Darcha Lamayru Trek
Description
Tour Plan
Description
Darcha is a small village located on the bank of Bhaga river, in Lahaul at an elevation of 3,360 inhabited by the Himalayan tribesThe popular Darcha Lamayuru trek is a journey that connects the remote terrains of Himachal Pradesh with the ancient hues of Indo – Tibetans in Lamayuru at Ladakh. The trail passes through a wide barren landscape and cascade of snow fed ranges, high altitude mountain passes and quaint villages. Further, it takes you through the beautiful vicinity of alpine lakes. Here you can explore wild whispers of several Himalayan wildlife, which includes migrating birds endangered animals.
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Pick up from airport to hotel, overnight in hotel
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Day 2: Sightseeing Delhi, evening drive to Manali by car 585 km
Visit the most famous Sights in Delhi today ( Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar…). In the evening we start towards Manali.
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Day 3: Manali Rest day and local Sightseeing
Use this day to relax from the overnight journey, visit the market or do some guided local sightseeing with us (The Mall, Tibetan Monastery, Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Hot spring, Manu Temple. Overnight in Hotel
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Day 4: Manali to Darcha 8 hrs (3500 m) to Palmo 5 hrs ( 3900m) by Jeep
By jeep through the Rohtang Pass, further to Darcha and then to Palmo, overnight in camp
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Day 5: Palmo to Zanskar Sumdo (4200m) 6 hrs
Continue on the left bank until reaching a second ford. Then go up the right-hand valley. There is a good path on the sides of the stream, overnight in camp
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Day 6: Zanskar Sumdo to Chumi Nagpo 7hrs
From the camp climb moderate slopes to the foot of Shingo-La. There are some small streams to cross, the ground floaters out, and the path zig-zag through a moraine, overnight in camp
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Day 7: Chumi Nagpo to Lakhang 7hrs
Go cross the Shingo la pass (5100m) overnight in camp,
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Day 8: Lakhang to Kargyak
An easy descent to the campsite with the panoramic view of the valley, overnight in camp
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Day 9: Kargyak to Purni 6 hrs
A short distance beyond Tanze, a bridge links to the left bank Monotonous going across morainic terrain. A slight rise leading to Kuru, a Major settlement of livestock breeders, overnight in camp
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Day 10: Rest Day and a visit to Phuktal Monastery
The Phuktal monastery is one of the most spectacular sights in Zanskar Phuktal belongs to the tradition of the Gelupas( Yellow Hats.). the spring that gurgles deep in the cave is still out of bounds to women, overnight in camp
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Day 11: Purni to Ichar 6 hrs
The trail that overcharges the Tsarap is tricky and hard going. Very good campsite an interesting fortified village, overnight in camp
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Day 12: Ichar to Mune 6hrs
Cross back over to the left bank, then a gradual climb before coming to a major tributary. Gradual descent down towards Reru and after that a quiet, beautiful plain covered with flowers, overnight in camp
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Day 13: Mune to Padum 5hrs
You can visit the Barden gompa, a Kagyupa Monastery famous for its prayer wheels that are 180 cm. high, overnight in camp
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Day 14: Padum to Karcha 5 hrs
From Padum head towards piping and then a dusty plain towards river Doda, overnight in camp
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Day 15: Karcha to Pishu 5hrs
Before Pishu, make a little detour to see the longest hanging bridge over Zanskar(55mts.), it leads towards Zangla, overnight in camp
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Day 16: Pishu to Hanumil 6hrs
Continue along the left bank, easy-going sometimes along the river and at times across the moronic plateau, overnight in camp
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Day 17: Hanumil to Parfi la- Nyste 7hrs
The path leads away from the edge of Zanskar, up to the plateau. Then to the foot of the pass Parfi-La(3900mts.), a wonderful lookout, overnight in camp
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Day 18: Nyste to Lingshed 7 hrs
Go across the Hanuma la(4700mts.). An easy descent towards Lingshed(3800mts.), overnight in camp
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Day 19: Lingshed to Foot of Sengge – la 7 hrs
An easy climb of 1 hr. to the Murgum –La(4100mts.). a gentle descent towards village Gongma (3840mts.) then to base of Sengge –la, overnight in camp
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Day 20: Singge – La to Photoksar 7hrs
A rather steep climb to the sengge –La takes from 2hrs. (5000mts) and then walk leads to a broad valley. The descent towards Photoksar (3750mts.) a Splendid village, overnight in camp
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Day 21: Photoksar to Hannupatta 7hrs
From the village, a gentle climb up to a large Chorten (1 hr.) after that a long ascent to the Sir Sir La, overnight in camp
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Day 22: Hannupata to Wanla 5hrs
It is the Last Day of the trekking route after crossing the 10th. pass Printiti- La (3400mts.), overnight in camp
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Day 23: Wanla to Lamayuru drive to Leh by Jeep 124 km
It takes 4hrs. to Lamayuru. Visit the Lamayuru monastery, which is the biggest in western Ladakh. And built-in the 16th. a century on the site of a much older temple. The monastery is very well kept and famous for its many colorful wall painting. Then drive to Leh 124 km, overnight in hotel
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Day 24: In Leh
Visit Leh Palace, Shankar Gompa, Shanti Stupa and Leh Bazar, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery Overnight in the hotel
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Day 25: In Leh – Day free for independent activities
Overnight in hotel
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Day 26:Departure Leh – by flight back to Delhi
Overnight in hotel
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