is typical of the Ladakhi diet in general. Our cooks are encouraged to use hand sanitizers such as alcohol based gels prior to food preparation. You are encouraged to do the same. Dishes are typically stainless steel bowls and pans and are cleaned after meals with scrub pads and soap. Our staff will provide rehydrating liquids in large quantities throughout your trek. Take advantage of tea, coffee, juice boxes and water whenever you can. At altitude it is typical not to feel much hunger or thirst. Make sure you stay adequately fed and drink plenty of fluids, both at meals and along the trail. During the summer, heat can be a real factor requiring significant intake of liquids while you trek. Carry 2 liters of water with you.

MENU Breakfast : Porridge, Cornflakes, Muesli, Bread, Apricot Jam, Honey, Butter, Peanut Butter, Cheese, Pan-Cake, Omelet, Tea and Coffee. Lunch : (You will have Pack-Lunch while trekking) Sandwiches, Boiled Eggs, Boiled Potatoes, Fruit Juice, Energy Bars/Chocolate Bars, Biscuits, and Peanut Candies. Tea Time : You will have Instant Noodles Tea & Coffee with Biscuits, Snacks, and Cookies when you end the days trek. Dinner : Soup, Rice, Curry (Veg. Mushroom, Paneer, & Dal) Noodles (Thukpa & Chowmien) Veg Momos, Tuna Momos, Spring Rolls, and for Deserts Custards, and Fruits Cocktail : Please Note: All of the above items are served different on different days, and the items are subjected to the availability in the market. Drinking Water : Being a local and an Eco friendly organization we encourage you to kindly use boiled water instead of plastic bottled mineral water coz that will help us to keep the trekking routes/environment clean For the first day we will provide two liters of pressure boiled water, and from 1st evening of the trek our staff will supply boiled water, the source would be either glacier or Spring and the supply will continue till the end of the trek.

Nous avons fait ce trek ZANSKAR Nous avons fait ce trek Lamayuru-Padum, se fut un superbe voyage. Ils ont tres bien pris soin de nous. La nourriture etait excellente. Ils ont aussi tout fait pour nous faciliter la vie, l itineraire n est pas facile. Bref nous avons ete recues comme des reines. Merci pour tout. On a mange de la pizza a 4000m!!! Client Name: Mylene et Ingrid - 29/07/06 England. email : [email protected]

Dr. med. Peter, Madlen Fröbrich and friends recommends September 2013, "Dreamland is a very professional company" Im September 2013 waren wir mit Dreamland in Ladakh unterwegs. Dreamland ist eine professionelle Reiseagentur in Leh, die sich sowohl um die Organisation des Trekking als auch um Hotel- und Taxibuchungen kümmert. Hier gibt es das „Rundum-Sorglos-Paket“. ;) Alles in allem war unsere Reise perfekt organisiert, so dass wir Dreamland uneingeschränkt für Trekkingtouren in Ladakh und Zanskar empfehlen können. Die Region und die Agentur sind toll! emal:[email protected]

Min 2 & Max 8

Outline itinerary.

• Day 1: Leh – Lamayuru Via Basgo, Alchi, Likir, and Rizong (3 1/2 hrs drive)
• Day 2: Lamayuru – Wanla (3-4 hrs)
• Day 3: Wanla – Hanupatta (6 hrs)
• Day 4: Hanupatta – Sir Sir La 4850m - Photoskar (6 - 7 hrs)
• Day 5: Photoskar – Singge La 5090m – Foot of Singge La (7- 8 hours)
• Day 6: Foot of Singge La – Lingshed (5 hours)
• Day 7: Lingshed –- Snertse via Hanuma La 4950 m (8 hours)
• Day 8: Snertse – Hanumil via Purfi La 3950 m (5 hours)
• Day 9: Hanumil – Pidmo (4 hours)
• At Pidmo bridge you will find the jeep waiting for you, and from there we will drive you to karsha via Zangla & Stongde overnight camping at Karsha.
• Day 10: Drive from Karsha to Raru via Zongskul, Sani, Bardan, Pibithing over
• Day 11: Raru- Ichar 3650m (5-6 hrs)
• Day 12: Ichar-Purne (5-6 hrs)
• Day 13: Purne- Phuktal - Purne (4 hrs) side trip
• Day 14: Purne- Tabley (6 hrs)
• Day 15: Tabley – Lakung (7-8 hrs)
• Day 17: Rumjak – Pallamo (5 hrs)
• Day 18: Pallamo – Darcha 3350m (3 hrs) & Drive from Darcha to Manali 4-5 hrs

