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H K L 3: P A D U M T O
L A M AY U R U T R E K - ( 1 8 D
a y s )
 This
trek commences from Padum the main town in the Zanskar valley.
On the drive to Padum we have to halt overnight at the predominantly
Muslim town of Kargil after which a diversion off the main
Leh-Srinagar highway leads into the breathtaking land of
Zanskar.
Day 01: We welcome you on your arrival at the Indira
Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and escort you
to your hotel where you stay overnight.
Day 02: Take the morning flight to Leh and check
into your hotel. Afternoon free to wander around the bazaars
and relax. A couple days in Leh is strongly advised due
to the high altitude.
Day 03: We visit the ancient monasteries of Shey
with its enormous state of Buddha and Thikse one of the
most important Gompas in central Ladakh which has some beautiful
wall paintings besides gilded statues of the Buddha. In
the afternoon we drive down to the famous Hemis Gompa in
a secluded grove of poplars. Return to your hotel for the
night.
Day 04: Drive by Jeep from Leh to Kargil-3700m /
12,138ft - midway on the main Leh-Srinagar highway. Check
into a comfortable hotel for the night.
Day 05: After breakfast drive south on a bifurcation
on the road from Kargil to Padum located at 3600m / 11,808ft
in the heart of the Zanskar region. Camp near Padum.
Day 06: Padum - Karsha - 3600m / 11,808ft. - 3 hours
Day 07: Karsha - Pishu - 3470m / 11,382 ft. 5 hours.
The trail goes along the Zanskar river to the small hamlet
of Pishu.
Day 08 : Pishu - Hanumil - 3380m / 11,086ft in 5
hours. A leisurely walk along the right bank of the Zanskar
river takes us to Rinam village offering excellent views
of the mountains. The trail continues over a large plateau
to the small hamlet of Hanumil. Camp.
Day 09: Hanumil - Parfi La - 3950m / 12,956ft ft.
to Snertse - 3850m / 12,628ft. 6 hours. The undulating trail
gives you impressive views of the Zanskar gorge as it climbs
steadily towards the Parfi La pass the first of eight passes
on the route. We walk across a steep ridge and descend to
our campsite at Snertse with its small makeshift shepherd
huts.
Day 10 : Snertse - Hanuma La - 4950m / 16,236ft
to Lingshed - 4000m / 13,120ft. 6 hours. A steep climb later
we reach the pass with its excellent views of Lingshed and
the stark ribbed terrain of the Zanskar and Ladakh mountains
ahead. Later as we approach Lingshed we cross yellow coloured
valley with strangely shaped hills. As we near the end of
our days trek we stop over to visit the village monastery.
Camp.
Day 11 : Lingshed - Base of Sengge La - 4550m /
14,924ft. 6 -7 hours. The trail ascends towards the pass
and we visit the Skimpata and Gongma villages on the way.
Camp at the base.
Day 12 : Base Camp of Singge La -over the pass -
5050m / 16,564 ft. to Photoksar -4200m / 13,776ft. 6 hours.
The trail goes through spectacular views of the surrounding
mountains as we descend to the Photang river and then crossing
green barley fields and reach the picturesque Photoksar
village above a clear stream. Camp.
Day 13 : Photoksar - Sirsir La - 4850m / 15,908ft
to Hanupatta - 3760m / 12,332ft. 6 hours. The trail now
gradually climbs towards the Sirsir La where three Chortens
mark the pass with a gigantic cedar tree decked with prayer
flags.
Day 14 : Hanupatta - Wanla - 3250m / 10,660ft. 5-
6 hours.
The narrow trail crosses a magnificent gorge displaying
incredible colours on the rock faces and then goes on towards
Phenjila village with pretty apricots trees growing on the
slopes around. A little ahead is the campsite at the pretty
village of Wanla with its 11th century Gompa on a hillside.
Day 15 : Wanla - Lamayuru - 3420m / 11,217ft. 4
hours.
The trail now goes through a dry gorge and ascends to the
Prinkiti-La at 3726m / 12,221ftand then gradually descends
to the dramatically located 16th century Lamayuru monastery.
Day 16: We drive to Leh- 3500m / 11,480ft. and check
into a hotel.
Day 17 : Catch the early morning flight to Delhi
where you have the day free after checking into your hotel.
Day 18 : An extra day at leisure to explore the
modern and old cities of Delhi. Late evening transfer to
the International airport to catch your flight to your next
destination.
If you need more information please feel free to write
us at info@himalayakingdom.com
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