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| The Zanskar River Expedition ( 15 Days ) |
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| A self contained multi-day river adventure down the spectacular and scenic Zanskar river gorge. The trip takes you down the extremely desolate, remote and sheer Zanskar gorge with walls rising a few thousand feet out of the river bed, culminating on the mighty Indus river. This, combined with hikes and visits to various Gompas in the Ladakh and Zanskar region makes this fascinating trip to the last truly lost horizon of our shrinking planet Zanskar, the "land of white copper". This run through Grade III/IV rapids enhance the experience of journeying down this gorge. |
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Day 01
Delhi / Leh Fly from Delhi to Leh. Leh, the capital of Ladakh is
situated at a height of 3505 meters and is towards the eastern parts of
Jammu and Kashmir. The region is watered by the Zanskar River, which
flows into the Indus River just below. Assistance on arrival and transfer
to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02
Leh Get Acclimatized and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Leh.
Overnight in Leh.
Day 03
Leh / Kargil Drive from Leh to Kargil (180kms) and check-in at a
hotel. Kargil is nestled in the Himalaya, giving it a cool, temperate
climate. Summers are cool with frigid nights, while winters are long
and cold with temperatures, often dropping to -40 °C (-40 °F). The
Zanskar plateau is even colder, thus making it a near-uninhabitable
place for humans to stay, except for the hardy Khampas. The entire
Kargil district is spread over 14,086 km².Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04
Kargil / Rangdum Drive from Kargil to Rangdum (12,000ft) and
check-in at a camp. The farthest and the most isolated part of the Suru
Valley, Rangdum is an elliptical expanded plateau surrounded by
colourful hills on the one side and glacier encrusted rocky mountains
on the other. Situated 130 kms South- east of Kargil, it falls midway
between Kargil and Padum. Due to its remoteness from inhabited parts
either of Suru or Zanskar, the areas wild beauty is almost haunting,
while its isolation is near perfect even as the unpaved Zanskar road
traverses its length. Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 05
Rangdum / Padum Drive from Rangdum to Padum (8hrs) and
check-in at a camp. Once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Zanskar,
Padum(3505 m) is the present day administrative headquarters of the
region. With a population of nearly 1500, Padum can be described as
the most populous settlement of Zanskar, otherwise a very scarcely
inhabited valley. Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 06
Padum After a leisurely breakfast visit Karsha Gompa.
Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 07
Padum / Zangla Raft from Padum to Zangla (5hrs;30km; Class
II) and check-in at a camp. Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 08
Zangla / Nyevak Raft from Zangla to Nyevak
(6hrs;40km;ClassIII) and check-in at a camp. Overnight stay at the
camp.
Day 09
Nyerak / Markha Raft from Nyerak to Markha (5.5hrs;35km)and
check-in at a camp. Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 10
Markha After a refreshing breakfast at the camp, set out for a
hiking tour to Kaya and Skiu. Return to camp for overnight stay.
Day 11
Markha / Nimu After an early leisurely breakfast at the camp
raft from Markha to Nimu (3hrs;25kms)and check-in at a camp.
Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 12
Nimu / Leh Raft from Nimu to Saspul (3hrs;20kms). Visit Alchi
Gompa and drive to Leh. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
Day 13
Leh Reserved day for flight availability.
Day 14
Leh / Delhi Transfer to airport to board flight to
Delhi.Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 15
Delhi / Depart Assistance and transfer to airport for your
onward flight back home.
Note: This trip can be combined with a Zanskar or around Leh trek. |
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Inclusions: The tour includes
a) Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast on regular basis
b) A/c Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water served during drives with compliments
c) Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal guide at all the destinations
d) Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives at all destinations
e) Meals as prescribed
f) All internal flights
Exclusions:
a) International flights and taxes etc
b) Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides
c) Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified |
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Overland Safari to Spiti, Ladakh and Kinnaur | Everest Trek | Himalayan Rafting Tour | Horse Safari Tour in Rajasthan
Jungle Odyssey | Land of Tiger and Roar of the Tiger | The Dhauladhar Trek | The White Water Rafting
The Zanskar River Expedition | Birdwatchers’ Delight | Parlang |
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