24 Days Darcha - Karsha - Lamayuru Trek Tour

Package Overview

Here is a chance for hardiest trekker, 14 to 20 kms of rough tough and wonderful views every day for 3 weeks. You and your group will be led among Western Himalayas premier long distance footpath, which links Darcha in Lahaul with Padum in Zanskar and Lamayuru in Ladakh. At several points you will visit: Phuktal monastery which is built under a huge cave, Sani gompa, Mani gompa, Burdan gompa, Karsha gompa, Lingshed gompa and Lamayuru gompa. You will reach as high as 5100 mtrs , the path crosses several passes Shingo la 5100 mtrs, Perfi la, Hunuma la 4800 mtrs, Sengge la 5060 mtrs, Sirsir la and Prinkiti la. As you cross old pack horse trail, sheperds track, and ancient route. The route crosses Rivers of Chandra, Bhaga, Tsarap, Doda, Zanskar and Indus

Zanskar traverse is one of the classic trekking tours of the Himalayan region, the first day 7 hrs. Drive to Darcha (3,360 m) over Rohtang pass (3,978 m) the gateway to Lahoul, Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar valleys. We camp at Darcha to acclimatize, which is starting point of some major trekking tour. We cross Shingo La pass (5,090 m) to get into Zanskar. Many ancient gompa on the way: Phuktal gompa which is built under a huge cave and it provides the one of the fantastic view. Karsha gompa is biggest in Zanskar region. Enroute we pass shepherds with their flocks of sheep and climb beautiful snow covered passes with panoramic views of the Great Himalayan range. Trek terminates at Lamayuru, which has an ancient gompa. It is oldest gompa in Ladakh, with large library of Buddhist literature. Leh is 147 Kms from Lamayuru.


Trek Darcha-Karsha -Lamayuru


Here is a chance for hardiest trekker, 14 to 20 kms of rough tough and wonderful views every day for 3 weeks. You and your group will be led among Western Himalayas premier long distance footpath, which links Darcha in Lahaul with Padum in Zanskar and Lamayuru in Ladakh. At several points you will visit: Phuktal monastery which is built under a huge cave, Sani gompa, Mani gompa, Burdan gompa, Karsha gompa, Lingshed gompa and Lamayuru gompa. You will reach as high as 5100 mtrs , the path crosses several passes Shingo la 5100 mtrs, Perfi la, Hunuma la 4800 mtrs, Sengge la 5060 mtrs, Sirsir la and Prinkiti la. As you cross old pack horse trail, sheperds track, and ancient route. The route crosses Rivers of Chandra, Bhaga, Tsarap, Doda, Zanskar and Indus

Zanskar traverse is one of the classic trekking tours of the Himalayan region, the first day 7 hrs. Drive to Darcha (3,360 m) over Rohtang pass (3,978 m) the gateway to Lahoul, Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar valleys. We camp at Darcha to acclimatize, which is starting point of some major trekking tour. We cross Shingo La pass (5,090 m) to get into Zanskar. Many ancient gompa on the way: Phuktal gompa which is built under a huge cave and it provides the one of the fantastic view. Karsha gompa is biggest in Zanskar region. Enroute we pass shepherds with their flocks of sheep and climb beautiful snow covered passes with panoramic views of the Great Himalayan range. Trek terminates at Lamayuru, which has an ancient gompa. It is oldest gompa in Ladakh, with large library of Buddhist literature. Leh is 147 Kms from Lamayuru.

TRIP FACT:

Region: Lahoul, Zanskar, Ladakh,

Trip Length: 24 days Ex New Delhi,

Ex Manali - Leh: 16 nights 17 days

Grade: Moderate to strenuous

Max. Altitude : Shingo - la (5090mt.),

Best Season: Mid June to September end

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi, Fly Manali or Drive to Manali.

