Ladakh Zanskar Traverse Trek - through the beautiful Markha Valley, crossing over the high passes of Zalung Karpo & Chachar La
From Rs. 320000 To Rs. 80000/-
+5% GST PER HEAD
Batch Size:
25-40 <12
(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)▼Day 1Arrival DayLeh
Arrive In Leh
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Leh Airport to Hotel)
- Day 1
- 220 - Delhi
- Day 1
- 3500 - Leh
2hrs.▼Day 2Acclimatization DayLeh
Explore Tsemo Monsatery, SHanti Stupa & Nearby. - 3 Hrs. 5 Kms
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, DInner
- Day 2
- 3500 - Leh
- Day 2
- 3500 - Leh
- Day 2
- 3600 - Tsemo Monsatery, SHanti Stupa
- Day 2
- 3500 - Leh
5Km, 3hrs.▼Day 3Trekking DaySkiu
From Leh (3500m ) To Skiu (3400m ), Via - Chilling (3200m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 7 Kms
Overnight In: Skiu (3400m )
Accommodation: Tents/Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
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
From Skiu (3400m ) To Markha (3700m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Markha (3700m )
Accommodation: Tents/Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to reach Markha
- Day 4
- 3400 - Skiu
- Day 4
- 3700 - Markha
14Km, 5-6hrs.▼Day 5Trekking DayHankar
From Markha (3700m ) To Hankar (3980m ) - 4 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Hankar (3980m )
Accommodation: Tents/Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Hankar
- Day 5
- 3700 - Markha
- Day 5
- 3980 - Hankar
12Km, 4hrs.▼Day 6Trekking DayYakrupal
From Hankar (3980m ) To Yakrupal (4600m ) - 5-6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Yakrupal (4600m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Yakrupal
- Day 6
- 3980 - Hankar
- Day 6
- 4600 - Yakrupal
5-6hrs.▼Day 7Pass Crossing DayTilat Sumdo
Cross Zalung Karpo La And Reach Tilat Sumdo - 6-7 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Tilat Sumdo (3700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 7
- 4600 - Yakrupal
- Day 7
- 5200 - Zalung Karpo La
- Day 7
- 3700 - Tilat Sumdo
14Km, 6-7hrs.▼Day 8Trekking DayChachar La Base
From Tilat Sumdo (3700m ) To Chachar La Base (4400m ) - 6-7 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Chachar La Base (4400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 8
- 3700 - Tilat Sumdo
- Day 8
- 4400 - Chachar La Base
15Km, 6-7hrs.▼Day 9Pass Crossing DayZangla Sumdo
Cross Chachar La And Reach Zangla Sumdo - 6-7 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Zangla Sumdo (3800m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 9
- 4400 - Chachar La Base
- Day 9
- 5000 - Chachar La
- Day 9
- 3800 - Zangla Sumdo
14Km, 6-7hrs.▼Day 10Trekking DayZangla
From Zangla Sumdo (3800m ) To Zangla (3600m ) - 4-5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Zangla (3600m )
Accommodation: Tents/Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 10
- 3800 - Zangla Sumdo
- Day 10
- 3600 - Zangla
10Km, 4-5hrs.▼Day 11Trekking DayPadum
From Zangla (3600m ) To Padum (3560m ), Via - Stongde Monastery (3600m ), Karsha Gompa (3600m ) - 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Padum (3560m )
Accommodation: Hotel/Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 11
- 3600 - Zangla
- Day 11
- 3600 - Stongde Monastery
- Day 11
- 3600 - Karsha Gompa
- Day 11
- 3560 - Padum
4hrs.▼Day 12Trekking DayKargil
From Padum (3600m ) To Kargil (2700m ) - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kargil (2700m )
Accommodation: Hotel/Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 12
- 3600 - Padum
- Day 12
- 2700 - Kargil
5hrs.▼Day 13Trekking DayLeh
From Kargil (2700m ) To Leh (3500m ), Via - Lamayuru (3500m ) - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 13
- 2700 - Kargil
- Day 13
- 3500 - Lamayuru
- Day 13
- 3500 - Leh
5hrs.▼Day 14Departure DayDelhi
Departure From Leh
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES ( Drop to Leh Airport)
- Day 14
- 3500 - Leh
- Day 14
- 220 - Delhi
2hrs.
