Lamayuru to Darcha trek is overall challenging trek which starts from Lamayuru and ends at Darcha-Sumdo. Its focuses mostly on Monasteries, Monks, People & Villages. Trekking Sector: Leh / Lamayuru / Lingshet / Padum / Darcha / Manali, this trekking is mainly focusing onMonasteries, Monks, People Village, Zanskar Region, Monasteries and annd its Landscape. June to September would be the peak season to gear up for this venture. ... See More+
Package Itinerary
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Day 1Leh to Lamayuru to Wanla 8 hoursServices 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
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Day 2Wanla to Hanupatta (3970m) 6-7 hrsServices 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.
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Day 3Hanupatta to Photoksar (4050m) via Sirsirla (4850m) 6-7 hrsServices 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.
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Day 4Photksar to SingayLa base (4300m) 8 hrsServices 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.
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Day 5Singayla base to Lingshet (3950m) 5-6 hrsServices 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.
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Day 6Lingshet to Snyertse (3800m) 8 hrsServices 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.
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Day 7Snyertse to Hanamur (3450m) 6 hrsServices 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.
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Day 8Hanamur to Pishu 4-5 hrsServices Included
- Cook
- Guide
- Helper
- Kitchen Equipment
- Meals
- Ponies
- Sightseeing
Walk along the Zanskar River passing through Pidmo village before getting to the camp.
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Day 9Pishu to Karsha (3650m) 4 hrsServices 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.
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Day 10Karsha to Padum (3610m) 2 hrsServices 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.
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Day 11Rest 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.
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Day 12Padum to Raru (3800m) 5-6 hrsServices 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.
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Day 13Raru to Pepula (3750m) 5 hrsServices 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.
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Day 14Pepula to Purne (3775m) 4-5 hrsServices 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.
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Day 15Purne to Phuktal (3900m) to Purne 5 hrsServices 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.
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Day 16Purne to Sking (4000m) 6-7 hrsServices 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.
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Day 17Sking (Hing or Kargyak) to Lhakhang (4450m) 6 hrsServices 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.
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Day 18Lhakhang to Ramjak (4300m) via Shinkunla 6-7 hrsServices 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.
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Day 19Ramjak to Palhamo (3700m) 5-6 hrsServices 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.
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Day 20Pal Lhamo to Darcha Sumo (3300m) 3-4 hrsServices 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.
Tented Accommodation
• Accommodation in Hotel in Padum & Kargil with all meals.
• All transportation by Toyota Qualis, Innova or Scorpio.
• Two men tent, Kitchen and dinning tents.
• Kitchen equipments and Toilet Tent.
• Stool, Table and mattresses.
• Food veg and non-veg.
• Cook, helper and guide.
• Ponies for Luggages for Trekking with Camping.
• Ponies/Potters for Luggages for Trekking with Homestay.
• Monument entrances, wild life fees and camping charges.
• Climbing permit to Stok Khangri and Equipments.
• GST
• Any flight tickets and any Accommodation except Padum & Kargil.
• No accommodation in Leh & Manali is included in Trekking Packages.
• Sleeping Bags, trekking shoes and clothing.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Any thing not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices Included”.
• Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
• Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
• Prices valid from 01 January 2021 to 31 Dec 2021.
• 10% cancellation charges if the trekking is cancelled within 30 days before the tour.
• 20% cancellation charges if the tour and trek is cancelled within a one week before the tour.
• No refund if the trek or tour is cancelled after starting or middle of the trek or tour.