A Typical Day of Trekking

Our typical day of trekking is based on an average level of client physical fitness coupled with the nature of our weather and terrain. This could include very warm days during summer, high passes, and the need to move between campsites which ensure adequate grazing for the ponies.

• 06:00 Bed tea is served to your tent. A great way to warm up before packing up your gear.
• 06:30 Hot water is provided for your morning wash.
• 07:00 Breakfast is served
• 08:00 Your personal packing is complete and your trail lunch is available to place in your day pack. Your guide will go over the day’s travel plans highlighting those areas along the route you will want to visit.
• 08:15 Off on the trail with your guide, or with instructions as to the route and where he will meet you if he needs to assist with pony packing (dependant on party size).
• 12:00 Lunch along the route, often in a meadow or beside a stream. A typical lunch might consist of a sandwich, juice box, cheese, boiled egg, boiled potato, apple, cookies or chocolate bar.
• 17:00 In camp with a pot of tea after a great day of sights and trekking. The tent is up and you are making notes in your journal and taking photos of the picturesque landscape.
• 18:30 Supper is served. Time for more tea and, perhaps, an early bed.

Expect to have rather lengthy days of travel with plenty of time to take photos and look at the scenery, visit tea tents or local villages as you pass through. You will have plenty of time in camp each evening to meet with other travelers, compare notes, read a bit, take photographs or visit surrounding villages or sites either before or after your supper is served. By starting early you will have made substantial progress in the cooler part of the day, and will be able to take your time ascending the passes which can be up to 17,000 feet (5,180 M) on some routes, arriving at your next camp with some reserves of energy for the evening.

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Brief description.

This trek has a well deserved reputation of being one of the most challenging and rewarding trek in all. It involves crossing high passes and descending steeply back down to river valleys before climbing yet another pass. The adventurous find it irresistible since it captures the essence of the Himalayas. The serenity and spiritual solace are an experience of a life time.

Darcha - Palemo (5 hours)

Start from Darcha camp and trek into the valley towards Palemo (3'600m). On the way you will see small monasteries of Chika and Rarik. O/N in Palemo camp.  

Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (5-6 hours)

Follow the river on a rocky path towards the Zanskar Sumdo camp (3'860m). Enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. O/N in tent.

Zanskar Sumdo - Chumik Nagpo (6 hours)

Early morning start the trek to Chumik Nagpo (4'655m): cross the river over a hanging bridge and continue on a challenging path up to the base of Shingo-La (5'090m) and until the campsite at Chumik Nagpo. O/N in tent.

Chumik Nagpo - Shingo-La - Lakhang (6 hours)

We start by crossing the Shingo-La (5'900m), the highest pass on this trek route. From the top enjoy the fascinating views of the glaciers and peaks. Easy descent over the glacier to Lakhang (4'470m). O/N in tent.

Lakhang - Kargyak (6 hours)

Gradually descend along the Kargyak river. Cross the massive peak of Gonbo Rang-jon on the right and continue until Kargyak (4'050m) which is the first village of the Lung-Nak valley in the Zanskar area. O/N in tent.

Kargyak - Testha (7 hours)

The Lung-Nak valley gets wider and the trail leads us along meadows of flowers and barley fields to the village of Testha (3'950m). Chortens (stupas) spread along the way depicting the art work and religious sentiments of the population towards Buddha and his teachings that flourish in the Zanskar valley. O/N in tent.

Testha - Purne (3 hours)

Short trek to Purne (3'700m). Procees towards Phungtal monastery (3'858m) perched on the side of an impressive cliff above the river. Trek back to Purne. O/N in tent.

