Lamayuru to Darcha Trek 19 NIGHTS/ 20 DAYS

Package Itinerary

• Day 1

  Leh to Lamayuru to Wanla 8 hours

  Leh Lamayuru to Wanla
  Services Included

  • Sightseeing
  • Transportation

  After an early breakfast, drive to Lamayuru en route you can also visit Liker and Alchi Monasteries. You’ll reach Lamayuru by noon, visit the Monastery and drive to Wanla. Overnight stay in camp

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  You can go down along the stream towards east and then after 20 minutes cross the stream near Chorten. Walk along another stream southward and then east up to the Prikiting La (3700m). After the pass you’ll reach down the river in Shillakung valley. The trail on the right also leads to Zanskar via Snigutse La. Take the right trail with chorten and Mani wall. Cross the river and the campsite is reached passing through some houses near the second bridge and a tented restaurant. Overnight stay in camp

   

  
  
  
• Day 2

  Wanla to Hanupatta (3970m) 6-7 hrs

  Wanla Hanupatta
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  After crossing the river and a stream walk along the road eastward. The trail splits into two, one leads towards Alchi village and another to Sumda Chenmo. There is a bridge to cross before walking again along the road for some distance. Soon with crossing another bridge, a difficult trail entering into Hanupatta gorge has to be negotiated with great care, especially challenging for heavily laden ponies. One more bridge to cross (ignore the second one) to get to a stupa, following which, the gorge opens up into the valley of Hanupatta.

   

  
  
• Day 3

  Hanupatta to Photoksar (4050m) via Sirsirla (4850m) 6-7 hrs

  Hanupatta Photoksar via Sirsila
  Services Included

  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  The day 4 involves crossing streams and walking along these before climbing the Sirsir la (4850m). After crossing the pass, a stream leads to the campsite in the Photoksar village.

  
  
  
• Day 4

  Photksar to SingayLa base (4300m) 8 hrs

  Photkar SingayLa
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  On the walk down the village, keep the stream on your left and you’ll approach a few Pulu (herders’ shelters). Cross the stream to move towards the base of Singay la. The base, which is the campsite for the day, is not a very long walk from the herders’ shelters.

  
  
• Day 5

  Singayla base to Lingshet (3950m) 5-6 hrs

  Singayla base Lingshet
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Climb up the Singay La pass (5050m), and on the way down, a trail leading to the left goes to Yulchung Nerags village. Take the right trail to get to Kyukpa la (4430). After crossing Kyukpa la pass, take the right trail in the same direction down to a hamlet. Cross the stream and walk upwards to Margo la (4500m). The Lingshet village is reached after the descent of the pass. The campsite is near the school and there is a monastery above the village on the left hand side.

  
  
  
• Day 6

  Lingshet to Snyertse (3800m) 8 hrs

  Lingshet Snyertse
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Walk down the stream through the fields and an easy ascend starts after crossing the stream. At Hanuma la (4800m) has the first and good view of Lingshet valley. Walking down along a stream leads you to the campsite before the village next to a tree.

   

  
  
  
• Day 7

  Snyertse to Hanamur (3450m) 6 hrs

  Synestse Hanamur
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  The day’s journey begins with crossing the stream and leaving it on the left to walk upwards. After a curve start walking up to the stream, cross the bridge and then a steep ascent takes you to Parfi la (3950m). Walking down to the Zanskar River and the trail along it leads to Hanamur, which has herders’ shelters. The campsite is close to the fields along the River. is near the field and the river. The village Hanamur has only two houses.

   

  
  
• Day 8

  Hanamur to Pishu 4-5 hrs

  Hanamur Pishu
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Walk along the Zanskar River passing through Pidmo village before getting to the camp.

  
  
  
• Day 9

  Pishu to Karsha (3650m) 4 hrs

  Pishu Karsha
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Continue walking along the Zanskar River towards Karsha passing through Rinam village. The campsite for the day is below the majestic monastery perched up on the mountain. Before retiring for the day, visiting this huge monastic heritage with many monks is worthwhile.

  
  
  
• Day 10

  Karsha to Padum (3610m) 2 hrs

  Karsha padum
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Hotel
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  The day also has in store for you such as visits to religious monuments in Pibiting village and Padum, which is also the headquarters of Zanskar region. Check in Hotel Ibex and visit Sani and Stakrimo monasteries after having lunch. Night stay in a hotel with a good basic facility is refreshing.

  
  
  
• Day 11

  Rest at Padum (3610m)
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Hotel
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Day 11 is spared for a complete rest before proceeding further. Visits to historical monasteries of Stakrimo and Sani would be worthwhile during the day before your lunch at your leisure.

  
  
  
• Day 12

  Padum to Raru (3800m) 5-6 hrs

  Padum Raru
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  All through the day’s trek is walking on the road parallel to and upstream the Lungnak River. On the way perched on a hill is the Bardan Gonpa seemingly protruding from the river and then Mune village is reached. The campsite is close to a bridge.

  
  
  
• Day 13

  Raru to Pepula (3750m) 5 hrs

  Raru Pepula
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  There are many up and down traverses along the river after crossing it to get the Pepu la pass close to a stream. The campsite is near the teashop.

  
  
  
• Day 14

  Pepula to Purne (3775m) 4-5 hrs

  Papula purne
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Cross the stream and walk up to the next bridge near Tantse. Cross the Lungnak River and walk north for Purne, where you have to camp.

  
  
  
• Day 15

  Purne to Phuktal (3900m) to Purne 5 hrs

  Purne Phuktal
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Walk towards Phugtal Monastery and walk back to the Camp at Purne. Overnight stay in the Camp.

  
  
  
• Day 16

  Purne to Sking (4000m) 6-7 hrs

  Purne skiing
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Walk towards the south and cross the same bridge. Walk southward through a valley to get the camp.

  
  
  
• Day 17

  Sking (Hing or Kargyak) to Lhakhang (4450m) 6 hrs

  Skiing Lhakhang
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Walk towards Kargyak and the camp site is just across the bridge. Overnight stay in the camp.

  
  
  
• Day 18

  Lhakhang to Ramjak (4300m) via Shinkunla 6-7 hrs

  Lhakhang Ramjak
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Again walk along the river and the ascent starts after a few miles. Reaching Shinkunla (5090m) top and the other side of the pass is a little bit difficult. Arrive at Ramjak after passing by Chumik Nakpo. The Campsite is near a Mani wall.

  
  
  
• Day 19

  Ramjak to Palhamo (3700m) 5-6 hrs

  Ramjak Palhamo
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Walk towards the same direction along the stream and after sometime cross the river to get to a tea shop. The campsite is after crossing the bigger stream.

  
  
  
• Day 20

  Pal Lhamo to Darcha Sumo (3300m) 3-4 hrs

  Pal Lhamo Darcha Sumo
  Services Included

  • Cook
  • Guide
  • Helper
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Meals
  • Ponies
  • Sightseeing

  Today is the last day with a short walk passing through the villages of Chika and Rarik, from where the motor-able road starts and it takes you to Darcha Sumdo.