Duration : 27 Nights / 28 Days.
Destination : Delhi- Chandigarh – Manali – Tandi – Keylong – Jipsa – Darcha – Chhalang Topko – Ramjak – Chhumiknakpo – Lakong – Kargyak – Kuru – Teta – Purne – Mune – Padam – Karsha – Pishu – Hanumil – Snertse – Hanuma la – Lingshed – Sengge La – Photoksar – Sirsir La – Hanupatta – Wanla – Lamayuru – Leh – Delhi.
Day 01 :- Arrival – Delhi
Arrive tonight in Delhi, the capital of India. After arrival at International Airport Swagat Tours Representatives will greet and assist you to transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Hotel.
Day 02 :- Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali – (1985M )
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then leave for Chandigarh by train. Upon arrival commence drive to Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Upon arrival in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Swagat Tours representative will assist you to transfer you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 :- Manali
Enjoy mouth-watering breakfast at the hotel and then embark of sightseeing of this beautiful hill resort of Himachal Pradesh. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04 :- Manali – Tandi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Tandi. Tandi is a small village situated in the heart of Lahaul valley. Drive over the mighty Rohtang pass (3998 m). Upon arrival in Tandi, Swagat Tours representative will meet and assist you to transfer you to the camp which is already set up for you. Relax for few hours at the camp and then walk around the Lahaul valley. Visit to the nearby monastery and local villages. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 05 :- Tandi- Keylong – Jispa (3100M)
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Keylong, the capital village of the Lahaul valley. Keylong is a intriguing village and a very interesting market. Visit to the famous monastery of Lahaul called Khardung. Later have a short trek to the monastery. Return to Keylong and drive to Jispa, en route visit Gemur monastery. In the afternoon, walk around the Jispa village and visit to the Dalai Lama’s monastery. Return to the camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 06 :- Jispa – Darcha to Chhalang Topko (3580m) Trek 5 HRS.
After a relaxed breakfast at the camp, the trek of day 6 begins. The trek starts from Himachal region and ends in the region of Ladakh. Darcha is a village in the Lahaul valley of Himachal region and it is the gateway of Zanskar valley in the region of Ladakh. Trek to Chhalang Topko passing through Himachal villages. Here you will be check into the camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 07 :- Chhalang Topko to Zanskar Sumdo / Ramjak (3750m) Trek 4-5 HRS
After a relaxed breakfast at the camp, the trek of the day 7 starts. Trek to the breathtakingly beautiful Zanskar Sumdo. Zanskar Sumdo is the meeting point of two water sources. Later trek to Ramjak. Here you will check into the camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 08 :- Ramjak to Chhumiknakpo (4060m) Trek 5-6 HRS
After a very hearty breakfast at the camp, today you will be trek towards the stream flowing from Shingo La Pass. During trek you will have to cross many streams very cautiously and slowly. Check into camp at Chhumiknakpo. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 09 :- Chhumiknakpo to Lakong (4400m) over Shingo la (5100m) Trek 6 HRS.
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, start your trek from Chhumiknakpo to Lakong overShingo La. During your trekking you will see stunning views of the peaks of Ladakh from the top of the Pass. From the Pass, trek down to the meadows of Lakong which is a good camping site. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 10 :- Lakong to Kargyak (4060m) 5-6 Hrs
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trek from the foot of Shingo La Pass – Lakong to Kargyak, the first and highest village in the valley. During your trek you will have to cross the Kargyak River. At Kargyak you will check into the camp. Meals and overnight will be at the camp.
Day 11 :- Kargyak to Kuru / Teta (3950m) Trek 5 Hrs
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trek from Kargyak to Kuru or Teta. During your trekking you will pass through many villages. Meals and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 12 :- Teta to Purne (3700m) Trek 4 Hrs
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trekking from Teta to Purne following the Kargyak River down. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 13 :- Purne/ Phuktal Monastery / Purne
After a leisurely breakfast, set off for visit to the famous monastery of Phuktal. Return to camp. Have lavish lunch at the camp. In the afternoon to walk around the Purne village & watch the lifestyle of Zanskari people. Meals & overnight will be at camp.