  Arrival at New Delhi IGI airport, most of international flights arrive New Delhi by midnight. Drive to hotel from airport for half day at Pahar Ganj or Cannaught area. We recommend at Pahar Ganj area. Close to railway station and close to Cannaught. If you are arriving mid night fly to Kullu Manali airport or leave to Manali by overnight deluxe bus leaving everyday by 16:00 – 17:00 hrs from different locations in New Delhi. Booked a hotel for half day to shower and relax.

  • Themes Trekking, Mountaineering
• Day 2 : Delhi - Manali (2,040 m) Fly or deluxe bus or private vehicle.

  Leaving New Delhi on arrival day by taking deluxe bus, you are arriving Manali today by 10:00 hrs. Rest relax and acclimatize. If you fly we keep this day for local sight- seeing in around Manali. Or taking deluxe bus today you arrive next morning at Manali, or flying today to Manali.

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• Day 3 : Manali – Acclimatization.

  Sight -seeing around Manali or day for final preparation before leaving to Zanskar.

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• Day 4 : Drive to Rohtang La (3978m) - Keylong - Jispa (3300m) 6/ 7 hrs. Acclimatize.

  6/7 hrs drive over Rohtang pass (3978mt.), which is the gateway Lahoul and Spiti Pangi and Zanskar valley, overnight camp.

  • Hotspots Rohtang Pass
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• Day 5 : Drive to Palamo (3825m), Trek to Zanskar Sumdo (4,100m).

  Drive to Palamo (3825m), Trek to Zanskar Sumdo (4,100m).

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• Day 6 : Trek to Chhumik Nakpo (4670m).

  Trek to Chhumik Nakpo (4670m).

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• Day 7 : Trek to Shingola (5090m) - Lakhong (4590m).

  Trek to Shingola (5090m) - Lakhong (4590m).

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• Day 8 : Trek to Kargyak (4230m) 5/6 hrs.

  Cross the stream and come to the right side of stream. Walk on a mass of fallen rocks, then cross a small stream. After one hour, you pass beneath the face of the Gomborangjum, then an easy descent to the first village of Zanskar region Kargyak.

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• Day 9 : Trek to Purne (3965m) 6 hrs.

  Walking through the Buddhist regions means always go from the left side of Chorten (Stupa) and recite as OM MANE PADME HUM, Continue on the right bank along an easy walk. Reach Tanze
  
  Which a small village, gompa is in ruins a bit higher-up. A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight rise in terrain leads to Kuru, a major village of livestock breeders, then arrival in Testa, beautiful village. The path continues downward as near the river. Stay on the left bank, and then climb to Yal. Reaching Yal steep descent towards a large bridge, which you cross to go Purne

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• Day 10 : Trek to Phuktal (4055m) and back to Purne 6 hrs.

  Today leaving Purne we go up the right bank of the Tsarap River in to the splendid gorges. Cross a bridge in good condition, walk up for few minutes. A ledge leads to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From here see the most spectacular sights in the Zanskar regions, Phuktal monastery which is built under a huge cave. Phuktal belongs to the tradition of Gelukpas (Yellow section) visiting Phuktal we return back by the same route to Purne.

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• Day 11 : Trek to Vipula (3865m) 5/6 hrs.

  Today after breakfast from Purne we come back to the bridge, cross the bridge and then go up the left bank. There are frequent small canyons of pudding stones. Pass a bit above a hanging bridge, which leads to the village of Cha. 2hours later reach Kheydang, a small village in a poplar grove. Carry one until Gyalbo teashop. Pass below the village of Surle. The trail is still not good finally reach the campsite of Vipula near teashop. Today road is upto Vipula.

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• Day 12 : Trek to Raru (3960m) 6 hrs.

  Today long way to Large bridge which leads to Ichar village, gradual climb before coming to a major tributary (bridge), then to the campsite of Raru, camp near the lake.

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• Day 13 : Drive to Padum (11,580 ft/3,530 m) -Karsha (10,890 ft/3,320 m) 5/6 hrs.

