Lamayuru to Padum to Darsha Trek

Its reputation is well established and well deserved. It is perhaps the hardest route because of the great number of ups and downs. The best period is from the mid June to October. Allow 22 days. There is another options, which is move from Baralacha-la and Phirtse-la, after the Padum and can be covered in 24 days.

1st Day: Lamayuru to Wanla, 3 hours
Go up the Shillakong along the right bank, cross it, and then arrive in Shilla. Pass the village, go to a broad chorten then follow a narrow and dry gorge as far as the Prinkiti-la 3726 metres. Easy ascent, then pass an escarpment. Cross the river and go towards the village of Wanla. Short decent from the monastery which is the most photographed in Ladakh.

2nd Day: Wanla to Hanupatta, 5 hours
From Wanla, continue across the slope until entering the gorges. At the junction of the rivers, chorten and religious banners on a flat. Pass a ridge across the Yapola. Then, some easy, some difficult stretches until Phenjila 3 hours. A little beyond the village, cross again onto the left bank.

3rd Day: Hanupatta to Sirsir-la to Photoksar, 6 hours
From the village, gentle climb up to a large chorten, then long ascent of the Sirsir-la. The last third is steep. Pass is situated at 4800 metres. Easy descent to the river. Cross onto the left bank, then, long descent into a stony valley. Good campsite a short distances before the village of Photoksar.

4th Day: Photoksar to Foot of the Sengge-la, 7 hours
Rather steep climb to the Sengge-la taking from 2 hours, then a short slope leads into a broad valley. Easy going then gentle climb towards the Bumiktse-la 4200 metres, beautiful view, descent towards Photoksar 3750 metres, splendid village at the base of the huge mountain walls. Abandoned gompa 20 minutes away above the village.

5th Day: Foot of the Sengge-la to Lingshed, 6 hours
Easy climb of 4 hours up to Murgum-la 4100 metres. Continue climbing, pass an escarpment then go along the slope. Wonderful landscape, view of the valley of Nierag, on the other bank of the Zanskar. Gentle descent towards the villages of Gongma 3840 metres and Skiumpata. Then very steep climb as far as the Kiupa-la 3850 metres. Then climbing down gradually along the mountain side up to the foot of the Sengge-la.

6th Day: Lingshed to Hanuma-la Snertse, 7 hours
Long gradual descent from the Hanuma-la. Through gorges first, then easier. After 2 hours, pass a sheep fold. A further 2 hours to reach the summit of the Hamuma-la 4700 metres. A 1000 metres steep descent, then a 300 metres climb along the mountain side. From this small pass.

7th Day: Snertse to Hanumil to Parti-la, 6 hours
Still on a good and easy path 4 hours beyond Hanumil, small stream on the left. Take on a supply of water. The path leads away from the edge of the Zanskar, up to the plateau, then to the foot of the pass. Steep and difficult climb for the animals as far as the Parfi-la 3900 metres. Rather steep descent until reaching the Oma-Chu River. Good bridge, then up a 500 metres sandy slope. Wonderful lookout. Then along the slope as far as the sheep folds of Snertse.

8th Day: Hanumil to Pishu, 5 hours
Continue left bank. Easy going sometimes along the river, sometimes across the morainic plateau. A bridge before Pidmo, then another 2 hours until Pishu. Very good campsite 100 metres past the 2 houses.

9th Day: Karsha to Pishu, 5 hours
Easy stretch on the often hot and dusty bank of the Zanskar river. Above Rinam, small stream and shelter formed by the rocks. Before Pishu, make a little detour to see the longest hanging bridge over the Zanskar. It leads to Zangla. Attractive campsite below the village of Karsha.

10th Day: Karsha to Padum, 4 hours
From Karscha, head towards Pupating, then a dusty plain towards the Doda river and reach to the Padum

11th and 12th Day: Padum
Two days kept for the rest at Padum and local sightseeing of padum Villages. The Padum is the major centre of Zanskar region. The preparation will be completed for the next operation.