Purne - Ichar (5 hours)

Trek along the river towards Ichar (3'650m), passing through small Canyons of Pudding stones, Ichar, Hanumi and Surle villages. O/N in tent.

Ichar - Mune (5 hours)

Easy walk up and down along the Tsarap river until Mune (3'900m). Visit the monastery at Mune. O/N in tent.

Mune - Padum (6 hours)

Trek on the unpaved jeep road towards Padum (3'600m). On the way visit Bardan of the prominent monasteries of Zanskar. Padum is the only city in Zanskar, there are a few hotels, rstaurants, shops, Govt. offices. Use this opportunity to purchase essential items for the remaining trek ahead. O/N in tent.

Padum - Karsha (3 hours)

Pleasant trek through the fields. On the way visit Pepiting and Karsha monastery. Karsha is the most important monastery in Zanskar, dating back to the 15th century. From Karsha enjoy the beautiful view of the Himalayan range. O/N in tent.

Karsha - Pishu (5 hours)

Walk on flat and barren land along the Zanskar river until the beautiful village of Pishu (3'470m). O/N in tent.

Pishu - Hanumil (5 hours)

Easy trek along the right bank of the river to Rinam village, continue to the tiny hamlet of Hanumil (3'380m). O/N in tent amidst the trees and fields.

Hanumil - Purfi-La - Snertse (6 hours)

Follow up and down a steep path to the Purfi-La (3'950m), then to Snertse (3'850m). O/N in tent.

Snertse - Hanamur-La - Lingshed (6 hours)

Steep climb to the Hanamur-La (4'950m,), enjoy the impressive views of the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges. Near Hanamur-La visit the Lingshed monastery (4'000m). O/N in tent.

Lingshed - Netuke-La - Khyupa-La (6 hours)

Long and gradual ascent to the Netuke-La (4'280m), enjoy the magnificent view towards the Nierag valley. Descend shortly to the villages of Skimpata and Gongma. Steep climb to the Khyupa-La (4'300m). O/N in tent.

Khyupa-La - Senge-La - Photoskar (6 hours)

Today climb to yet another pass, the Senge-La (5'050m) from where you can see an amazing scene of hanging icefalls. Descend towards the Photang river and walk through barley fields to reach Photoskar (4'200m, ). O/N in tent.  

Photoskar - Sirsir-La - Hanupata (6 hours)

The Photang valley turns into a gorge labyrinth forcing us to make a detour via the Sirsir-La (4'850m). Three chortens mark Hanupata (3'700m) and its giant hundred-year old cedar flanked by colourful prayer flags. O/N in tent.

Hanupata - Wanla (5 hours)

Head down towards the Photang valley and climb up to the Phanzi-La (3'410m). Descend to Wanla (3'250m) and visit its small ancient monastery. O/N in tent.

Wanla - Lamayuru (4 hours)

After an easy trek visit the famous Lamayuru monastery (3'420m) which is the biggest monastery in lower Ladakh and built in the 16th century on the site of a much older temple. The monastery is very well kept and famous for its many colourful wall paintings and the meditation point of Naropa. O/N in tent.

Lamayuru - Leh (129Km, by taxi in 4 hours)

In the morning visit again L amayuru monastery and its magnificent architecture. This monastery consists of several temples of which the Senge Lakhang dates back to the 11th century. Proceed towards Leh by taxi, on the way visit Alchi Choskor one of the oldest and most remarkable Buddhist temples in whole of Ladakh. O/N hotel in Leh.

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• Our group sizes on treks don’t exceed 15 members in order to maintain a healthy Participants : Leader Ratio of 8:1.
• Over time we have found this number to be optimum when it comes to ensuring personalised attention to every member of our group.
• On mountaineering expeditions this number is even smaller. Our group sizes are capped at 12 members ensuring a Participants : HAP Ratio of 2:1.

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• Our Expedition leaders are advanced mountaineering course qualified, specially trained in rescue procedures from NIM and certified first-aid responders.
• Even our local guides are certified first-aid responders.

