October 19, 2015
Challenging Trek in India (17 days Darcha to Pudum in Zanskar)
Written By Admin
Area :Ladakh
Altitude :5090 mts / 16700 ft
Grade :Moderate to Challenging
Duration :17 Days
Season :June – Oct
Area :Ladakh
Altitude :5090 mts / 16700 ft
Grade :Moderate to Challenging
Duration :17 Days
Season :June – Oct
Darcha Padum trek takes you along the fascinating journey from Darcha in Himanchal Pradesh to Padam in Zanskar. Prior to trekking, you get an unbeatable experience with an insider’s perspective while sightseeing Manali. Temples impart a unique timelessness to the charming town of Manali giving plenty of time to soak up its atmosphere and get complete acclimatization for trekking. Thereafter, the trek connects you to the incredible trekking adventures; the trail transverses through Chalang Tokpa, Ramjak, Chumikanakpo, Lakong, Kurgiak, Purne and finally to Padum. En route, you will encounter great diversity of landscapes, lovely unspoilt pastoral mountain scenery, pristine villages and indigenous people. Further ahead, you have to journey through Ringdom Gompa and Kargil to arrive in Leh. With insightful sightseeing tour around Leh you conclude your trip. Throughout the tour, we maintain high level of comfort and safety.
Program
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi – Manali drive 560km/12hrs
Day 03 : Manali – Darcha by Jeep
Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.
Day 04 : Darcha – Palemo (3600m) in 5h trek
Leave Darcha, We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries.Overnight stay at camp
Day 05 : Palemo – Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5h trek
We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo in camp
Day 06 : Zanskar Sumdo – Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5h trek
Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.Overnight stay at camp
Day 07 : Chumi Napo – Shingo La (5090m) – Lakham (4470m) in 6h trek
Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.Overnight stay at camp
Day 08 : Lakham – Kurgiak (4050m) in 6h trek
A gradual descent along the Kurgiak river, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.Overnight stay at camp
Day 09 : Kurgiak – Tetha (3950m), in 7h trek
The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris. Overnight stay at camp
Day 10 : Tetha – Purni (3700m), in 2h trek
We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal monastery to Purni). Overnight stay at camp
Day 11 : Purni – Ichar (3650m) in 4h trek
Morning after camp breakfast we will trek to Ichar. Overnight stay at camp
Day 12 : Ichar – Mune (3900m), in 5h trek
The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap river. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery.Overnight stay at camp
Day 13 : Mune – Padum (3600m) in 6h trek
En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum Guesthouse
Day 14 : Padum – Kargil (3700m) drive 10 hrs by bus or by private vehicle
Drive from Padum to Kargil, Overnight stay at Kargil hotel.
Day 15 : Kargil – Leh (3500m) by bus or by private vihicle
Drive from Kargil to Leh, Overnight at Leh hotel.
Day 16 : Leh – Delhi fly
Very early morning transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival Delhi pick-up and guided city sightseeing. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 17 : At leisure in Delhi
Day free for personal shopping . Ontime transfer to airport for your international flight.
Trip ends here
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Price:7-12 Pax (US$) Per Person Twin Sharing |
Price:4-6 Pax (US$) Per Person Twin Sharing |
Price:2-3 Pax (US$) Per Person Twin Sharing |
| 1445 | Using B category Hotels | 1510 | Using B category Hotels | 1560 | Using B category Hotels |
| 1785 | Using A category Hotels | 1820 | Using A category Hotels | 1875 | Using A category Hotels |
Cost Includes
- Standard Hotel Accommodation on BB basis.
- Full board while on the trek
accommodation will be provided in tents on double sharing and single basis. Our tents
are 4 season dome tents (Keltay) with lots of space for personal luggage. We will be
putting up a dining tent and a toilet tent to make your camping comfortable.
- Meals: In Hotel only breakfast will serve. While on trek all meals will
be provided. The meal will be mix of Indian, Chinese and continental.
- Professional and experienced English speaking local trekking guide
- Mules/Porters: For carrying camping equipment like tents, carry mat, camping stool,
rations, vegetables and some amount of personal gear of the clients bag not
weighing more than 15 kgs).
- Transport: Toyota Innova/Toyota Qualis/Tavera/Force Traveler
- kitchen staff would accompany the group
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Air fare domestic (Leh-Delhi) & International To/from Delhi
- Enroute meal
- Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
- Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.• Any meals/services not mentioned above
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
- Travel insurance
| Country: | India |
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| Top Travel Voucher: | 20USD Per person on twin sharing |
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