13 Days - Lamayuru to Padam(Ladakh-Zanskar Trek)

PACKAGE STARTS RS. 

Route: Leh-Lamayuru-Wanla-Hanupatta-Photoskar-Foot of Sengge La-Lingshed-Snertse- Hanumil- Pishu- Karsha-Padum- Kargil- Leh-Delhi

 

The trek from Lamayuru to Padum is housed in the beautiful kingdom of Zanskar, a trekker's delight. The trail of our trek dips into some of the remotest areas, cradled by the Himalayas and the Indus Valley. Along with unmatched beauty, the trek promises you 14 days of uninterrupted bliss and tranquility in the laps of nature. Though the trail is an isolated one, you can feel the ancient cultures and traditions reflected in the handful of Zanskari villages, monasteries, and gompas that we pass. In fact, the trail from Lamayuru begins from the sacred Lamayuru Monastery, and snakes through beautiful forests and alpine meadows. Other characteristic of this trek include lovely high meadow camp sites on the cold and dry desert land, the thrill of passing through high passes and the joy of espying snowcapped peaks amidst stunning scenery. Not to forget the Buddhist monasteries and picturesque villages replete with irrigated fields of barley and potatoes. Even chance encounters with the people of Zanskar make this journey a memorable one.

 

Name of the Trek                : Lamayuru to Padum Trek

Sector                                   : Ladakh-Zanskar Trek

Trekking Grade                   : Hard

Best season                        : Mid Jun – Sep

Highest Altitude                 : Sengge La (5000 Mts.)

Duration of Tour               : 17 days

Duration of Trek               : 11 days

 

 

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Arrivel Leh Airport

Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey, Thiksey monastery & Leh Palace

Day 03) Leh - Lamayuru / 115 kms/ 3½ hrs drive

Day 04) Lamayuru - Wanla / 03-04 hrs TREK

Day 05) Wanla - Hanupatta / 05 hrs TREK

Day 06) Hanupatta - Photoskar / 07 hrs TREK

Day 07) Photoskar - Foot of Sengge La / 07 hrs TREK

Day 08) Foot of Sengge La-Lingshed / 06 hrs TREK

Day 09) Lingshed/Rest OR TREK AROUND

Day 10) Lingshed / Snertse / 06 hrs TREK

Day 11) Snertse - Hanumil / 06 hrs TREK

Day 12) Hanumil – Pishu / 05 hrs TREK

Day 13) Pishu - Karsha / 05 hrs TREK

Day 14) Karsha-Padum / 03-04 hrs TREK

Day 15) Padum – Kargil / 08 hrs Drive

Day 16) Kargil – Leh / 08 hrs Drive

Day 17) Leh –Delhi Flight

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RATES

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Deluxe		High Season: Rs. Low Season : Rs.	High Season: Rs. Low Season : Rs.	High Season: Rs. Low Season : Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in alpine/Dom tents while camping on Double sharing basis
• All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking. Breakfast & dinner would be hot and lunches would be packed during the trek
• Local Accompanying English speaking Trekking guide
• Cook & Helper during the trekking
• Insulation mats for trekking style camping (Clients are requested to bring their own sleeping bags)
• Dinning tent(if above 04 pax)
• Kitchen tent fitted with kitchen equipment
• Ponies/Porters during trekking to carry baggage, food material, camping equipment
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners in the Hotels
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Sleeping bags, Trekking Shoes and clothing
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

 

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Detail Itinerary :

 

Day 01) Arrivel Leh(3500 Mts.) Airport

Arrrive Leh a/port and transfer to Hotel, rest of the day at leisure

 

Overnight stay in Hotel.

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Day 02) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey, Thiksey monastery & Leh Palace

Leh Palace: Leh Palace is one of the major attractions in ladakh. The palace was built in the 17th century and had nine storeys , but it is now dilapidated and deserted. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. Above the palace, at the top of the Namgyal hill, is the Victory Tower, built to commemorate Ladakh's victory over the Balti Kashmir armies in the early 16th century. This palace built for King Singge Namgyal.

Hemis: 47 Kms from Leh on the west bank of the Indus, the position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance.  As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley.  Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh.  It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces.

Shey: Situated on a hillock 15 km south of Leh, was once the residence of the royal family & it was constructed by the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Palgyigon. According to tradition, it was the seat of power of the pre-Tidetan kings. Around 12 Ft. Shakyamuni Buddha's statue made by copper guilt is the largest in the region, built by Deldan Namgyal in 1633 is a funerary memorial to his father, king Singee Namgyal. There is another statue of the Buddha three stories in height.Stone carving and many chortens are scattered around the Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey: 18 Kms from Leh is the most beautiful of all monasteries in Ladakh, belongs to the Gelukpa order. Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century.  The monk's quarter's stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall.  The library at Thiksy is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.

Overnight stay in Hotel.

