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This
trail passing from Boktal Pass, sometimes referred to as the Lonvilad
Gali, has been the most popular back-door route for the pilgrims and
armies crossing into Ladakh
. A spellbinding divide between two of the word's most formidable mountain
ranges, the Suru Valley winds south from Kargil
to the desolate Pensi La - the main entry point to
Zanskar region.
Day 1 & 2: Pahalgam
To Sheshnag
(Follow the first two stages of the AMARNATH CAVE TREK)
Day 3: Sheshnag To Permandal Over The Gul Gali
(Average walking time 5 to 6 hours)
Day 4: Permandal To Humpet
(Average walking time 5 to 6 hours)
Day 5: Rest Day. Visit Kantial Valley.
Day 6: Humpet To Kanital
(Average walking time 3 hours)
Day 7: Kanital To Boktol Pass & Donara
(Average walking time 8 to 9 hours)
Day8: Donara To Panikhar
(Average walking time 2 to 3 hours)
From Panikhar there are local buses to Kargil and the drive takes about four hours to reach. Alternatively, one may wish to continue to trek. Options are to continue via Parachik To Rangdum and then over the Karji-La To Heniskot Or Lamayuru, or to catch a trek in the Zanskar region