Darcha to Lamayuru (***)

In the Indian Himalaya  crossing  the valley of zanskar is considered  a major trek ;to reach the starting point of trek you will passing  from the verdant valley of kullu to the tribal region of Lahoul , your trek starts from Darcha for 20 days , crossing 8 passes , highest is  5090 mtrs that brings  you in to the  Zanskar , the valley which is  cut off from the rest of the world for about 7  to 8 months .

During the trek you will explore isolated villages and its oasis , Ancients monasteries perched on the top of the villages as Karsha and in the cave as Phuktal are the major attractions , you will appreciate the spectacular extensive lunar landscape , deep gorges with its rivulets that drain the fields , people living in the valley called Zanskari are welcoming people, grows one crop a year and lives with their domestic animal as Yak , pashmina goats etc . Trek ends in the valley of Indus and you will be transferred by vehicle to Leh the capital of Ladakh

DAY 01: Arrival Delhi,
Reception in air port, transfer to the hotel, O/N in hotel.

DAY 02: Delhi to Manali (2000 m.) 570 kms. 16 hours, by night tourist bus.
Full day sight seen in Delhi, evening transfer to bus station, night in confortable bus.

DAY 03: Manali;
Morning reached Manali, check in hotel, Visit old Manali, Hadimba temple, Shiva temple and monastery in town are main attraction, afternoon free in town, Night in hotel.

DAY 04: Manali to Jispa-Darcha (135 km) (3300m)
Drive along the Beas river upstream long the true left bank through the several villages to the Rohtang pass (4050 m).Down hill drive to the Gramphu and and passport check point at Koksar. Reach Keylong the tribal dist. headquarter, 35 kms a head campsite at Jispa or Darcha.

DAY 05: Jispa Darcha to Palmo (3600 m) 5.30 hours. Trek 1
First day of trek. After 30 minutes walk check post is established, visit the tinny hamlet and continue high over the Zanskar Chhu river through the last village of the valley (Rarick and Chhika) After few ½ hour walk camp site is visible on the right side of the Zanskar Chhu (river). O/N in camp.

DAY 06: Palmo to Zanskar Sumdo (3950 m) 6 hours. Trek 2
Gradual walk through the boulders and meadows; shepherds from the Kangra valley can be seen with their flocks. Easy stream crossing. Camping site are available both side of the river.

DAY 07: Zanskar Sumdo to Chhumik Marpo (4500 m) 7.30 hours Trek 3
Day begin with Short climbing upward the Shingola along with tributary of Zanskar chhu, After while gradual walk in the narrow valley through meadows of wild flowers, campsite on the foot of Shingola where night gleams by the snowy mountains.

DAY 08: Chhumik Marpo to Lahkhang (4300 m) over Shingo la(5090 m)7 to 8hours. Trek 4
Path leads over moraines, ice chilled stream may have to crossed, over snow and glacier, suddenly prayer flags can be seen flattering over the pass. Descend to the Zanskar valley, before arriving at campsite one have to wad through Kargyak Chhu, beautiful campsite on the bank of Lhakhang Chhu.

DAY 09: Lhakhang to Kargyak (4060 m) 5 hours. Trek 5
Easy trek beside the right bank of Kargyak Chhu and foot of the Gumboranjom tower; a chilled stream has to cross. an opportunity to see closely the herds of yaks, Marmots are whistling around the meadow and plays hide and seek. Long series of Mane wall and Chhorten are a symbol to reach Kargyak village, It houses a small gompa on the top of village.

DAY 10: Kargyak to Purni (3800 m) 6 hours. Trek 6
Trail goes through Tanze, Kuru, Testa and Yal. Villages Farmer can be seen cultivating their fields with melodious song of Zanskar. Reached Purni, situated on the confluence of the Tsarap and Kargyak Chhu.

DAY 11: Purni to Phucktal back to Purni. 4 hours too and fro. Trek. 7
Visit Phuktal and back to Camp at purni. Phucktal belongs to the tradition of the Gelugpas (Yellow hats). The spring that gurgle deep in the cave is still out of bound to the women. The Hungarian historian Cosma de Koros stayed there over the winter of 1825-26.

DAY 12: Purni to Pipula (3600 m) 5 hours. Trek 8
Back till bridge, and follow the confluence and continue by the left bank of Tserap river to Cha, Surley till Pipula situated on the bank of river Tserap.

DAY 13: Pipula to Raru via Ichar (3700 m) 5:30 hours. Trek 9
Again sunny trail beside the river, Photogenic Ichhar village located opposite of the trail, visit the village and gompa at the top of village, after short distance camp site is located beside the lake where people stock the water for irrigation.

DAY 14: Raru to Padum (3600 m) 6hours. Trek 10
Leave early in the morning, visit Mune gompa and Bardan, a Kagyupa monastery is famous for its prayer wheel. Reached Padum administrative headquarter of Zanskar sub-division of Kargil distt .O/N in camp at Padum.

DAY 15: Padum to Rinam (3500 m) 6 hours. Trek 11
From Padum head toward Karsha Monastery, a beautiful Gelugpa monastery dating from the XVth century, in common with the Likkir gompa in Leh and Kamoling Gompa, camp site at Rinam out of the village.

