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Darcha to Lamayuru to Padum Trek

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Himalayan Mountains promise an experience only and exclusively to those who travel to them set off on foot. Sunshine Tours offers clients the most memorable tours with breathtaking scenery, friendly service and detailed planning. For better understanding of the Western Himalayas, the people, their culture and religion, our tours are organized differently from others with an emphasis on the health and safety of clients and a flexible approach in the creation of each tour.

The tour costs are kept reasonable without compromising on comfort and cleanliness. All tours start in Delhi combining sight seeing, cultural and adventure activities.

SHA offers an unparallel variety of tailor made treks and journeys for all levels of physical, cultural, educational and spiritual adventurer. As a small and friendly company with a personal touch, when you travel with SHA you become a member of our family too. Our tours are organized differently from others with a flexible approach to our programs that can be arranged to fit your schedule or desired contents. We offer our trekking adventures at an unbelievably low cost without sacrificing any service or comfort. Unlike other companies, SHA is based in the south asian region we tour, but by working closely with European and American consultants, we provide you with the most personalized attention whether you are in your own country or ours. Our attention to the personal health and safety of our clients is of paramount importance.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Meal Options
Non-Veg (all) Vegetarian Organic
Non-Veg (fish/chicken) Vegan Ayurvedic
Diabetic Low Salt Low Fat/Cholesterol
Kosher Hindu Muslim
Additional: All meals included Normally hot meals are served all along the trip, though at times packed lunches may be given when distances between stops do not permit cooking. A variety of Indian, Chinese and continental dishes are prepared with fresh meat and vegetables. Normally hot meals are served all along the trip, though at times packed lunches may be given when distances between stops do not permit cooking. A variety of Indian, Chinese and continental dishes are prepared with fresh meat and vegetables.

Additional SHA has a unique and exclusive relationship with the regional Kullu Valley organization, SAHARA (The Society for Scientific Advancement of Hills & Rural Areas) operating under its guidance. SAHARA’s activities include promoting visits of friends from foreign lands to create a better understanding of the Western Himalayas, its people, religions and culture.

The tour costs are kept reasonable without compromising on comfort and cleanliness. All tours start in Delhi combining sight seeing, cultural and adventure activities.
Nearby Attractions   Markah valley, Nubra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Pangong Lake, Sarchu. Alchi, Lamayuru, and an amazing land of the nomads.
SCHEDULES & ITINERARIES
DAY 01 : SPADUM / MUNE
It is about 5 hours walk to Mune.Enroute visit Barden monastery. Camp after the Mune monastery.

DAY 02 : MUNE / PEPULA
It is about 5 hours walk to Pepula, after visiting the Mune monastery leave for Pepula enroute visit Raru and Ichar villages. Camp near the tea house at Pepula.

DAY 03 : PEPULA / PURNE
It is about 6 hours walk to Purne, enroute visit the Kelbock village. Camp at Purne.

DAY 04 : PURNE / PUCKTAL / PURNE
It is about 4 hours walk and should be taken in the morning as day time it is very hot. Pucktal monastery is the largest monastery in Zanskar. Camp at Purne.

DAY 05 : PURNE / KARGYAK
It is about 7 hours walk to Kargyak village, enroute visit Kuru, Testa, Tenze and Thablah villages. Camp at Kargyak.

DAY 06 : KARGYAK / LAKANG
It takes about 6 hours to Lakang, enroute visit the Doksas (where Yaks are kept in summer) camp after crossing the Nallah at Lakang.

DAY 07 : LAKANG / CHUMIKNAKPO
It takes about 7 hours to the camp. Cross Singola pass (5100 Mts.) and descend to Chumiknakpo camp.

DAY 08 : CHUMIKNAKPO / ZANKARSAMDU
It takes about 5 hours to the camp. Zankarsamdu is the border of J & K and Himachal. Camp near the tea house.

DAY 09 : ZANKARSAMDU / PALMO
It is about 5 hours to the camp, in the morning cross the river by a trolley and some small Nallah.