  Leaving the magnificent village and campsite at Raru we cross a beautiful plain covered with flowers. Watch the monastery of Mune. Go down a steep incline to the main trail. After two hours, arrive at Burdan Gompa, a Kargyudpa Monastery famous for its prayer wheel. There are several beautiful villages on the right bank of Tsarap River.

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• Day 14 : Trek to Pishu (3660m) 5 hrs.

  Leaving spectacular sight of Karsha, we walk along the left bank of Zanskar River. Above Rinam, small stream and shelter formed by the rocks. See the Thongde monastery on the right side of Zanskar River. Trail further will take us to the Pishu village, a very attractive campsite below the village of Pishu close to Zanskar River.

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• Day 15 : Trek to Hanumil (3650m) 5/6 hrs.

  Today we continue along the left bank of Zanskar, sometimes close to river. The great Zanskar River rafting expedition runs from these places to Nimo in Ladakh, bridge before Pidmo, then another 2 hours to the campsite of Hanumil.

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• Day 16 : Trek to Perfi La (4560m) -Snertse (3940m) 6 hrs.

  Still today continue on the left bank of the Zanskar River. Cross Small stream on the left, the trail leads away from the edge of the Zanskar and the up to the foot of pass. Steep and difficult climb to Perfi-la (4560mt.), after pass steep descent to Uma Chhu River, cross bridge and up to 500 mtrs.on sandy slope, then one and half hour to the campsite of Snertse.

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• Day 17 : Trek to Hanuma La - Lingshed (4100m) 7/8 hrs.

  Very long gradual ascent to the pass of Hanuma-la (4800m.) through gorges 2and half hour to reach the pass from the camp. A 1000 meters long descent, then another 250m. Climb to small pass of Hanuma La, from pass easy walking to the campsite of Lingshed.

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• Day 18 : Trek to foot of Sengge-la (3,990 m) 6 hrs.

  Today leaving Ligshed , 1 hour easy climb to Netoski la (4475m.). Look out the view Nerag, on the other bank of Zanskar River. We descend gradually to the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata. Cross small stream and hour steep climb to pass of Kuba-la (4520mt.) Slowly climb to the campsite of Gazo or foot of Sengge la.

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• Day 19 : Climb to Sengge-la ( 5060 m) trek to Photoksar ( 4400 m) 6/7 hrs.

  From camp 2 hours steep climb to Sengge-la pass, (5060m.) easy going down to the valley and cross another ford. Short climb to Bhumiktse-la (4520mt.) descent towards Photoksar, Photoksar is a beautiful village at the base of huge mountain wall, cross the bridge and camp near the stream.

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• Day 20 : Trek to Sir Sir-la ( 4965m) Hanupatta (4070m).

  Trek to Sir Sir-la ( 4965m) Hanupatta (4070m).

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• Day 21 : Drive to Lamayuru (3750m) – Leh.

  Drive to Lamayuru (3750m) – Leh.

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• Day 22 : AT LEH

  Sight-seeing in around Leh i.e. Thiksey, Shey, Hemis, Stok palace.

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• Day 23 : Fly New Delhi.

  Fly New Delhi.

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• Day 24 : Fly home.

  Fly home.

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Inclusions

• All trekking and camping gears. 3 men spacious 3 season tent, cozy dining tent, toilet tent.
• Transportation to and fro as per itinerary.
• All meals: Indian, Tibetan, local and continental cuisine.
• Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horses - and riding horse.
• Medical first aid supply.

Exclusions

• Hotel accommodation at Manali and Leh.
• Alcoholic bevarages and soft drinks.
• Personal laundry, Entrance fees at monasteries.
• Personal insurance.
• Personal Tipping to staff.
• Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards.

Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All information given in this website is based on the information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to change any information before or after your booking the tour due to any events beyond our control. In case if we are aware of any changes sufficiently in advance we will notify you at the time of booking, otherwise our Tour Manager or Local representative will inform you of the changes. Major road works may necessitate route changes in the itineraries, the restaurants may close or change management and all of these may cause us to make changes in the itineraries. Where we may know of these sufficiently in advance, we will notify you, otherwise our Tour Managers or local representative will inform you of the changes on the spot.
• We are travel and holiday organizers only. We neither control nor operate any airline, nor do we own or control any shipping agency, coach or coach agency, hotel, transport or any other facility or service mentioned in this brochure. We take care in selecting all the ingredients in your holiday; but because we only select and inspect them and have no control in running of them, we cannot be responsible for mechanical fault or any injury, death, loss or damage, which is caused by the act or fault of the management or employees of any hoteliers, airlines, shipping company, coach owner/ transport operator who are the agency` s independent contractors arising outside our normal selection and inspection process.
• There is no Contract between the Agency and the client until the Agency has received the initial deposit amount per person as specified for each tour package. The full payment must be received in accordance with procedures laid down under Payments Terms. If not paid in that time, the agency reserves the right to cancel the booking with consequent loss of deposit and apply scale of cancellation charges as mentioned in the cancellation policy hereunder. And the agency reserves the right to terminate the Contract after acceptance of the deposit but prior to the Commencement of Tour without assigning any reason whatsoever. In the event, the Agency terminates the Contract; the Agency shall refund the initial deposit amount without payment of any interest.
• To amend, alter, vary or withdraw any tour, holiday, excursion or facility it has advertised or published or to substitute an Independent Contractor of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary. In either case, the Agency shall not be liable for any damage, additional expense, or consequential loss suffered by the Clients or for any compensation claims made.
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• To continue with the tour or holiday as amended or altered.
• To accept any alternative tour or holiday which the agency may offer.
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• HEALTH & SAFETY
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• Any death, personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delay, discomfort, increased expenses, consequential loss and / or damage or any misadventure howsoever caused
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• Any claim or complaint by the Client must be notified to the Agency in writing within 7 days of the end of this holiday tour. No claim notified to this Agency beyond this period will be entertained and the Agency shall incur no liability whatsoever in respect thereof.
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• Each of this condition shall be severable from the other end if any provision be invalid, illegal or unenforceable. The remaining provisions shall nevertheless have full force and effect.
• INSURANCE
• The tour cost does not include the costs towards the insurance premium. Hence, it is advisable that the clients get insurance cover at their own costs. However, please note that the Client has to deal directly with the insurance providing company in case of settlement of any claims what so ever.
• (We don’t have any insurance policy scheme hence if the guest required the insurance policy they have to directly deal with insurance Company at their own.)
• FORCE MAJORED
• Acts of god (including exceptional adverse weather conditions), earthquake, fire , war (declared or undeclared), invasion, rebellion, revolt, riot, civil commotion, civil war, nuclear fission, strike, act(s) of omission/commission by any concerned government(s), or government agencies, judicial or quasi judicial authorities, occurrence of any event can force the Company to change or extended. Hence any additional expenditure occurred due to the above reasons the same will be borne by the passengers.
• MEALS MENU
• The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary as printed in our brochure. We cannot process a special meal nor do we guarantee the special diet to the customer. We however reserve the right to change the meal arrangement if circumstances make it necessary to do so. In the event that a tour participant wakes up late and misses the breakfast offered to him and in the event that the tour participant is out on his own and reaches late and misses lunch/ dinner, then no claim can be made for the meal which he has missed and not utilized.
• ITINERARY CHANGES
• For the comfort and convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes reverse the direction, or slightly amend the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event that a tour participant misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.
• HOTELS