13th Day: Padum to Mune, 5 hours
From the monastery, go down a steep incline to the main trail. After two hours, you arrive at Bardan Gompa, a Kagyupa monastery famous for its prayer wheel 180-cm height. From Bardan, a dusty road suitable for motor traffic leads to Padum without difficulty. Several quite beautiful villages on the opposite bank. Padum 3650 metres.

14th Day: Mune to Ichar, 5 hours
Cross back over to the left bank, then a gradual climb before coming to a major tributary. Gradual descent down towards Reru, then quite a beautiful plain covered with flowers as far as Mune.

15th Day: Ichar to Purne, 6 hours
Go back down, cross the bridge, then go up the left bank. The trail overhangs the Tsarap is sometimes tricky and hard going. Frequent small canyons of pudding stones. Pass bit above a hanging bridge, which leads to the village of Cha. Two hours later, you arrive at Kaydang, a small village in popular groves. Carry on until Hamuni. Pass below the village of Surle. The Trail is still not good, several stretches difficult for the horses. Very good camp. Interesting fortified village.

COST INCLUDED:
• Transportation by Car / Jeep through out the tour,
• All pick up and dropping facilities
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
• All meals
• Services of English Speaking guide
• Services of Porter / helper / Cook
• Mobile kitchen
• Permission for this Trek
• All climbing and camping gear
• Camera Fee / Camping Fee,
• All trekking equipment
• All taxes.
• Drivers T.A. – D.A.
• ALL fuel, and state taxes, parking fee.

PREPARATION FOR TREKKING:

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: Personal Clothing and Equipments: You need at least 3 pair of change of your clothing for this trip. Shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with T-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat. During the evening and the higher altitudes warmers clothing will be needed, breeches, track.

Well fitting, comfortable trekking boots are to be preferred over training shoes for the actual trekking and clothing will be required for both extremes of climate, for hot sun when trekking through the lower foothills to freezing temperatures at night when camping in the high valleys

• FIBRE PILE JACKET: [1]
• SHORTS OR SKIRT: [1]
• LIGHT COTTON TROUSERS: [1]
• BREECHES /TRACK SUIT BOTTOMS /ULTRA FLEECE TROUSERS: [1]
• DUVET JACKET: Down or synthetic
• WOOL BALACLAVA, WOOL MITTS:
• WATERPROOFS: Jacket and trousers
• SUN HAT
• SCARF: Silk/Nylon, useful for keeping the sun off the back of your neck
• SUNGLASSES / GOGGLES: Essential to get a pair, which cuts out 100% UV rays
• SUN CREAM: High protection factor [15 or higher] or high altitude glacier cream
• LIP SLAVE/LABISAN: Protection for the lips. Get one with a sunscreen
• WATER BOTTLE: 1-2 liter metal
• IODINE: 2% SOLUTION [TINCTURE OF IODINE] obtained from most chemists put into a small glass    dropper bottle. 8 drops of iodine will sterlise 1 litre of water in 20 minutes.
• Toilet Items: Soap, Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Comb, Sanitary protection, Toilet rolls     [2], etc. Toilet paper is provided on Trek
• HEAD TORCH: [Petzl recommended] -spare batteries and bulbs
• SEWING KIT
• SMALL KNIFE: Swiss army style - has many uses
• A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
• SMALL PLASTIC BAGS /STUFF SACS OR PILLOW CASES: To separate and keep the gear in your kit bag    in orders CIGARETTE LIGHTER: for burning toilet paper and rubbish.
• OPTIONAL: SKI STICK: Telescopic for easy carrying
• THERMAREST: Or similar self-inflating mattress, gives decadent luxury
• WET WIPES: Or similar
• SLEEPING BAG: Good quality feather sleeping bag.
• GOOD TREKKING SHOES: Gore-Tex.

Insurance & Emergency Expenses:
We suggest that clients insure themselves against a comprehensive claim policy. Which should also include Helicopter Evacuation if necessary. Please note that our any trek Package does not include any rescue or evacuation expenses in emergencies. Any Emergency arrangement other than regular straightforward tour itinerary service should be borne by the clients themselves.