Eco-friendly Practices

• Group sizes are capped at 15 people.
• Batch sizes are capped at 250 people per trail per season.
• We follow a rolling campsite model.
• We are constantly exploring and introducing new trails to reduce the burden on existing ones.

For us, a successful summit is not about reaching the highest point of a mountain but about making it safely back to base.

• To ensure this:
• Every region of ours is mapped with an emergency evacuation plan.
• The equipment we use is UIAA certified.
• Our trek leaders are AMC certified with specialisation in rescue procedures.
• Our support staffs are trained in first aid as well.

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Darcha Lamayuru Trek

Everybody knows Ladakh trekking is among the most classic treks amidst the Himalayan regions and for the hardiest trekkers, the Darcha Lamayuru trek can bring the most wonderful experience for the agitating expeditors to explore the rugged terrains and ancient classical Gompas towards the trekking routes. This is a 14 to 20 kms of tough trek each day to take the trekkers towards the western Himalayas for a premier long distance footpath that connects Darcha in Lahaul with Padum in Zanskar.

The Darcha Lamayuru trek includes a fascinating drive towards Darcha (3,360m) over Rohtang Pass (3,978m) which is the gateway to Lahaul, Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar valleys. Lying amidst the two incredible valleys namely the Indus Valley and the main crest of the Indian Himalaya, this remote and inaccessible setting is being well constrained by snowy mountain passes with Darcha being the starting point of the trek. The area of Lamayuru to Darcha is being allured with the most erstwhile Buddhist lineaments and still has kept alive an archaic form of Tibetan Buddhism. These cultural Tibetan alignments can best be found here which flourishes in chain of the far-flung monasteries, most of which occupy spectacular fortified locations, high on rocky ridges in isolated valleys.

While heading on towards Shingo La (5,090 m) to get into Zanskar, one can meet many ancient Gompa on the way that includes Phugtal Gompa, built under a huge cave to provide one of the fantastic view of the snow capped coldest regions and Karsha Gompa which is the biggest Gompa in Ladakh. Other mesmerizing monasteries in the region to be visited during the trek are Sani Gompa, Mani Gompa, Bardan Gompa, Karsha Gompa, Lingshed Gompa and Lamayuru Gompa.

Interestingly, this rugged trekking tour to Lamayuru from Darcha will also acquire different high passes including Shingo la 5100 mts, Parfi la, Hanamun la 4800 mts, Sengge la 5060 mts, Sirsir la and Prinkti la. The trekking routes also require crossing magnanimous rivers like Chandra, Bhaga, Tsarap, Doda, Zanskar and Indus.

Finally the trek terminates at Lamayuru where the most ancient Gompa being the landmark of this place fascinates anybodys attention. Leh is 125 kms away from Lamayuru.

Not to forget some other major attractions of Darcha to Lamayuru trek can be mentioned in a crisp manner as:

• Friendly Zanskari inhabitants and quaint villages
• Jagged hillsides
• High grassy meadows
• Crystal clear springs
• Shimmering snow-bound mountains
• Desolate yet astounding landscapes and much more

The perfect season to experience this astonishing and tough trekking tour is between the months of Mid- June to Mid- October.

Day 01 : Delhi - Manali (2050 M)

In the evening drive to Manali by AC Volvo Coach at 18:00 hrs. Overnight journey.

Day 02 : Manali (2050 M)

Arrival at Manali by morning and then transfer to hotel. At leisure or a tour of attractive places like Hadimba Devi temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, Club house etc. can be taken. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 03 : Manali - Darcha (3400 M) 180 kms/5-6 hrs

In the morning after breakfast drive along the Beas River upstream long the true left bank through the several villages to the Rohtang pass (4050 m). Down hill drive to the Gramphu and passport check point at Koksar. Reach Keylong the tribal dist. headquarter, 35 kms a head campsite at Darcha. We will camp near the river at Darcha. Overnight in the tent.

Day 04 : Darcha - Palemo (3600 m) 5.30 hrs

Get ready for your day one trek to Palemo. After 30 minutes walk check post is established, visit the tiny hamlet and continue high over the Zanskar Chhu River through the last village of the valley (Rarick and Chhika) after few hour walk camp site is visible on the right side of the Zanskar Chhu (river). Overnight in the tent.

