Highest
Altitude: 5,350m
Duration: 31 Nights and 32 Days
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Zanskar Expedition in its scope and overwhelming in 
its
sheer grandeur. Starting at Lamayuru gompa, the
most ancient monastic site in all of Ladakh, we cross 4
high passes to reach Zanskar's capitol of Padum.
From Padum, we continue ever deeper into the wonders of Zanskar,
including a diversion to the famous Phugtal gompa. Our departure
from Zanskar is over 17,000 foot Phirtse La to
the vast plain of Sarchu.
Ladakh is both historically and culturally Tibetan. Its
ancient monasteries and villages have remained unchanged over
the centuries. Even if Zanskar had only got a
handful of Gompas and settlements that lie within striking distance
of the road or hidden away in the remote valleys, it offers glimpses
into Tibetan Buddhism and the colourful lifestyles of this isolated
region.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Delhi- Leh
Early morning flight to Leh. Day free for rest and acclimatization.
Day 2: Leh
Tour of Leh city, including the 17th century palace and gompa.
Day 3 & 4: Leh
Touring the monasteries and palaces of the Indus valley.
Day 5: Leh-Lamayuru Gompa
Travel by jeep to Lamayuru Gompa, a site that abounds in myth
and legend. Overnight stay in the village.
Day 6: Lamayuru Gompa-Wanlah
Trek from Lamayuru over Prinkiti la (3,725 metres) to the village
of Wanlah, with its ancient Gompa.
Day 7: Wanlah-Honupatta
Trek through remarkable gorge country to the village of Honupatta.
Day 8: Honupatta-Photoksar
Trek to Photoksar.
Day 9: Photoksar-Singge
Trek to the Singge la north base camp.
Day 10: Singge-Singee La
Trek over the 5,100 metre Singge la to south base camp.
Day 11: Singee La-Snertse
Trek to Lingshet.
Day 12: Snertse
Trek to Snertse.
Day 13: Snertse-Hanuma
Trek to Hanuma.
Day 14: Hanuma-Pishu
Trek to Pishu.
Day 15: Pishu-Karsha
Trek to Karsha, the largest monastery in the entire Zanskar valley.
Day 16: Karsha-Padum
Trek to Padum, crossing the Zanskar River on a remarkable bridge.
Day 17: Padum
Day at leisure in Padum.
Day 18: Padum-Mune
Trek past the riverside citadel of Bardan Gompa to Mune.
Day 19: Mune-Ichar
Continue along the banks of the Lungnak (Lingti) River to
the hamlet of Ichar.
Day 20: Ichar-Purni
Trek to Purni, where the Kargyak and Tsarap rivers first merge
to form the mighty Lingti Chu (river).
Day 21: Purni-Gompa
Trek to Phugtal Gompa, one of the world's most spectacular structures.
Its location, spilling down a sheer cliff face from the mouth
of a massive cave, is a staggering sight.
Day 22: Gompa-Tangtse
Trek to the friendly village of Tangtse, at the base of the
gorge leading to Phirtse La.
Day 23: Tangtse-Chumik Marpo
Trek to Shingsaw, the base camp for our pass crossing.
Day 24: Chumik Marpo
We make an early start to cross Phirtse la (5,350 metres) to the
vast nomad camp at Chumik Marpo.
Day 25: Chumik Marpo-Serchu Serai
Trek to Serchu Serai, on the banks of the Yunan river.
Day 26: Serchu Serai-Kilang sarai
Trek to Kilang Sarai, where we meet the Manali to Leh military
road.
Day 27: Kilang sarai-Keylong
Travel by jeep to Keylong, the capitol and administrative center
of Lahaul.
Day 28: Keylong-Manali
Continue by jeep over Rhotang Pass to Manali.
Day 29:Manali
Rest day in Manali.
Day 30:Manali-Pinjore
Jeep to Pinjore, stay in Palace Hotel there.
Day 31:Pinjore-Chandigarh
Jeep to Chandigarh, then express train to Delhi, on arrival check
into a hotel for overnight stay.
Day 32:Chandigarh-Delhi
Depart- Delhi and transfer to airport for catching a flight
to onward journey.
