Ladakh Treks

 
South Zanskar Trek     Booking Form
 
     
 

Ladakh is appropriately called "Little Tibet" and provides the perfect setting for challenge and discovery in a wild lunar landscape.Our 26 days Zanskar trek provides a mix of adventure and culture.On this trek, we not only cover Ladakh at its best but we also scale heights in Manali.This trek is unique because it covers two most scenic areas of Himalayas, viz., Himachal and Ladakh.One also gets a chance to stay and interact with the locals of both these regions.
Itinerary (South Zanskar Trek):
Grade: Tough
Time: June to October
Duration: 27 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day

  
     
  Day 1 (New Delhi, India):
Arrive Delhi. Meet Himalayan Trekker representative. Transfer to Hotel. Visit Agra, The Taj Mahal. Evening back to Delhi.		  
     
  Day 2 (Chandigarh):
On day 3 of South Zanskar Trek we take train to Chandigarh, jeep to Pinjore, stay overnight at Hotel.		  
     
  Day 3 (Manali):
Jeep to Manali, on arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.		  
     
  Day 4 (Manali):
Day at Leisure in Manali, Overnight at Hotel.		  
     
  Day 5 (Kullu):
Day free in the Kullu valley, to explore the surrounding region.		  
     
  Day 6 (Rohtang Pass):
Travel by jeep over 3978 metre Rohtang Pass, the gateway to the Lahaul valley, to Darcha.		  
     
  Day 7 (Rarig):
Trek to Rarig, a prosperous farming village.		  
     
  Day 8 (Nyaraki):
On the day 8 of South Zanskar Trek, we trek to Zanskar Sumdo where we camp by the shore of the raging Barai Nallah.		  
     
  Day 9 (Shingo La):
After crossing the Barai Nallah by cable bridge, we trek to Shingo La base camp.		  
     
  Day 10 (Shingo La):
Day for resting and acclimatization.		  
     
  Day 11 (Lakang):
Trek over 5080 metre Shingo La to the high pasture of Lakang.		  
     
 

Day 12 (Zanskar):
We continue downvalley in the shadow of the massive arrow-shaped Gumbaranjon (peak) to Kargyak, one of the highest villages in Zanskar.

  
     
  Day 13 (Testha):
On the 14th day of South Zanskar trek we trek to the village of Testha.		  
     
  Day 14 (Purni):
Trek to Purni, where the Kargyak and Tsarap rivers merge to form the mighty Lingti Chu.		  
     
 

Day 15 (Phugtal Gompa):
Trek to Phugtal gompa, one of the world's most spectacular sights. Its location, spilling down a sheer cliff face from the mouth of a massive cave, is a staggering one.

  
     
  Day 16 (Phirtse La):
Trek to the friendly village of Tangtse, at the base of the gorge leading to Phirtse La.		  
     
  Day 17 (Shingsaw):
On this day of South Zanskar trek we trek to Shingsaw, the base camp for our pass crossing.		  
     
  Day 18 (Phirtse La):
Trek over Phirtse La (5350 m) to base camp.		  
     
  Day 19 (Chumik Marpo):
Trek to Chumik Marpo.		  
     
  Day 20 (Yunan River):
Trek to Sarchu Serai, on the banks of the Yunan river.		  
     
  Day 21 (Kilang Sarai):
Trek to Kilang Sarai, where we meet the Manali to Leh military road.		  
     
  Day 22 (Lahaul):
We travel by jeep to Keylong, the capital and administrative center of Lahaul.		  
     
  Day 23 (Rohtang Pass):
Continue by jeep over Rohtang Pass to Manali.		  
     
  Day 24 (Manali):
Rest day in Manali.		  
     
  Day 25 (Kullu):
Jeep to Kullu, then a spectacular flight to Delhi, on arrival check in at Hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel.		  
     
  Day 26 (New Delhi, India):
Depart New Delhi. Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey. South Zanskar Trek concludes		  
     
 

Cost Include
Trek cost Include:
>Accommodation on full bord basis in Darjeeling, Kalingpong and Gangtok.
>All internal transport in Sikkim
>Gear package includeing Kit bag max 15kg per person.
>Gear Package include kit bag,sleeping Bag, down jacket and insulated mat while trekking.
>Trek = tented camp with the services of our trek crew, camping equipment
>Services of a professional guide and trekking staff
>Poters Dzo or Horse to carry all gear max 20Kg for Poters and 50Kg for Pack Animals.
>Food Includes 1-Bed Tea. 2-Break Fast.3-Lunch Both Pack and Hot Lunch.4-Tea and Snacks.5-Soup, Dinner and Deserts every Day during the Trek and at Lachen for 2nights. Indian we served Chinese and continental dishes and also sikkimes dishes.
>All First Aid and High Altitude Medicine For the trek.
>Complementary souvenirs from Sikkim.
>All trekking fees and local permits

  
     
 

Trek Cost does not Include:
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls,laundry,etc.
>Personal expenses like, tea, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, tips and gratuities
>Medicare & insurance (Clients should have an all inclusive insurance policy that soul cover medical, emergency evacuations, baggage loss or damage, etc)
>Additional services not mentioned above in the included clause Tips
>Travel Incurance
>Please note, that costs quoted are as per the above package and there will be no refunds for services not utilized for any reasons whatsoever.
>Initially Sikkim Holidays quoted you a basic cost that covered South Zanskar Trek. With your requirements the costs have increased proportionally but you can rest assured that it is money for value as we will be offering you the best in services.

  
     
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