Day 05 : Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo (4000 m) 6 hrs

Gradual walk through the boulders and meadows, shepherds from the Kangra valley can be seen with their flocks. We also have to cross streams twice or thrice enroute. Arrive Zanskar Sumdo (4000 M), a good camping ground for the overnight in the Tent.

Day 06 : Zanskar Sumdo Chuminakpo (4500 m) 7.30 hrs

Today its trekking high up on mountain side. First cross the river by a hanging bridge and then steep climb up for about an hour and then follow the trek on a narrow valley until you reach Ramjak, a small meadow. Thereafter to Chuminakpo (4800 m). Overnight in the tent.

Day 07 : Chuminakpo - Lahkhang (4300 m) over Shingo la (5090 m) 7-8 hrs

Path leads over moraines, ice chilled stream may have to crossed, over snow and glacier, suddenly prayer flags can be seen flattering over the pass. Descend to the Zanskar valley, before arriving at campsite one have to wade through Kargyak Chhu, beautiful campsite on the bank of Lhakhang Chhu. Overnight in the tent.

Day 08 : Lukung - Kargyak (4060 m) 5 hrs

Easy trek beside the right bank of Kargyak Chhu and foot of the Gumboranjom tower; a chilled stream has to cross. An opportunity to see closely the herds of yaks, Marmots are whistling around the meadow and plays hide and seek. Long series of Mane wall and Chhorten are a symbol to reach Kargyak village, it houses a small Gompa on the top of village. Overnight in the tent.

Day 09 : Kargayak - Purni (3800 m) 6 hrs

Trail goes through Tanze, Kuru, Testa and Yal. Villages Farmer can be seen cultivating their fields with melodious song of Zanskar. Reached Purni, situated on the confluence of the Tsarap and Kargyak Chhu. Overnight in the tent.

Day 10 : Prune - Phugtal - Gyalbokh

Today we visit Phugtal Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries in Zanskar and spectacularly located. Passing through a narrow valley and the splendid gorge we cross the bridge and come to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From here we see one of the most spectacular sights of the Phugtal Monastery built in a cave. The monastery belongs to the tradition of the Gelugpas (Yellow Hats). Back to Prune and further trekking up on the left bank of Tsarap river after crossing the bridge. Arrive Gyalbokh village. Overnight in tent. (6-7 hrs).

Day 11 : Gyalbokh - Raru (3700)

Several difficult stretches for the horses and mules. A gradual climb before coming to small plateau and the gradual descending towards to Raru village. Overnight in Tent. (6-7 hrs).

Day 12 : Raru - Mone Padum

Its an easy trekking down on motorable road. After an hour's trekking we come to a small village called Mone. Visit a Gompa there. Further enroute after two hours is Bardan Gompa, situated on mountain plateau. Arrive Padum (3650 m), the capital of Zanskar where two rivers Doda and Tsarap join to form Zanskar River. Overnight in Tent. (6-7 hrs).

Padum the day is free to acclimatise.

Day 14 : Padum- Karsha Rinam

From Padum head towards Pipiting and follow a dusty plain towards the Doda River and reach bridge. Cross the bridge to reach Karsha Monastery dating back to the 16th century. It is the largest and the wealthiest of all monasteries in Zanskar. Further trekking down on the plain path is Rinam. Overnight in Tent. (6-7 hrs).

Day 15 : Rinam Pishu (3400 m) 3 hrs via Zangla 6 hrs

Flat trail beside the Zanskar River, visit Zangla village a ancient capital of Zanskar, ruin of castle and Nunery can be visited, small Gompa in the village in family house shifted from the old fort houses some old Thanka and statues. After visiting this village back to the beautiful camp site of Pishu. Overnight in the tent.

Day 16 : Pissu Hanumil (3550 m) 5 hrs

Moranic track leading up and down, Crossing a bridge over stream. Colorful Chorten appear before arriving in the village, explore the Pidmo village. 2 hours walk till campsite of Hanumil. Overnight in the tent.

