Itenarary
DAY 1
Arrival in Leh by Flight. Check into Hotel Lharimo and relax
DAY 2
Visit Khardung la, the highest motor able pass (5602 M) in
the world. The pass is almost permanently covered in fog and
snow. Here you have world's 'highest temple' and an army check
post, which also serves hot tea. En route there are many vantage
viewpoints of this superb landscape. Over night at Hotel.
DAY 3
Site seeing around Leh. Visit Shey, Thiksey, Hemis Over night
at Hotel.
DAY 4 : 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.
DAY 5: 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.
DAY 6: Rangdom - Remala
A 6 hrs drive brings us to Remala, the starting point of this
grand journey; en route one crosses the Peni la (14500 ft)
and gets stunning views of the Zanskar range.
DAY 7: Remala - Zangla
The trip starts on the river Doda with Grade II rapids. The
total rafting distance today will be 30 km and will take about
5 hrs. The lone standing Karsha Gonpa as it looks down the
Gorge will be crossed today. Those interested could trek up
to its distant heights in the evening to attend the incantation
servce.
DAY 8: Zangla - Hanumil
The Tsarapchu joins the Doda at Zangla to form the Zanskar.
The stretch today is about 25 km and takes one through grade
II & III rapids. Set up camp late in the after noon to
explore the quaint village of Hanumil that seems untouched
by the passage of time.
DAY 9: Neraks - Lamaguru
Today's 35 km stretch takes one through the heart of the Zanskar
Gorge with some kick ass grade IV rapids through continuous
stretches of Grade III rapids. One of the highlights of the
day is the pit stop for lunch at a huge waterfall at the confluence
of the Zanskar and the Markha rivers. The sights and sounds
of today's run on the river remains one of the highlights
of this trip.
DAY 10: Lamaguru/ Rest / Markha Valley Trek
The Markha Valley Trek is certainly one of the most varied
and beautiful treks in the world. It ventures high into the
Himalayas crossing two passes over 15,000 ft (4575 m) as it
circles from the edges of the Indus Valley, down into parts
of Zanskar, and passes through terrain that changes from incredibly
narrow valleys to wide-open vast expanses. Just relax and
explore the resplendent Markha valley today with day hike
to the villages of Kaya & Skiu.
DAY 11: Lamaguru – Nimu
It’s the big one today with the Chilling rapid 40 km
of river running that culminates just short of the Confluence
of Indus and Zanskar at nimu.
DAY 12: Nimu – Alchi – Leh
Nimu to Alchi on the Indus with some classic grade III &
IV rapids to end the trip on the river. Head back to Leh.
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