Darcha Lamayuru Trek (27 Days)
Darcha Lamayuru Trek Ladakh is called as “Little Tibet “, an ancient Kingdom enclosed by the chains of the Karakoram , the Himalayas and crossed by the Indus River. It is also known as the country of Moon land, its stark Landscape, and its bare-rocked deserts. Around the every village we can see the wall of stones (Mani) which are engrave with prayer. It is rich of numerous Monasteries, decorated with historic arts of the Tibetan religion which represents the daily lives of Ladakihis. In several months Villages are completely isolated by the snow every year.
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali (Train/Coach)
Day 02: Manali
Day 03: Manali – Darcha (Jeep)
Day 04: Darcha – Chalang Tokpo (Trek)
Day 05: Chalang Tokpo – Zanskar Sumdo – Ramjak (Trek)
Day 07: Chumikanakpo – Shingola – Lakong (Trek)
Day 08: Lakong – Kurgiak (Trek)
Day 09: Kurgiak – Purne (Trek)
Day 10: Purne – Phuktal Gompa (3990 M) – Purne (Trek)
Day 11: Purne – Ichar (Trek)
Day 12: Ichar – Mone (trek)
Day 13: Mone – Padum (Trek)
Day 14: Padum
Day 15: Padum – Karsha – Pishu (Trek)
Day 16: Pishu – Hanumil (Trek)
Day 17: Hanumil – Purfi La – Snertse (Trek)
Day 18: Snertse – Hanumala – Lingshet (Trek)
Day 19: Lingshet – Foot of Shingla (Trek)
Day 20: Foot of Shingela – Shingela – Photoksar (Trek)
Day 21: Photoksar – Sirsir La – Hanupatta(Trek)
Day 22: Hanupatta – Wanla (Trek)
Day 23: Wanla – Lamayuru – Leh (Trek/Jeep)
Day 24: Visit Leh, and the Monastery of Spituk and Phyang
Day 26: Visit Stok and camp of Choklamsar.
Day 27: Leh / Delhi (Flight)
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali (Train/Coach)
Transfer to railway station for supper fast train to Chandigarh.-3 hours . Arrive Chandigarh, meet upon arrival and drive straight to reach Manali (1920 M) by covering 338 kms. Arrive Manali and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Manali
Morning at leisure. Afternoon proceed for half day city tour. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03: Manali – Darcha (Jeep)
Morning after breakfast drive 140 kms to reach Darcha (3400 M) via Rohtang pass. Spend some time at the pass to enjoy the beauty around. Continue to reach Darcha by late afternoon. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 04: Darcha – Chalang Tokpo (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Chalang Tokpo (3580 M) in about 5-6 hours. This day’s trek is eassy and Gradual all the way. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 05: Chalang Tokpo – Zanskar Sumdo – Ramjak (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start an easy trekking to Zanskar Sumdo (3850 M). Proceed to Ramlaj., total trekking time is approx. 7-8 hours. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 06: Ramjak – Chumikanakpo (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Chumikanakpo (4500 M) in about 5-6 hours. Climb steeply immediately after the Campsite and then climb gradually upto Chumikanakpo. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 07: Chumikanakpo – Shingola – Lakong (Trek)
Morning after an early breakfast start trekking 16 Kms to reach Lakong (4450 M) by crossing Shingo La (5100M). The climb to the pass is not difficult but climbing down is quite steep through the Glacier. The day is quite long and tiring, 7-8 hours approx. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 08: Lakong – Kurgiak (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Kurgiak (4060 M) by covering approx. 14 Kms, 6-7 hours approx. Now you will find the diference in the features of the mountains as you are in Zanskar, Arrive and overnight in stay tents.
Day 09: Kurgiak – Purne (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Purne (3745M) trek for about 5-6 hours. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 10: Purne – Phuktal Gompa (3990 M) – Purne (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking for an excursion to Phutkal Gompa which in one the most impressive Gompas in Ladakh by covering approx 14 kms. Return back to purne and overnight stay in tents.
Day 11: Purne – Ichar (Trek)
Morning after breakfast, cross small Canyons of Pudding stones, which leads to Char village and passing Hanumi and Surle villages. Arrive at Ichar, 5-6 hours approx. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 12: Ichar – Mone (trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Mone (3650 M) 5-6 hours approx .Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 13: Mone – Padum (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Padum (3560 M), 5 – 6 hrs approx. Padum is the old capital of Zanskar. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 14: Padum
Full day free to explore or visit Pipi Tong and Stagnimo gompas. Overnight in tented camp.
