Manali To Ladakh Trek
Set deep in the Indian Himalayas on the western edge of the Tibetan plateau, Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet', is one of the highest and driest inhabited places on earth.
Manali in Himachal Pradesh prides in its breath-taking landscape. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meanders through the town.
On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the Switzerland of India.
Itinerary (Manali to Ladakh Trek):
Grade: Tough
Time: June - October
Duration: 20 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (New Delhi, India):
Arrive Delhi. Meet our representative. Transfer to Hotel. Visit Agra, The Taj Mahal. Evening back to Delhi.
Day 2 (Manali):
Connect train for Chandigarh. On arrival drive to Manali. (320 kms in 10 hours) Arrive Manali and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3 (Manali):
Morning at leisure. Afternoon proceed for half day city tour. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 4 (Manali 2050M - Darcha 3400M):
On day 4 of Manali to Ladakh Trek, after breakfast we drive 140 kms to reach Darcha (3360 m) via Rohtang Pass. Spend some time at the pass to enjoy the beauty around. Continue to reach Darcha by late afternoon. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 5 (Darcha - Palamo):
Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Palamo(3580 m) by covering approx 12 kms. This days trek is easy and gradual all the way Upto Palamo. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 6 (Palamo - Zanskar Sumdo):
Morning after breakfast start an easy trek to Zanskar Sumdo(3750 m) by covering approx 40 kms. Cross the main river by a rope trolley just before the camp side. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 7 (Zanskar Sumdo - Chumi Napo):
On day 7 of Manali to Ladakh Trek, after breakfast we start trekking to reach Chumi Napo(4060 m) by covering approx 14 kms. Climb steeply immediately after the camp side and then climb gradually upto Chumi Napo. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.
Day 8 (Chumi Napo - Chingo La):
After an early breakfast start trekking 16 kms to reach Lakham (4100 m ) by crossing Chingo La (5100 m). The climb to the pass is not difficult but climbing down is quite steep to the glacier. The day is long and tiring. Arrive for overnight stay in tents.
Day 9 (Lakham - Kurgi):
In the morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Kurgiak(4060 m) by covering approx 14 kms. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 10 (Kurgi - Bepul):
After breakfast start trekking to reach Bepul(3950 m) by covering approx 14 kms. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 11 (Bepul - Purne):
On day 11 of Manali to Ladakh Trek, after breakfast we start trekking to reach Purne (3700 m) by covering approx 12 kms. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 12 (Purne - Phupkal Gumpa - Purne):
After breakfast start trekking for an excursion to Phupkal Gumpa by covering approx 14 kms. This is one of most impressive gumpas in Ladakh Return to Purne for overnight stay in tents.
Day 13 (Purne - Mune):
After breakfast start trekking to reach Mune (3650 m) by covering approx 12 kms. Arrive for overnight stay in tents.
Day 14 (Mune - Padum):
After breakfast start trekking to reach Padum(3560 m) by covering approx 12 kms. Padum is the old capital of Zanskar. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 15 (Padum - Ringdum Gompa):
On day 15 of Manali to Ladakh trek, after breakfast we drive to reach Ringdum Gompa (4100 m) by covering approx 140 kms. Upon arrival visit the Gompa. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 16 (Ringdum - Kargil):
Next morning after breakfast drive to reach Kargil (3700 m) by covering approx 160 kms. Check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 17 (Kargil - Leh):
After breakfast drive to reach Leh (3500 m) by covering approx 250 kms. Arrive and check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 18 (Leh):
Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Leh. Visit Shey Gompa, Thikksay gompa, Leh Palace and bazaar. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 19 (Leh):
Sight seeing & transfer to hotel.
Day 20 (New Delhi, India):
Transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi. Late evening/ timely transfer to Airport for onward journey. Manali to Ladakh Trek concludes.
