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Trek into Zanskar |
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Zanskar lies between the principal chain of the
Himalayas to the south and the Zanskar Range to the north. The most isolated of
all the trans-Himalayan valleys, made inaccessible for nearly eight months a
year due to heavy snowfall resulting in closure of all the access passes,
Zanskar has the distinction of being the least interfered with microcosms of
Ladakh, and thus one of the last surviving cultural satellites of Tibet. This
geographical isolation together with the esoteric nature of Buddhism practiced
here has enabled its some ten thousand inhabitants to preserve and perpetuate
their cultural identity. Hemis to Zangla route leads through some of the most
isolated mountain regions with no villages for six days. There are many rivers
to cross which can only be forded in the periods of relatively low water runoff,
namely from the last part of August until late November. There are three passes
to cross, two over 5000m, one just short of 5000m. The tour includes the visit
of Likir and Alchi monasteries before the start of the trek. Reaching the
mountain ramparts of Zanskar, you will have an opportunity to examine the best
of the ancient monastic establishments of this lost Shangri-La, most notably the
monasteries of Karsha, Stongde and Zangla. Our jeeps will bring you back to Leh
from Zanskar via the magnificent Suru Valley under the shadows of the Nun – Kun
massif, Kargil, Lamayuru and Sham.
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Itinerary:
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Early morning flight
from Delhi to Leh, transfer to hotel and rest.
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Day 2
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Morning sightseeing -
Shanti Stupa,
and Sangkar Gompa; lunch at hotel, afternoon rest.
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Day 3
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Sightseeing around Sham, the lower part of Ladakh, visiting the Likir
and Alchi monasteries.
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Day 4
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Early
morning Leh to Hemis by jeep, visit the Hemis Gompa and start trekking to
Shang Sumdo: cross
Martselang bridge, then ascent up valley along the river, crossing it several times
before reaching Sang Sumdo.
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Day 5
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Trek Shang Sumdo to
Lartsa Kongmarula, 4800m. The route follows through a stunning landscape of red rocks
along the slope, then along river till Chuskyurmo (sour water), on through gorges
of small rivers many of which need to be crossed before camp is made for the
night at Lartsa below Kongmarula Pass.
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Day 6
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Trek Larsa Kongmarula to
Langthang Chu river. Before descending to a high mountain pasture at Nimaling (4700m),
we must ascent steeply up to Kongmarula Pass (5150m), offering a beautiful view
of the northern face of Kang Yatse Peak (6400m). From Nimaling up, cross a ridge,
then descent to a beautiful valley, cross river, on up again, following a rocky
slope up to Konga Ngonpo (5090m), then descend along a very steep route before reaching a
campsite near Male.
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Day 7
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Trek Langthang Chu – Zalung Karpo La (5200m). After crossing a large stream and a moraine,
valley divides an hour later. Continuing
to our right, the route goes up and down before reaching Zalung Karpo La. Camp on the other side of the pass.
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Day 8
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Trek Zalungkarpola to
Tilat Sumdo. Start descending from the camp towards the main stream. After an
hour arrive at Khamak Sumdo, a valley coming from the north (route directly
north leads to Rabrang La, 5000m.) Follow the gorge, crossing a stream several times before reaching Tilat
Sumdo along a rocky route.
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Day 9
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Trek Tilat Sumdo to a
north camp (4450m) of Chhar Chhar La 4950m). Just after Tilat Sumdo camp, cross Khurna river,
continue on its right bank, past couple side valleys. Four hours later as the
valley narrows, break camp.
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Day 10
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Trek from the north camp
Chhar Chhar La to Zangla Sumdo. Follow the narrow gorge, past several narrow side
gorges, eventually leaving behind the stream. The route follows gently up to the
top of Chharchhar La, 4950m. From top follow stream down to Zangla Sumdo.
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Day 11
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Trek Zanglasumdo to Zangla. Continuing down from Zangla Sumdo along the stream, the trail reaches the wide expanse of
the Zanskar Valley, with great views of the Zanskar River and the villages of Pishu and
Pidmo on the other side of the river. |
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Day
12
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Sightseeing
around Zanskar, visiting Zangla, Stongde and Karsha monasteries.
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Day
13
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Start back to Leh by jeep;
overnight in Mulbek.
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Day
14
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Return to Leh.
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Day
15
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Full day of rest in Leh.
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Day
16
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Return flight to Delhi; depart India.
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-breakfasts & dinners while in Leh
-All meals on the trek
-All transfers per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Full support on the trek (sleeping bag not
included)
-Monument entrance fees
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Airport tax & Excess baggage charges
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above.
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Private Tours
16 days / 15 nights
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this itinerary & run it as
your own Private Tour on
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$1296 Per Pax
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Difficulty Level |
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Max.
Altitude: 5200m
Overall rating on a scale of easy, moderate, strenuous, very
strenuous: moderate |
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