Duration:17 Nights /
18 Days
Places Covered:Delhi- Chandigarh- Kullu- Manali- Darcha- Pa
Lahmo-Zanskar Sumdo- Raru Padam- Kargil- Leh- Delhi.
Day 1: Delhi - Chandigarh - Kullu - Manali
The journey begins with our departure from Delhi to Chandigarh, from whereon
we shall drive towards Manali. At Manali, get an opportunity to stroll
along the Mall road. A prominent hill station of north India, Manali is
popular for its vibrant cultural colors that it has evolved with. The destination
of thousands of tourists is much loved for its cool weather. Tibetan women
wearing ankle-length rainbow-striped pinafores, Nepali porters, Buddhist
monks, and even the odd party of Zanskaris, draped in fusty woolen gonchas,
muddled together with souvenir-hunting Indian and Western tourists-all
add up to the welcoming uproar of Manali. Overnight stay will be at the
hotel.
Day 02: Manali (Local sight seeing)
Early morning we shall leave for local sightseeing of Manali that includes
the Hadimba temple, Manu temple of MANU RISHI. It is believed that this is
the only temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of human race on the
earth.
Tibetan Monasteries located along the left bank of Beas river, Vashist Hot
Water Springs And Temple a small village that is located on the left bank
of river Beas towards Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for its
hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to
Vashist Muni.
Day 03: Manali - Darcha
After breakfast we shall drive to Darcha. Across Rohtang pass (3,980 mts.)
which is the gateway to Lahual, Spiti, Pangi & Zanskar Valleys. Overnight
stay will be at the Camp.
Day 04 : Darcha (Trek Starts) - Pa Lahmo (3,450 mts.)
After breakfast we shall begin our trekking venture to Pa-Lahmo. From Darcha
to Pa lahmo we shall trek through the two villages of Rareerk And Chikka
is the last village of Himachal Pradesh on the way to Leh. It is the starting
point of Darcha to Padam trek enabling the trekkers to get a real feel of
trekking adventure.
Day 05 : Pa Lahmo - Zanskar Sumdo (3,600 mts.)
After breakfast we shall continue journey from Pa Lahmo and trek to Zanskar
Sumdo, we will camp at Zanskar Sumdo for overnight stay.
Day 06 : Zanskar Sumdo - Chumik Nakpo (4,060 mts.)
After breakfast trek to Chhumik Nakpo. Walk towards the stream flowing from
Shingo-La. we will camp at Chhumik Nakpo for overnight stay
Day 07 : Chumik Nakpo - Lakhang Over Shingo La (4,060 mts.)
After breakfast trek to Lakhang over the Shingo-La Pass. Overnight stay will
be at the Camp.
Day 08 : Lakhang - Kargil (4030 mts.)
After breakfast trek to Kargil. Overnight stay will be at the Camp. As we
pass beneath the face of the Gomborangoo, we further descend easily towards
Kargil on the right bank. The first village of the Zanskar region.
Day 09 : Kargil - Purni (3,700 mts.)
After breakfast trek to Purni. On camp.
Day 10 : Purni - Phuktal - Purni
After breakfast trek to Phuktal Monastery built under a huge cave. Phuktal
Monastery, one of the most spectacular sights in Zanskar. The monastery is
like a honeycomb, cut into a cock under a gigantic grotto, and has 70 monks.
In the caves over the monastery, there is a water hole whose water level
never recedes, even after taking out any amount of water from there. Water
is said to have healing powers. We shall return back to camp. Overnight stay
will be at the Camp
Day 11: Purni - Pipula (3650 mts)
After breakfast trek to Pipula. Overnight stay will be at Camp.
Day 12 : Warsangdo - Pishu (3,600 mts)
After breakfast trek to Raru. Overnight stay will be at Camp.
Day 13 : Raru Padam (3,500 mts.)
After breakfast at the camp itself, we continue our trek to Padam, which
was once the capital of the ancient kingdom Zanskar. Padam today is a Sub-divisional
Head Quarter of Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. Visit Bardan Gompas,
one of the oldest Gompa in the region. Trek ends here with an overnight stay
at the camp.
Day 14 : Padam - Kargil (2704 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Kargil. Kargil (2704 m), 204 kms from Srinagar in
the west and 234 kms from Leh in the east, is the second largest urban centre
of Ladakh and headquarters of the district of same name. A quite town now,
Kargil once served as important trade and transit centre in the Pan-Asian
trade network. Numerous caravans carrying exotic merchandise comprising silk,
brocade, carpets, felts, tea, poppy, ivory etc. transited in the town on
their way to and from China, Tibet, Yarkand, and Kashmir. The old bazaar
displayed a variety of Central Asian and Tibetan commodities even after the
cessation of the Central Asian trade in 1949 till these were exhausted about
two decades back. Similarly the ancient trade route passing through the township
was lined with several caravanserais. Overnight Hotel.
Day 15 : Kargil - Leh (3505 Mts)
After breakfast drive to Leh. An important trading center, Leh is an explicit
market exquisite thing across boundaries of Ladakh. Carpets, rugs, and pashmina
shawls from Kashmir, Persian motif, jewellery from
Tibet made of semi precious stone. Thangka paintings, prayer wheels, music
bowls are other curios you can take back as a souvenirs
Glimpses of ruins of ancient castles are worth capturing in your cameras.
A simple yet pleasing and comfortable stay at a local hotel will keep you
geared-up for your trek to Ladakh Palace and climb many stairs to Shanti
Stupa. We shall visit to traditional Ladakhi home and to add thought for
food relish the barley beer- chang, and stable food tsampa with
the famous butter tea. A stopover at two Gompas (monasteries) Spituk Thiksey
and Phyang will allow you to experience the calmness and spirituality among
the monks and discover your inner self. Overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 16 : Leh
We shall visit Hemis the largest monastery in Ladakh, the
Gompa of Hemis is located 45 km from Leh. The Red Hat sect of Buddhism built
it. The walls are adorned with beautiful frescoes and the largest Thangka
painting in the world depicting Guru Padmasambhava is preserved here. It
also the abode of the Sakyamuni Buddha statue made of precious stones. Lamas
rejoicing the birth of Guru Padmasambhava perform chaams or masked dances
at the famous Hemis Festival. The festival also includes a vibrant bazaar
where craftsmen sell handcrafted items.
Day 17: Leh
Proceed to visit Traktok. Above
the village of Sakti, is Traktok Gompa. It is constructed
round one of the innumerable caves in the Himalayan and trans-Himalayan. The
small Du-khang has the usual paintings on the verandah, and on the inside
walls recent murals, mostly of fierce divinities. His Holiness the Dalai
Lama consecrated a new temple in 1980. Chemre was
founded under the direct patronage of members of the ruling Namgyal dynasty.
During the 16th century & was established at the instance of King Singge
Namgyal, while his widow founded Chemre as a posthumous act of merit for
him. The Monastery belongs to the Red Hat (Kargyud-Pa) sect of Tibetan monasticism.
Return to Leh for Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 18 : Leh - Delhi
In the morning return journey to Delhi.