Detail itinerary
DAY 01 : Delhi - Manali (2050 M)
Arrival in Delhi and drive to Manali Overnight journey.
DAY 02 : Manali (2050 M)
Arrival at Manali by morning and then transfer to the hotel. At leisure or a tour of attractive places like Hadimba Devi temple, Vashisht Hot Springs, Club house etc. can be taken. Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 03 : Manali - Darcha (3400 M) 180 kms/5-6 hrs
In the morning after breakfast drive along the Beas River upstream along the true left bank through the several villages to the Rohtang pass (4050 m). Down hill drive to the Gramphu and passport check point at Koksar. Reach Keylong, the tribal district. headquarter, 35 kms a head campsite at Darcha. We will camp near the river at Darcha. Overnight in the tent.
DAY 04 : Darcha – Zanskar Sumdo (3640m, trek 7-8 hrs)
A very short drive will get us to Darcha and from there to Rarig from where we begin the trek. We move up the Barai Nullah (river) valley passing Palamo village with their characteristic flat-topped dwellings. Today we have to cross several side streams and cross a boulder field to reach our campsite. Overnight in tents.
DAY 05 : Zanskar Sumdo – Acclimatisation day
We have a rest day today to help in acclimatisation. There are plenty of short walks in this remote and barren for restless souls. Overnight in tents.
DAY 06 : Zanskar Sumdo – Chuminakpo (4500 m) 7.30 hrs
Today it’s trekking high up on the mountain side. First cross the river by a hanging bridge and then steep climb up for about an hour and then follow the trek on a narrow valley until you reach Ramjak, a small meadow. Thereafter to Chuminakpo (4800 m). Overnight in the tent.
DAY 07 : Chuminakpo - Lahkhang (4300 m) over Shingo la (5090 m) 7-8 hrs
Path leads over moraines, ice chilled streams may have to cross over snow and glaciers, and suddenly prayer flags can be seen flattering over the pass. Descend to the Zanskar valley, before arriving at the campsite one has to wade through Kargyak Chhu, a beautiful campsite on the bank of Lhakhang Chhu. Overnight in the tent.
DAY 08 : Lukung - Kargyak (4060 m) 5 hrs
Easy trek beside the right bank of Kargyak Chhu and foot of the Gumboranjom tower; a chilled stream has to cross. An opportunity to see closely the herds of yaks, Marmots are whistling around the meadow and playing hide and seek. Long series of Mane wall and Chhorten are a symbol to reach Kargyak village, it houses a small Gompa on the top of the village. Overnight in the tent.
DAY 09 : Kargayak - Purni (3800 m) 6 hrs
Trail goes through Tanze, Kuru, Testa and Yal. Village farmers can be seen cultivating their fields with melodious songs of Zanskar. Reached Purni, situated on the confluence of the Tsarap and Kargyak Chhu. Overnight in the tent.
DAY 10 : Purni – Phugtal Gompa (3850 m) - Purni (3950 m, trek 4- 5 hrs)
Today we will climb next to the Kargyak river through a gorge to the Tsarap river to get access to the stunningly located Phuktal Gompa (3850m). The monastery is perched on the mountainside and is quite an impressive sight. The monastery was built around a sacred spring and was visited by the Hungarian, Csomo de Koros, one of the first Europeans to visit Zanskar in the 1820's.after spending some time at the gompa we returned to our campsite at Purne. Overnight in tents.
DAY 11 : Purni – Tanze (3850m, trek 4 hrs)
We retrace our steps to Tanze. It’s a short walk and one will get enough time to rest one's legs. Overnight in tents.
DAY 12 : Tanze – High Camp (4800m, trek 7-8 hrs)
From Tanze we take the trail towards Phitse La. Initially we move through a gorge and then the trail opens out to a wider plateau. We will try to camp as near as possible to the base of the pass so that it's easier tomorrow to climb the pass. A remote pasture, though small, is where we camp for the night. Overnight in tents.
DAY 13 : High Camp – Phitse La (5526m) – Lingti Camp (4700m, trek 7-8 hrs).
It's a short but steep climb to the pass. The final ascent is up a scree slope, making the going tough, to reach the Phitse La (5250m). The effort is more than rewarded by spectacular views of Himalayan peaks and hanging glaciers close to the pass. A short detour climb to a small ridge, affords excellent views of the Zanskar range. The descent is also steep and crosses further scree slopes before reaching a meadow at Chumik Marpo. We continue descending into a narrow gorge to the main Lingti valley. We camp near a side stream of the Lingti River. Overnight in tents.
DAY 14 : Lingti Camp – Tsarap Camp (4400m, trek 4-5 hrs)
We follow the Lingti River to a confluence with the Tsarap where we make camp. Our route today crosses several ridges dotted with juniper and marked with prayer flags or Mani walls, and through meadows used by nomadic Gaddi shepherds. We have to cross streams at several places. Overnight in tents.
DAY 15 : Tsarap Camp - Kelong Sarai (4600m, trek 3-4 hrs)
We walk in the lower meadows where the valley widens out and we can see the Leh-Manali highway in the far distance. We camp in a grassy field at Kilong Serai. Overnight in tents.
DAY 16 : Kelong Sarai – Keylong
Today we will drive towards Keylong, the headquarters of Lahaul valley. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 17 : Keylong – Manali
Early in the morning we will drive towards Manali through a very interesting landscape. One can stop on the way to Manali at Rohtang Pass for photography. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 18 : Manali - Delhi (Drive 580 kms/12-13 hrs)
The day is for relaxing, by evening catch an AC Volvo coach for Delhi. Overnight journey.
DAY 19 : Arrive Delhi & Departure
Arrive Delhi by morning at 08:00 hrs & Departure to your onward destination