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Day 03) Leh – Lamayuru(3510 Mts.) / 115 kms / 3½ hrs drive

In the morning, we will leave for Lamayuru. We will visit confluence of two radiant rivers- Indus and Zanskar, on the way. Other than these streams, we will also come across Basgo Castle and some of the most popular and oldest monasteries of Ladakh, founded somewhat in 11th century. Lamayuru, Alchi and Likir offer extremely memorable tour experience as the travelers witness primeval monastery. 

Overnight stay in Hotel.

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Day 04) Lamayuru – Wanla(3300 Mts.) / 03-04 hrs TREK

At morning, we will pack our small backpacks and set off for the first day of our trekking adventure. The steep trail takes up to the small pass of Prinkti La (3750 meters) and then we will head down to the scenic village of Shilla followed by a 3 kilometers trek to Wanla (3250 meters). We will set the camp at Wanla and spend the afternoon basking under the sun or visiting Gompa in Wanla. At night, gather around for the dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 05) Wanla – Hanupatta(3500 Mts.) / 05 hrs TREK

After having the breakfast, start for the trek to Hanupatta. This trail begins with a flat section. Before Panji La, we have to walk on the riverbank. At the confluence of Indus and Zanskar, we will see the Chorten and religious flags. Continue across the gradient and reach Hanupatta. Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Hanupatta.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 06) Hanupatta – SirSir La(4800 Mts.) - Photoskar(3750 Mts.) / 07 hrs TREK

Enjoy the breakfast in camp and then start trekking to Photoskar. It is a long climb into the stone valley. Traverse the river and walk up to SirSir La (4800 meters). After reaching SirSir La, there is a long descent to Photoskar (3750 meters). Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Photoskar.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 07) Photoskar – Sengge La(5000 Mts.)-Foot of Sengge La(4500 Mts.) / 07 hrs TREK

Enjoy the breakfast and then start to trek the foot of Sengge La. Take the packed lunch with you. Climb up to Bumiktse La (4200 meters) followed by a steady trail leading to the broad valley. After this trail there is, a short ascent to Sengge La (5000 meters) and then a steady descent till the foot of Sengge La. Make the camp here and enjoy the dinner and overnight stay in the tent.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 08) Foot of Sengge La-Lingshed(3800 Mts.) / 06 hrs TREK

Take the hearty breakfast in the camp and then start the trek to Lingshed. On the way after Kiupa La (3850 meters), is the steady descent to the villages of Skiumpata and Gongma. These rural areas offer striking panorama with a view of Nierag Valley on the other bank of Zanskar River. After crossing Murgum La (4100 meters), reach Lingshed and take the camp near the Lingshed Monastery. Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Lingshed.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 09) Lingshed/Rest OR TREK AROUND

This day is meant for relaxation and exploring the area.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 10) Lingshed / Snertse(4200 Mts.) / 06 hrs TREK

Trek to Snertse after enjoying the breakfast. From Lingshed, it is a simple climb to Hanuma La Pass (4700 meters). A long dip down to the sheepfolds of Snertse. Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Snertse.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 11) Snertse – Hanumil(3550 Mts.) / 06 hrs TREK

Have the breakfast and start for the trek to Hanumil. From the river Oma Chu, there is a steady climb to Parfi La (3900 meters) and then a sharp decline to the foot of pass. Walk up the plateau onto the path leading towards the fringe of Zanskar to Hanumil. Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Hanumil.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 12) Hanumil – Pishu(3400 Mts.) / 05 hrs TREK

Have the breakfast in camp. There is an easy walk to Pishu taking around 5 hours for completion. Set the camp below the village of Pishu. Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Pishu.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 13) Pishu – Karsha(3500 Mts.) / 05 hrs TREK

Cross the Rinam, this is a small watercourse and shelter created by the boulders. It is a easy trail along the banks of river Zanskar to Karsha. You can witness the gorgeous Gelukpa Monastery that date backs to 15th Century. Enjoy the packed lunch on the route. The overnight stay and dinner will be at the trekking tents in Karsha.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 14) Karsha-Padum(3630 Mts.) / 03-04 hrs TREK

Trek to Padum after having the scrumptious breakfast. Take the packed lunch with you. Transverse through the Doda River and walk through the dusty plain to Pipiting followed by Padum. Observe the local monasteries and Gompas in evening. Camp in Padum and enjoy the overnight stay here.

Overnight stay in Guest House/Home stay.

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Day 15) Padum – Kargil / 08 hrs Drive

Take the breakfast and then drive to Kargil. Have the overnight stay in Kargil.

Overnight stay in Hotel.

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Day 16) Kargil – Leh / 08 hrs Drive

Enjoy the breakfast and then drive to Leh. Have the overnight stay in Leh.

Overnight stay in Hotel.

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Day 17) Leh –Delhi Flight

Departure transfer to Leh Airport and board your flight to Delhi

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Tour Ends But Memories Remains – Always