Padum Zanskar Jispa Trek

Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights

Destinations: Delhi - Manali - Keylong - Jispa - Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo - Chhumiknakpo - Lakong - Kargyak - Purne - Mune - Padum - Rangdum - Suru Valley -Kargil - Mulbekh- Leh - Delhi.


Package Overview

Padum Zanskar Jispa Trek is a 22 Days tour package specially designed to provide you the best exposure of the Ladakh region within limited time. This magnificent Ladakh region welcomes you to visit some of the most amazing landscapes and fascinating monasteries. This program will surely provide you with an experience to be cherished for long time. With Jispa padum zanskar trek tour, experience Ladakh amidst snowy peaks blessed with spectacular landscapes and free flowing Indus - together making it a must visit for every nature lover.

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Package Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi covering major hotspots like visit to Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Mosque, Rajghat, Parliament House
  • Explore Rohtang pass, the majestic barren mountain landscapes.
  • Darshan at Hadimba Devi temple, with a four -tier pagoda shaped roof.
  • Guided tour tothe most celebrated monastery of Lahaul called Khardung
  • Trekking at the beautiful Zanskar Sumdo, the meeting point of two rivers- Zanskar River and Padam River
  • Enjoy the alluring view of the peaks of Ladakh while standing at the Shingo La Pass.
  • Capturing the sight of beautiful sheer-sided Gumburanjon mountain while trekking down Lakong valley
  • Explore Suru Valley-the most beautiful region of Ladakh
  • Guided tour of the most famous and vivid monastery of Phuktal
  • Visit toBardan Gompa, one of the first Buddhist monastery in Zanskar
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Trip Inclusion

  • Hotel are best and well catogrised.
  • Well furnished Accommodation.
  • Welcome drink on arrival (non alcoholic)
  • All transfers by private commercial vehicles
  • Sight seeing as per day itinerary
  • Vehicles and Transport Included.
  • 24X7 Assistance.
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Trip Exclusion

  • Any Air Fare
  • Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water and starters
  • Camera fees
  • Entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Peak Season Charges
  • All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned under "Inclusions"
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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Delhi

On arrival at the Delhi airport, meet our tour representative who'll escort you to one of our enlisted hotels in the city. Check-in at your pre-booked hotel. The remaining day is at leisure in your room. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2

Delhi

After having your hearty breakfast, embark on the sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi covering major hotspots like Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Rajghat, Parliament House and Indian President's House. Post lunch, explore historical monuments like the Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar for their impressive architecture. In the evening explore the local markets of Delhi and drive back to the hotel. Relish the loveable dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Delhi - Manali

This early morning after having breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Manali. On arrival at Manali, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Relish your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

Manali

Early in the morning after breakfast, set out on a sightseeing tour to Manali. Located on the west bank of the Beas River, this place offers the traveller's blissful and mesmerizing vistas. After exploring the lavish flora and fauna of Manali, head straight to Rohtang pass and drive through majestic, barren mountain landscapes. Enroute take a break to briefly at Naggar, the former capital of the king of Kullu. While in Naggar visit the 400-year-old castle construct of weathered wood & stone that has now been converted into a tourist hotel for its exemplary architecture and intricate design. Laterwards in the day take a leisurely walk to the Rhoerich art Gallery to feast your eyes with beautiful paintings. Drive down to Manali after visiting Naggar. Stop mid way to visit the village of Jagatsukh. The latter part of the day is spent in exploring the peaceful surrounding of the attractive villages of old Manali. Also visit the 600 year old Hadimba Devi temple - a somber, wooden shrine set in a cedar grove with a four-tier pagoda shaped roof. Relish dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5

Manali - Keylong - Jispa

This morning after posting your breakfast, drive straight to Keylong the capital village of this valley. On reaching Keylong take a stroll in its interesting market. Walk around Keylong to visit the most celebrated monastery of Lahaul called Khardung. In this late afternoon drive to Jispa for overnight camp.

Day 6

Jispa - Palamo

Wake up early this morning, to relish the trek that starts from the Himachal region and ends in the Ladakh region. During this 03 hrs trek to Palermo, cross through the two villages of Chikka and Rareek. Reach Palamo passing by a spectacular gorge. Having checked in, relish lip smacking dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Day 7

Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo

This early morning after trekking for 06 Hrs, reach the beautiful Zanskar Sumdo, the place that marks the meeting point of two rivers. Earlier it was very difficult to cross Zanskar river, but the construction of the modern suspension bridge has made it convenient to cross the river. This bridge is the gateway to enter the Zanskar valley. From here ascend a little further to reach Zanskar Sumdo where you retire to your camps for overnight stay.

Day 8

Zanskar Sumdo To Chhumiknakpo

On the day 08th this morning trek along the stream flowing from the Shingo La Pass. Streams in Himalayas should be crossed very carefully even if they look small, as the trail here is steep and at high altitudes. While trekking to the Chhumiknakpo, a large number of streams have to be crossed. These streams should be crossed slowly and cautiously since they are extremely cold. Overnight stay at a camp at Chhumiknakpo.

Day 9

Chhumiknakpo - Lakong

In the morning proceed to start to ascend along the stream and, later, across the snow-filled path that leads to the Shingo La Pass. Relish alluring views of Ladakh peaks while standing at the Shingo La Pass. Upon enjoy the magnificent view standing at the top of Shingo La Pass descent down to the meadows of Lakong. Dinner and overnight stay at a camp in Lakong valley.

