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|Trekking in Ladakh- Darcha-Padum Trek|
Duration:
Maximum - 10 Days
About This Trek:
Darcha Padum Trek Zanskar
is known as the Lost World, The forgotten Valley, The land where Fairies
Congregate. A moral order built around a refined religious faith and a sound
economy based on sustainable land-use patterns have created a fulfilling and
comfortable lifestyle despite the harsh surroundings. The trail that goes up
from Darcha in Lahaul to descend into the Zanskar valley is one route that
typifies this.
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I t i n e r a r y
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All
the treks of Leh is connected by 'air' with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu
and Srinagar to the west and from Manali to the South.
Best Trekking Season:
- June
to September. Cross the pass (13,000ft / 3,962 m) on foot. Buses
and taxis are available for the rest of the Journey. In
September, early snows could make the crossing of the Shinkun La into
Zanskar difficult. Also, the road into Padum over the Pensi La
could get blocked.
DAY-1
A long drive over the Rohtang pass
and through Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh leads from Manali to Darcha (10,827m), a
nondescript village on the road to Leh. Starting early a short walk
tarmac road takes you to a dirty track going into the valley along the
Kade river. An hour and a half on the track, and you are at the twin
villages of Chikka and Raring. The trail takes another hour and a
half to reach the bridge on the river overlooking a waterfall and
gushing rapids. Another half an hour takes you to the camp at Palamu
(11,300 ft. / 3,444m).
DAY-2
Climbs a scree slope, cross a side
stream and go through a boulder-strewn stretch to reach the confluence
of Kade with the Shinkun Nala coming down from the Shinkun La.
DAY-3
Day of third the path climbs steeply for half an
hour from the camp itself, switch backing about 400 ft. to a small
grassy patch. Another four hours through a very rocky terrain on the
right bank of the Shinkun Nala takes you to the campsite at Chuminakpo
(13,320 ft. / 4,060m.) A side stream meets the main shinkun stream
just near the campsite.
DAY-4
The trail starts climbing immediately
after camp. The gradient is not too stiff but as you are at almost
15,000ft / 4,572 m, the going is slow and tiring. After crossing a
side, stream, climb to the top of a hump from where the ice wall of a
glacier is visible. The trail passes above the ice wall to the top of
the pass. There are great views towards Lahaul Valley. Trekking from
the campsite to Shinkun La takes around three hours. The trail leaves
the pass to descend the glacier, initially on snow, and then it levels
off to the left bank of the scree slope. Zanskar comes into view as
you see the green meadows of Lakong. An hour's fairly level walk
leads to a ridge from where a sharpdrop reaches the valley of Tsarp
Lingti.
DAY-5
Use the morning to cross over to the
right bank of the Tsarap Lingti. A gradual descent of an hour ad a
half takes you to the base of Cumboranjan, a solitary rock peak rising
sharply from the valley floor. After thirty minutes or so you get a
spectacular view of the rock face looking back up the valley. For a
rock climbing enthusiast, this would be an ultimate challenge, but the
peak is considered sacred by the locals. In fact, the villagers
believe a light shines on the summit on the religious occasions.
Well, faith is known to open up many a new vision for people. After a
gentle walk of another four hours along the river. In another
forty-five minutes you reach the campsite at Khee village.
DAY-6
A three hour climb takes you to a
bridge over Tsarap Lingti, where the valley narrow down. The trail
continues past the villages of Tabely, Shanze, and Tangze. Crossing
over to the left bank, a short climb takes you to Kuru village.
Another two and a half hours along the Tsarap Lingti Past Teta and Yal
villages, and you reach the campsite at purne village (12,140 ft /
3,700m), a small oasis surrounded by bleak mountais where the river
Tsarap Chu joins up.
DAY-7
Keeping camp at Purne, go for a hike
to Phuktal Gompa. The gorge along the Tsarap Chu is narrow with red
cliffs rising sharply on both sides. The trail at times, is quite
narrow and exposed, and rises and falls steeply. You reach the bridge
in two hours and cross over to the right bank. After a fifteen minute
climb from the bridge, you face the dramatic view of Phuktal on the
cliffs above. It takes around twenty minutes to climb from the
bridge, you face the dramatic view of Phuktal on the cliffs above. It
takes around twenty minutes to climb up to the monastey nestled at the
entrance of a huge cave. There is impressive statues of Mahakala, the
Lord of Death, and Aalokiteshwara, the Lord of Mercy, and a priceless
collection of thangkas and frescoes, Phuktal is a gem of Buddhist
culture.
DAY-8
Crossing over to the left bank, turn
to the towards the conflence of Tsarap Lingti and Tsarap Chu. An
hour's walk over rubble leads to the rope bridge at Char, a relic from
not-so-distant past still in use. It's always better to see someone
else crossing these precarious bridges rather than becoming a part of
the spectacle-and sometimes part of history yourself! Then go to
Kyalbo Village after this reach Changpa Setin village. Immediately
afterthat yo enter a gorge cutby a side stream. Descend a few hundred
feet into the gorge; cross over a small bridge and then climb up
again, and in another hour and a half, you reach the Pepul campsite.
DAY-9
An hour's walk takes you out of the
enclosed valley and you out of the enclosed valley and you start
seeing the peaks of the Great Himalayan Range. In another hour to the
fortified village Village of It char, with its houses clustered
together.
DAY-10
Start early and go to the Mune and
Burdun monasteries on the way to Padum (11,580 ft / 3,530 m). The
trail is on a dirt track that tends to get hot. You reach the
administrative headquarters of Zanskar in Six hours. Take the road
over Pensi La to get out of Zanskar or hit either of the two trails
through inner Zanskar Valley.
Important
Facts of This Trek
Treks of Ladakh
{
Shang La-Matho La-Stok Kangri
Padum to Martselang
Padum-Lamayuru
Darcha-Padum
}
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