- Day 1
- D1Delhi
- Day 2
- D2Leh
- Day 2
- Leh
- Day 2
- Tsemo Monsatery, SHanti Stupa
- Day 3
- D3Leh
- Day 3
- Chilling
- Day 4
- D4Skiu
- Day 5
- D5Markha
- Day 6
- D6Hankar
- Day 7
- D7Yakrupal
- Day 7
- Zalung Karpo La
- Day 8
- D8Tilat Sumdo
- Day 9
- D9Chachar La Base
- Day 9
- Chachar La
- Day 10
- D10Zangla Sumdo
- Day 11
- D11Zangla
- Day 11
- Stongde Monastery
- Day 11
- Karsha Gompa
- Day 12
- D12Padum
- Day 13
- D13Kargil
- Day 13
- Lamayuru
- Day 14
- D14Leh
- Day 15
- Delhi
▼ Cost Terms
Cost Terms:
- The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team. Package Inclusions as per this cost can be read below.
- 5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
- We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
- Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
- You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
- If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
- You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
- At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.
Customized Private Group For Zalung Karpo La Trek
Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements -
Enquire For Customized Private TrekINTERNATIONAL GUESTS: Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.
Extra Cost For International Trekkers: Rs. 5000 per person.
Booking Process: Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.
Must Read - Important Pre-Booking Information
▼ Fixed Departure Dates
We do not organize fixed departures for this trip.
If you want to do this trek with us, please fill this form to Request A Customized Private Trip Plan just for your team members. We will get back to you with all the details specific to your personalized requirements
▼ Package Cost Inclusions
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN PRICE
- 1 Medical Expert + Certified Technical Climbing/Trek Leader.
- 1 Dedicated Pre-Trek Orientation Expert
- 1 Dedicated Pre-Trek Coordinator
- 1 Local Route Guide.
- 1 Assistant Route Guide/ Technical Help ( for group size between 8 - 15 ).
- 1 Cook + Required Kitchen Helpers.
- Required Camp Helpers.
- Required Evacuation Helpers.
- All camping equipment including Dining and Toilet Tents.
- Sleeping bags with fleece liners for warmth and hygiene.
- All meals on Treks suited for high altitude.
- 3 meals, i.e BLD with morning and evening teas, evening snacks, dessert and hot drinks after dinner
- All safety trek gears as required.
- High Altitude Medical kit with oxygen cylinders.
- All permits required for trekking in Hemis National Park, Peak Royalties and Climbing Fees.
- All staff, their wage, insurances, transfers to and from their home and meals.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Leh ( room + breakfast )
- All transfers from Leh to Leh for the trek
- Offloading of personal load upto 10 Kgs per trekker on Yaks/Horses/Porters
- Complimentary airport pickup and drop
▼ Package Cost Exclusions
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Personal Travel and Climbing Insurance
- Personal Purchases
- Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
- Personal Gears
- Lunch in Leh
- Bottled Water or Any Other Drinks
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion list
▼ Cancellation Policy
When Should You Book?
We typically get booked about 3 - 6 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.
Rules Of Cancellation:
If cancellation is done:
- Up to 30 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
- Between 30 days to 20 days before the trek start date - 50% refund of the invoiced amount. 50% of the invoice amount will be charged as a cancellation penalty.
- Between 20 days to 0 days before the trek start date - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slots is allowed as specified below.
- Transfer Of Slot to a Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from the Invoice date. It can be availed up to 20 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Transfer of Slot to Friend/ Family For Same Batch: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 7 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Validity: This rule is only applicable for treks between 4000 to 6000 meters of any grade
Find detailed info on Cancellation & Refund Policy

Zalung Karpo La Trek - An Elaborate Description
Ladakh Zanskar Trekis one if its kind allowing you to enjoy the beauty of both Ladakh and Zanskar at the same time. Its a pure adventure right from the beginning ...
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Ladakh Zanskar Trek is one if its kind allowing you to enjoy the beauty of both Ladakh and Zanskar at the same time. Its a pure adventure right from the beginning till the end.
The trek starts in Chilling and follows the trail of Markha Valley passing by the vilage of Skiu, Markha and Hankar till the campsite of Thochungtse. After Thochungtse, the trail leaves the Markha Valley and crosses the pass of Zulung Karpo to reach Tilat Sumdo in the Zanskar Valley. From there, the trail further climbs the Charchar La to reach Zangla in the heart of Zanskar.
Ladakh and Zanskar takes our imagination by surprise with its beauty, the colors of the mountains. Its a cold dessert with patches of fertile land where the locals work very hard to grow their needful vegetables. The locals have a very hard life, but perhaps they teach us the very simple and basic lesson of life, and that is to live it with a biggest smiles on your face.
Buddhism is the most prevalent religion in both Ladakh and Zanskar, and it is know to have some of the oldest monasteries raised by the monks from Tibet. It is also known as the Little Tibet and some of the oldest traditions of Tibetan Buddhism is followed here, but not in actual Tibet.
This trek is perhaps one of the least done treks in the valleys of Ladakh. Team Himalayan High excels in arranging treks like these.
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