• We have mentioned the names of the Hotels for each tour, we reserve the right to change the same due to unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation for which we are not liable to pay any refund. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of property or life at the Hotel. Similarly any damages caused to the hotel rooms during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the agency will not be liable for the same.
• TRANSPORT / COACH /SITTING
• We use Deluxe 2 X 2 Luxury Coaches or vehicles such as Tempo Traveller, Tata Winger, Chevrolet Tavera, Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Qualis, Tata Sumo as per the availability of vehicles and actual size of the group. In case of Coach / Mini coach / Tempo Traveller, the seat numbers are allocated on a first come first serve basis, as per the booking date and the same will remain same throughout the tour. Our tour manager / local representative will take reasonable care of your luggage but if you are carrying any high value items on the coach, we advise you not to leave them behind when you leave the coach. We will not be responsible or liable in case of theft or robbery of the said items from the coach. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and under all circumstances your responsibility. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Agency will not be liable for the same. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day / during a week, rest period per day / week, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case, any of the sightseeing schedules is missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances. Vehicle will be provided as per group size.
• TRANSFER FROM ONE TOUR TO ANOTHER
• A transfer from one tour to another of the originally booked tour will be treated as a cancellation on that tour; thereby attracting the cancellation charges as stated in these terms and a fresh booking on another.
• BOOKING & PAYMENT CONDITIONS
• For booking confirmation, need to pay 50% amount in agency account by Cheque / Cash / Net banking in our agency account. Remaining amount should be paid at the time of check in at hotel.
• PREPONE AND POSTPONE
• For postpone / pre-pone of tour packages are to be communicated in written and need to be inform us at least 7 days prior of tour date. INR 3000/- will be charged extra for prep-one/postpone.
• AMENDMENTS / CANCELLATIONS
• If the Client is willing to amend or cancel his / her booking because of whatsoever reasons including death, accident, illness, or any other personal reasons including non-payment of the balance payment, the Agency is liable to recover Cancellation charges from the Client. All cancellations are to be communicated in written and advance amount is non-refundable, besides the forfeiture of the deposit amount of the tour, a further charge will be levied as follows:-
• 30 days prior to departure of the tour, advance amount is non refundable, advance will be charged.
• 30 days to 15 days prior to departure of the tour 50% of total tour cost.
• 14 days to 07 days prior to departure of the tour 75% of total tour cost.
• 07 days to 01 days prior to departure of the tour 100% of total tour cost.
• There will be no refund for NO SHOWS
• Any amendment in the original booking has to be given to us in writing. All changes will be processed only after the receipt of the same by the Company. However, if any of the amendment requests results in cancellation of one or more services, then the Agency is liable to recover cancellation charges as indicated in the above-mentioned table.
• The above-mentioned cancellation charges are applicable only against the main Tour and optional tours published by the Agency. If the Client has booked any other services such as air / train tickets or any third party product, then the Agency is liable to recover cancellation charges as per cancellation terms of respective airline / railways or the cancellation terms of respective third party. The Company is also liable to recover its service charges against booking and cancelling such services for the Client.
• THINGS TO NOTE:-
• The vehicle used for transfers is not at disposal.
• It is mandatory to carry photo ID card while you are on tour.
• Cost Exclusion.
• Cost of lunches.
• Additional / personal use of vehicle.
• Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the above specified itinerary.
• Camera fees, guide charges
• Any incidental and other expenses which are not specified in the inclusions.
• Taxes as applicable.
• Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel
• In case of non availability of hotels, similar category of hotels will be provided.
• No refund in case of natural calamity like-weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc.
• Please Note: At the time of check out we don’t accept any cheques, any type of credit card or debit card (the final payment will made by cash or demand draft)
• Law & Jurisdiction
• For all complaints, suits, claims or disputes of whatsoever nature relating to any products including tours by the Agency and third party products and tours, the courts and tribunals in Manali, India alone shall have exclusive jurisdiction. All tours are subject to laws, rules of RBI / Govt. of India
• Upon signing the booking form, the above-mentioned terms & conditions shall be binding on both the Agency and the Client and shall become the only basis of relations between the parties and all previous communication in whatsoever form or mode whether oral or otherwise, with respect to any terms & conditions of the tour and services shall stand cancelled / revoked / terminated.

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