About 20 kms south-east of Rangdum stands the Panzila axis, across which lies Zanskar, the most isolated of all the trans-Himalayan valleys, Zanskar is a remote, ancient kingdom in the northwest Indian Himalaya. About 10,000 Zanskari people live in isolated villages spread across Zanskar, which has a valley elevation of over 3500m. Winter temperatures of -30 Celsius are common, making it one of the highest and coldest inhabited places in the world.
Zanskar a subdistrict or tahsil of Kargil district, which lies in the eastern half of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The administrative centre is Padum.
Geography Zanskar is a tri-armed valley system situated between the Great Himalayan Range and the Zanskar mountains, the three arms radiating star-like towards the west, north and south from a wide central expanse. Here the Zanskar River comes into being by the confluence of its two Himalayan tributaries, the Stod/Doda and the Lingti-Tsarap rivers. It is mainly along the course of this valley system that the region's approximately 14,000 strong, mainly Buddhist population, live.
Spread over an estimated geographical area of 5000 sq kms of mountainous territory, Zanskar is surrounded by high-rise mountains and deep gorges.
It remains inaccessible for nearly 8 months a year due to heavy winter snowfall resulting in closure of all access passes, including the Penzi-la. This geographical isolation and the esoteric nature of Buddhism practised here have enabled its inhabitants to preserve their identity, so that to-day Zanskar is the least interfered with microcosms o f Ladakh. Closer observation of the lifestyle evokes admiration for a people who have learnt to live in perfect harmony with the unique environment.
Day 01: Arrival Delhi Drive to Chandigharh,hotel
Day 02: Drive to Manali,hotel
Day 03: Free day in Manali,hotel
Day 04: Drive Manali to Darcha,camp
Day 05: Trek 1 Darcha - Palamo,camp
Day 06: Trek 2 Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo,camp
Day 07: Trek 3 Zanskar Sumdo - Tchumig Nagpo,camp
Day 08: Trek 4 Tchumig Nagpo - Singo La - Lakong,camp
Day 09: Trek 5 Lakong - Kargyak,camp
Day 10: Trek 6 Kargyak - Purne,camp
Day 11: Trek 7 Purne - Phuktal - Purne - Galboh,camp
Day 12: Trek 8 Galboh - Reru,camp
Day 13: Trek 9 Reru - Shila,camp
Day 14: Trek 10 Shila - Karsha,camp
Day 15: Trek 11 Karsha - Pishu,camp
Day 16: Trek 12 Rest day in Pishu visit Zangla,camp
Day 17: Trek 13 Pishu - Hanumil,camp
Day 18: Trek 14 Hanumil - Snertze,camp
Day 19: Trek 15 Snertze - Lingshed,camp
Day 20: Trek 16 Lingshed - bottam Senge La, camp
Day 21: Trek 17 Bottam Senge La - Photoksar,camp
Day 22: Trek 18 Photoksar - Hanupatta,camp
Day 23: Trek 19 Hanupatta - Wanla,camp
Day 24: Trek 20 Wanla - Lamayuru,transfer to Leh,hotel
Day 25: Visit around Leh,hotel
Day 26: Flight Leh - Delhi ,hotel
Day 27: Free day in Delhi,hotel
Day 28: Transfer to airport for final departure .
Cost Included:
All land and air transfer as per itinerary.
Arrival and departure transfers.
Accommodation with attached bathroom in Kathmandu.
While on the trek 3 meals, tea, coffee and boiled water provided.
Fully escorted trek with English speaking guide and necessary porters. And also in need we provide other language speaking guide for trek.
Entry permit and National Park Fees.
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to trekking staffs.
Cost not Included:
Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
Bottled beverages, mineral water, dessert, tips, items of personal nature, delay due to weather, equipment failure or situation beyond our control.
Travel / medical Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking).