DAY 10 : PALMO / DARCHA
It takes about 3 hours to Darcha, enroute visit Chika and Rarik villages. From Darcha one can go to Manali by bus, which takes eight hour.
The Second Part also mayb e added to the first both from end to begining and otherwise.
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DAY 01 : SPADUM / KARSHA (4 hr.)
Easy walk through the fields we visit Pepiting monastery after crossing a small bridge over the Zanskar river we camp on the right side near a spring.

DAY 02 : KARSHA / PISHU (5 hr.)
Leave early morning for Karsha monastery to witness the prayers onwards to Pishu easy walk. Camp.

DAY 03 : PISHU / HANAMIL (5 hr.)
Leave camp for Hanamil a very easy walk. Enroute visit Pidmo village.

DAY 04 : HANAMIL / SNYTSE (6 hr.)
Start early morning for Parfila (4300 Mts.) descend to Zinchen and up to Snytse.

DAY 05 : SNYTSE / LINGSHAT (7 hr.)
Leave early morning and a long valley to cross arrive Hanumala (4700 Mts.). It is long and steep going down to Lingshet monastery. Camp at Monastery.

DAY 06 : LINGSHAT / YOULCHUNG (6 hr.)
After visiting the Lingshet monastery cross Skupala (4100 Mts.) and again Kabula (4150 Mts.) we camp at the base of Singila.

DAY 07 : YOULCHUNG / PHOTOKASAR (7 hr.)
Leave early morning and cross Singila (5060 Mts.) and descend into a wide valley and just before Photoksar cross Bomitsala (4150 Mts.).
Camp.

DAY 08 : PHOTOKSAR / HANUPATTA (6 hr.)
Leave early morning and start for Sirsirla (4800 Mts.) descend into a very narrow valley and camp near Hanupatta village at the river.

DAY 09 : HANUPATTA / SHILLA (6 hr.)
Leave camp for Shilla through the gorge after about 3 hours the valley.
ACTIVITIES & SKILLS
Required Skill Level   Intermediate
Required Equipment Included
Our Certificatons   Regd. with Department of Tourism, Government of Himachal Pradesh Ecotourism Society of India The international Ecotourism Society We offerTailor-made treks…SHA will create personalized tours to fit your own schedule and wanderlust. We are a small company with a friendly, personal touch. When you travel with SHA you become a member of our family. Our tours are organized differently from others with a flexible approach to our programs that can be altered or arranged to suite your schedule or desired contents. The Company operates under the guidance of SAHARA. Among SAHARA’s many projects include promoting visits of friends from foreign lands for better understanding of the western Himalayas, the people, the religion and their culture.

Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking Mountaineering Canyoneering
Backpacking High Altitude Caving
Camping Traversing Coasteering
Rock Climbing Aid Climbing Big Walling
Ice Climbing Free Climbing Ropes & Knots
Bouldering Solo Climbing Belaying
Indoor Climbing Lead Climbing Rappeling
Traditional Climbing Top Roping  
Avalanche Awareness Outdoor Survival First Aid
Environmental Awareness Navigation Search & Rescue
Additional: Paratrekking , Paragliding, Wildlife Tours, The Great Himalayan national park

PRICING & CONDITIONS
Starting Price  
$1200.00 per Person/Package
Season Availability    June to October
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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW
Activities Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City Leh
Ladakh
State Jammu and Kashmir
Country India
Duration 1 to 22 days
Group Size 1 to 10 people
Accommodation    Camping
Meals All Meals
Flights Optional
Visa Fees Not Included
Airport Transfer    Included
Local Transport    Included
Insurance Optional
Season June to October
Start Price   $1200.00 per Person/Package
LINKED AREAS & SERVICES
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Sunshine Himalayan Adventures
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Omni Present : the colorful tibetean prayer flags are found all over the treks on high passes. The buddhists believe that the prayer written on the flags are carried by the wind and spread all over the planet. OM MANI PADME HUM !
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