Guide and Staff: A local English-speaking guide will escort the group throughout the trip including few local staff and porters for the camping.

Insurance: We highly recommend all clients to be insured against Medical, accidents & necessary emergency evacuation, if needed.

Precautions: As Garhwal Himalayas get very bright sunlight due to thin air, so taking photographs can be quite glare. We recommend you to take the advise from the photographic shop while purchasing the film rolls for Himalayas. Please ask your guide before taking photographs inside the temples,

Medical Kit: We suggest you to bring your own first aid kit with adequate medication regarding altitude sickness, nausea, dehydration and some painkillers.

Elastoplasts, Adhesive tape, 4" crepe bandage, Elasticated knee and /or ankle support if you experience strain these joints, Blister dressings, e.g. moleskin, compead, spenco dressings, Nasal Decongestant, Throat lozenges/ glucose sweets, * Wide spectrum antibiotic [Ciproxin recommended], Anti -diarrhea - Imodium or Lomita, * A course of Flagella [treatment of giardia], * Codeine Phosphate - constipate, cough suppressant and pain killer, Cold and flu suppressant, Aspirin / paracetamol., Rehydrate powder - useful for adding to your water bottle and for fluid replacing purposes.' Small pair of scissors, Any special medicines you require.

Physical Fitness: Before booking for this trip with us, clients should be in sound good health preparation for this trip. We advise bit of exercise like morning or evening walk or jogging.

These changes plus the effect of intense sunlight, walking hard & dehydration may cause a number or mild vague symptoms such as Loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, sleeplessness, mild shortness of breath with exercise.

ITINERARY
Daily Program schedule for Manali

First Day-:
Arrival Manali and transfer to Base camp after lunch equipment introduction and Body acclimatization and small trek for Killer Bridge. In the evening enjoy the valley with music. Night stay at Camp site

Second Day-:
Adventure activity Valley crossing and after lunch trek for snow Shivling temple & Solang ground. In the evening camp fire with Music

Third Day-:
Sight seeing like: Hadimba Devi temple, Zoo Park and visit Mall road Manali and Mountaineering Institute Museum In the evening Gun shooting & Archery

Fourth Day-:
Adventure activities Rock climbing & Rappelling After lunch trek for Jogani waterfall and Vashisth spring hot water temple. In the evening Camp fire with music

Fifth Day-:
Visit to Snow Point Rohtang Pass / Bhakharthaj. After lunch Hot Air Ballooning. After dinner Departure for Destination

Cost of the this trip is Rs. 4850/- per student (based on minimum 45 students with transport delhi to delhi)

Cost of the this trip is Rs. 5850/- per person (based on minimum 35 person with transport delhi to delhi)

03 Teachers are on complementary basis
Programme Schedule
Educational and Adventure Tour Programme Rohtang Pass at Manali (H.P.)
School Students for Boys & Girls

DELHI - MANALI - DELHI
Dlx. Coach Pkgs

THE ABOVE TOUR COSTS ARE INCLUSIVE OF:-

Delhi – Manali - Delhi Delux Coach Push back Non A/C Dlx. Coach / Volvo Coach.

• Welcome drink on arrival at hotel.
• 03 Nights & 04 days hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis.
• Morning tea, breakfast and dinner at hotel.
• Daily use of Indoor activities – as per the hotel rules.
• All presently applicable taxes

THE ABOVE TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDES :-
Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Rail fare, air fare, lunches, portage, guides, entrance fees to places of visit.

• Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Rail fare, air fare, lunches, portage, guides, entrance fees to places of visit.
• Damages/ claims of any kind, Expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry bill etc.
• Any other services note mentioned above.
• Car for transfers from hotel to bus stand or vice versa.

TOUR ITINERRAY:

Day 01: Delhi - Manali (580 Kms) (COACH)
Travel by over night Volvo from Delhi to Manali.