DAY 16: Rinam to Pishu (3400 m) 3 hours, via Jangla 6 hours. Trek 12
Flate trail beside the Zanskar river, visit Zangla village a ancient capital of Zanskar, ruin of castle and Nunery can be visited, small gompa in the village in family house shifted from the old fort houses some old Thanka and statues. After visiting this village back to the beautiful camp site of Pishu.

DAY 17: Pishu to Hanumil (3550 m) 5 hours. Trek 13
Moranic track leading up and down, Crossing a bridge over stream. Colorful Chorten appear before arriving in the village, explore the Pidmo village. 2 hours walk till campsite of Hanumil.

DAY 18: Hanumil to Snertse (4200 m) over Parfila (3900 m) 6 hours. Trek 14
Trail goes through cliffy track, graduel climb to the Parfila, Steep zig zag descend to the riverside and refresh yourself beside the river under Willow shrub. Again dusty and sunny trail will leads to the campsite, Occasionally One can see the Ibex (Mountain goat) grazing on the slope in front of camp.

DAY 19: Snertse to Lingshed (3800 m)over Hanumala (4700 m)7 hours Trek 15
Gradual ascend through gorges,later valley get widen. Reached at the top provide extensive view of the rugged Himalayan mountains layered one after one. Long descend to the Lingshed . establish the camp and visit monastery of (Gelugpa sect).

DAY 20: Lingshed to Yulchun gyra (4500 m) Trek starts over Murgum la (4100 m). Trek 16
One hour easy cmilb to the Murgumla, enjoy the view around, easy descend along the slope to the beautiful Nieraq valley, After passing Gongma and Skiumpata villages steep ascent to the Kuba–la (3800 mtrs) and easy walk to the campsite

DAY 21: Yulchungyra to Phutoksar (3750 m) 7 hours. Trek 17
Two hours to reach at the top of Singee la (5000 m ).short descend to the broad valley, herds of Yak can be seen, Several time river crossing, later reached at Phutoksar a Splended village at the base of a huge mountain wall. Campsite out of the village.

DAY 22: Phutoksar to Hanupata (3500 m). 6 hours Trek 18
Easy walk in Beginning and after steep climb take you to the Sirsila (4900 m) Descend to the river bank, farmers can be seen cultivating in their fields ( Peas and Barley etc.) Camp site located before the village on the bank of stream.

DAY 23: Hanupata to Wanla (3300 m) 5hours. Trek 19
Across the village, steep gorgeous path cut in to the rocks, getting out from the gorge and arrive Franjila village. Pleasant walk through the villages till wanla, Monastery can be visited a top of the hill. night in camp.

DAY 24: Wanla to Lamayuru/Leh via Alchi (3600 m) over Pritink la (3800 m). End of the Trek. 20
Go up to the Shilacong and cross the bridge, follow the broad chhorten then narrow and dry gorge up to the Pritink la, again descend and cross the small stream, climb to the village of Lamayuru. After visiting the monastery, drive to Leh through Indus valley via Alchi. O/N in hotel.

DAY 25: Visit Shey,
Thiksey, Hemis monastery. full day sight-seeing to the famous monasteries of Ladakh). Back to hotel, O/N in hotel.

DAY 26: Visit of Monastery in town,
Shanti stupa, mosque or Leh Palace. Leh O/N in hotel.

DAY 27: Leh-Delhi flight,
Transfer to the domestic air port, flight to Delhi. Transfer from airport to hotel, afternoon at leisure. O/N in hotel

DAY 28: Departure;
Visit old or new Delhi (Full day sight seeing), Evening transfer to International airport for flight to onward destination.

Cost per person

We propose:
1, We propose some departures dates to attend the  following festivals: In that case the duration of tour will be one day more than the actual itinerary.

1. Zanskar Karsha Gustor --- 24/6/10 à 21/7/10
2. Ladakh Festival ----------  8/8/10 à 5/9/10

2, Cost proposed  for fix departure  is based on minimum of 4 pax, 2-3 pax has to pay additional surcharge as mentioned in the cost table below:-

3, Those  who cannot join the fix departure dates  have opportunity to  take advantage  of  our a la carte service , please consult the below cost table.

Départure 2010:

Start	Finish	Cost per person	Number of pax	Cost A la carte
24/6/10	21/7/10	1519 €	From 4 pax on ward	2/3 personnes-1666 €
10/7/10	6/8/10	1519 €		4/5 personnes-1489 €
8/8/10	5/9/10	1595		6/10 personnes-1394 €
25/8/10	21/9/10	1519		11 et plus --1246 €
Supplement individual		295 €		Supplement individual-295 €
Supplement for  2-3 persons.-		248 €

Cost Include :-

• Ground transport as per itinerary ,
• Airport transfer (domestic and international)
• Twin sharing room on medium class neat and clean hotel Delhi on BB basis, Rest full board
• English speaking guide.
• During the trek transport by pony or Mule,
• Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, Dining tent from 4 pax onward, 2-3 pax will eat in the Kitchen tent.
• Kitchen team with all necessary items, Medical box with Oxygen cylinder.
• Leh / Delhi flight.

Cost exclude:-

• Flight international, monument fees
• Visa, airport tax
• Insurance, sleeping bag
• Food in Delhi, beverages, Personal exp
• Medical evacuation
• Tipping