Day 17 : Hanumil - Snertse (4200 m) over Parfila (3900 m) 6 hrs

ow onwards the path leads us away from Zanskar River. Climb up to Parfi-La (3950 m) and then steep descend until reaching the Oma-Chu River. Crossing over the bridge and further climb up a 500 m sandy slope we reach the sheepfolds of Snertse.

Day 18 : Snertse - Hanumil La Lingshed

Long gradual ascend towards Hanumil-La (4877 m). Reach the top of Hanumil-La and then steep descent about 1000 meters. Again climb about 400 meter up along the mountain side, cross a small pass and then easy descent to Lingshed (3800 m). Overnight in Tent. (7-8 hrs)

Day 19 : Lingshed - Foot of Shinge - La

Gradual one hour climb to the Margum La (4200 m) then pass an escarpment, go along the slope. Gentle descent towards the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata. Steep climb to Kiupa-la (3850 m) and then gradual climb along mountainside to the foot of Shinge-la. Overnight in Tent.

Day 20 : Foot of Shinge - La - Photoskar

About one to two hours steep climb to Shinge-la (5060 m) and then descending to a broad valley. Again gentle climb towards Bumiktse-la (4200 m) and descending towards Photoskar (3750 m), a splendid village. Overnight in Tent. (7-8 hrs).

Day 21 : Photoskar - SirSir La Hanupatta

From Photoskar it's gentle climb up to a large Chorten, then long ascent of SirSir-la (4990 m). An easy descent to the river and village Hanupatta (3450 m). Overnight IN Tent. (6-7 hrs).

Day 22 : Hanupatta Shilla

Trek down the slope until entering the gorge and the bridge at the junction of the two rivers. Some easy some difficult stretches of fallen rocks until Phenji La. Afterwards its trekking on motorable road up to Wanla (3245 m). Overnight in Tent. (5-6 hrs)

Day 23: Shilla - Lamayuru Leh

Last day of our trekking. We pass the Shilla village to cross Prinkti-la (3726 m) to reach Lamayuru (3 hrs). Visit monastery and drive to Leh (3500 m). Overnight in hotel.

Day 24 : Leh Shey Thiksey - Hemis

On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.

Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace. Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17Th century AD. Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa , close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order. Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the early 17Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at the guest house.

Day 25 : Leh Delhi

Early morning transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi.

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14 Days - Lamayuru Padum Darcha Trek

Enjoy Your Ladakh Trip

• Visit Alchi monastery and Lamayuru Gompa,
• Halt at Nimo, Uleytokpo, Heniskut, Kangra and Mulbek villages.
• Gaze at the valleys of Sanku, Panikhar and Parkachik and visit Rangdum monastery.
• Get awestruck by the beauty of Drung drang glacier, Karsha and Bardan monasteries.
• Get acquainted with Zangla monastery and Hanumil village.
• Walk around Snertse and Lingshed monastery.
• Marvel at Gongma and Siumpta villages.
• Halt at Singi La, Bumiktsi La and Photoksar.
• Gaze at Sirsi La and Hanupatta.
• Walk around Shilla and Lamayuru monastery.

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Day 01 : Ladakh to Kargil

On arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by a travel representative who will assist you in driving to Alchi. En route you pass through two villages of Nimo and Uleytokpo which still retain their old charm and ethnicity. As you reach Alchi village,you will find a lush green village with houses made of bricks. The most famous aspect of this village is the Alchi monastery. Other than this the place is adorned with Buddhist stupas, chortens, mural paintings, wooden statues and religious history.

As you proceed to Lamayuru, you will drive past the villages of Saspol and Khalsi. On the way, you may visit Lamayuru Gompa and the adjacent villages. Lamayuru monastery is the oldest and one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh. Continue your drive to Fatu La which is the highest point on the Leh/Srinagar Highway. Proceed to Heniskut, a small village followed by a visit to Kangral, yet another charming village. Drive past Namika La. Arrive at Mulbekh village. Proceed to Kargil where a giant statue of Lord Buddha has been installed. Stay overnight at a camp in Kargil.