Day 02: Arrive Manali - Excursion to Rhotang Pass - Manali
On arrival in Manali check in at hotel. Breakfast at hotel. Today full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) and Sollang Valley {at your own cost}. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Manali
Breakfast at hotel. Morning half day city tour visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and Tibetan Monastery. Afternoon free to explore the Shopping malls of Manali. Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Manali
Breakfast at hotel. Morning excursion to Naggar. Return to Manali to explore the town on your own.

Day 05: Manali - Delhi (580 kms)
Travel by overnight Volvo from Manali to Delhi. Tour conclude

Tour ends... but sweet memories always remain.

NOTE:
1) Hotels subject to availability at the time of reservation.
2) Rates subject to change without prior notice.
3) Cancellation & other policies as per the hotel.
4) The above rates are net & non commissionable to travel agents & valid from 15th

April to 31st Sept. 2009.

ITINERARY
06 NIGHT / 07 DAYS
DELHI – SHIMLA – MANALI – CHANDIGARH – DELHI

DAY 01: DELHI – SHIMLA (380kms)
Receive you from Delhi hotel at about 7:30am and straight drive to Shimla, on the way visit Pinjore Garden, check into the hotel upon arrival, after having some rest proceed to visit the mall, ridge and lakkar bazaar, Jakhu Hill and local market, Dinner and over night stay at hotel,

DAY 02: SHIMLA
Full day excursion visiting Chail, Kufri and Naldehra, fagu, Mashobra, Overnight at hotel, If time permit then we can visit Sankat Mochan Temple, Advance Study, Museum, Prospect Hill, Dinner & over night stay at hotel.

DAY 03: SHIMLA – MANALI
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive to Manali, on the way visit Vaishnov Devi Temple, Shawl viewing factory late in the after noon check into the hotel, evening nature walk at Mall road. Dinner & over night

DAY 04: MANALI
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Nehru Kund, Rohla fall, Marhi, Sollang Valley, Rohtang Pass & Snow Point if roads are open. Dinner & over night stay.

DAY 05: MANLI
Full day excursion visiting Kothi Gorge, club house, Manu Temple, Manali Sanctuary, Vashisht Temple, Hadimba Temple, Monastery, Tibetan Market, Evening free for Mall Road.

DAY 06: MANLI – CHANDIGARH
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and leave for Chandigarh, on the way visit Pondor Dam, via Villaspur Mandi at Sunder Nagar, late in the afternoon check into the hotel, dinner & over night.
Chandigarh is on peak. Nature lovers from different parts of the country flock here to view the beautiful theme gardens of the city. The reservoir of places to see in Chandigarh is very large. In this section, we will provide you with Chandigarh tourist attractions guide that will help you explore the various sightseeing places in Chandigarh. Visit Rock Garden, Shukhana Lake, Rose Garden Etc.

DAY 07: CHANDIGARH – DELHI
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi, on the visit, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhana Lake, Shanti Kunj, late in the afternoon check into the hotel, evening free for shopping at near by local market, after that transfer you at airport to catch the flight for next destination…………..!!!!
                                       
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Cost of the tour is Rs. 12,850/- per person (based on 02 person)
Cost of the tour is Rs. 9850/- per person (based on 04 person)
Cost of Extra bedded Rs. 3850/-

COST INCLUDED:

• Transportation by Car through out the tour,
• All pick up and dropping facilities
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Breakfast
• All taxes.
• Drivers T.A. – D.A.
• ALL fuel, and state taxes, parking fee.

COST EXCLUDED:

• Any airfare.
• Lunch & Dinner
• Any personal expenses like Laundry, STD calls, etc.
• Any insurance.
• Any claim due to natural Calamities such as land slide, road blockage etc.
• Or any other things which are not mentioned in cost included column.

PLACES        :       HOTEL NAME
SHIMLA                  RAAS RESORT / SURYA/ ASHIANA RESORT
MANALI                  HOTEL VICTORY PALACE / SNOW PARK
CHANDIGARH         HOTEL ORANGE