| Season |
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End July - September |
| Dates |
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Aug 9 – Aug 24, 2008 |
| Max Altitude |
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5150 m |
| No. 0f Days |
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16 |
| Trekking Days |
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10 |
| Trek Grade |
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Strenuous |
Talk about trekking in the corners of the world or shall
we say talk about another world! This is what the remote
Zanskar trek is all about. Get set to be transported
to a world where everything you see is like a photograph,
the barren mountains with their proud snow clad peaks
inviting yet mocking. This landscape at one point in
time belonged to the independent Kingdom of Zanskar
and was inaccessible until not so long back. |
Relaxing on top of Cha Cha La |
The trek takes you through the heartland of Zanskar,
where an ancient form of Buddhism has been kept alive
in their spectacular monasteries perched on high far
flung ridges, the Karsha gompa being one of them.
From the High passes of Cha Cha La the majestic Himalayan
range beyond Padum can be seen and from Kongmaru La,
at 5150 m the highest point of the trip stunning views
of the Ladakh and Indus valley can be see. The other
highlights of the trip are upclose views of the Kangyyaze
Peak, Khampa nomads with their hundreds of horses
and yaks in the Nimaling plains.
As is with every place, it is the people who make
a trip memorable and the simple Zanskari's with their
winning smile make this remote place seem like heaven
on Earth.
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DAY-BY-DAY
ITINERARY |
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| Aug 09 |
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Arrival
in Leh
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| Aug
09 |
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Arrival in Leh |
Check
into Hotel Lah Rimo. Relax and acclimatization
to the thin air. |
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| Aug
10 |
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In Leh |
Today
will be spent taking small hikes
in the vicinity of the Hotel and
complete the acclimatization process. |
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| Aug
11 |
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Leh - Mulbekh |
Drive
through Kargil to the through some
amazing mountainscape. The drive
takes us over the Fotu la that is
the pass between the Indus and the
Suru Valley's. En route visit the
Lamayuru Monastery of the "red
sect", one of the oldest in
the valley. Overnight camp at Mulbekh.
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| Aug
12 |
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Mulbekh - Rangdom |
Today
we drive from Rangdom to Remala;
the drive is through Panikar and
Prakachik with up close and personal
views of the magnificent twin peaks
of Nun & Kun. Camp overnight
at Rangdom.
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| Aug
13 |
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Ringdom - Padum |
A
5 hrs drive brings us to Padum,
the starting point of this grand
journey; en route one crosses the
Peni la (14500 ft) and gets stunning
views of the Zanskar range.
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| Aug
14 |
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Padum - Zangla: 20 km, 7 hrs |
Highlights |
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Crossing
the Tsarap River Bridge & The
Karsha Gompa |
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| Aug
15 |
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Zangla
- Local Village
(Sumdo): 9 km, 3 hrs |
Highlights
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Multiple
River crossings & The Zulung
Valley |
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| Aug
16 |
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Sumodo - Intermediate Camp: 16 km,
6 hrs |
Highlights
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The
Cha cha la (4950 mts) that offers
superb views of the Himalayan Range
Beyond Padum. |
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| Aug
17 |
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Campsite - Tilat Sumodo:
17 km, 7 hrs |
Highlights
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Crisscrossing
the river and some wildlife. |
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| Aug
18 |
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Tilat
Sumodo - Base of Rubang la: 17 km,
6 hrs |
Highlights |
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The
Khampa Nomads with their Hundrends
of Yaks & Horses. |
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| Aug
19 |
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Base
of Rubang la - Markha:
17 km, 6 hrs |
Highlights
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Rubang
la (5020 mts) offers awesome views
of the Stok range, the First glimple
of Markha Valley. |
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| Aug
20 |
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Markha |
Highlights
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The
beautiful hamlet of Markha and refreshing
bottle of beer after a long break.
Rest day at Markha and if required
will be used as a reserve day. |
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| Aug
21 |
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Markha
- Thochuntse:
12 km, 5 hrs |
Highlights
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Part
of the Zanskar gorge, Markha river
crossings |
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| Aug
22 |
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Thochuntse
- Nimaling:
7 km, 3 hrs |
Highlights
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The
Nimaling Plains & the Mani walls
and Chortens that dot the trail.
