Darcha - Padum Trek (Zanskar)

Package Overview

Area : Ladakh
Altitude : 5090 mts / 16700 ft
Grade : Moderate to Challenging
Duration : 17 Days
Season : June - Oct

Darcha Padum trek takes you along the fascinating journey from Darcha in Himanchal Pradesh to Padam in Zanskar. Prior to trekking, you get an unbeatable experience with an insider's perspective while sightseeing Manali. Temples impart a unique timelessness to the charming town of Manali giving plenty of time to soak up its atmosphere and get complete acclimatization for trekking. Thereafter, the trek connects you to the incredible trekking adventures; the trail transverses through Chalang Tokpa, Ramjak, Chumikanakpo, Lakong, Kurgiak, Purne and finally to Padum. En route, you will encounter great diversity of landscapes, lovely unspoilt pastoral mountain scenery, pristine villages and indigenous people. Further ahead, you have to journey through Ringdom Gompa and Kargil to arrive in Leh. With insightful sightseeing tour around Leh you conclude your trip. Throughout the tour, we maintain high level of comfort and safety.Air fare.
Enroute meal.
Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc. Any meals/services not mentioned above.
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Travel insurance.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Delhi

  Arrive Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 2 : Delhi - Manali Drive 560Km/12Hrs

  After breakfast AM sightseeing of Delhi. PM drive to Manali. Overnight journey.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 3 : Manali - Darcha by Jeep

  Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Dinner

• Day 4 : Darcha - Palemo (3600m) in 5h trek

  Leave Darcha, We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries. Overnight stay at camp.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5h trek

  We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo in camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5h trek

  Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.Overnight stay at camp.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 : Chumi Napo - Shingo La (5090m) - Lakham (4470m) in 6h trek

  Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.Overnight stay at camp.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : Lakham - Kurgiak (4050m) in 6h trek

  A gradual descent along the Kurgiak River, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.Overnight stay at camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 9 : Kurgiak - Tetha (3950m), in 7h trek

  The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris. Overnight stay at camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 10 : Tetha - Purni (3700m), in 2h trek

  We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal Monastery to Purni). Overnight stay at camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 11 : Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4h trek

  Morning after camp breakfast we will trek to Ichar. Overnight stay at camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 12 : Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5h trek

  The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap River. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery. Overnight stay at camp.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 13 : Mune - Padum (3600m) in 6h trek

  En route we visit Bardan Monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum Guesthouse.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 14 : Padum - Kargil (3700m) drive 10 hrs by bus or by private vehicle

  Drive from Padum to Kargil, Overnight stay at Kargil hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 15 : Kargil - Leh (3500m) by bus or by private vihicle

  Drive from Kargil to Leh, Overnight at Leh hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 16 : Leh - Delhi Fly

  Very early morning transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival Delhi pick-up and guided city sightseeing. Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 17 : At leisure in Delhi

  Day free for personal shopping. On time transfer to Airport for your international flight.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Exclusions

• Air fare.
• Enroute meal.
• Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
• Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
• Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc. Any meals/services not mentioned above.
• Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
• Travel insurance.

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Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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