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Zalung Karpo La Trek

Ladakh Zanskar Traverse Trek - through the beautiful Markha Valley, crossing over the high passes of Zalung Karpo & Chachar La

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  • 📅
    Duration
    13 Days. 12 Nights
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    Altitude:
    5200m
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    Grade:
    Strenuous
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    Best Time:
    Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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    Temperatures:

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    Starts From:
    Leh
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    Airport:
    Leh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ( IXL)
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    Railway:
    Katra, (KEA), Jammu Tawi ( JAT)

Key Geographical Highlights

1 High Passes:
Chachar La ( 4980m )
1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:
Hemis National Park
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Daywise Itinerary For Zalung Karpo La Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

  • ▼ Day 1Arrival DayLeh 3500m

    Arrive In Leh
    Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
    Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Leh Airport to Hotel)

    Day 1
    220 - Delhi
    Day 1
    3500 - Leh


    2hrs.

  • ▼ Day 2Acclimatization DayLeh 3500m

    Explore Tsemo Monsatery, SHanti Stupa & Nearby. - 3 Hrs. 5 Kms
    Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 2
    3500 - Leh
    Day 2
    3500 - Leh
    Day 2
    3600 - Tsemo Monsatery, SHanti Stupa
    Day 2
    3500 - Leh


    5Km, 3hrs.

  • ▼ Day 3Trekking DaySkiu 3400m

    From Leh (3500m ) To Skiu (3400m ), Via - Chilling (3200m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 7 Kms
    Overnight In: Skiu (3400m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Its about 2.5 hours drive to Chilling afterwhich its a simple and gradually descending trail to Skiu. The route passes through beautiful village farmlands and old stupas.

    Day 3
    3500 - Leh
    Day 3
    3200 - Chilling
    Day 3
    3400 - Skiu


    7Km, 5-6hrs.

  • ▼ Day 4Trekking DayMarkha 3700m

    From Skiu (3400m ) To Markha (3700m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 14 Kms
    Overnight In: Markha (3700m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Trek to reach Markha

    Day 4
    3400 - Skiu
    Day 4
    3700 - Markha


    14Km, 5-6hrs.

  • ▼ Day 5Trekking DayLangtangchan 4100m

    From Markha (3700m ) To Langtangchan (4100m ), Via - Hankar (3980m ) - 4 Hrs. 12 Kms
    Overnight In: Langtangchan (4100m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Trek to Hankar

    Day 5
    3700 - Markha
    Day 5
    3980 - Hankar
    Day 5
    4100 - Langtangchan


    12Km, 4hrs.

  • ▼ Day 6Trekking DayYakrupal 4750m

    From Langtangchan (4100m ) To Yakrupal (4750m ) - 5-6 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Yakrupal (4750m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Trek to Yakrupal

    Day 6
    4100 - Langtangchan
    Day 6
    4750 - Yakrupal


    5-6hrs.

  • ▼ Day 7Pass Crossing DaySumdo Camp 3661m

    Cross Zalung Karpo La And Reach Sumdo Camp - 6-7 Hrs. 14 Kms
    Overnight In: Sumdo Camp (3661m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 7
    4600 - Yakrupal
    Day 7
    5200 - Zalung Karpo La
    Day 7
    3665 - Sumdo Camp


    14Km, 6-7hrs.

  • ▼ Day 8Trekking DayChachar La Base 4500m

    From Sumdo Camp (3661m ) To Chachar La Base (4500m ) - 6-7 Hrs. 15 Kms
    Overnight In: Chachar La Base (4500m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 8
    3665 - Sumdo Camp
    Day 8
    4500 - Chachar La Base


    15Km, 6-7hrs.

  • ▼ Day 9Pass Crossing DayZangla 3550m

    Cross Chachar La And Reach Zangla - 6-7 Hrs. 14 Kms
    Overnight In: Zangla (3550m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 9
    4400 - Chachar La Base
    Day 9
    5000 - Chachar La
    Day 9
    3550 - Zangla


    14Km, 6-7hrs.

  • ▼ Day 10Trekking DayPadum 3560m

    From Zangla (3550m ) To Padum (3560m ), Via - Stongde Monastery (3600m ), Karsha Gompa (3600m ) - 4-5 Hrs. 10 Kms
    Overnight In: Padum (3560m )
    Accommodation: Camping
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 10
    3550 - Zangla
    Day 10
    3600 - Stongde Monastery
    Day 10
    3600 - Karsha Gompa
    Day 10
    3560 - Padum


    10Km, 4-5hrs.

  • ▼ Day 11Exploration DayPadum 3560m

    . Return To Padum - 4 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Padum (3560m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 11
    3600 - Padum
    Day 11
    3560 - Padum


    4hrs.

  • ▼ Day 12Trekking DayKargil 2700m

    From Padum (3600m ) To Kargil (2700m ) - 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kargil (2700m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 12
    3600 - Padum
    Day 12
    2700 - Kargil


    5hrs.

  • ▼ Day 13Trekking DayLeh 3500m

    From Kargil (2700m ) To Leh (3500m ), Via - Lamayuru (3500m ) - 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

    Day 13
    2700 - Kargil
    Day 13
    3500 - Lamayuru
    Day 13
    3500 - Leh


    5hrs.

  • ▼ Day 14Departure DayDelhi 216m

    From Leh (3500m ) To Delhi (216m ) - 2 Hrs.
    Accommodation: None
    Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
    Cost Of Transport Included: YES

    Day 14
    3500 - Leh
    Day 14
    220 - Delhi


    2hrs.

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