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Highlights

An amazing remote trek where you have to pass through spectacular and reminiscent landscapes of Ladakh and the mystic kingdom of Zanskar; through a way where westerners are still an exceptionally rare sight. A remote route far into the mountains. High altitude trek. No village for one week. Many river crossings.

Itinerary

  • Duration: 07 Nights/ 08 Days
  • Best Time: September to October
Day
1 Hemis (3.500m) to Shang Sumdo (3.660m)

Time: 3 hours

The monastery in the region of Hemis is the most visited site and it is also very famous. First you need to go down and then you can travel all the way up. After that, you will have to walk along the river bed. After that you will reach the village Shang Sumdo and you will reach that place after you have crossed a lot of rivers. The place has a very beautiful campsite.

2 Shang Sumdo(3.660m) to Kongmaru La(4.800m)

Time: 7 hours

You will have to make your way through the rocks. Then, going back all the way to the river. You reach Chukirmo, you now reach a gorge. Horses are unloaded here. You will have to cross the river a lot of times. After that, start climbing. You will get to see a beautiful camping spot called as Latza Kongmaru. 

3 Kongmaru La(4.800m) to Langtang chu river(3.950m). You will cross Kongmaru La through this route

Time: 7 hours

You will get to see beautiful pass over the Zanskar range. Descent is easy for the summer pastures. This is one of the most beautiful high valleys of Ladakh. After you reach Nirmaling, you will have to pass the bridge, enter into a very beautiful valley, then again cross one more bridge and go down again towards the Kang Yaze. You will get to see a lot of campsites here.

4 Langtang Chu river(3.950m) to Zalung KarpoLa. This route is via Zalung Karpo la(5.050m)

Time: 8 hours

While going up, you will have to cross a stream and a wall. Move till you see that the valley starts dividing. Go towards your right and reach the top and from there move down now. During this, you will come across your first pass which is Zalung karpo la. After that, you will come across a second pass and continue moving till you get to see a campsite.

5 Zalung karpo la to Tilud Simdo camp.

Time: 9 hours

After reaching the camp, you move down now. A large number of stones are there. Pass this region and after 4 hours you will reach a valley that will lead you to Ruberung la. Towards the left bank, you can be into a beautiful gorge for 3 hours. Then, leave the path as it is rough for the horses. Walk for another 2 hours and then you will be at Tilum Simdo camp.

6 Charchar la base camp(4.450m) to Zangla Sumdo(3.800m). You will pass Charchar la(5.000m)

Time: 4 hours

You have to pass a 900m descent. Move towards the left and you will cross a canyon. Keep on walking till you see a large junction. This place is a very good campsite.

7 Charchar la base camp(4.450m) to Zangla Sumdo(3.800m). You will pass Charchar la(5.000m)

Time: 4 hours

You have to pass a 900m descent. Move towards the left and you will cross a canyon. Keep on walking till you see a large junction. This place is a very good campsite.

8 Zangla Sumdo(3.820m) to Zangla ( 3.431m)

Time: 4 hours

Move along the river. It can be left or right depending on the flow of the river. Finally, the valley will turn towards its right. You will see a beautiful house and a lot of fields. Move towards your right and up towards the Zangla castle. You will get to see a ruined fortress which was once used to be a royal place. One Hungarian scholar, whose name was Cosma de Koros, spent a night here where he studied Tibetan here in the year 1823. You will have to walk for another half an hour and you will reach Zangla. 

The prices are Inclusive of

  • Free airport pickup (after arrival in Leh)
  • Transport to and from the trailhead
  • Hotel Stay on bed & breakfast basis in Leh
  • Knowledgeable and English Speaking Guide
  • Packhorses with Horsemen
  • Food/Beverages (Breakfast, Lunchbox, Dinner) : Abundant and accurately prepared by a professional cook. Continental, Indian, Chinese, Ladakhi & Tibetan styles.        

Breakfast: Porridge, muesli, corn flakes, jam, honey, Nutella, pinut butter, puri, paratha, chapatti, eggs, toast, tea, coffee, hot chocolate.

Cold lunch: pack lunch with boiled potatoes,  boiled eggs, chapatti, tuna fish, cheese, fresh fruits in summer, chocolate, cold drink.

Hot lunch: similar to dinner. 

Dinner: Rice, pasta (made in Italy), pizza, noodles, boiled or fried potatoes, chapatti, momos, vegetable salads, noodle soups, several kinds of soups (mushroom, tomato, asparagus, etc.), several kinds of vegetables (cauliflower, garbage, peas, spinach) in curries or in soups, fresh fruits in summer or caned fruits salad …

The prices are Exclusive of

  • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
  • Any Air/train fares
  • Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
  • Monument Entrances, Rafting & Camel Safari Charges.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under the Inclusions.
  • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
  • Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.

Terms And Condition:

Cancellation

 

When Cancellation is made                                                                                                  Charges

From your Booking Date

50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   20% of tour cost

30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   50% of tour cost

15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   100% of total tour cost