Padam Lamayaru Trek
Trip Name: Padam Lamayaru Trek
Duration: 16 days
The Nubra Valley lies in the north of Leh and is accessible over the Khardungla pass 5600 Mtrs. that is one of the highest motorable roads in the world. The Nubra valley has opened for Foreign Tourists in 1994 by the govt. of India to expand tourist activities in Ladakh region. There are several unparalleled trekking routes.
Itinerary
Day 01: Leh
Today on arrival at Leh airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted transfer to Hotel. Complete day for acclimatization. In the evening short walk around Leh bazaar. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Leh/Kargil
235 Kms. drive. This morning after breakfast leave by surface to Kargil by Jeep/Coach on the way visit Alchi monastery. Today we have to cross the highest pass (Fotula 13749 ft) on Srinagar Leh route. Finally we stop at Mulbek monastery which is worth to visit. Another 40 Kms drive will take us to Kargil. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Kargil/Randgom
135 Kms. drive. After Kargil drive towards Zanskar valley on the way see Panikar and Parkachan villages view of Nun & Kun peaks are seen. Arrive Rangdom in the evening. Overnight in tents.
Day 04: Randgom/Padam
150 Kms. drive. After short drive, we stop at Rangdom Gompa and visit the Gompa continue drive to Padam which is the Capital of Zanskar valley on the way cross Penisla pass (4401 Mtrs) and some ancient Buddhist villages are seen. After crossing Tungri bridge visit Sunni Gompa finally we reach Padam in the late afternoon. Overnight in tents.
Day 05: Padam/Karsha
4 hrs. Trek. Today in time start trek towards Piptong then after passing through dusty plain cross Doda river climb and arrive at Karsha 15th century Monastery. Overnight in tents.
Day 06: Karsha/Pishu
5/6 hrs. Trek. An easy and dusty walk after crossing Rinam there is a rock shelter and a small stream(Zanskar river). The longest hanging bridge (55 Mtrs) joining Zangla Gompa can be visited before arriving at Pishu. From Zangla a trail goes to Padam via Zozar and Thongde. Overnight in Tents.
Day 07: Pishu/Hanukil
5/6 hrs. Trek. Days trek continue, to the left bank of Zanskar river and sometime crossing the morainic plateau after crossing a bridge, Pidmu is reached and after 2 hrs we reach at Hanumil. Overnight in Tents.
Day 08: Hanumil/Purfila/Snertse
6 hrs. Trek. One hour easy path beyond Hanumil then it leads upto plateau from Zanskar edge then to the foot of the pass. After steep and difficult climb to Purfila 3900 Mtrs now steep descent will reach Oma-chu river. cross bridge and again after a steep and difficult climb of about one Km. Overnight in Tents.
Day 09: Snertse/Hanumala/Lingshad
9 hrs. Trek. Ascent through gorges and then passing a sheep fold. Further 3 hour will take to reach Hanumala (4700 Mtrs). Now after a Km of steep descent climb for half a Km, along mountain side and then descent towards Lingshad (3800 Mtrs). Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Lingshad/Singela
6/7 hrs. Trek. Around one hour easy climb up to Margumla (4100 Mtrs) descent along the slope (beautiful landscape) view of Nierang valley. After passing the village of Gongma (3840 Mtrs) and Skiumpata a steep ascent to Kubala (3800 Mtrs). Go on climbing upto the foot of Singela. Overnight in Tents.
Day 11: Singela/Photoksar
7 hrs. Trek. It takes about 7 to 8 Hrs to reach Photoksar from the pass then a short descent opens out in a board valley. First easy walk then climb the Boumitsela (4200 Mtrs) not arduous. Now descent to Photoksar (3750 Mtrs). Overnight in tents.
Day 12: Photoksar/Sirsirla/Hanupatta
6 hrs. Trek. From Photoksar after a gentle climb of one hour takes to a large chorten after a long ascent is Sirsirla last ascent is steep. Now descent to river cross bridge and after passing stony valley arrive at the camp site little before Hanupatta (3450 Mtrs). Overnight in Tents.
Day 13: Hanupatta/Shilla
6/7 hrs. Trek. Continue descent across the slop (the path cut into the rock) upto a junction of the rivers chorten and flittering flags on a flat land. After crossing a ridge go down passing through some fallen rocks arrive at Franjila (3 Hrs). wanla is located on a flat land reached after crossing bridge on the left bank of the river, cross another bridge and arrive at Shilla. Overnight in Tents.
Day 14: Shilla/Lamayuru
4/5 hrs. Trek. After passing the village of Shilla go to broad chorten then follow a narrow and dry gorge reach Prinkitila (3725 Mtrs). Now one hour easy descent after crossing river, Lamayuru village is reached. Remaining day to visit the monastery. Overnight in Tents.
Day 15: Lamayuru/Leh
120 Kms. drive. Today in time drive back to Leh via some interesting villages, on the way visit Alchi and Likir monastery which is one of the famous monasteries of Ladakh region.
Day 16: Leh/Departure
Today in time transfer to the airport to fly back to Delhi.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
