Padam, the capital of Zanskar is approchable by a 3 days drive from Leh or Srinagar. Padam is also the finishing point for many popular treks through Zanskar and Lahoul. This trek can easily be combined with other popular treks. This extension to Leh via the Markha Valley passes through very remote mountains that are famed for their wildlife and numerous river crossings. This is a fantastic trek for Wild Life and Photography enthusiasts/amateurs.
Arrive Leh, exchange to Hotel. Day rest for complete acclimatization or evening, walk around the Leh Market. Overnight at Hotel in Leh. (3450m)
Sightseeing to Stok, Matho and Sankar monasteries. After breakfast drive to Stok via Choklamsar. Here you cross Indus river which is one of the holiest rivers. In Stok one can visit the royal palace of present king and queen. In this palace there is a great collection of ancient royal ornaments, Thankas and old statues. About five minutes upward drive from the Stok Palace there is Gurpuk Gompa, about thirty monks reside in this monastery. The monks of this monastery belong to Gelukpa school. After visiting this monastery drive to Matho monastery which is 10 km.This monastery is the only monastery of Saskyapa School in Ladakh. After visiting this monastery drive back to Leh. Afternoon, visit Sankar monastery which is walking distance from the main Market. The H.H Bakula Rinpoche incumbents this monastery. Approximately 40 monks reside in this monastery. Overnight Hotel.
Full day sight seeing Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monastery. Morning: After breakfast full day sightseeing to Shey, Thiksey, Hemis. Shey palace is situated at a distance of 14 km from Leh. Here one can visit the temple of Unique Buddha with Copper and Gold gilded. After visiting this temple drive to Thiksey monastery which is 5 km from Shey. The great mahasiddha Sthaksang Raspa along with great ancestor Singey Namgyal builds this monastery in 16th century.Presently 200 monks are residing this monastery and they practice in Drukpa School. After visiting this monastery drive back to Leh. Overnight at the Hotel.
Morning after breakfast, drive to Nubra, 120 kms (one way) from Leh and it takes about 4-5 hrs drive, by crossing Khardung-la. Explore the Nubra valley . Arrive Hunder where you enjoy the Double humped bacterian camel riding (Optional). After that continue driving to Deskit (administrative block of Nubra valley) and visit the monastery. This picturesque monastery built on hill top overlooking the valley. Enjoy magnificent and awesome view of valley and mountains of Karakoram Range. Overnight at Hotel/ Fixed Camp.
Morning after breakfast, drive back to Leh via Khardungla. Arrive Leh by late afternoon. Post Lunch, free to explore Leh market. Overnight at Hotel. (3500m).
Leave Leh after breakfast for Hemis Schukpachen. Overnight in Camp
Morning: After Breakfast. Trek to Tia, which is 6 Hours trek from here. After crossing the village, gentle walk on a flat terrain and then steep descent, which is followed by deep gorge and then again you climb a steep slope to the summit of Meptek la pass (4070 meters). From here gentle descend through a narrow valley up to Ang village. From here you trek for another ½ hour to reach your Temisgam. After passing through village continue your trek towards another valley on right till you reach Tia. Overnight in camp.
As normal after breakfast, Continue the trek along the valley towards upward along the street. Leaving behind the street, tale the path in the middle of greenery field, cross the stream, that flows on the left side, using a small bridge towards left. After crossing the river, ascend towards rocky ridge by following the Zig-zag trial, finally you arrive at Temong-la 3900m high from the sea level. After crossing the Pass, ahead one can see the path rising slowly up on the left –right side of a shallow Valley-Green patches in the middle of the Cham-la (4040m). Two paths lead to Skyndiyang from the pass, take right hand side coz it’s easier than left. Continue along the left track and pass spring water (source d’au) and keep to right of a V-shaped valley, when the valley opens out, one can see the Chortens (washed out) above the Skyndiyang village (3640m). Descend steeply to the left for few minutes, you arrive at campsite. Overnight Camp.
Today, during the trek you have different spectacular and breathtaking view of landscape and colorful mountains. After breakfast, continue trek along the right of above the village, by following the small path above the valley of right side, cross the river towards the left, pass old house and continue straight to ascend the pass, following zig-zag route and finally reach at top of Sedhchan-la 3950m.From the top of pass, you see the beautiful, wonderful landscape of snow caped and colorful mountains. Cross the pass, easy descent, and continue downward towards right and finally arrive near a green patches 3740m and here you see animals like Yaks. Drive Nyarmu to Uleytakpo via Lamayuru. Overnight in Hotel.
Leave hotel after breakfast drive to Leh on the way visit Alchi and Likir monasteries. Overngiht in Hotel.
After breakfast drive to Korzok which is 218 km and takes 7 hours. This village is situated at 15,000 feet with it’s dozen houses and the Gompa is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu otherwise the region is inhabited only by Nomadic Changpa.. The great crested Grebe, the Brahmini Duck and the brown headed Gull. Overnight Camp.
Morning, drive to Tsokar which is 86 km and takes 5 hours. On the way to Tsokar one can see the wild ass of Tibetans plateau. In ancient days people used bring salt from this lake and export to near region. Overnight at camp.
Drive to Leh 154 kms ( 6 hrs ) via crossing the world second highest motorable road. Then descend towards Rumtse and continue through narrow gorge with colorful mountain. Overnight in Hotel.
Free. – last minute shopping and visitng the main market. Overngiht in Hotel
As per yr flight we will pick you up from Domestic terminal and if you have the time little tour of Old & New Delhi – just give you the taste of the capital of India And as per yr int. flight – we will drop you at international airport to fly back home
