ACROSS ZANSKAR TREK
A High and Wild Trek into India's 'Little Tibet'
20 days - The Land of Passes - Dramatic Landscapes - Ancient Buddhist Kingdom

The Zanskar Trek crosses a ' Land of Passes ' starting out in Chilling beside the Zanskar River and follows an ancient trade route westwards. En route, we will cross five high passes and wander through remote valleys, past hilltop monasteries and picturesque villages, each with its fields of barley and potatoes which add color to the stark Zanskari landscape. Our trekking route will cross over several high and wild mountain passes and we will pass through remote valleys known to be the home of the elusive and endangered snow leopard and many other of the area's precious wildlife. Ladakh's remoteness and awesome high-altitude landscape are just a few of the many attractions to adventure travelers, as Ladakh's Tibetan-style traditions and lifestyles remain firmly entrenched in day to day life and largely untouched by the western world.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The Zanskar Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. We are able to arrange this trek starting
on any day of the week during the months of June, July, August and September for groups of 1 to 10 people.

2009 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
1 Person: $5150.00
2 People: $4440.00
3 to 4 People: $4080.00
5 to 7 People: $3855.00
8 to 10 People: $3635.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $530.00 per person
(above prices include the round trip flights between Delhi and Leh)

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 7 nights hotels
Camping: 12 nights camping
Trek Grade: 12 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 18,370 feet at Khardung La pass.

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. These treks will involve lengthy periods at high altitudes.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Meet & transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Fly Delhi to Leh and drive to group hotel.
Day 3: Sightseeing in the Indus Valley. Hotel.
Day 4: Excursion up to the Khardung La Pass. Return to Leh. Hotel.
Day 5: Drive to our first camp at Chilling. 3 hour drive. Camp.
Day 6: Trek to below the Dungduchen La Pass. 13,200 feet. 3 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 7: Cross the Dungduchen La Pass at 4,650 meters. 5-6 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 8: Cross the Konzke La Pass (4,900 meters). 5 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 9: Descend into the Ripchar Valley. 6 hours of trekking. Camp at 3,850 meters.
Day 10: Trek to the base of the Snigutse La Pass at 14,700 feet. 4 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 11: Cross the Snigutse La Pass (16,700 feet). 6-7 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 12: Cross a 5,300 meter unnamed pass. 4-5 hours of trekking. Camp at 16,400 feet.
Day 13: Descend to Kanji. 3,850 meters. 5-6 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 14: Trek to the foot of the Kanji La Pass at 4,400 meters. 5 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 15: Cross the Kanji La Pass. (5,150 meters). 7-8 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 16: Trek to camp at Tashi Dongtse. 5 hours of trekking. Camp.
Day 17: Drive to Kargil. Hotel.
Day 18: Drive to Leh. Hotel.
Day 19: Fly to Delhi. Hotel.
Day 20: Transfer to airport and depart.

Country Information: About India
Region Information: About Zanskar

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