Also a side trip to the base of
the Kangyaze peak (6000 mts) is
possible. |
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| Aug
23 |
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Nimaling
- Sumodo: 18 km, 7 hrs - Leh (via
Hemis Monastery) : 10 km, 3 hrs drive |
Highlights |
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Too
many! The Kongmaru la (5150) highest
pass on the trek, bird's eye view
of the Ladakh and Indus Valley,
Kangyaze peak in full majesty. Driving
back to Leh we will visit the ancient
monastery at Hemis. |
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| Aug 10 |
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In
Leh |
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| Aug 11 |
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Leh
- Mulbekh |
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| Aug 12 |
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Mulbekh
- Rangdom |
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| Aug 13 |
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Ringdom
- Padum |
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START OF TREK » |
| Aug 14 |
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Padum
- Zangla: 20 km, 7 hrs |
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| Aug 15 |
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Zangla
- Local Village (Sumdo): 9 km, 3 hrs |
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| Aug 16 |
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Sumodo
- Intermediate Camp: 16 km, 6 hrs |
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| Aug 17 |
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Campsite
- Tilat Sumodo: 17 km, 7 hrs |
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| Aug 18 |
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Tilat
Sumodo - Base of Rubang la: 17 km, 6 hrs |
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| Aug 19 |
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Base
of Rubang la - Markha: 17 km, 6 hrs |
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| Aug 20 |
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Markha |
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| Aug 21 |
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Markha
- Thochuntse: 12 km, 5 hrs |
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| Aug 22 |
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Thochuntse
- Nimaling: 7 km, 3 hrs |
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| Aug 23 |
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Nimaling
- Sumodo: 18 km, 7 hrs - Leh (via Hemis Monastery)
: 10 km, 3 hrs drive |
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| Aug 24 |
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Leh
- Delhi |
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Traversing
the Zanskar Gorges |
One
of the many river crossings (more than 200) |
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Family
Potrait |
Camping
in the middle of nowhere |
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Rs. 67,000
per person*
*3.09
% Service Tax extra |
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| Cost Includes |
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Transport: All road transfers during the trek |
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Accommodation in a guesthouse
in Leh and during the trek in tents on sharing basis |
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Meals: All
meals beginning with breakfast on Day 1 till dinner
on Day 15. All meals would be vegetarian. |
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Professional and experienced
trekking guide |
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Cook, porters & other service
staff |
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| Camping
equipment provided on the trek |
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3/4 season
Mountain Hardwear (www.mountainhardwear.com)
or Lafuma (www.lafuma.com)
alpine tents |
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Camping Mattresses |
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Camping
stools |
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Mess Tent |
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Toilet tent |
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Basic Medical kit |
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| Cost Does Not Include |
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Any airfare |
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Service Tax |
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Sleeping
bag (can be hired from us) |
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Any meals/services not mentioned
above |
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Any charges for video cameras,
still cameras, etc. |
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Liquor, soft drinks, beverages,
etc. |
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Personal expenses like tips,
telephone calls, laundry, etc. |
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Any costs arising out of unforeseen
circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad
weather, etc. |
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Insurance |
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| Payment Terms & Conditions |
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Full payment to be
made in advance at the time of booking the trek |
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Payment to be made by Cheque/DD
in favour of GREAT INDIAN OUTDOORS (P) LTD. payable
at New Delhi/Gurgaon |
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Payment
for this trip will not be adjusted against any
future trips |
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Cancellation policy |
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>30 days:
Full refund (after deducting any expenses
that have been incurred for hotel bookings,
transport, etc.) |
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21-30
days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded
(after deducting any expenses that have
been incurred for hotel bookings, transport,
etc.) |
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14-21
days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded
(after deducting any expenses that have
been incurred for hotel bookings, transport,
etc.) |
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<14 days: No refund |
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LIST OF
ESSENTIALS |
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- Sleeping bag
- Shirts / T-shirts
- Trousers / Track Pants
- Windproof jacket
- Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
- Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
- Woollen cap
- Mittens (Woollen gloves)
- Scarf
- Woollen socks (extra pairs to be carried)
- Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes
(shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
- Raincoat / Poncho
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- Towel
- Water bottle
- Cap / Hat
- Walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Camera (with extra film rolls)
- Sunglasses
- Personal toiletries
- Books, if you like reading
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Carry
your stuff in a duffel bag, soft shoulder bag or a rucksack.
Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage.
Also carry a small knapsack to carry your personal items
like cameras, water bottles, etc. while walking during
the day. Each person should carry a maximum of 15 kgs
of luggage on the trek. |
Do
get in touch with us for any items that cannot
be sourced by you, as we outlets from where they
could be bought or the same could be leased from
us. |
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| Disclaimer |
Great
Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd. takes utmost care to ensure
safety of its clients. However in the case of any unforeseen
mishaps, Great Indian Outdoors (P) Ltd. will not be
liable for any injuries caused or for loss of life.
All disputes rising due to the above are subject to
the jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi/Delhi only. |
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