Day 1

Arrive- Delhi, where you will be met and transfered to your hotel. (Hotel B&B)

Day 2

Delhi - Manali by bus.

Day 3

Manali - Darcha by bus.

Early morning drive from Manali to Darcha. Arrive Darcha and overnight in Camp.

Day 4

Darcha - Palemo (3600m) in 5h

Leave Darcha, We start our journey with an easy walk into the valley. En route, we will visit the Chika and Rarik monasteries.

Day 5

Palemo - Zanskar Sumdo (3860m) in 5h.

We cross the river by a hanging pulley. Overnight at Zanskar Sumdo

Day 6

Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo (4640m) in 5h.

Early morning trek from Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Napo. The route leaves the valley and starts climbing up quite steeply towards the Shingo La pass.

Day 7

Chumi Napo - Shingo La (5090m) - Lakham (4470m) in 6h.

Prayer flags flapping in the wind mark the Shingo La pass, surrounded with fascinating views of the glaciers. An easy traverse of a glacier takes us to the valley and to the Lakham yak pastures.

Day 8

Lakham - Kurgiak (4050m) in 6h.

A gradual descent along the Kurgiak river, lined with mani walls. On the way, we will come across a few Doksas, where yaks are kept in summer time.

Day 9

Kurgiak - Tetha (3950m), in 7h.

The trail is now boarded by meadows of flowers and barley fields. Shortens are spread all the way and highlight the religious fervour of the Zanskaris.

Day 10

Tetha - Purni (3700m), in 2h.

We visit Phuktal monastery (3850m), perched on the side of an impressive cliff. (4h return journey from Phuktal monastery to Purni).

Day 11

Purni - Ichar (3650m) in 4h.

Day 12

Ichar - Mune (3900m), in 5h.

The trail goes up and down along the Tsarap river. On arriving at Mune, we will visit its monastery.

Day 13

Mune - Padum (3600m) in 6h.

En route we visit Bardan monastery, one of the most important in the area. Overnight in Padum

Day 14

Padum - Kargil (3700m) by bus.

Drive from Padum to Kargil, Overnight at Kargil

Day 15

Kargil - Leh (3500m) by bus.

Drive from Kargil to Leh, Overnight at Leh hotel.

Day 16

Leh – Delhi by plane. (Hotel B&B)

Day 17

At leisure in Delhi. Safety day for your international flight. (Hotel B&B)

Day 18

Transfer to airport and fly back home.