Day 02 : Kargil to Rangdum

After a hearty meal, drive past the valleys of Sanku, Panikhar and Parkachik of lower Baltisthan. In Panikhar, get dumbfounded by the beautiful vistas of Nun and Kun massif, the highest peaks in the Zanskar range. Continue your drive to Rangdum. Visit Rangdum monastery which is an ancient monastery dating back to 18th century. Stay overnight in a camp in Rangdum.

Day 03 : Drive from Rangdum to Padum

Day 04 : padum sightseeing.

After a leisurely breakfast, visit Karsha monastery which is the largest monastery in Zanskar in Ladakh region. There are temples, chortens, chapels, assembly halls and residential rooms for monks. Then visit Bardan monastery which comprises an assembly hall with Buddhist statues and several small stupas in clay, wood, bronze and copper. Stay overnight in the camp.

Day 05 : Padium to Zangla

After a delicious breakfast, drive to Zangla; a town in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district and houses a monastery. Stay overnight in a camp.

Day 06 : Zangla to Hanumil

After a luscious breakfast, embark on a trekking trail and reach a small village called Hanumil. Stay overnight in a camp.

Day 07 : Hanumil to Snertse

After breakfast, continue to trek and reach Parfi La. Continue your journey and reach Snertse. Stay overnight in a camp.

Day 08 : Snertse to Lingshed

After breakfast, continue to trek towards Hanuma La and savor the spectacular views from this location. One can see Lingshed monastery; one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh; from this point. Stay overnight in a camp near the monastery.

Day 09 : Lingshed sightseeing

After breakfast, visit Lingshed monastery . Walk around Lingshed village which is a prosperous village. Stay overnight in a camp.

Day 10 : Lingshed to Singila

After breakfast, reach Murgum La. Thereafter, visit the village of gongma and Siumpta followed by a steep climb at Kiupa La. Then climb along the mountainside and reach Singi La.

Day 11 : Singi La to Photoksar

Post breakfast in the morning; embark on a steep climb to the Singi La. Next, reach Bumiktse La which provides panoramic views of the surrounding areas. Continue your journey to Photoksar, a small village. Visit the monastery located above the village. Stay overnight in a camp.

Day 12 : Photoksar to Hanupatta

After a hearty meal, begin your journey for the day. Reach chorten followed by a visit to Sirsir La. Continue to trek and camp at a short distance before Hanupatta village.

Day 13 : Trek from Hanupatta to Wanla

After breakfast in the morning, begin your trekking tour from Hanupatta. Reach Yapola followed by a visit to Phenjilla. Reach Wanla. Visit the monastery here which was built in 1000 A.D. Stay overnight in the camp.

Day 14 : Trek from Wanla to Lamayuru

After a sumptuous breakfast, go up to the Shillkong valley and arrive at Shilla. Pass the village and continue your journey in order to reach Prinkti La. Next, go to Lamayuru monastery; the oldest and one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh region. From the Monastery embark on a car in order to drive back to Leh. On reaching Leh, you will be transferred in time to the Leh airport

• Airport transfers in Leh.
• Accommodation at all places in Hotels / Camps as applicable to the itinerary.
• Breakfast & Dinner.
• Welcome drink on arrival with cookies and biscuits.
• Exclusive sightseeing & excursions by one non ac Innova/Xylo the same car shall do the complete itinerary.
• 02 bottle mineral water per person/per day while on tour
• Wildlife fee for Lake, Pangong Lake and areas which are protected wildlife sanctuaries in Ladakh.
• Inner line permit for restricted areas of Pangong areas (Guest are required to bring one a photocopy of their photo identity proof along with them)
• Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh Environment fee (Students should bring their school ID)
• Govt. tax as per current schedule.
• Medical & Travel insurance
• Domestic airfare
• Tour guide.
• Monastery entrances fee.
• Personal items like mineral water, phone calls, laundry etc.
• Extra meals / room services / bottled beverages consumed at the hotel.
• Additional costs for Hotel accommodation, transport services due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc.
• Porter age & tips at the airport, Hotel/Camp staff & drivers.

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