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Ladakh
is both historically and culturally Tibetan. Its ancient monasteries and
villages have remained unchanged over the centuries. Even if
Zanskar had only got a handful of Gompas and
settlements that lie within striking distance of the road or hidden away
in the remote valleys, it offers glimpses into Tibetan Buddhism and the
colourful lifestyles of this isolated region.
Day 1: Early morning flight to
Leh . Day
free for rest and acclimatization.
Day 2: Tour of Leh city, including the 17th century palace and
gompa.
Day 3 & 4: Touring the monasteries and palaces of the Indus
valley.
Day 5: Travel by jeep to Lamayuru Gompa, a site that abounds in
myth and legend. Overnight stay in the village.
Day 6: Trek from Lamayuru over Prinkiti la (3,725 metres) to the
village of Wanlah, with its ancient Gompa.
Day 7: Trek through remarkable gorge country to the village of
Honupatta.
Day 8: Trek to Photoksar.
Day 9: Trek to the Singge la north base camp.
Day 10: Trek over the 5,100 metre Singge la to south base camp.
Day 11: Trek to Lingshet.
Day 12: Trek to Snertse.
Day 13: Trek to Hanuma.
Day 14: Trek to Pishu.
Day 15: Trek to Karsha, the largest monastery in the entire
Zanskar valley.
Day 16: Trek to Padum, crossing the Zanskar River on a remarkable
bridge.
Day 17: Day at leisure in Padum.
Day 18: Trek past the riverside citadel of Bardan Gompa to Mune.
Day 19: Continue along the banks of the Lungnak (Lingti) River to
the hamlet of Ichar.
Day 20: Trek to Purni, where the Kargyak and Tsarap rivers first
merge to form the mighty Lingti Chu (river).
Day 21: Trek to Phugtal Gompa, one of the world's most spectacular
structures. Its location, spilling down a sheer cliff face from the mouth
of a massive cave, is a staggering sight.
Day 22: Trek to the friendly village of Tangtse, at the base of
the gorge leading to Phirtse La.
Day 23: Trek to Shingsaw, the base camp for our pass crossing.
Day 24: We make an early start to cross Phirtse la (5,350 metres)
to the vast nomad camp at Chumik Marpo.
Day 25: Trek to Serchu Serai, on the banks of the
Yunan
river.
Day 26: Trek to Kilang Sarai, where we meet the Manali to Leh
military road.
Day 27: Travel by jeep to Keylong, the capitol and administrative
center of Lahaul.
Day 28: Continue by jeep over Rhotang Pass to Manali.
Day 29: Rest day in Manali.
Day 30: Jeep to Pinjore, stay in Palace Hotel there.
Day 31: Jeep to Chandigarh, then express train to Delhi, on
arrival check into a hotel for overnight stay.
Day 32: Depart- Delhi and transfer to airport for catching a
flight to onward journey.