Zanskar trek ( lamayuru to padum )

BEST SEASON: MARCH – MAY AND SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER

CATEGORY: TREKKING

REGION: LADAKH

PARENT RANGE: Leh

BASE VILLAGE: ZANSKAR

GRADE: CHALLENGING

MAX ALTITUDE: 6,476 M

FIXED DEPARTURED: NOT AVAILABLE

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE : -30 DEGREES

TREKKING DAYS : 6

Zanskar trek ( lamayuru to padum )

Overview

Lamayuru to Padum trek is a challenging trek which starts from Lamayuru and ends at Padum, from where you will driven back to Leh.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Leh to Lamayuru 07, 00 hrs.

After having breakfast drive to Lamayuru, visit Alchi and Liker monasteries on the way. Overnight stay is in camp.

Day 02: Lamayuru to Wanla (3250m) 2-3 hrs.

Walk down along the stream towards east and then after 20 minutes cross the stream near the Chorten. Walk along another stream towards southward and then east up to the Prikiting La (3700m). After the pass you get to the river in the Shillakung valley. The trail to the right also leads to Zanskar via Snigutse La. Take the right trail with chorten and Mani wall. Cross the river and the campsite is reached passing through the houses near the second bridge and tented restaurant.

Day 03: Wanla to Hanupatta (3970m) 6-7 hrs.

Cross the river and the stream and walk along the road eastward. The trail splits into two, one going to the left leading towards Alchi and Sumda Chenmo. Cross the bridge and walk along the road for sometime. After crossing another bridge, the trail enters into Hanupatta gorge, which is tricky path along rocky steep with stream below to negotiate, especially, for ponies. Cross the first bridge and walk ignoring the second bridge, passing by a stupa to a narrow valley. The Hanupatta is reached after an easy ascent.

Day 04: Hanupatta to Photoksar (4050m) via Sirsirla (4850m) 6.7 hrs.

Walk along the stream crossing the tributaries and then stream to the left. Walk up to Sirsir la (4850m). Walk along the stream leading to the Photoksar village. The campsite is just before the village across the stream.

Day 05: Photksar to SingayLa base (4300m) 8 hrs.

Walk down leaving the village and the stream on your left side. On the way there are a few herders’ shelters, from where you have to cross the stream and follow the trail leading to the base of Singay la. Pitch the tent after a few minutes walk from the herders’ shelter.

Day 06: Singayla base to Lingshet (3950m) 5-6 hrs.

Start walking up to Singay La (5050m). Walking down the pass the trail goes to your left towards Yulchung Nerags. Take the right trail to the same direction and you get to Kyukpa la (4430). Leaving Kyukpa la take the right trail to the same direction down to a hamlet. Cross the stream and walk upwards to Margo la (4500m). The Lingshet village is reached after the descent from pass. The Campsite is near the School. The monastery is above the village on the left hand side.

Day 07: Lingshet to Snyertse (3800m) 8 hrs.

Walk down the stream through the fields and an easy ascent starts after crossing the stream. Reach Hanuma la (4800m) from where you can have the view of Lingshet. Walk down along the stream and the Campsite is near the tree.

Day 08 Snyertse to Hanamur (3450m) 6 hrs.

Cross the stream and walk upward for sometimes leaving the stream to your left. After a curve start walking up to the stream, crossing the bridge, the steep ascent takes you to Parfi la (3950m). Walk down to the Zangskar River and the trail leads along the river till Hanamur, which has herders’ shelters. The camp is near the field and the river. Hanamur has only two houses.

Day 09: Hanamur to Pishu 4-5 hrs.

Walk along the Zanskar River passing through Pidmo. Overnight stay is in the camp.

Day 10: Pishu to Karsha (3650m) 4 hrs.

Walk along the Zanskar river towards Karsha passing through Rinam village. Camp near the stream below the monastery. Visit Karsha monastery and overnight stay in tents.

Day 11: Karsha to Padum (3610m) 2 hrs.

Walk towards Padum crossing the river, on the way there is a religious monument on a hillock at Pibithing village. At Padum, which is the administrative headquarter of the Zanskar division, visit Sani and Stakrimo monasteries. Stay is comfortable in hotel here and refreshing after several days of spending nights in tents.

Day 12: Padum to Kargil 9-10 hrs.

After the breakfast drive to Kargil via Penze La(4502m). Overnight stay in the hotel at Kargil.

Day 13: Kargil to Leh 6-7 hrs.

After the breakfast drive to Leh.

*In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled or change of dates might happen, and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.

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Booking Policy & Refund Terms It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least three months in advance. Please contact us for more information. Payment for booking your experience: The fee can be paid by Online Bank Transfer(NEFT)/Cheque deposit/ Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your booking confirmation details via email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can secure your reservation efficiently and make further arrangements to logistics. Cancellation Policy In the event of cancellation of your booking due to any avoidable / unavoidable circumstances at your end, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive the advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

  • Cancellation Policy:
  • Up to 24 Days:-90% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Between 14-24 Day:-70% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Between 14-10 Days:-50% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refunded.
  • Less than 10 Days:-No refund.
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