Lamayuru - Darcha and Pin Parvati trek

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi – Leh.

Day 03: Leh. Acclimatisation

Day 04: Leh acclimatisation

Day 05: Leh – Alchi - Lamayuru 3510m, 6-7 hrs. 125 kms.

Today after breakfast at Leh, we drive to Alchi monastery. Situated at a distance of 67 kms from Leh. Built on lowlands rather than on a hilltop as others are. In order to protect from enemies. The chortens around Alchi gompa contains numerous wall murals of Rinchen Zangpo, who has built this monastery. Alcho monastery has vast collections of wall paintings, and wood sculpture. We continue to drive to Lamayuru gompa. Oldest monastery in Ladakh. Founded by Indian scholar Mahasiddhacharya Naropa in 11^th century. Lamayuru host mask dance festival ( Yuru Kabgyat ) during 17^th and 18^th day of fifth months of the Tibetal Lunar calendar. It belongs to red hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Monastery in rich with Thankas and wall paintings. Overnight camp.

Day 06: Lamayuru – Wanla 3250m. 3-4 hrs.

Today first day of trek. We leave Lamyuru behind the trails follows the fields. We gently climb towards Prinkiti la at a height of 3750m. We descend down to Shila village from where a trail goes towards Yogma la to Kanji village. 3 kms along the right bank of stream until the campsite at Wanla. Beautiful campsite at Wanla. Afternoon visit Wanla monastery and village around.

Day 07: Wanla – Hanupatta 3760m.6-7 hrs.

Today after breakfast leaving Wanla campsite, we cross the bridge , we follow the dusty trail towards Phenjila 3410m. Arriving at Phenjila where left hand valley trails goes towards Konzke la to Chilling. We enter to valley where it started to become narrow and narrow with rock walls rising above 1000m. We trek on a deep gorge, continue along the river. After crossing a small bridge, we turn west to Spang nala and climb gently towards the village of Hanupatta. We camp short after Hanupatta close to stream.

Day 08: Hanupatta – Photoksar 4200m. 6-7 hrs.

Today gradual climb along the spang nala towards Sirsir la 4850m. Just before Sirsir la right hand trails that goes to Shilakong and yogma la. From pass magnificient view of Zanskar mountains and Sengge la pass itself. Next 2-3 hrs. Of trek to Photoksar village. From pass we descent steep towards photang river. Along the river until picturesque village of Photosar. Beautiful campsite.visit village and discover around.

Day 09: Photoksar – Base camp Sengge la 7-8 hrs.

Today after crossing the stream we climb to Bumiktse la 4200m. Continue to climb on a high pasture land on photang valley, where villagers of Photokars keep their yaks , dzo, and horses for grazing. At final stage we climb steep to Sengge la 5060m. the 2^nd highest point of our trek. Sengge in Tibetan means lion. So its lion pass, the view and formations of pass appears like liob. A panoramic view of Zanskar mountains. Next 1 hrs of steep descent to base camp for overnight camp.

Day 10: Base camp Sengge la – Lingshed 5-6 hrs.

Leaving base camp or Gazo behind we trek high above Zanskar river and descend to small pass of Kiupa la 4520m. Than steep descent to small stream. Next gradual ascent to cross small villages of Skiumpta and Gongma 3840m. Leaving village behind we cross Netoski la 4475 m. Great view of Nyerak far across Zanskar river. We descent easily to village of Lingshed and great monastery of Ligshed itself.

Day 11: Lingshed – Snertse 6-7 hrs.

Today after breakfast the we walk along the green fields of Lingshed. Later long gradual ascent towards Hunuma la pass 4800m. From top of pass panoramic view of Lingshed, Sengge la and Ladakh mountain range. This pass is connecting point between Ladakh and Zanskar. Than descent deep inside hanging valley until campsite of Snertse.

Day 12: Snertse – Perfi la 3950m.-Hanumil 3380m. 5-6 hrs.

After Snertse long descent towards Oma tokpo. Crossing the oma tokpo long ascent towards Perfi la 3950m. The last pass between Lamayuru – Padum. From top we will be rewarded with great view of Zanskar mountains and could visible the village of Hanumil from pass. Last patch we trek along the Zanskar river to village of Hanumil and overnight camp.

Day 13: Hanumil – Pishu 3450m. 5 hrs. trek.

Today after breakfast we follow the left bank of Zanskar river on relatively level path.We cross the village of Pidmo 3420m. Small village located beside Zanskar river. We cross the bridge on small stream and continue towards the village of Pishu for next 2-3 hrs. of trek. Pishu is beautiful village situated left banks of Zanskar river.

Day 14: Pishu – Karsha 3600m. 5 hrs. trek.

