Ruphshu valley To Zanskar valley trek

- From Darcha to to Padum

This trek takes you over some steep gorges, mountain rivers and moraines. Its a tough walk and involves crossing mountain streams and fallen rocks along the way. Also meet shepherds in their summer pastures and local people in remote villages. In this bleak, inhospitable land the people are warm and friendly. They live an unsophisticated life subsisting on barley and peas the only two items that the unyielding weather allows them to grow.

Tour Duration: 13 Days

Grade - Hard

Season: June - September

Minimum group size - 04 / Maximum group size - 20

Itinerary:
Day 01: Delhi - Manali - Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi and take early morning flight to Manali. Day at leisure to relax.
Day 02: Manali to Darcha (3400m/appx 3 Hrs) - Over night camp in the large river basin of Rarik and Chikka.
Day 03: Darcha to Takpachan (3570m/6 Hrs) - Overnight camp at the end of the groves at Takpachan.
Day 04: Takpachan to Ramjak (4050m/ 6/7 hrs) - Overnight at shepherds’ meadow beyond Ramjak.
Day 05: Ramjak to Lakongsumdo (4400m/8 hrs) - Overnight camp at the meadows.
Day 06: Lakongsumdo to Kargiakh (4100m/ 6/7 hrs) - Overnight camp at Kargiakh.
Day 07: Kargiakh to Purne (3745m/ 8/9 hrs) - Overnight camp at Purne.
Day 08: Purne to Phuktal and back (4 hrs) - Purne for overnight stay.
Day 09: Purne to Ichar (3700m/ 5/6 hrs) - Overnight camp at Ichar.
Day 10: Ichar to Mune (3650m/ 5 hrs) - Overnight camp at Mune.
Day 11: Mune to Padum (3650m/ 5 hrs) - Drive to Kargil for overnight stay. Early morning drive into Leh in waiting vehicles.
Day 12: Option to extend your stay in Leh by a few days or fly out to Delhi for onward destination.