Day 10

Lakong - Kargyak

On the 10th day of this tour package trail down alongwith the wide Kargyak River, which seems difficult to cross when the snow melts during the day, increasing the depth of the water. After crossing the river, trek down the valley along the side, capturing the sight of beautiful sheer-sided mountain called Gumburanjon. Finally reach Kargyak - the highest village of this valley. Relish night stay in camp.

Day 11

Kargyak - Kuru - Testa - Purne

Today you'll follow a descending trek that runs along the little hamlets which are simple in build, in comparison to an elaborate architecture found in other parts of the Zanskar valley. The houses in this portion of the valley are built below to the ground level that helps to keep them insulated during the cold winter months. While trekking down also pass by Teta and Kuru villages and then follow the Kargyak River down the valley till you reach the Purne village. Relish an overnight stay in the camps.

Day 12

Purne - Phuktal Gompa - Purne

This early morning after enjoying your delicious breakfast, head towards an excursion to the most famous and vivid monastery of Phuktal. This monastery is visited by a large number of travellers for its impressive Gompas. Also visit the vivacious Gelukpa monastery which is located around a sacred spring that has its origin from a deep cave. Laterwards in the day trek back to Purne after visiting the monastery to camp. Relish a dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Day 13

Purne - Reru - Mune

On the 13th day of this tour package descend down this Buddhist region, en-route visiting the beautiful Chortens on the way. While visiting Chortens always go from the left side which are stone walls and have religious inscriptions on them. Upon driving to Reru village we will cross through the motorable road leading to Reru village. While driving along the river we will reach the village and monastery of Mune. The friendly monks will help you explore the monastery to the fullest. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 14

Mune - Padum

On the 14th day of this tour package embark for a full day sightseeing to Bardan Gompa- the oldest Gompa of the region. Trek along the riverside to reach the Bardan Gompa. While exploring the monastery, take a note of the ancient festival masks and the old handmade copper prayer wheel that is over three meters high. Laterwards in the day trek down to Padum for dinner and overnight stay at the camp

Day 15

Padum

This early in the morning for the full day guided tour to Zangla and Karsha Gompa. After the visit to these Gompa walk down leisurely to explore the local villages around Padum. Rejoice comfortable stay in camp for the night.

Day 16

Padum - Rangdum

This morning after posting breakfast drive to Rangdum by road. Located to the midway between Padum and Kargil, the place is surrounded by colorful hills on one side and glacier encrusted rocky mountains on the other. Upon reaching Rangdum visit the beautiful Rangdum monastery. Rangdum offers itself as a perfect stoppage to break their grueling long journey for an overnight stay.

Day 17

Rangdum - Suru Valley - Kargil

In the morning after breakfast, leave for Kargil by surface. Stop midway to visit the Shepherd houses and Nomadic camps. Moving forward enter the Suru Valley-the most beautiful region of Ladakh. The valley presents itself as a spectacle of breathtaking features like the majestic mountain ramparts crowned by snow capped peaks, undulating alpine slopes draining into wild mountain streams of foaming cascades of pristine water. This beauty of this region is further enhanced by the sheer contrast provided by the towering peaks of Kun and Nun which loom over the skyline in their crystalline majesty. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 18

Kargil - Leh

This morning after posting your hearty breakfast, head straight to Leh by surface. On the way stop to visit the historical site of Mulbekh. Visit the Mulbekh Monastery which houses a 09 m long statue of the Maitreya Buddha, also recognised as the Laughing Buddha or the "Buddha of the future". Later in the day visit Lamayuru monastery. After the visit resume your drive towards Leh. Upon on reaching Leh check-in at one of the listed hotels. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19

Leh

In this morning after having your hearty breakfast, start for a sightseeing tour of Leh covering famous hot spots like Phyang & Spituk, Shanker Monasteries. In the evening pay a visit to the Shanti Stupa and take a leisurely walk in the market for shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 20

Leh

On the 20th day of this tour package after having your hearty breakfast head for a full day sightseeing to the important monasteries of the Indus valley. Pay a visit to Hemis - the largest monastery in the Ladakh region. Take a break to midway to explore Shey and Thiksey monasteries. Thiksey monastery is located on the top of a craggy hill while the rest of the complex sprawls down beneath it. In the afternoon return to Leh and have lunch at the hotel. In the evening proceed for shopping in the local market of Leh city. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 21

Leh - Delhi

In this early morning, after having your hearty breakfast get transferred to the Leh airport to board a flight to Delhi. On reaching Delhi check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your hotel. Laterwards in the evening move out to explore the market of Chandni Chowk to experience great shopping and taste the delicious street food of the city. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 22

Delhi Departure

This morning after having your hearty breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi Airport to board your flight for your onwards journey.

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Applicable T&C

  • Rates mentioned above are valid for Indian nationals only until and unless specified along with quotation.
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  • Base category rooms will be booked in Hotels unless and until specified in the quotation. In case the rooms are not available in selected hotel, rooms shall be booked in similar hotel or higher category rooms where you have to pay the differences.
  • Extra bed/mattress will be provided as per the hotel policy. If the hotel is giving an extra mattress instead of an extra bed it will be considered as an extra bed only.
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