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  Valley Of Zanskar (Darcha - Padum)  
A trek starting from green valley of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh to barren and rugged landscape of Zanskar. Change of Himalayan topography and profile is most evident and interesting. This is very popular for years and still a must on trekkers’ wish list. The trek terminates at Padum – the capital of Zanskar and a major center of Buddhism.
Duration : 20 days
Activities : 10 day trek / 12 night in camp or guest house / 7 night in hotel
Best Time : July - Sept.
Grade : Strenuous
Program Schedule
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Met on arrival at Delhi international airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi - Chandigarh - Manali
Early morning board fast train to Chandigarh. Met on arrival at Chandigarh and drive (310 km) to Manali (1920 mt) via Kullu and Mandi for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Manali
Morning at leisure and preparation of trek. Afternoon proceed for half day city tour. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 04 : Manali - Darcha
Morning drive to reach Darcha (3360 M) by covering appox 140 kms in 6-7 hrs. Stop at Rohtang Pass (3980 M) for photograph. Continue to reach Darcha. Arrive and overnight stay in tents besides the river.
Day 05 : Darcha - Palamu
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Palamu (3580 M) by covering appox 12 kms in 3-4 hrs. Todays trek is easy and gradual ascent all the way to Palamu. Overnight in tents.
Day 06 : Palamu - Zanskar Sumdo
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Zanskar Sumdo (3750 M) by covering appox 14 kms in 4-5 hrs. You will cross the river by a trolley just before the camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 07 : Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napko
Morning after breakfast start trekkingf to reach Chumi Nakpo (4060 M) by covering appox 14 kms in 4-5 hrs. A steep climb just after the camp and climb down gradually upto Chmi Nakpo. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 08 : Chumi Napko - Lakham
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Lakham (4100 M) by crossing Shingo La (5100 M) by covering appox 16 kms in 6-7 hrs. The climb to the pass is not hard but climbing down is hard through the glacier. Arrtive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 09 : Lakham - Kurgiak
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Kurgiakh (4060 M) by covering approx 14 kms. Now you will find the difference in the features of the of the mountains as you are in Zanskar. Arrive and set-up camp for overnight stay.
 
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