Ancient Kingdoms of Ladakh and Zanskar Trek
Ancient Kingdoms of Ladakh and Zanskar Trek
Ancient Kingdoms of Ladakh and Zanskar Trekking
Ancient Kingdoms of Ladakh and Zanskar Trekking

Ancient Kingdoms of Ladakh and Zanskar Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 28 Days

Destination India

Trip Grade Challenging

Activity Trekking

Max. Altitude 4290m.

Accomodation Camping

Transportation Aeroplane / Tourist Bus

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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This is a real adventure trekking in a world where there are not many left, and a wonderful journey through the Indian Himalayas.

Zanskar trekking is a challenging Himalayan adventure trek in an exotic land of ancient kingdoms, high mountain passes, unforgettable landscapes, villages with a bit of exploratory trekking thrown in for good measure. A journey through Leh - Ladakh and Zanskar, once part of the Kingdom of Western Tibet, is a journey back through the centuries to a time when nomads transmigrated from one pastureland to another, and traded their salt and wool barley and staples with the people of the lowlands. The people of the lowland are typically and culturally rich in the villages and seen their living life style.

We can find while we were there that Tibetan Buddhist lamas, cliff-side monasteries, grazing yaks and lively, traditional villages add a sense of the otherworldly to our journey through Ladakh and Zanskar. The region, once explored by the old explorers in search of better trade, a route to forbidden Lhasa and unimaginable wealth, some days challenges us with high passes to cross and rivers to negotiates, and rewards is with a taste of 'old Tibet'. Our trek passes through the small Kingdom of Yulchung, a time barely remembered by the villagers, and continues across the Zanskar River gorges and through the canyons and spires of 'Bear Valley' to reach the ancient Kingdom of Zangla, the upper reaches of Zanskar. White-washed villages, ruined forts and dramatically perched Gompas await all of us, and we spend a few days trekking between them, tented camping in wonderful sites during the trek en route.

Our trek will be finish with a spectacular eight-day exploratory route west from Stongde Gompa to Brandy Nala, where our jeeps await us to drive us to Himachal Pradesh and our Hotel tucked away in the green hills of Manali from where continue drive take us to Delhi.

Trip Highlights

Visit around Leh (Ladakh) and the Indus Valley.
Cliff-side Tibetan Buddhist Gompas. (Monasteries).
Traditional Tibetan-style Ladakhi and Zanskari villages.
Demanding trekking through high passes and incredible Himalayan scenery.
Beautiful camp sites in remote locations.
Trekking to the remote Bear Valley route.
Trekking to the wild Stongde Valley route.
Central Asian wildlife Area.
Excellent drive to Manali over the Rotang Pass till Delhi.

Detail Itinerary

Camping Trek Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace, Jeep or Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
Domestic flight ticket: Delhi - Leh and local airport departure taxes.
Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Manali and Leh with Bed and breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
All 3 delicious major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. Kitchen tent, (Single, roomy Marmot and Big Agnes tents (double for couples), our famous 'Tibetan Festival 'Kamzang' expedition-style trekking Tent' as a dining tent, Toilet tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.)
Fresh coffee and gourmet teas prepared by our expert cook while on trek.
1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys (local staff), necessary Sherpa and Horse Portering.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Cost Doesn't Include:

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Delhi, Manali and Leh (Ladakh).
Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags or equipment rental.
Laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
All Drinks: Alcohol and bottled except tea and coffee.
India Visa fees.
Airfare: to & from your country.
Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees and international airport departure taxes.
Personal travel health insurance.
Tips for Crew: (Allow approx $ 230 for meals and tips for the crews.)

Spring Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to Delhi airport, meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly from Delhi to Leh 3500m. and transfer to Hotel.
Day 03: Leh Exploring day and rest.
Day 04: Leh Exploring day and rest.
Day 05: Drive Panjila (via Alchi Gompa) 3275m.
Day 06: Start trek from Panjila – Hanupatta 3960m.
Day 07: Hanupatta – Hanupatta.
Day 08: Hanupatta – Photoksar 4200m.
Day 09: Photoskar – Singge Valley Camp 4430m.
Day 10: Singge Valley Camp – Yulchung 3900m.
Day 11: Yulchung – Nyeraks 3710m.
Day 12: Nyeraks – Bear Camp 3980m.
Day 13: Bear Camp – Karmafu 3780m.
Day 14: Karmafu – Zangla Doksa Camp 3430m.
Day 15: Zangla – Stongde 3600m.
Day 16: Stongde – Stongde explore around and rest.
Day 17: Stongde – Suslantaktak 4290m.
Day 18: Suslantaktak – Zingchen 4100m.
Day 19: Zingchen – Tantak Gompa 4020m.
Day 20: Tantak Gompa (day trip to Shade)
Day 21: Tantak Gompa – Hormoche 3970m.
Day 22: Hormoche – Satak 4030m.
Day 23: Satak – Tsokmiksik 4100m.
Day 24: Tsokmiksik – Brandy Nala 4180m.
Day 25: Drive from Brandy Nala to Manali 2000m. And transfer to Hotel.
Day 26: From Manali overnight Bus to Delhi then transfer to Hotel.
Day 27: Free day in Delhi for shopping.
Day 28: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

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