Day 15: Padum – Karsha – Pishu (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start your onward trek to Karsha (3610 M) by covering approx. 7 kms in 3 hrs approx crossing the Doda river. A 15th century Gelupa Monastery (populary known as Karsha Gompa) dominates the scene. Proceed to Pishu (3650 M) by covering approx. 13 kms in 4 hrs approx along the river Zanskar. An easy days trek. Pishu has a nice camping site. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 16: Pishu – Hanumil (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Hanumil (3960 M) by covering approx. 14 kms in 4-5 hrs through Pidmu after continuing to the left bank of river Zanskar. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 17: Hanumil – Purfi La – Snertse (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Snertse (3745 M / 15 kms). After crossing a steep and difficult climb to the pass, Purfila (3900 M). From the pass it is a steep descent upon Omachu river and from there it is about one km climb upto a wonderful Campsite at Snertse. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 18: Snertse – Hanumala – Lingshet (Trek)
After early breakfast proceed to climb Hanuma La, this is a long gradual ascent with gorges first, then easier. After about 4 hrs reach the summit at Hanuma La. (4750 M). Then descent for about 1000 metre steep descent and about 300 metre ascent climb along the mountainside, further easy descent to reach Lingshet (3800 M). Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 19: Lingshet – Foot of Shingla (Trek)
Early morning after breakfast start trekking, ascent for about 1 hr to reach Murgum La (4100 M), continue climbing to view the valley of Nierag on the other bank of Zanskar. Hereafter a gentle descent towards the village of Gomgma (3840 M) and Skiumpata. Then a gradual climb to reach the base of Shinge La, total time 7 hrs approx. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 20: Foot of Shingela – Shingela – Photoksar (Trek)
Early morning after break start climbing up the Shinge La (5230 M) which takes about 2 hours. Shingela means the lion’s pass which is also the highest pass on this trek. First the climb is through the terminal Moraine and then through the long Glacier. The climb is not steep but the Descent through the steep Glaciers a little difficult. Then a speet descent and further a gentle climb to reach Bumiktse La (4200 M). Proceed to Photoskar, a nice camping site. Photoksar village is a town of clusters of Homes, Green Fields and a Gompa above in a dark brown cut crop. Arrive dinner & overnight stay in tents.
Day 21: Photoksar – Sirsir La – Hanupatta(Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking (6-7 hours approx.) to reach Hanupatta (3770 M) after crossing Sirsir La (4800 M). The climb to the pass is steep but the descent is gentle. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 22: Hanupatta – Wanla (Trek)
Morning after breakfast start trekking (6 hours approx.) to reach Wanla (3645 M). Wanla is a small town with its Maroon and white Monastery Perched above the town on a knife edged ridge. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 23: Wanla – Lamayuru – Leh (Trek/Jeep)
Morning after breakfast start trekking (4-5 hours approx.) to reach Lamayuru (3510 M). Lamayuru Gompa is one of the most impressive and well maintained monasteries in Ladakh. Arrive and visit Monastery. Proceed to Leh by jeep (4 hrs approx), enroute visit Alchi monastry. Overnight in hotel.
Day 24: Visit Leh, and the Monastery of Spituk and Phyang
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Leh. Visit Leh Palace, Leh Gompa and bazaar. Pm: Visit Spituk and Phyang Gompas. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 25: Visit the monastery of Shey, Thiksey and Hemis
After late breakfast full day excursion to Shey, Thiksey & Hemis monasteries. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 26: Visit Stok and camp of Choklamsar
After breakfast visit Stok Palace and museum. Return to Leh enroute visiting SOS Tibetan Refujee camp at Choglamsar. Lunch at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.
Day 27: Leh / Delhi (Flight)
Transfer to domestic airport in time to board flight for Delhi.
Price include:
Treks under tent:
All the treks in full board. Lodging under tent, all the transports (go/back on the places of trek and during the trek). Entrances fee of monuments and monasteries Accompanied by a professional guide, and Minimum 3 Horses, Donkey or Mules for 2 persons to carry your bags and equipments (maximum 25 kg for 2 persons). Meals are prepared by cook and kitchen boy. IN Leh: Welcome at the airport, transfer hotel/airport. Stander hotel in Manali, Kagril and Leh and. (near center of town) with breakfast, Trekking permit and special trek permits.
Treks under tent:
Trekking equipments(Such as 2 men tent, Kitchen & ToiletTents), professional Guide, kitchen boy and porters. Lodging under tent, meals are prepared by cook.
Note: There is discount in the plane tickets of Delhi/Leh/Delhi for the people of below 25 years old. Thank you for indication of your age according to passport for the discount.
Price Does not include:
Plane Leh/Delhi and Delhi form your country. Hotel in Delhi, Lunch and Dinner at Leh and Manali (except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek, (except teas or coffee). Your insurance, Indian and all tax airports.
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