Day 14 :- Purne to Mune (3650m) Trek 6 – 7 Hrs
Have an early morning breakfast at the camp and then start your trek from Purne to Mune. During your trekking you will have to cross a couple of Chortens, which are stone walls with religious inscriptions. Today you trek ends at Mune -the village of monastery. Here you will see monastery. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Mune.
Day 15 :- Mune to Padam (3560m) 6 Hrs
After a relaxed breakfast at the camp, start your trek from Mune to Padam. During your trekking you will see Barden Gompas – the oldest Gompa of the region. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 16 :- Padum to Karsha (3700m)
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trek from Padum to Karsha. During your trekking you will pass through Pipiting and see a Buddhist monastery. Then you will be cross the River Doda. Your trek ends at Karsha. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Karsha.
Day 17 :- Karsha to Pishu (3500m)
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trek from Karsha to Pishu. Dinner and overnight stay will be at camp.
Day 18 :- Pishu to Hanumil (3300m)
Have a hearty breakfast at the camp and then start your trek from Pishu to Hanumil. During your trekking, you will have to cross the morainic plateau and bridge. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Hanumil.
Day 19 :- Hanumil to Snertse
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trek. Trek to the Parfi-La and then Oma-Chu River. After crossing the pool, trek continues and ends at Snertse La. Dinner and overnight stay will be at camp.
Day 20 :- Snertse to Hanuma-La (4877m) and Lingshed
After morning breakfast at the camp, start your trek from Snertse to the Hanuma-La and Lingshed. During you trekking you will see spectacular view of the region. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Lingshed.
Day 21 :- Lingshed to foot of the Sengge- La
After an early morning breakfast at the camp, start your trek to Murgum-La (4100 m). Continue your trekking to the villages of Gongma and Skiumpata. During your trekking you will see breathtakingly beautiful views of the valley of Nierag. From here continue your trek to Kiupa-La and finally reach at Sengge-La. Here you will check into the tent restaurant which is run by a monk of Lingshed. Overnight stay will be at Sengge-La.Ladakh Tourism.
Day 22 :- Foot of the Sengge – La to Sengge – La to Photoksar
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, start your trek to the Photoksar via Sengge. During your trekking your will see breathtaking views of the valley. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp at Photoksar.
Day 23 :- Photoksar to Sirsir -La to Hanupatta
After hearty breakfast at the camp, start your trek passing through breathtaking paths to Sirsir and then continue your trek passing through bridge of the river to Sniugutse-La and finally reach at Hanupatta. Here your trek ends. It is the very good campsite. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
Day 24 :- Hanupatta to Wanla
After an early morning breakfast at the camp, start your camp from Hanupatta passing across the Yapola River and the region of Phenjil La. Finally reach at Wanla. Dinner and overnight stay will be at camp at Wanla.
Day 25 :- Wanla to Lamayuru
After an early morning breakfast at the camp, continue your trek from Wanla to Lamayuru. Upon arrival Lamayuru, drive to Leh. Upon arrival in Leh, Swagat Tours representative will assist you to transfer you to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 26 :- Leh – Shey / Thikse / Hemis
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then indulge yourself in excursion to visit the most important monasteries of the Indus valley. In the afternoon return to the hotel in Leh. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnightstay will be at the hotel.
Day 27 :- Leh – Delhi After an early morning breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to Leh Airport in time to connect flight for the capital of the country – Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by Swagat Tours representative and escorted to the designated hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure or in shopping and your own independent activities. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 28 :- Delhi – Departure
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark of sightseeing of Delhi. Some major attractions of Delhi are India Gate, Jama Masjid, Mughal Garden, Chandani Chowk, Connaught Place, President House, Qutub Minar, Delhi Metro and many others. After sightseeing of Delhi, return to the hotel. After a farewell dinner, Swagat Tours Representative will assist you to transfer you to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in time to connect flight for your onward destination.