Today leaving Pishu behind we trek on levelled path. Ruin fort and ancient kingdom of Zangla can be seen along the way. The next patch of our trek on river banks where usually its hot during a sunny day. We cross the Rinam village 3550m. After Rinam the great and spectacular sight of our trek can be profitable with Karsha monastery, the largest monastery in Zanskar region. It belongs to Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The lovely campsite of Karsha situated between willows tree. We visit monastery afternoon. Explore the village and meet people.

Day 15: Karsha – Padum 3500m. 3 hrs. trek.

Leaving Karsha and having Karsha on the sight. We descent towards the Doda river. After crossing the river on bridge we trek on level path to Pipiting village. Continue to trek to Padum. Headquarter of Zanskar region. Explore the Padum market. If there is enough time we visit Sani gompa. overnight camp in Padum.

Day 16: Padum – Raru 3800m. 5-6 hrs.

Leaving Padum we trek along the Tsarap tchu and enter in Lungnak valley. The day is walk on dusty trail usually a foundation of road to Darcha over Shingola pass. We follow this dusty trail upto Raru. village. Enroute we pass Barden monastery and Mune village. From Mune its an hours of trek to Raru. A good campsite beside small lake at Raru. Late afternoon visit Raru village.

Day 17: Raru – Vipula 3750m, 4-5 hrs.

Today after breakfast continue to our trek we descend down to Tsarap tchu and cross wooden bridge. Continue to trek along the river to Vipula. Enroute magnificient view of Ichar village. Vipula is small tea shop. We camp near by river. Its narrow valley.

Day 18: Vipula – Purne 3775m. 4-5 hrs.

Today leaving Vipula behind we continue to trek along the river. Trail goes through some impressive gorges. Ascending to villages of Tsetang, Surle above the trail. Arriving at the confluence of Tsarap and Kargiak rive. We cross the river by bridge and climb short to Purne village and campsite.

Day 19: Purne – Phuktal 3850m. – Purne

Today a great day to visit one of the fantastic view of Zanskar. We follow the trek towards Phuktal gonpa along the left bank of Tsarap river.

We cross the river by bridge and trail goes along the right bank of river. We will have first impressive view of Phuktal by climbing short ridge. The most spectacular sight in Zanskar and our trek. Main temple built inside huge cave and rest of monastery houses built on rock cliff. The monastery was founded by Changsems Sherab Zangpo. We visit this great monastery and retrace back to campsite at Purne.

Day 20: Purne – Kargyak 4050m,, 6-7 hrs.

We trek back to same bridge that we have cross a 2 days before. We climb gently to Yal village. We pass beautiful village of Testa 3900m and Karu. We cross the river just before Tangtse village. Continue to trek along the right bank of Kargiak river we arrive at Kargyak village. One of the highest village in Zanskar region. Overnight camp beside river.

Day 21: Kargyak – Lakhong 4450m, 5 hrs.

Today leaving Kargyak village behind well defined trail to Gomburangjom peak. An impressive summit along the trail is magnificient. The valley ends and the doksa of Kagyak people can be seen as dotted on terrain. Its lovely high pasture land for yaks, dzo and sheep. We cross the stream and camp at Lakhong.

Day 22: Lakhong – Ramjak 4300m. 7-8 hrs.

Today we climb towards Shingo la pass or shinkun la 5100m. The highest point of our trek. Right after camp we climb gently on high pasture terrain to base camp, next patch of trek over rock fields and glacier. Top of Shingo la prayer flags and mani stones are telling story of those people cross over years back. With impressive view back to Zanskar side the valley we trek and summits rising above 6000m. of Great Himalayn range. We descend down on glacier and snow paches. We cross Chumik Nakpo and finally arrive at the campsite of Ramjak.

Day 23: Ramjak – Palhamo 3700m, 5-6 hrs.

Today after Ramjak we descent to cross the bridge and arrive at Zanskar Sumdo 3860m. We follow the right bank of river. Enroute some tributary to cross. An easy walk to Palhamo campsite. Beautiful campsite.

Day 24: Palhamo – Darcha 3300m 3-4 hrs. trek. Drive Keylong.

Short after camp we cross the river and climb up to join the main trail that leads to Chika Rarik 3430m villages. Along the road till we descent down to reach Darcha. The main village of Darcha itself located far across Bhaga river. At Darcha Sumdo there are numbers of small tea shops. After refreshing and checking in at Darcha check point, we drive to Keylong, headquarter of Lahaul and Spiti. Enroute we pass Jispa and Gemur village. At Stingri we enter in Gari valley. Overnight hotel.

Day 25 : Keylong – Manali.

Day 26: Manali.

Day 27: Manali - New Delhi.

Day 28: Fly home.