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Itinerary
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Day
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MANALI
- DARCHA
Our Trek
starts from Manali by vehicle transfer to
Darcha (LahaulValley). The drive to Darcha
is extremely scenic. We first move from Manali
to Rohtang Pass.
Rohtang Pass is the famous Pass at the height
of 13,600 Ft. this road decendes us into the
valley of river chandra and leads us to its
confluenece with river Bhaga. The remaining
drive is along the river Bhaga. All along
the way one can see the views of the Lahaul
Villages, Wonderful Waterfalls, High Peaks,
Wonderful Glaciers and more. |
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Day
2 : |
DARCHA
- PALAMO
This trek starts along the Darcha - Leh Highway
and then follows the dirt road the passing
two rustic Lahauli Villages. Beyond these
villages,the trail narrows down to a stone
bridge over the River Jhankar Surndo. Our
Campsite at Palamo is in beautiful green meadow.
Approx Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day 3 : |
PALAMO - RAMJAK
This day's trekking
is comparatively more difficult as it involves
a river crossing and a fairly steep climb
from the valley of Jhankar Sumdo to the higher
bank of Shingo stream which is our next camp
site.
Approx
Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day
4 : |
RAMJAK
- CHIMIK NAKPO
We
continue along the Shingo stream, enjoying
the beauty of Alpine Flowers.We camp at Chimik
Nakpo.
Approx Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day
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CHIMIK
NAKPO - LAKONG
We cross
our second pass today. The Shingo Pass at
16,000 Ft. is the heightest point of our
trek. It is an adventurous walk. We are
now at the heart of The Great Himalays,
which is surrounded by amid hanging glaciers
and unclimbed 20,000 Ft. Peaks.The descent
from the Pass to Lakong is steep but well
marked. From here we may commonly encounter
grazing Yaks.
Approx
Trekking Time : 6Hrs.
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Day
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LAKONG
- GOMPA RINCHEN
Beyond Lakong, the valley widens considerably
with the River Kargiakh Chumendering through
it. It is the Pleasent Level walk till the
base of the Gompa Rinchen Peak which is
our next camp site.This camp site is lush
green with lovely fresh water springs, set
against the backdrop of the Gompa Rinchen
Peak.
Approx
Trekking Time : 5 Hrs.
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Day 7 : |
GOMPA
RINCHEN - KARGIAKH VILLAGE
The flat open valley leading to Kargiakh
is a paradise grazing ground for Yaks.Long
before one reaches Kargiakh, It is already
visible across the wide plain - signes of
emerald vegetation which is cultivated by
the villagers are visible on the way.Kargiakh
is the first village of Zanskar on this route.
Approx
Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day
8 : |
KARGIAKH
VILLAGE - TETHA
On the way to Tetha , We now begin to
appreciate the harshness of barren mountains
against lush green surroundings. The entire
route is well marked. then we cross the River
Kargiakh Chu. The village of Tetha is extremely
picturesque. Some of the houses here have
their private temples and rare Buddhist artifacts
and scriptures. We have our came site little
below the village which is a rare view.
Approx
Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day
9 : |
TETHA
- PURNI
Beyond Tetha, the river valley narrows
considerably. The trek routes initia goes
high above the river and then descends steeply
to the confluence of River Kargiakh Chu and
Tsarap Chu. We cross the Kargiakh Chu via
wooden Bridge to Purni. Our camp site is close
to the river Tsarap Chu.
Approx
Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day
10 : |
PURNI-
PHUCTAL GOMPA - PURNI
A day of leisure in Purni starts our Tour
to Phuctal Gompa. Here we find Gigantic Limestone
Caves, and there is a spring believed to have
waters of healing property.
Approx
Trekking Time : 4 Hrs. |
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Day
11 : |
PURNI
- PHIBULA
From Purni, the bridge over Kargiakh Chu
is recrossed. We then downstream along Tsarap
Chu. At last we head towards our camp site.
Approx
Trekking Time : 6 Hrs. |
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Day
12 : |
PHIBULA
- MUNI GOMPA
We trek along the beutiful views of Tsarap
Gorge, The main feature of our trek is the
beautiful plateau of Reru Village which offers
rare site of Himalayan Poppy Flowers. A man
made reservoir can be seen enroute. Muni Gompa
dates back to the 15 Century and so historically
significant.
Approx
Trekking Time : 6 Hrs. |
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Day
13 : |
MUNI
GOMPA - PADUM
We pass the Bardan Gompa on the way.We
trek along the wild wind plains of Zanskar
as We move ahead we approach the town of green
trees and healthy vegetation which is Padam,
The administration capital of Zanskar, which
is also the main market of the region.
Approx
Trekking Time : 5 Hrs. |
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Day
14 : |
PADUM
- KARCHA GOMPA - PADUM
A day of leisure with the visit to the
karcha Gompa. It is the biggest monastery
of Zanskar, home of more than 100 monks. This
site was founded in 11 century.
Approx
Trekking Time : 3 Hrs. |
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Day
15 : |
PADUM
- RINGDOM GOMPA
From Padum, we now travel the dirt rough
road, enroute we pass through the variety
of fascinating villages along the Doda River.
Zigzag up till we reaches the Pensila Pass,
which is also the base camp for Z1 peak, The
interesting thing here is that it is only
the motorable basecamp for any major peaks
of the world. From the pass we descends to
the Sufu Valley to the Ringdom Gompa. |
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Day
16 : |
RINGDOM
GOMPA - KARGIL
This is the
end of our trek when we return Kargil, The
main Battle Place of the 1999 INDO - PAK WAR.
Kargil lies on the highway of Srinagar and
Leh.
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