Padum To Lamayuru Via Singge La
Highest Altitude:
5,050m
Duration: 10
Days
Alternate Trek:
Lingshet To Rangdum
The
Zanskar region is a small and isolated
Buddhist kingdom wedged between the main Himlayas and the Zanskkar Range. It
comprises of two narrow valleys - the Stod Valley in the northwest and the
Tsarap Valley in the southeast, which converge at Padum, the administrative
centre of the region.
Day 1:
Padum To Karsha (3, 600m)
(Average walking time 2 hours)
Note: that if you're coming from Kargil, it is possible to drive straight
to Karsha and avoid this first stage. This very short stave allows one time to
visit the monastery at Karsha, which is one of the most important in the Zanskar
region. The route can be clearly seen from Padum and can, if one chooses, lead
through some villages away from the road. Follow the trail from Padum towards
Pipiting village. And from there, cut across the fields to the bridge over the
Stod River just above the confluence with the Zanskar River. There is a campsite
just beyond the bridge, or alternatively, walk up to the village at Karsha,
where there are some lodges where one can spend the night.
Day 2:
Karsha To Pishu (3, 470m)
(Average walking time 4 to 5 hours)
Day 3:
Pishu To Hanumil (3, 380m)
(Average walking time 4 to 5 hours)
Day 4:
Hanumil To Snertse (3, 850m)
(Average walking time 5 hours)
Day 5:
Snertse To Hanuma La (4,
950m) & Lingshet (4,000m)
(Average walking time 5 to 6 hours)
OPTION: LINGSHET TO RANGDUM
From Lingshet, there is a rather ill defined trail leading to Rangdum. The route
crosses the Kesi la to the north of the Hanuma la, and then the Pingdon la,
before passing the base of the Kanji la to Rangdum. In places the trail is hard
for horses. Three stages should be reserved to complete the trek.
Day 6:
Lingshet To Bas Of Singge La
(Average walking time 5 to 6 hours)
Day 7:
Singge La (5,050m) To Photaksar (4,200m)
(Average walking time 5 to 6 hours)
Day 8:
Photaksar To Sisir La (4, 850m) & Honupatta (3, 760m)
(Average walking time 6 hours)
Day 9:
Honupatta To Wanlah (3,250m)
(Average walking time 5 hours)
Day 10:
Wanlah To Lamayuru
(Average walking time 3 to 4 hours)
GETTING AWAY
The following morning it is advisable to be at the trailhead by 7.00 am to meet the first of the truck and bus convoys going to Leh. If one is going to Kargil, one can enjoy a sleep-in, as the vehicles do not normally arrive at Lamayuru until early afternoon, to arrive in Kargil that evening.
For more information please contact antreks@wlink.com.np