Day 01 – Delhi – Leh,  Meeting and assistance on arrival at Leh Airport and transfer to Hotel

Day 02 – Leh – Shey Thiksay Hemis monasteries full day  visit.

Day 03 Leh -   Alchi - Lamayuru ( 05hrs Drive) We drive cross the River Indus and reach Alchi, Ladakh's most loved monastery. After Alchi we have an option to visit the impressive Ridzong Gompa, reached from the road head after a 30-minute uphill walk. Finally we reach Lamayuru monastery, founded by Rinchen Zangpo in the 10th century. This gompa is located amidst the massive mountains.

Day 04- Lamayuru - Wanla (3-4hrs trek) - We pack our small backpacks, watch the horses get ready, and set off for this first day of our adventure. A gentle trail leads up to the small pass of Prinkti La (3750m) before heading down to the village of Shilla and the last 3 km to Wanla (3250m). Here we set up camp for the night and spend the afternoon relaxing in the sun or exploring the gompa in Wanla, before we gather around for a good dinner.

Day 05 - Wanla - Hanupatta (6 hrs trek)- An easy walk towards Phansila (3410m) will lead us to a beautiful valley. From here we descend a pass beyond which the valley starts to narrow, with mountains towering above our heads and the Zanskar River making its way deep down in the gorge. In this barren, harsh landscape, beautiful rosebushes give your senses an unforgettable experience. We camp close to the river, just after the village of Hanupatta (3760m), where we have a great view down the valley.

Day 06 - Hanupatta - Sir Sir La 4850m - Photoskar (6 - 7 trek) - We follow the river and the wide valley up for some time before we cross the river and start the long and gradual ascent to Sir Sir La (4850m). From the top of the pass we can get panoramic view of the main Zanskar range as well as our next pass, the Singge La (5090m). We spend the night close to the village and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Day 09 - Skumpatta - Lingshed (4/ 5hrs trek) From here we climb up a gentle trail to the Margum La (4400m), from where we can see Lingshed an hour or so away.

Day 10 - Lingshed - Snertse via Hanuma La 4950 m (8hrs trek) A long day, we walk through the green fields of Lingshed early in the morning. It takes some ups and downs before we reach the base of the Hanuma La (4950m), from where we start climbing the many steep zigzags that lead to the top of the pass.

Day 11 - Snertse - Hanumil via Purfi La 3950 m (5hrs trek) Today we head for another pass: Parfi La (3950m). A short walk after Snertse, there is a wonderful lookout from where we can see the pass and, down the valley, the Oma Chu River. We follow the trail 500m down the valley, cross the bridge and start on the juniper covered zigzag trail up to Parfi La. Red alert! If fortune strikes, we may come across a rare species of the Himalayan region: the majestic brown bear. We may also see herds of attractive Himalayan blue sheep. Here we walk down to the banks of the Zanskar River and follow it all the way to the village of Hanumil (3380 m), where we will camp for the night.

Day 12 - Hanumil - Pishu (4-5hrs trek) - We will start with an easy walk on plain and barren land along the Zanskar River and follow it all the way to Pishu (3470 m), passing Pidmo (3420m), an exotic landlocked hamlet of 8-9 families leading a simple traditional life. Pishu is located on the west side of the Zanskar River and opposite of Zangla (formerly a tiny kingdom).

Day 13 - Pishu - Karsha (5-6 hrs trek)- After a hearty breakfast we will begin our day with another effortless stride towards our next destination. From Pishu the trail ascends gradually to Rinam (3550m) along the bank of the Great Zanskar River. We will have a view of the stunning monastery of Tongde. Once reaching Karsha (3600m), we can reinvigorate ourselves at the bank of Zanskar River. Karsha monastery: Karsha monastery is one of largest monasteries of Gelukpa sect, located on a hillside with an imposing view of the entire valley. Believed to have been founded around 10th century A.D, a visit to the monastery to get its blessing is recommended.

Day 14 -  Karsha rest day.

Day 15 – Karsha to  Raru ,  drive in jeep 2 hrs  trek to   Ichar 3650m (5-6 hrs trek) People consider the day ahead from Raru (3850m) onwards a bit tough. Till Raru, the dusty road trip is quite easy and relaxing. After crossing the main tributary beyond Raru, there is a short walk before a gradual descent to the main valley. Thereafter the trail begins alongside the river leading to Ichar village (3650 m),

Day 16 - Ichar-Purne (5-6 hrs trek) From Ichar the trail is sometimes quite tricky for the horses, but it?s really thrilling to be in the magnificent gorge. En route there are many climbs and falls as we cross some small side rivers leading to Surle and Cha village. From Cha, walking along the river amidst greenery till the crossing of the bridge with the mystical tune of flowing rivulet drives the exhaustion away. We will camp at Purne village (3700 m).

Day 17 - Purne- Phuktal - Purne (4 hrs trek)) Side trip The trail to Phuktal (3850 m) follows the right bank of the Tsarap River and enters splendid gorges for sometime before reaching a makeshift bridge. After a short walk we will come across a small plateau with sprinklings of chortens and prayer flags. Here we?ll have an amazing view of Phuktal monastery, one of the most fabulous sights in the Zanskar valley. The sight of the monastery leaves a lasting impression due to its unique creation.

Day 18 - Purne- Tabley (6 hrs trek) Now it?s time for us to start a fresh venture with the crossing of the bridge in the gorge. Before the steep ascent to the huge fertile plateau of Tetha village (3980), we keep to the trail along the right bank of the river. After Kuru the trail descends back to the right side of the riverbank toward the village of Tanze (3850m). From Tanze, it?s an easy short walk to the route that joins up with hiking tours Darcha-Padum by the Baralacha & Phirtse la.

Day 19 - Tabley – Lakhang or Base of Shingo La,,, (7-8 hrs trek) The trail from Table gradually ascends to the village of Kargyak (4050m) on the left bank, the highest permanent settlement in the Zanskar region. We climb up easily towards a majestic rock tower known as Gonpo Rangjung. After passing the awesome rock-face, there are plenty of passages to the upper reaches of the Kargyak River. The path then heads to the beautiful yak grazing pastureland known as Lakung (4470 m). This is one of the most rewarding places for encampment.

Day 20 - Lakhang - zanskar Sumdo 3850m ( 7 hrs trek) Today, we?ll have good breakfast to generate extra energy to meet the challenge of Shingo pass (5090m). Though not tough by Himalayan standards, it is a trying one and can be accomplished in a couple of hours. The view can leave us aghast with its panoramic scenery, a backdrop of 6000 mtr snow-capped peaks defining both the main Himalayas and the Baralacha Range.

Day 21 - zanskar sumdo - Palamo, (5 hrs trek) We continue on the right bank of the river, where the descent is rather gradual , the trail runs along the far bank towards boulder fields until Pallamo.

 We will pass the village of Rarig (3430m) down the valley, continuing in a spectacular gorge along a dusty path until the final count down to Darcha.

Day 22 – Palamo - Darcha - Rohtang Pass (3978m) - Manali (07hrs Drive) Today, we'll take you to Manali. We drive for about 145 kms through the fascinating Himalayan tracks to arrive at Manali, one of the most beautiful spots in Himachal. On arrival, you check in at your hotel and stay overnight.

Day 23 - Manali Breathe in the fresh mountain air of Manali, the most famous hill resort in Himachal Pradesh. the pine covered slopes, Visit  Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery by own . Evening bus to delhi,,.   ( 570 Km / 14hrs drive..)

Day 24 – Arrive  Delhi in the morning, Visit old Delhi, Humayum tomb, evening  Delhi international airport to catch the flight of next day…